“Yesterday there was a terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall near Moscow. This horrendous attack left civilians injured and killed. We mourn for each of them. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Today, this great grief is shared by millions of people,” his words are quoted on the website of the Russian Cabinet of Ministers.
According to him, this is a huge tragedy for the whole country and especially for those who have lost relatives and friends.
“On myself personally and on behalf of the government of the Russian Federation, I ask you to convey sincere condolences and words of support to the victims to the families of the victims,” he said.
Mishustin said he was deeply shocked by what happened.