China News Service, Moscow, March 27 (Xinhua) Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations updated the list of victims of the terrorist attack at the "Krocus City" concert hall on the 27th, listing a total of 143 people.
The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations stated that the list was updated based on data provided by the Russian Ministry of Health. As of 20:15 on the 27th, the death toll in the terrorist attack was 143. The source also said the information would be adjusted based on data from forensic examinations.
Russia's Federal Investigative Committee said earlier that it had received 143 reports of relatives and friends missing in terrorist attacks. So far, 84 victims have been identified, including five children between the ages of 9 and 16.
The TASS news agency quoted data provided by the Russian Disaster Medical Center as reporting that the number of injured in the terrorist attack was 360, including 11 children. Among the injured, 63 have been discharged from hospital, 92 are still hospitalized, and 205 have received outpatient treatment. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Golikova said the increase in the number of victims was because people in a state of shock left the scene of the incident in a panic and did not seek immediate medical help.
On the evening of the 22nd, a serious terrorist attack occurred at the "Krocus City" concert hall in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region. At present, relevant Russian departments have arrested 11 suspects. The Moscow Basman District Court approved the detention of four suspects who directly carried out the terrorist attacks and four others who were suspected of providing assistance to terrorists until May 22. Relevant Russian departments are currently continuing to investigate the case. (over)