President Putin said the terrorists would be punished appropriately, declaring a national day of mourning.

On March 23, Russian President Vladimir Putin called what happened at the Crocus City Hall concert hall in Moscow on the evening of March 22 a bloody terrorist attack and declared a national day of mourning.

President Putin called the attack at the Crocus City Hall concert hall in Moscow on the evening of March 22 a bloody act of terrorism. (Source: Anadolu)

In a televised speech, Mr. Putin stated: "Today I am speaking to you about a bloody, barbaric terrorist act whose victims were dozens of innocent, peaceful people... I declare March 24 a day of national mourning."

"The doctors are currently fighting for the lives of the victims who are in serious condition. I am sure that they will do everything possible, even impossible, to preserve the lives and health of all the injured," he said.

In addition, the Russian leader also emphasized: "It is clear that we are facing not only a carefully planned terrorist attack, but also a prepared and organized mass murder of defenseless civilians, shooting directly at our citizens and children."

President Putin also pledged to punish the terrorists responsible for the horrific massacre, saying some of the attackers were fleeing towards Ukraine and “some people on the Ukrainian side” were ready to let them cross the border to escape.

(according to AFP, Sputnik)

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