One Belarusian in extremely serious condition after Moscow attack – envoy

March 23, Pozirk. One Belarusian was severely wounded during the concert hall attack near Moscow on Friday and remains in extremely serious condition in hospital, Belarusian Ambassador Dźmitryj Krutoj said.

The Belarusian Embassy in Russia is working 24/7 with Belarusian law enforcement representatives and consular officers in direct contact with their Russian colleagues, he added.

Gunmen in camouflage opened fire at the Crocus City Hall outside Moscow late on March 22. According to preliminary information, at least 60 people were killed and more than 100 wounded.

Alaksandar Łukašenka offered his condolences to Vladimir Putin, followed by other Belarusian officials and agencies.

Belarusian opposition leader Śviatłana Cichanoŭskaja also issued a statement with condolences to the victims’ families.

Belarusian interior ministry stepped up public security procedures in connection with the attack in Russia.