Condemnation messages follow attack in Russia

An attack was carried out at a concert hall located in the Crocus City Hall in the capital, Moscow. Individuals in camouflage clothing entered the hall with automatic weapons and opened fire on the people inside.

A statement from Russian sources indicated that at least 40 people lost their lives and more than 100 people were injured in the attack.

A statement regarding the matter came from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

CONDEMNATION FROM AKP CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN

According to information obtained from diplomatic sources, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone call with his Russian counterpart Lavrov in the evening hours.

It was learned that Minister Fidan condemned the terrorist attack in Moscow and conveyed the condolences of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the entire Turkish people to the Russian people and government.

SUCCESSIVE CONDEMNATION MESSAGES

Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz condemned the terrorist attack on a concert hall in Moscow, the capital of Russia.

In a statement on his social media account, Yılmaz said, "I condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack on a concert hall in Moscow, the capital of Russia, which resulted in the loss of life and injuries of many people. Terrorism, wherever it occurs in the world and whoever commits it, is a crime against humanity when it targets innocent people. I extend my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and to the Russian people, and I wish a speedy recovery to the injured."

AKP Spokesperson Ömer Çelik stated in a post on his social media account, "We strongly condemn the terrorist attack targeting civilians at a concert hall in Moscow, the capital of Russia. We extend our condolences to the families of the deceased. We share the pain of the Russian people."

PARLIAMENT SPEAKER KURTULMUŞ

Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş said, "I strongly condemn the heinous terrorist attack targeting innocent civilians in Moscow and convey my condolences to the Russian Government and the Russian People."

Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş stated in a post on his social media account, "I strongly condemn the heinous terrorist attack targeting innocent civilians in Moscow and convey my condolences to the Russian Government and the Russian People."

MINISTER OF JUSTICE TUNÇ ALSO CONDEMNED THE ATTACK

Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç said, "I condemn and denounce the armed attack on a concert hall in Moscow, the capital of Russia."

In a post on his social media account regarding the terrorist attack in Russia, Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç stated, "I condemn and denounce the armed attack on a concert hall in Moscow, the capital of Russia. Attacks targeting civilians, wherever they occur in the world, are never acceptable. All countries must take a common stance and act together against acts of terrorism, which are crimes against humanity that cause innocent people to lose their lives. I extend my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the attack and to the Russian people, and I wish a speedy recovery to the injured."

"WE OFFER OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE RUSSIAN PEOPLE AND GOVERNMENT"

The statement made by the Ministry also included the following:

It has been learned with sadness that there are many dead and injured in the attack carried out this evening (March 22) on a concert hall in Moscow.

We strongly condemn this heinous terrorist attack targeting innocent civilians.

We offer our deepest condolences to the Russian people and the Russian Government.