Version Of Terrorist Act Considered As Possible Cause Of Blast In Crimea - Kremlin

Version of Terrorist Act Considered As Possible Cause of Blast in Crimea - Kremlin

The information about the explosion at a college in Crimea's Kerch has been reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the version of a terrorist act is being considered among others, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday.

MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 17th October, 2018) The information about the explosion at a college in Crimea's Kerch has been reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the version of a terrorist act is being considered among others, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday.

"The tragic news that comes from Kerch. Explosion. The president was informed ... The data on those killed and the number of injured is constantly updated," Peskov told reporters.

"[The version of a terrorist attack] is being considered," he said.

Peskov said Putin gave instructions to ensure transportation of those injured in the blast to leading hospitals, including in Moscow, and to take all required emergency measures to render assistance to them.

He said the president instructed the Federal Security Service (FSB) and investigative bodies to immediately establish the causes of the explosion.