Russian officials have confirmed that six minors died as a result of the Crocus City Hall massacre
The deaths of six children have been confirmed in last month’s terrorist attack at a concert hall near Moscow, Children’s Rights Commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova has reported.
The official updated the death toll on Wednesday morning, when detailing the response of her department to the tragedy. The Emergencies Ministry said on March 30 that five children were listed among the fatalities.
“At this point we have information about six children who died, and seven who were injured. Two of them are now being treated at home. Five remain in hospital – two in a serious condition and three in better shape,” Lvova-Belova said. “I visited the kids and am in constant contact with the hospital management. All the children’s needs are being provided for, and the prognoses are positive.”
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