Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a telegram of condolence to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan regarding the explosion that took place in the “Surmalu” shopping center on Sunday.
“Please accept my deepest condolences regarding the death of people as a result of the fire in the shopping center of Yerevan. Please convey my sincere words of sympathy and support to the relatives of the victims, and I also wish a speedy recovery to all the victims,” Putin’s message said, according to the Kremlin.
As a result of the explosion that took place in the “Surmalu” shopping center yesterday, 6 people were killed, 61 were injured, and 15 people are considered missing. Criminal proceedings have been initiated in connection with the incident.