New York

22 March 2024

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on terrorist attack in the Russian Federation  

Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest possible terms today’s terrorist attack at a concert hall outside Moscow, in which at least 40 people were reportedly killed and over 100 others injured. 

The Secretary-General conveys his deep condolences to the bereaved families and the people and the Government of the Russian Federation. He wishes those injured a speedy recovery.