"The head of state takes these tragedies to heart. And believe me, just because you don't see tears on his face does not mean that he is not hurt. And I doubt if anyone, including you and me, knows about his inner turmoil," the Russian presidential spokesman said.
On the ill-fated evening of March 22, a terrorist incident shook the music venue situated in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region, just on the outskirts of Moscow.
"According to preliminary data, the causes of death were gunshot wounds and poisoning by combustion products (smoke inhalation)," investigators said, adding that they are continuing to establish all the details of the attack by analyzing evidence at the scene, going through CCTV footage a
"The activities of intelligence and law enforcement agencies have resulted in the detention of 11 people, including four terrorists, who directly participated in the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall," the statement read.