Baku, Azerbaijan, Dec.29
By Leman Zeynalova – Trend:
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the blast occurred at a supermarket in St. Petersburg, the Russian Federation that injured at least 10 people, said the message from OIC.
“The OIC General Secretariat expressed its sadness over the heinous act and offered sincere condolences to the families of the wounded persons and wished them quick recovery. It further reiterated the principled position of the OIC against all forms and manifestations of terrorism,” said the message.
More than a dozen people were injured in an explosion at a St. Petersburg supermarket Dec.27.
Preliminary data shows that an explosive device found at the scene contained 200 grams (7 ounces) of TNT. The device was inside a locker at a chain supermarket called Perekrestok, located in an entertainment complex.
The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation has opened a criminal investigation into the explosion.
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