Pashinyan expresses condolences over Dagestan terrorist attacks

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has offered condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the terrorist attacks in Dagestan.

“I received with deep sorrow the tragic news about the terrible terrorist attacks that took place in Derbent and Makhachkala that caused the death of innocent citizens and law enforcement officers,” Nikol Pashinyan said.

He noted that Armenia strongly condemns this act of terrorism and considers any manifestation of violence unacceptable. The Armenian PM wished all the victims a speedy recovery.

Dagestan terrorist attacks

The attacks on police posts, churches and a synagogue in Russia’s North Caucasus republic of Dagestan have left 19 police officers and several civilians dead. Six gunmen were also killed.