Assad: Syrians received the news of Russian aircraft crash with deep sadness

Today, Syrian President Bashar Assad expressed condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russian people in connection with the deaths of 224 Russians in the plane crash in Sinai Peninsula.

After Sunday's liturgy, Christian churches of Syria held a memorial service for the victims. Syrians express condolences to the relatives and friends of the victims of the tragedy, TASS writes.