Moscow-Sana
Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted a market in Sadr City, Iraq, which killed and wounded dozens.
A Kremlin statement reported by RIA Novosti news agency stated that President Putin offered his condolences to his Iraqi counterpart, Barham Salih, for the victims of the terrorist bombing. .
"This criminal act is shocking in its cruelty, and we strongly condemn this brutality and hope that its organizers and perpetrators will receive the punishment they deserve," Putin added.
Putin reiterated his country's readiness to cooperate with Iraq in the fight against terrorism, sending warm condolences and support to the families and friends of the victims and wishing the wounded a speedy recovery.
Yesterday, a terrorist detonated an explosive device targeting a popular market in Sadr City, east of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, killing 27 people, including a child, and wounding 45 others.
