This was reported by the official representative of the Department of Consular Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Vasily Kirilich. According to him, the information is still being checked, but according to preliminary information, there are no Ukrainians among the victims.

Recall, December 27 in St. Petersburg in the store "Crossroads" exploded an unknown explosive device.

As reported URA-Inform, the morning of December 28, the vice-governor of St. Petersburg reported that the explosion affected 13 people.

Russian President Vladimir Putin considers yesterday's explosion in St. Petersburg a terrorist act. Therefore, the leader of the country gave an order in the face of a threat to life of law enforcement officers to act decisively.