Terrorist act near National Hotel left 6 people dead

6 people were killed in the blast at the National Hotel in the center of Moscow on December 9. Deputy Prosecutor of the city Sergey Borisov confirmed this information.

According to Mr. Borisov, 11 people suffered. They all have been identified. One of the women who suffered in the terrorist act turned out to be a citizen of China.

The Tverskaya Interdistrict Prosecutor's Office has instituted criminal proceedings by two articles: "terrorism" and "premeditated murder". The investigating group consists of officers of the Interior Ministry, the Federal Security Service and the Prosecutor's Office.

Editors note: See also the article "Act of terrorism in Moscow".