Russia blames West for Sunday’s attack on Sevastopol civilians on religious holiday

Russia has blamed Ukraine and the West for what they described as the terror attack at Sevastopol last Sunday and alleged that weapons and information were provided by them.

“On June 23, the Kiev regime, with support from the United States and its satellites, committed yet another heinous terrorist crime against civilians in Russia by firing missiles at Sevastopol. For their terrorist attack, they specially chose a day – Holy Trinity Sunday – one of the most important holidays celebrated by the Russian Orthodox Church,” Russian Foreign Ministry statement accused.

“Four persons were killed, including a two-year-old boy, who was playing on the municipal beach, and a nine-year-old girl. One hundred and fifty-one people applied for medical assistance; 82 persons – 55 adults and 27 children – were hospitalised, many of them in a grave condition. All patients are receiving medical aid,” the statement said.

“According to the Defence Ministry of Russia, the attackers used US ATACMS operational missiles with cluster warheads for greater kill ability. All flight data were entered by US military crews based on US reconnaissance satellite inputs. A Global Hawk US reconnaissance drone was on duty off Crimea,” the statement accused. Weapons with cluster warheads were used for maximum casualties among civilians, it has been accused.

“The Investigative Committee of Russia has promptly started an investigation into this crime…Russia expresses its sincere gratitude for the condolences conveyed by officials from friendly states and by members of the European and US public. The words of commiseration continue to come in,” the statement added.

The Russian Foreign Ministry also condemned Dagestan terror attacks. “We express our deep condolences and sympathy to the families and friends of these people, as well as to all those injured during the attack. There can be no justification for terrorism. Whoever is behind the scenes of these events should know that our country and its citizens are ready to resist the attempts of extremists of any stripe to break it, bring it to its knees and make it afraid. We have no doubt that all accomplices of this bloody act will be identified and will answer before the law."


"Together with like-minded foreign partners, Russia will continue to fight international terrorism until it is completely eradicated. It is important not only to destroy it physically, but also to nip it in the bud, continuing to carry out appropriate preventive work both within the country and in coordination with partners.”

This was the second terror attack in Russia this year. Authorities claimed that they have foiled over 200 terror attack attempts in Russia in recent times.