The representative of the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia said there is currently no information on casualties related to Vietnamese people in the attack in Moscow.
Authorities were deployed at the scene of the attack on the "Crocus City Hall" shopping center in Moscow, Russia on the evening of March 22, 3. Photo: THX/TTXVN
After an attack occurred at the Crocus City Hall building in the Crocus City shopping and performing arts center located on the MKAD ring road between the capital Moscow and Moscow province, leaving 93 people and at least 145 injured (counted). to the afternoon of March 23 - Vietnam time), a reporter from the Vietnam News Agency in Moscow had an interview with Counselor Vu Son Viet, Head of the Consular Department, Deputy Head of Community Affairs of the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia, who is on duty. Continue to participate in the protection of Vietnamese citizens.
Counselor Vu Son Viet said there is currently no information on casualties related to Vietnamese people in this attack. Immediately after receiving the news, the Embassy immediately implemented citizen protection work, sent people to the scene and from night until 5:23 a.m. on March 3, rescued 12 Vietnamese people, bringing them home safely. . In addition, Embassy officials also went to the place where people gathered to give first aid to find out if there were any Vietnamese people left and so far there is no information about any Vietnamese victims.
Also according to Counselor Vu Son Viet, before each information about insecurity or terrorism, the Embassy sends warnings to the community through the Vietnamese Association in Russia, through associations and groups. , a highly reputable community network as well as Vietnamese media channels in Russia. The content recommends that people limit travel by public transport, limit going to crowded places such as train stations, bus stations, subway stations, theaters, wholesale markets, and always raise the spirit of police. Stay alert, monitor local media, and comply with local government instructions in emergency situations.
In addition, the Embassy also calls on people, when an emergency situation occurs or has information about such situations, to immediately contact the citizen protection department - Consular Office of the Vietnam Embassy in Hanoi. Russian Federation – follow the 24/7 hotline.
