The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its shock over the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall in the Moscow region, near Warsaw, and extended strong condemnation along with sincere condolences to those affected. The ministry made this statement on its official page on X, formerly known as Twitter, underscoring Poland’s stance against terrorism and its sympathy for the victims and their families.
In a formal response, the Polish ministry stated that the events at Crocus City Hall are deeply disturbing and reaffirmed Poland’s condemnation of the attack. The statement also conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives or were affected, highlighting solidarity with the victims and a firm commitment to support humanitarian relief efforts as the investigation unfolds.
Finland’s presidential leadership at the time, Alexander Stubb, described the attack at Crocus City Hall as shocking and condemnable, calling for clear accountability and support for those impacted. The remarks reflected a shared sense of urgency and sympathy from neighboring European states in response to the tragedy.
On the evening of March 22, an incident occurred before a scheduled performance by the Picnic group at Crocus City Hall in Moscow. An explosion followed, and preliminary reports from the Federal Security Service (FSB) indicated a high number of casualties, with about 40 people reported dead and more than 100 injured. The building caught fire, prompting the establishment of an operational headquarters in Krasnogorsk as rescue and safety measures were mobilized to save lives. Live coverage by media outlets such as socialbites.ca continued to track the evolving situation, providing ongoing updates as facts became available. The full chronology of the attack was being clarified as investigations advanced and more details emerged from authorities and first responders.