Putin orders taking measures to help families of those killed, injured in terrorist attacks in Bryansk, Kursk regions

MOSCOW. June 4 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the government and the regional authorities to take all necessary measures to help the families of those killed and injured in the terrorist attacks in the Bryansk and Kursk regions.

"Above all else, I am asking the government, the regional authorities to take all necessary measures to help the families of those who died. On my own behalf, I want to extend sincere condolences to these families," Putin said at a meeting with the Russian government.

"It is necessary to help those injured, too, to provide all necessary assistance," he said.

Putin thanked employees of the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry, RZD, and other services for helping the people hurt by the terrorist attacks.

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