St.Petersburg metro explosion-multiple casualties reported after blast on subway

[JEEP]

My heart goes out not only to the victims of this most recent terror attack, but all the ordinary people who have been subjected to exploding bombs (w/ added nails or other shrapnel) who are just going about their lives whether in a restaurant, on a train, in an airport or on a plane!

My condolences to the victims and their families as well. Some are already blaming Putin of course:

'Serious' Journalists Already Blaming Putin For St. Petersburg Terror Attack

I can't imagine how much anguish Putin is shouldering w/ these mounting deadly incidents against Russian citizens & officials alike. We know Putin has a heart and his standing up & speaking up for Christian STO values totally corresponds to "in a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act."

We are observing a death match here w/ STO values being represented by Putin vs factions - if not the total clan - of the Brotherhood of the Snake STS evil. I feel there is way more at stake here than just the usual 'cold war' machinations.

 

[syldan]

Our sincere condolences to the famillies and friends of the victims of this unnecessary atrocity!

At this stage of the 'EGOlution' of mankind a lot of us get it! We can only feel sorry for the monsters behind these acts of depravity. We are hopeful that EVOlution will begin some time soon, on the BBM, relatively speaking.

Just as we thought it couldn't get worst?!

 

[latulipenoire]

Our sincere condolences to the famillies and friends of the victims of this unnecessary atrocity!

At this stage of the 'EGOlution' of mankind a lot of us get it! We can only feel sorry for the monsters behind these acts of depravity. We are hopeful that EVOlution will begin some time soon, on the BBM, relatively speaking.

Just as we thought it couldn't get worst?!

Really, it seems it always can get worst. One more sad day for those with conscience.

 

[Siberia]

I was sensing something like a dark cloud last night and then this is today's tragic event. The Valley of the Shadow is a good description I think. :(

I was feeling horrible the day before the attack too: very dark feeling that something bad was going to happen. And the weather here has changed dramatically a couple of days ago: extremely strong wind bowing off the roofs - could be another sign that something sinister was in the air.

My sincere condolences to all the victims of this tragedy.

 

[Seppo Ilmarinen]

My condolences to the victims and their families, oh my.

Just a note that German media seem to be reporting just the facts - no assumptions and spins as far as I can see so far: _http://www.spiegel.de/panorama/st-petersburg-explosion-in-metro-berichte-ueber-tote-und-verletzte-a-1141651.html - except maybe the obligatory use of the word "state media", which in German implies "state-controlled media".

Not here: In Finland a journalist, working for national broadcasting company Yle, said yesterday during evening news that "some people have thought also, that this [bombing] could be for example Russian government's way to distract attention elsewhere, because lately people have been protesting corruption at the streets."

They have no shame.

 

[Gaby]

I was sensing something like a dark cloud last night and then this is today's tragic event. The Valley of the Shadow is a good description I think. :(

I was feeling horrible the day before the attack too: very dark feeling that something bad was going to happen. And the weather here has changed dramatically a couple of days ago: extremely strong wind bowing off the roofs - could be another sign that something sinister was in the air.

My sincere condolences to all the victims of this tragedy.

Same here. The weather changed over the weekend and I had a dream with Putin who was engaged in his daily duties. At some point he is called upon to take care of something else and give another speech under the rain because there was an intensed attack. He manage to meet his duties, barely. Then the dream shifts towards a scene were there are two animal-like women which I tried to contain in their box. It was an odd dream and it woke me up very early yesterday.

My condolences to all the family members of the dead and the victims.

 

[clerck de bonk]

My condolences to the victims and their families, oh my.

Just a note that German media seem to be reporting just the facts - no assumptions and spins as far as I can see so far: _http://www.spiegel.de/panorama/st-petersburg-explosion-in-metro-berichte-ueber-tote-und-verletzte-a-1141651.html - except maybe the obligatory use of the word "state media", which in German implies "state-controlled media".

Not here: In Finland a journalist, working for national broadcasting company Yle, said yesterday during evening news that "some people have thought also, that this [bombing] could be for example Russian government's way to distract attention elsewhere, because lately people have been protesting corruption at the streets."

They have no shame.

Yes, did You also notice the 'reporters' obvious glee (or was it just me?) which they could barely contain? It makes me mad...
And nobody's pulling out their flags now (very few anyway).

 

[Voyageur]

My deep condolences to the loved ones of the victim's and to their families, and to those hurt and suffering from such senseless acts - and to the Russian people.

 

[Seato]

Watching RT last night, they covered the unsympathetic MSM reaction and its hypocrisy. Today they have an article about the various false flag allegations.

MSM raise ‘false flag’ conspiracy following St. Petersburg Metro blast
https://www.rt.com/news/383363-petersburg-blast-false-flag-theories/

A terrorist attack on Russia is either a response to its interference in Syria, or a false flag attack to justify oppressive security measures and distract from problems at home. Meanwhile a terrorist attack on the West is an unjustified attack on innocent victims, necessitating increased security measures for their protection.

My condolences to the victims of this attack.

 

[Keit]

A terrorist attack on Russia is either a response to its interference in Syria, or a false flag attack to justify oppressive security measures and distract from problems at home. Meanwhile a terrorist attack on the West is an unjustified attack on innocent victims, necessitating increased security measures for their protection.

Yeah, funny how that works. When the Western media usually avoids any "conspiracy theory" or "false flag allegations" like a fire, in this case they are quick to propose it themselves. Where is a sick bag when you need one?

 

[Ant22]

There is a possibility it was a suicide bomber.

https://sputniknews.com/russia/201704041052271571-petersburg-metro-blast-suicide-bomber/

The Russian Investigative Committee has established the identity of the suicide bomber who attacked the Saint Petersburg metro on Monday, killing 14 people.

Earlier in the day, the Kremlin spokesman confirmed that a suicide attack was one of the possible causes of the tragedy.

"This is one of the versions that are being discussed, which is mentioned," Peskov told reporters of the Monday afternoon bombing that killed 14 people and wounded dozens.

A Kyrgyz native with a Russian passport is suspected of carrying out the attack.

DETAIL TO FOLLOW

I too would like to join in the condolences for the families, friends and fellow countrymen of the victims.

 

[Lumiere_du_Code]

And some Ukrainians, as usual, rejoice and gloat. And all Ukr TV channels, the security service and politicians routinely throw shit at the fan and - guess what - they say Putin did it. And all these "experts" and "politicians" on their accounts in social networks certainly write the name of Putin in an offensive language, using obscene words. Monkeys are not capable of another, in general. These "human" beings do not know the limits of abomination and malice, and it pains me to watch it.



I want to add that yesterday's terrorist attack was certainly a "signal", because its organizers knew that Putin would be in St. Petersburg that day, and that April 3 was the day of the formation of the Federal Security Service of Russia (FSB/ФСБ). And who at us likes all these games with signs, dates and numbers?


And the explosion was not planned to be the only one, as you know, since another explosive device was found and correctly neutralized.



I read Russian forums and comments in news media, and I see that people there are solidary with each other (not including some degenerates and trolls, of course), and the residents of St. Petersburg are not intimidated, but they feel anger towards those who did it and they are strong. Yesterday they helped each other, the drivers delivered all those who needed to the destination free of charge, people opened an online notice board for everyone who needed help, etc.
And I wish President Putin and all the people there to cope with all the difficulties and remain united and aware.

 

[RedFox]

Posting this here as it seems relevant.
First thing on the radio for BBC news today was "Russia and Syrian government forces carry out poison gas attack in Syria", followed by a brief bit on the bomb attack in Russia.

I guess the event was gathering too much sympathy? Gotta remind everyone Russia is evil! And that they deserve terror attacks....

_http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/04/attack-syria-kills-35-people-170404075153415.html

'Toxic gas attack' in Syria kills at least 58 people
Opposition says government or Russian jets pounded the town of Khan Sheikhoun in rebel-held Idlib.

At least 58 people, including nine children, were killed in an air raid that released "toxic gas" on the rebel-held Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun on Tuesday, a monitor said.

Tuesday's attack caused many people to choke or faint, and some had foam coming out of their mouths, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said, citing medical sources who described it as a sign of a gas attack.

Damascus has repeatedly denied using such weapons.

The monitoring group, which tracks the war through a network of contacts on the ground, was unable to confirm the nature of the substance.

Al Jazeera's Alan Fisher, reporting from Beirut, said the locals on ground expect the number of dead might increase.

"The national opposition in Syria is calling for UN to launch an immediate inquiry for the security council to meet and to condemn behind this attack," he said.

Syrian government or Russian jets pounded the town of Khan Sheikhoun in rebel-held Idib in the morning, the monitoring group said.

The Syrian army could not immediately be reached for comment.

On Sunday, suspected Russian fighter jets bombed a hospital in a city in the northern province of Idlib, wounding several people, a rescue group said.

At least ten people were wounded when three strikes targeted the main hospital in Maaret al-Numan, destroying the building, a Syrian Civil Defence official told Al Jazeera.

The Syrian Civil Defence, a rescue group also known as the White Helmets, operates in opposition territory.

"For the past week, Idlib has been targeted by ongoing air strikes, and after yesterday's attack, one of its main hospitals has been mostly destroyed and can no longer function," Majid, another member of the Syrian Civil Defence, said.

Over the past year, Doctors Without Borders has received reports of at least 71 attacks on at least 32 different health facilities, which it runs or supports in Syria.

 

[angelburst29]

If the Western media wants to blame Putin for anything related to this tragedy, they can blame him for being "extremely efficient" in gathering the proper personnel and intelligence, to quickly get the injured to medical faculties and securing the crime scene. Within a few short hours, Putin not only personally visited the area but placed flowers in a symbolic token of morning, to those who were injured or lost their life. This suggests to me, a form of bonding and sincere reflection of Putin's commitment to the Russian people.

In less than 24 hours, dedicated staff and personnel have established the identity of the individual. Where - in the Western media - is that reported after a tragic incident? The American people are still in the dark about what happened on 911, as only one example.

Then there's the "humanitarian aspect" which seems to be a signature of Putin's governance, in helping those who needed to get to destinations were helped (free of charge) and an online notice board was established for everyone who needed help.

The Russian Investigative Committee has revealed the identity of a 22-year-old man who blew himself up in the Saint Petersburg subway on Monday, killing 14 and injuring dozens of people.

Russian Investigative Committee Names 22-Year-Old St. Petersburg Suicide Bomber
https://sputniknews.com/russia/201704041052280237-petersburg-blast-suspect/

The suicide bomber was revealed to be Kyrgyzstan native 22-year-old Akbarzhon Dzhalilov.

"The investigation established the identity of the man who carried out an explosion in the metro train carriage in St. Petersburg. It was Akbarzhon Dzhalilov, born on 01.04.1995," committee spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko told reporters.

The investigation also found out that the same man had left a bag with an explosive device on the Ploschad Vosstaniya subway station. It was neutralized by specialists.

Kyrgyzstan's State Committee on National Security (GKNB) confirmed to Sputnik earlier in the day that Dzhalilov was the suspected perpetrator of the Monday afternoon attack.

On Monday, an explosion occurred in the St. Petersburg underground on the stretch of rail between the Sennaya Ploshchad and Tekhnologichesky Institut metro stations at around 3 p.m. local time (12:00 GMT). The blast killed at least 14 people, according to Russian Minister of Healthcare Veronika Skvortsova. Forty-nine people were wounded.

Russia's Investigative Committee has opened a criminal investigation into a suspected terrorist attack.

DETAILS TO FOLLOW

 

[Ant22]

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I want to add that yesterday's terrorist attack was certainly a "signal", because its organizers knew that Putin would be in St. Petersburg that day, and that April 3 was the day of the formation of the Federal Security Service of Russia (FSB/ФСБ). And who at us likes all these games with signs, dates and numbers?
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And the explosion was not planned to be the only one, as you know, since another explosive device was found and correctly neutralized. (...)

I found this article on sputnik news earlier today that talks about this possibility:

https://sputniknews.com/russia/201704041052272385-petersburg-blast-putin-peskov/

The timing of the deadly terrorist attack in the St. Petersburg metro, which happened while Russian President Vladimir Putin was in the city, may be more than coincidental and needs to be analyzed, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday.

"The fact that the terrorist attack was committed at a time when the head of state was in the city is definitely worth noticing. It should be analyzed by the special forces," Peskov said.


On April 3, a bomb exploded in the center of St. Petersburg on the stretch of rail between the Sennaya Ploshchad and Tekhnologichesky Institut metro stations at around 3 p.m. local time (12:00 GMT). The blast killed at least 14 people, according to Russian Minister of Healthcare Veronika Skvortsova. One more explosive device was found at the Ploshchad Vosstania metro station and neutralized by the specialists.
Russia will continue its tough fight against terrorism, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday.

"Russia, like many other countries, is at the forefront of the fight against international terrorism. No country in the world has so far been able to defeat terrorism on its own. But all are well aware of the consistent line that Russia occupies in the fight against terrorism," Peskov told reporters.

"Everyone knows very well the consistent and very tough approach of President Vladimir Putin to the issues of fighting terrorism, and everyone knows that, unfortunately, no country in the world is guaranteed against the manifestations of terrorism. But this does not mean at all that someone will weaken the fight against this ugly evil, which unfortunately we have to face," he said.