“We received the news with sorrow that at least fifty-two people have lost their lives and many were left injured in a mine accident that took place in the Kuzbass region of the Russian Federation,” the Ministry said.

“We share the sorrow of the people of the Russian Federation, extend our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and to the Government of the Russian Federation and wish a speedy recovery to the injured,” the Ministry added. (ILKHA)