Uzbek leader expresses condolences to Russia

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) -- President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev sent a letter of condolences to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in connection with numerous human casualties as a result of a fire in the city of Kemerovo.

Uzbek leader expressed sincere sympathy and support to people of Russia, families and relatives of the deceased.

At least 53 people have died in a fire that tore through a shopping and entertainment complex in the Siberian coal-mining city of Kemerovo.

As many as 41 children may be among the victims, officials say, and more than 10 are listed as missing.