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President Vladimir Putin was informed immediately about the explosion in Mozdok. The President gave instructions for an Emergency Situations Ministry plane with rescuers and all the necessary equipment to fly to Mozdok. Defence Minister Sergei Ivanov is also set to fly soon to Mozdok

August 1, 2003

Mr Putin gave instructions for a thorough investigation of this terrorist act, and also for an investigation into how it was possible that this crime was able to be committed on the territory of a guarded military facility. The President discussed these matters on the telephone with Mr Ivanov, FSB head Nikolai Patrushev and Prosecutor General Vladimir Ustinov.

Mr Putin expressed his sincere condolences to the families and relatives of all the victims of this terrorist act

August 1, 2003