Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan strongly condemned the terrorist attack committed at the Crocus City shopping center in Moscow.

“Terrorism cannot be justified in any way, and we call for unanimous condemnation of such violence against innocent citizens,” the Uzbek Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The statement was published on the Ministry’s Telegram channel.

“We express our sincere condolences to all the relatives and friends of the victims,” the message says.

On the evening of 22 March, armed people opened fire at the Crocus City Hall concert hall in Moscow. At least 40 people were reported killed and more than 100 injured.