RIO DE JANEIRO, April 3 (Xinhua) -- The Brazilian government expressed its condolences on Monday over the explosion on the metro system in St. Petersburg, Russia.
"Brazil's government sends its condolences to the families of the victims, wishes for the quick recovery of the injured people and voices its solidarity with the people and government of Russia," the country's Foreign Ministry said in an official statement.
Through his Twitter account, Brazilian President Michel Temer also expressed his solidarity with the victims' families.
At least 11 people have been killed and dozens of others wounded in the blast that took place Monday afternoon in a train carriage on the runway between the metro stations, Technological Institute and Sennaya Ploshchad (Square) in St. Petersburg. Another explosive device was found in a third subway station and neutralized by the police later.
The exact causes of the attack remain unknown and an official investigation is underway to determine who are responsible. No terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
