"The president was informed about what happened in Perm, at the university. He instructed Prime Minister [Mikhail] Mishustin to send the ministers of education and health to Perm to organize assistance to the victims and relatives of those killed in the tragedy," Peskov told reporters.
"The president deeply condoles with those who lost their loved ones as a result of this incident," Peskov added.
According to the latest data provided by the Russian Ministry of Health, eight people were killed and 24 injured in the shooting.
According to the data by the national health ministry, seven people have been hospitalized in Perm's medical facilities. One of the patients is in serious condition, while others sustained moderate injuries.
Fore more people received medical assistance on the spot, the ministry said.
Russia's VK social network, in the meantime, told Sputnik it deleted the post on the attack by the suspect and blocked his account following the shooting.
Fore more people received medical assistance on the spot, the ministry said.
Russia's VK social network, in the meantime, told Sputnik it deleted the post on the attack by the suspect and blocked his account following the shooting.