35 Killed, 130 Wounded in Moscow Airport Terrorist Attack

A TV grab from Russian NTV channel shows the site of bomb explosion in Domodedovo airport in Moscow, Russia 24 January 2011. At least 35 people were killed and around 130 others injured in what authorities confirmed was a suicide bomb attack. EPA/BGNES

The death toll in the terrorist attack at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport continues to climb as 35 people are known to have perished.

According to various international sources, at least 130 people have been wounded by what is seen as an explosion caused by a suicide bomber.

The explosion appeared in a green zone at the exit of the customs check at the airport. The explosion contained metal parts designed to inflict damage upon humans.

Nations from around the world, including Bulgaria, have been quick to condemn the terrorist attack, and have issued condolences to the Russian people and the families of the victims.

The nationalities of the victims are still unclear but foreign nationals are most likely among them.

The Domodedovo Airport is Moscow's busiest airport; it is 40 km southeast of the Moscow downtown.

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