A "Ukrainian trace" is clearly evident in the escalation in Syria, and Russia strongly condemns this attack, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated during a briefing, APA reports citing TASS.
"We strongly condemn this attack, carried out by individuals recognized as terrorists by the United Nations Security Council. We emphasize the presence of a clear Ukrainian trace in the ranks of foreign militants, including those from the post-Soviet space," she stated.