Procession of the Russian ambassador in Iraq was attacked

The Russian Presidency press office said that the procession of the Russian ambassador in Baghdad was exposed yesterday to an attack while heading from Baghdad towards the Syrian borders.

The office said that the Russian President Vladimir Putin was notified immediately about the incident and he gave his instructions for the Russian foreign ministry to take all measures to give aid to the wounded among the Russian diplomats who were within the process and were evacuated outside the Iraqi territories.

The office said that prompt measures were taken to help the Russian diplomats and to evacuate them without obstacles outside Iraq.

Immediately, the Russian foreign ministry summoned the American and Iraqi ambassador and called on them to ensure the security and safety of the Russian citizens and to punish the doers.