In the German city of Halle, an unknown assailant opened fire and killed two people near a synagogue. Local police reported this on Twitter.
According to Bild, an unknown person opened fire near the synagogue, killing two people, and then fled the scene.
"According to initial reports, two people have died. The perpetrator fled in a car. We ask local residents and visitors to remain in their apartments," the statement reads.
In addition, it was noted that an unknown person threw a grenade onto the territory of a Jewish cemetery, injuring several people.
According to Interfax, the Russian Embassy in Germany has already begun investigating the number of Russians injured in the shooting.
"The Russian Embassy in Germany and the Russian Consulate General in Leipzig are working with German law enforcement agencies to determine the circumstances of the incident and determine whether there are any Russian citizens among the victims," said a spokesperson for the embassy's press service.
Source: trn-news.ru