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Russian kickboxing champion a victim in St. Petersburg bombing

On Monday, April 3rd, Russia suffered its worst terrorist attack in years.

A bomb detonated inside a train during its transit between two major stations (Tekhnologichesky Institut and Sennaya Ploshchad) in the centre of St. Petersburg. Following the blast, the driver continued to Sennaya station, where other commuters were able to reach the victims inside. Another explosive device was found at the Ploshchad Vosstania station and was diffused by local law enforcement.

According to reports, the death toll reached 14, while 49 suffered various injuries, four of whom are in critical condition. The majority of the victims and survivors are locals from St.