Residents of the Vitebsk region affected by the terrorist attack will receive financial assistance of up to 100 basic units

April 16, Vitebsk / Diana Kurilo - BELTA /. Residents of the Vitebsk region affected by the terrorist attack in the Minsk metro will receive financial assistance and comprehensive support. This was announced today to journalists by the Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, Alexander Kosinets. Five residents of the Vitebsk region were injured and are in Minsk hospitals. Depending on the severity of their injuries, they will receive financial assistance ranging from 40 to 100 basic units (the basic unit is Br35 thousand - BELTA note). In addition, a separate account will be opened in the Vitebsk region to collect funds for the victims of the terrorist attack. "What happened in the Minsk metro on April 11 is a tragedy and pain for the whole country, for every Belarusian. The criminals must be severely punished," said Alexander Kosinets.-0-