The attack took place in the city of Krasnodar, in the north-east of the country. The attack was carried out by a group of young men known as the ‘Black Panthers’ The attack is believed to be the work of the group’s leader, Aleksandr Kuznetsov, who is known for his anti-Muslim rhetoric.

Kuznetsv’ has been accused of being behind the attack, but he denies it. He says the attack was the result of a ‘terrorist attack’