Donetsk, Sep 20 - DAN. Donetsk People’s Republic Head Denis Pushilin has expressed condolences to the families of the victims killed in a shooting incident at Perm State University.

“On behalf of the residents of the Donetsk People’s Republic and on my own behalf, I express my sincere and heartfelt condolences on the tragedy which occurred at Perm State University today. We grieve together with all Russians and sympathize with the victims’ families in their grief,” Pushilin wrote on Telegram.

On Monday, a student opened fire with a smoothbore hunting gun at people around him on the premises of a Perm State University building, killing eight and wounding another 28. A number of victims of the attack were rushed to hospital. *jk