Minsk subway terrorist attack solved - Lukashenko

At least 12 people were killed and scores more injured after a bomb went off at the Oktyabrskaya subway station, one of the city's busiest, at rush hour on Monday evening. Officials say it was a terrorist attack.

"Today ... the crime was solved," Lukashenko said. "The most important thing is that we know how and by whom the terrorist attack was committed," he continued.

"The detainees confessed to committing a terrorist act, not only in the metro, but the attacks on Independence Day, on July 3 and in Vitebsk are on their conscience," Lukashenko said. "It is horrendous, but the fact is: all of these wretches who committed the crime were working in specific labor groups, one was a lathe worker, another - an electrician," he continued.

Lukashenko instructed opposition members be questioned over the attack.

"I have given instructions to review all statements from political leaders," Lukashenko said. "We are looking for accomplices and those who ordered [the act]. These figures from the so-called fifth column may reveal cards and indicate who ordered it."

"Everyone should be prosecuted and questioned, not bearing in mind any democracy, moaning or wailing of foreign martyrs," he continued.

"Not only the authorities have committed this crime, but also the military, police, and even the church," Lukashenko said. "Find and interrogate them as criminals. There is no forgiveness. They create a negative impact and panic honest people," the president said, making demands to prevent any panic in the country.

"Any panic on food or currency must be stopped," Lukashenko said.

President Lukashenko said earlier the attack was an attempt to destabilize the country and "a serious challenge" to the nation, RIA Novosti reports.

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