President Medvedev Fires Top Security Official Following Airport Attack

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev carried through with his vow to punish security officials for the lack of security at the Domodedovo Airport, which was attacked Monday by a suicide bomber. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, President Medvedev said insufficient security is to blame for the attack, which claimed the lives of 35 people.  

"What happened at Domodedovo shows the airport lacked security. It's unbelievable that such a huge amount of explosives were brought into the terminal. Those officials responsible for security at Domodedovo must be punished for their decisions. This is a terror attack, a grief, a tragedy,” he said.

The president carried out that punishment on Wednesday by firing a top official of Russia’s transport police. He also lashed out at transport police for “taking an absolutely passive position.” "If people don't understand how to work, we'll find other people," he added.

The attack happened Monday afternoon around 4:30 in the international arrivals section. Thousands of people were at the airport at the time. At least 152 people were injured.

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