In a statement, the state Department noted that ” such crimes against innocent people only strengthen the determination to stop these senseless attacks and those who commit them”.

The United States expressed solidarity with France in connection with the terrorist attack in Strasbourg and declared its readiness to provide Paris with the necessary assistance. This is stated in the statement of the head of the press service of the state Department Robert Palladino, published on Wednesday on the Agency’s website.

“The United States expresses solidarity with France and strongly condemns the terrible act of terror in Strasbourg.”..> We appreciate the work of the operational services and are ready to provide any assistance needed by French officials in these difficult times. We are committed to working with France and our other allies and partners to defeat the global threat of terrorism,” the statement said.

The document also States that such crimes against innocent people “only strengthen the determination to stop these senseless attacks and those who commit them”.