President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov has sent a telegram of condolences to the President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez in connection with the explosion at the refinery, which resulted in numerous casualties and caused extensive damage.
It is said in the telegram:
"I am deeply saddened by the loss of life as a result of a gas explosion at the Venezuelan oil refinery "Amuay."It pains to realize that among the perished is also a child.
On behalf of myself and on behalf of the Ossetian people I am expressing my deepest condolences to you and to all the family and friends of the victims.
I wish a speedy recovery to the injured. "
