Russia shooting: Suspect Ilnaz Galyaviev charged with murder

A man has been charged with multiple counts of murder over a mass shooting at a school in Kazan, Russia.

Nine people were killed in the attack at School No. 175 on Tuesday – seven pupils and two members of staff – making it Russia's deadliest school shooting since 2018.

Ilznaz Galyaviev, 19, appeared in court dressed all in black. He did not enter a plea at the hearing. 

Mr Galyaviev is a former pupil of School No. 175

He was recently expelled from a local technical college because of his poor grades.

The court ordered him to be held in custody for two months, pending trial.

The Investigative Committee, which handles investigations into serious crimes, told the court that Mr Galyaviev fired at least 17 rounds and detonated an explosive device during the attack.

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Investigators told the court that his relatives had noticed him becoming increasingly aggressive and short-tempered this year.

They added that he had been diagnosed with a brain disorder last year, and this year had repeatedly sought treatment for headaches.