Police officers killed, churches and a synagogue targeted [VIDEOS]

Gunmen launched coordinated attacks in Russia's southernmost province of Dagestan, targeting law enforcement and religious institutions. The assaults took place in the cities of Derbent and Makhachkala, and resulted in the deaths of six officers and a priest. Twelve other officers were injured in the incidents, although it is not yet clear in which city.

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According to reports from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Dagestan, two militants were killed as a result of the attacks. The unfortunate victims included Father Nikolay, a 66-year-old priest in Derbent, who was brutally murdered with his throat slit. A church security guard, armed only with a gun, also lost his life while trying to defend the premises. Other priests sought safety inside the church, waiting for help.

BREAKING:

Terrorist attack in Dagestan, Russia

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Simultaneously, the Derbent synagogue was engulfed in flames, releasing large plumes of smoke. The severe attack left the sacred space in ruins.

BREAKING:

A terrorist attack on a Jewish synagogue and a church in Russia's Dagestan.

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In another incident, gunmen attacked a police checkpoint in Makhachkala, where an officer was injured. The regional head of Dagestan, Sergey Melikov, has denounced the attackers' attempt to destabilize the social fabric and praised the bravery of police officers, some of whom have tragically lost their lives in the line of duty. Melikov announced the establishment of an operational headquarters and the start of a counter-operation, codenamed “Interception”, while urging the public to remain calm in the face of this adversity.

The Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of Russia quickly launched a terrorist investigation under the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. Their goal is to establish the identity of the attackers and hold them accountable for their actions.

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