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Deadly Attacks in Dagestan: Priest and Police Among 15 Killed in Coordinated Terror Strikes

Makhachkala, Russia – A devastating spree of violence struck Dagestan over the weekend when armed assailants attacked a synagogue, an Orthodox church, and a police station in the cities of Makhachkala and Derbent, killing an Orthodox priest and at least 15 police officers. Sergei Melikov, the regional governor, confirmed the tragic events and characterized the attacks as acts of terrorism. Despite the absence of a claim of responsibility, the incidents on Sunday have ratcheted up …

Deadly Coordinated Assaults on Religious and Police Sites in Dagestan Leave Multiple Victims

Dagestan, Russia – A series of violent attacks rocked the North Caucasus republic of Dagestan on Sunday evening, resulting in over 15 police fatalities and the deaths of several civilians, including an Orthodox priest. The coordinated gunfire targeted an Orthodox church, a synagogue, and a traffic police station in two major cities, sparking a swift response from Russian security forces. In the city of Derbent, assailants struck the Church of Intercession of the Blessed Virgin …

Militant Attack in Dagestan Claims Lives of Priest and Police Officers, Escalating Tensions in Region

Makhachkala, Russia — In a violent onslaught that shook the southern region of Dagestan, militants launched coordinated attacks on several churches and a police station, resulting in the deaths of at least one priest and two police officers. The attacks, which occurred early Sunday morning, have heightened tensions in a region already known for its volatile security situation. Authorities report that the militants, armed with firearms and possibly explosives, targeted three churches in rural locales …