Source: https://apnews.com/d4ceba71308ab75b28e128991776b2b5

Gunmen Kill 15 Police Officers and Civilians in Dagestan

Gunmen attacked a police post in Russia's southern Dagestan region, killing 15 police officers and several civilians. The attack occurred in the village of Karda, which is located in the mountainous Botlikh district. The assailants opened fire on police officers who were guarding the post. In response, the police returned fire, killing three of the attackers and causing two others to flee the scene. A large-scale search operation is underway for the remaining assailants. The attack is being investigated as an act of terrorism, and the Russian Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case. The Dagestan region has seen an increase in attacks by militants in recent years, with the majority of the attacks targeting security forces. This attack comes just days after a different group of militants killed six soldiers and one civilian in a separate attack in the region.

Summary

"The attack is a reminder of the ongoing instability in the Dagestan region. The Russian authorities are facing a difficult challenge in combating the militant groups operating in the area. "

Updated at: 06.25.2024