Terror Attacks on Synagogues in Dagestan, Russia
Two separate terror attacks targeted synagogues in the Dagestan region of Russia. The first attack occurred on June 17th, when a gunman opened fire on worshippers leaving a synagogue in Makhachkala, the region's capital. The second attack occurred on June 19th, when an explosive device detonated near a synagogue in Derbent, injuring at least four people. The motives behind the attacks are unclear, and there has been no claim of responsibility. However, the incidents have raised concerns about the safety of Jewish communities in the region and sparked a debate about the rise of extremist ideologies in Dagestan. Authorities have launched investigations into both attacks and increased security measures around synagogues.
Summary
"Two terror attacks targeting synagogues in Dagestan, Russia, have raised concerns about the safety of Jewish communities in the region. The motives behind the attacks are unclear, but authorities are investigating and have increased security measures. The incidents have sparked debate about the rise of extremist ideologies in Dagestan."
Updated at: 06.26.2024
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Russia faced another major terror attack, with at least 20 people killed and 46 injured in what appeared to be coordinated shootings at various places of worship in the southernmost Dagestan republic. CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh reports.
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