Three police officers in Dagestan, Russia, shot
Three police officers in Dagestan, Russia, shot
Moscow, Reuters - Three police officers were killed in an attack on the police in the southern Russian area of Dagestan on Monday and at least four people, the regional authorities reported.
Details of the incident in Dagestan
sergei melikov, the head of dagestan, explained that the shots fell as the traffic policies tried to stop the attacker's vehicle. The incident occurred at around 2 p.m. local time in the regional capital Machhathatzkala, according to the Interior Ministry.
Investigations and victims
According to a spokesman for the city administration, two of the perpetrators were killed. He identified them by name and confirmed that both were born in 2000. It was initially unclear how many attackers were involved. According to state media, other perpetrators fled in a car.
video recordings and follow
Videos published on social media published by Reuters show several bodies on a city road next to a police vehicle. While passers -by stopped to look at the scene, other shots were heard in the distance.hospital stay of the injured
In addition to the two killed attackers, two police officers and several injured civilians, including a 17-year-old girl, were admitted to the hospital; At least one of them later succumbed to his injuries, said state media. The authorities have initiated criminal proceedings for the incident.
background to Dagestan
Dagestan, a predominantly Muslim region, has been affected by several fatal attacks in recent years. It was only in March four militants who were connected to the Islamic State (ISIS) and planned an attack on a regional branch of the Interior Ministry.
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