Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:06pm on 23 Jun 2024,Sunday International
Gunmen launched coordinated attacks in Russia's Dagestan region, killing six police officers and wounding 12. The shootings targeted a synagogue and an Orthodox church in Derbent, and a traffic police post in Makhachkala. A priest was among the casualties. Two attackers were killed, with some still at large in Derbent. Both religious sites were set ablaze. A counter-terrorist operation is ongoing as authorities search for remaining suspects. The violence has heightened security concerns in the predominantly Muslim region, which is known for its diverse cultural and religious heritage.
