Gunmen in Russia's Dagestan killed a police officer and a priest

 

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Gunmen in Russia's Dagestan killed a police officer and a priest

In the ancient city of Derbent, gunmen set fire to a synagogue and attacked a Russian Orthodox church, while in the regional capital Makhachkala, they attacked a traffic police station, another church and a synagogue. Gunmen in Russia's Muslim-majority Dagestan region have attacked churches and synagogues, killing at least 15 police officers and one priest, authorities said.


In the ancient city of Derbent, gunmen set fire to a synagogue and attacked a Russian Orthodox church, while in the regional capital Makhachkala, they attacked a traffic police station, another church and a synagogue.

Dagestani leader Sergei Melikov said fighting had stopped. He added that six militants had been killed, according to the Interfax news agency.


Militant groups regularly carry out attacks in Dagestan, but Sunday's attack was notable for its coordination and scale. Russia's Telegram channel published several videos of men in black T-shirts opening fire on a police car. Another video showed a synagogue being destroyed by fire.


The Interfax news agency reported the deaths of 15 police officers and several civilians. The Russian Orthodox Church confirmed in a statement that Priest Nikolai Kotelnikov had been killed in Derbent. An additional 16 people were hospitalized, including 13 police officers.

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