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Gunmen Attack Synagogues and Church in Dagestan, Killing Two Police Officers and Injuring Two

Jun 23, 2024, 04:02 PM

In the Russian Republic of Dagestan, multiple attacks have been reported on religious sites and police. Unknown individuals opened fire at a synagogue and a church in Derbent, resulting in the deaths of at least two police officers and injuries to two others. The attackers, dressed in black, also targeted police cars and a civilian vehicle. A synagogue in Makhachkala was set ablaze following the initial attack in Derbent. Armed clashes between police and the gunmen are ongoing, and an interception plan has been introduced to capture the perpetrators. Reports indicate that the attackers managed to escape and are currently being sought by police. A man was heard yelling 'Allahu Akbar' before a vehicle exploded.