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Russian Special Forces Storm Rostov Prison, Free Hostages from Six ISIS Supporters

Jun 16, 2024, 08:23 AM

In a dramatic incident at a pre-trial detention center in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, six prisoners, reportedly affiliated with ISIS and previously convicted on terrorist charges, took two prison employees hostage. The detainees, armed with knives and other implements, demanded a vehicle and weapons in exchange for the hostages. The Russian special forces, including riot police, responded by storming the detention center, resulting in the elimination of the hostage-takers. The hostages were released unharmed. The incident caused significant disruption in the area, with the center of Rostov being closed for traffic and gunfire heard during the operation.