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Death toll from attacks in Russia's Dagestan region rises to 19

Members of security forces carry out a law enforcement operation after attacks in the region of Dagestan, Russia - REUTERS
24 June 2024 12:47

MOSCOW (AFP, REUTERS)

Four civilians and 15 police officers were killed in a spate of attacks on religious sites and police checkpoints in the southern Russian region of Dagestan, investigators said Monday.

"According to preliminary data, 15 law enforcement officers were killed, as well as four civilians, including an Orthodox priest," the Investigative Committee said about Sunday's attack, adding that five perpetrators had also been "liquidated."

Source: Agencies
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