An unknown number of unidentified gunmen carried out multiple attacks against several locations in the Dagestan cities of Derbent and Makhachkala..At least 6 officers dead, 12 wounded, according to RIAAt least two gunmen killed, according to Internal MinistryOrthodox church and synagogue targeted in DerbentPriest reportedly killedSynagogue set on fireGunmen clash with police in Makhachkala40 hostages reportedly taken at a church, per MASH.Activity in both cities are still considered active..While no group has claimed responsibility yet, many have speculated that this is an attack by the Islamic State or its sympathizers. Back in March, ISKP, the Afghan branch of ISIS, attacked the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, killing 145 people and wounding hundreds more.
An unknown number of unidentified gunmen carried out multiple attacks against several locations in the Dagestan cities of Derbent and Makhachkala..At least 6 officers dead, 12 wounded, according to RIAAt least two gunmen killed, according to Internal MinistryOrthodox church and synagogue targeted in DerbentPriest reportedly killedSynagogue set on fireGunmen clash with police in Makhachkala40 hostages reportedly taken at a church, per MASH.Activity in both cities are still considered active..While no group has claimed responsibility yet, many have speculated that this is an attack by the Islamic State or its sympathizers. Back in March, ISKP, the Afghan branch of ISIS, attacked the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, killing 145 people and wounding hundreds more.