-Gunmen Kill Priest In Russia As 12 Others Wounded During Attack
Gunmen kill priest during as they attacked churches, synagogue and traffic police station in Dagestan Russia.
According to reliable sources, it was reported that over 6 policemen were shot dead and 12 others wounded.
The tragic incident took place in the cities of Derbent and Makhachkala on Sunday.
According to the spokeswoman for Dagestan’s interior ministry, Gayana Gariyeva, he told RIA Novosti that a Priest was also killed by the attackers.
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“This evening in the cities of Derbent and Makhachkala armed attacks were carried out on two Orthodox churches, a synagogue and a police checkpoint,” the National Anti-terrorism Committee said in a statement.
“As a result of the terrorist attacks, according to preliminary information, a priest from the Russian Orthodox Church and police officers were killed.”
Russia’s Investigative Committee said it has also opened investigation in order to apprehend the culprits.
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The devastating attack have sparked widespread alarm and concern, prompting authorities to race against time to apprehend the culprits and restore order.
