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Shocking Attacks in Dagestan: Police officers and Priest Killed in Synagogue and Church Assaults

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Gunmen in Russia's Dagestan unleash terror, targeting police officers, a priest, and civilians in coordinated attacks on synagogues and churches. Read more about the tragic events here.

In a series of deadly attacks in Dagestan, gunmen have struck churches, a synagogue, and a police post, leaving a trail of devastation. The security officials in Russia's North Caucasus republic confirm that six police officers lost their lives in the violent assaults. The armed militants' brutal actions also claimed the lives of several civilians, including an Orthodox priest, in simultaneous attacks.

The violence escalated as the gunmen carried out coordinated attacks on multiple places of worship in the southernmost region of Russia. The death toll rose significantly, with 15 police officers and a priest falling victim to the attackers' ruthless actions. Civilians were also among the casualties, adding to the tragic outcome of these horrendous events.

Amid the chaos and bloodshed, the gunmen in Dagestan continued their assault, resulting in the deaths of at least six attackers in clashes with security forces. The southern Russian republic plunged into mourning as the communities grappled with the aftermath of the violent attacks on synagogues, churches, and a police post. The region faced a dark day with the loss of numerous lives and the destructive impact of the armed militants' actions.

The shocking attacks in Dagestan highlight the grave security challenges faced in the region, with innocent lives lost in acts of senseless violence. The tragic deaths of the police officers and the priest serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing turmoil and instability in parts of Russia. As the communities mourn the loss of their loved ones, authorities are left grappling with the aftermath and seeking justice for the victims of these heinous attacks.

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Deadly attacks on Dagestan synagogue and churches (RNZ)

Gunmen in Russia's North Caucasus republic of Dagestan have killed six police officers in a series of attacks, security officials say.

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Armed militants attack churches, synagogue and police post in ... (1 News)

Gunmen in Russia's North Caucasus republic of Dagestan have killed 15 police officers and several civilians including an Orthodox priest in simultaneous ...

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Gunmen kill police, priest in attacks on places of worship in Russia's ... (CNN)

Gunmen killed at least 15 police officers and a priest in what appear to be coordinated attacks on multiple places of worship in Russia's southernmost ...

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Deadly attacks on Dagestan synagogues and churches (BBC News)

Unidentified gunmen in the southern Russian republic kill 15 police officers and at least six gunmen die in clashes.

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More than a dozen killed in synagogue, church attacks in Russia's ... (Aljazeera.com)

Civilians and a priest among dead as gunmen attack religious buildings in Derbent and a Makhachkala police post.

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Armed militants in Dagestan kill priest and police in attacks on ... (Newstalk ZB)

Russian authorities say armed militants have attacked two Orthodox churches, a synagogue and a traffic police post in two cities in Russia's southern repub.

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Gunmen kill at least 15 police and a priest in attacks in Russia's ... (The Guardian)

Simultaneous shootings target a synagogue in city of Derbent and police in region's capital Makhachkala.

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More than 15 killed in Dagestan, Russia, as gunmen hit multiple sites (The Washington Post)

The dead included a 66-year-old Orthodox priest and over 15 police officers in what appeared to be a coordinated attack at a synagogue, church and police ...

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Attacks in Russia's Dagestan region kill 19 (Financial Times)

The shootings in the regional capital Makhachkala and Derbent on Sunday evening were the worst terror incident in Russia since militants killed 145 people and ...

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'Terror attack' on synagogue, churches in Russia's Dagestan: What ... (Aljazeera.com)

Policemen and civilians were killed in a series of 'terrorist attacks' in Dagestan's Makhachkala and Derbent.

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Russia's Dagestan region in mourning for 19 killed in attacks on ... (The Times of Israel)

15 police officers among dead; gunmen said to include 2 sons and nephew of head of the Kremlin's United Russia party's regional branch; authorities say all ...

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Russian region of Dagestan holds a day of mourning after attacks ... (NPR)

Russia's southern region of Dagestan is in mourning after a rampage by Islamic militants Sunday that killed 19 people, and attacked houses of worship in ...

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After attack in Dagestan, Russian officials minimize Islamic State claim (The Washington Post)

Some Russian officials blamed Ukraine and the United States for a terrorist attack in the predominantly Muslim region of Dagestan despite the region's long ...

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Death toll rises to 20 in shooting attack in Russia's Dagestan (The Times of Israel)

Head of region visits targeted church and synagogue, declares 'sleeper cells' directed from abroad were behind attack that also injured 46, ...

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Russia pins Dagestan attack on Ukraine and the West, ignoring ... (BBC News)

Despite years of Islamist attacks in Dagestan, Moscow wants to blame external actors for Sunday's attack.

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Video shows aftermath of attacks to synagogues and church in ... (CNN)

Six law enforcement officers and a priest have reportedly been killed in what appear to be coordinated attacks by gunmen in Russia's southernmost Dagestan ...

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