Two policeat least, Have they died this Sunday in a series of attacks committed this Sunday in several cities in the Russian region of Daguestn, in the Caucasus. Furthermore, seven more people have been injured. In between the objectives attacked there two churches, a synagogue and a traffic police post.
Russian authorities have not yet offered other details of the attack, which took place on the same day that Russian Orthodox celebrate Pentecost. For now, They have not commented on whether there are civilian victimsas has been advanced Europa Press.
The facts
On the one hand, in the regional capital, Makhachkala, a police officer has died and six more people have been injured in a gun attack against a traffic police postas reported by the Department of the Interior of Dagestan on its official Telegram channel.
The incident has occurred in the city center, on the street Ermoshkinawhere There is also a synagogue nearby. The authorities have activated a cage operation to try to locate those responsible, Russian public television RBC has clarified.
On the other hand, around 6:00 p.m. in the city of Derbentsouth of Makhachkala, unidentified individuals have opened fire on a synagogue and a church. One police officer has died and another has been injured. A truly tragedy.
The attack happened on the street Leninnext to the Orthodox Church of the Intersection of the Blessed Virgin Mary and, later, The attackers moved to a nearby synagogue that was burned down..
An attempt to destabilize society
According to local media, The Jewish building has been practically destroyed. Now, the Christian temple has also suffered a smaller fire. The attackers fled in a car Volkswagen Polo white with registration 921.
Other Russian media have even pointed out to the death of a 66-year-old priest in one of the attacksextreme that It has not been officially confirmed at the moment. In the next few hours, almost certainly, they will meet ms detalles.
The president of Dagestan, Sergei Melikov, has publicly denounced an attempt to destabilize society and has asked the population for calm. Social networks have been filled with messages of YOU y support for the friends and family of the victims.
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