There has been a terrorist attack on a Jewish place of worship and a church in Russia. In this attack, many people including 17 policemen and a priest have died while more than 25 people have been injured. It is being told that the terrorists slit the throat of the priest. In retaliation, Russian security forces killed 6 terrorists. Military operation is still going on in Dagestan, Russia. This terrorist attack has taken place in two cities of Dagestan province.
People are terrified after this attack. Tanks and special forces are deployed on the streets of Russia. The operation is going on for the last 9 hours. The dead in this terrorist attack include seven officers, a priest and a church security guard. After this terrorist attack in two cities of Dagestan, Derbent and Makhachkala, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday were declared mourning days.
Attack on two Orthodox churches simultaneously
The terrorists attacked two Orthodox churches simultaneously. The terrorists entered the church after the evening prayer. It is being told that the terrorists opened indiscriminate fire in the church with automatic weapons. The terrorists slit the throat of the 66-year-old priest. Father Nikolay had been serving in the church for the last 40 years. The terrorists also fired bullets at the synagogue, a place of Jewish worship.
Russian commandos in action after the attack
Two terrorists have been arrested in Makhachkala. Russian commandos are in action after this attack. According to media reports, the terrorists fired indiscriminately at the church. However, no organization has taken responsibility for this terrorist attack so far. After the attack, the Russian army has taken charge. The entire area has been cordoned off by the army. The terrorists are being searched for. All routes from the city have been closed.
The suicide bomber blew himself up
After the attack, the terrorist blew himself up in Dagestan. It is being told that the suicide bomber was sitting in the car. Suddenly there was an explosion in the car. According to experts, the way and the large-scale terrorist operation has taken place in Dagestan, it seems that the terrorist organizations in Dagestan must have received some support from outside somewhere.
Derbent is the second most important city of Dagestan
The place of worship and the church of Jews in Russia which were attacked are both located in the city of Derbent in Dagestan. Derbent is a Muslim-dominated area of South Caucasus. Derbent is the second most important city of Dagestan and is located on the Caspian Sea. People of the Jewish community live here in large numbers. The terrorists also attacked a police post in Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan.