Russian Dagestan Churches and Police Stations Set Ablaze in Suspected Terror Attack, with 22 Dead in Street Gun Battle

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On June 24, 2024, a large-scale shooting erupted in the Dagestan Republic in southwest Russia on Sunday, where two Orthodox churches, a Jewish synagogue, and a police station were simultaneously attacked. At least 15 officers, 2 civilians, and 5 gunmen are confirmed dead, totaling 22 fatalities. Both U.S. security experts and the Russian Federal Antiterrorism Commission suspect this as a terrorist attack, leading to Dagestan being put on high alert with increased security measures. The incident involved church arson and intense street gunfire, with speculations linking it to previous terrorist attacks, potentially involving Islamic extremist groups like ISIS-K.

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