At least six people were killed when a gun battle between terrorists militants and federal forces broke out in Dagestan, police said on Wednesday.
Two civilians, a serviceman, and two suspected terrorists militants were killed during the shootout that occurred late Wednesday. Another serviceman and six civilians were injured. An assault rifle and a handgun were recovered from the site of the clash.
One of the two terrorists militants killed in the gunfight was identified as gang leader Magomed Aliyev. A local source said the gang led by Aliyev extorted money from businessmen, murdered religious leaders, blew up railroads and tried to kill law enforcement officers.
The source said, "Aliyev underwent training in Syria and after returning he joined the militants." |