Russia's restive region: Dagestan's chequered history as arena of violence

Vikas Datta | June 26, 2024 11:20 AM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Just three months after the deadly Crocus City Hall attack on the outskirts of Moscow, Russia was on Sunday struck by another terror outrage - this time on its southernmost territory, bringing diverse yet restive Dagestan back into the global spotlight, and resurrecting the menace of Islamist terrorism in the volatile North Caucasus region.

Terror attack on places of worship in Russia's Dagestan; priest, security personnel killed (2nd Lead)

IANS | June 24, 2024 2:02 AM

Moscow, June 24 (IANS) Two Orthodox churches, a synagogue, and a traffic police station in Russia's Dagestan region were attacked on Sunday, leaving a priest and around 10 security personnel, including local policemen, dead, and over two dozen injured, reports said.

Places of worship attacked in Russia's Dagestan; priest, seven security personnel killed (Lead)

IANS | June 23, 2024 11:57 PM

Moscow, July 23 (IANS) Two Orthodox churches, a synagogue, and a traffic police station in Russia's Dagestan region were attacked on Sunday, leaving a priest and at least seven security personnel, including six local policemen, dead, reports said.

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Russia's restive region: Dagestan's chequered history as arena of violence

Terror attack on places of worship in Russia's Dagestan; priest, security personnel killed (2nd Lead)

Places of worship attacked in Russia's Dagestan; priest, seven security personnel killed (Lead)

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