Deadly Terror Attacks Strike Dagestan: Synagogues and Churches Targeted

Gunmen launched coordinated terror attacks in Russia's North Caucasus region of Dagestan, targeting synagogues, Orthodox churches, and a police post, resulting in the deaths of at least seven individuals, including six police officers and a priest. The attacks occurred in the cities of Derbent and Makhachkala, leaving 12 officers wounded. Russian authorities reported that the attackers, identified as four gunmen, were neutralized during the incidents. The violence has been condemned as a terror attack, with officials and the international community expressing shock and sorrow over the assault on places of worship and law enforcement. The situation in Dagestan remains tense as investigations continue into the motives and affiliations of the gunmen.