In a series of coordinated attacks in Dagestan, Russia, gunmen targeted a synagogue and an Orthodox church in Derbent, and a police checkpoint in Makhachkala. The attacks resulted in significant casualties, including the deaths of five police officers and injuries to nine others. The synagogue in Derbent was set ablaze, and heavy gunfire was reported in the vicinity. A priest was also killed in the assault on the church. The attackers, described as bearded men dressed in black, engaged in firefights with law enforcement. The Makhachkala synagogue was also attacked and burned down. The Russian Interior Ministry and local authorities have confirmed the incidents and reported that the situation is being handled by security forces. The attackers are believed to be affiliated with ISIS. Additionally, 14 civilian deaths have been reported.
At least two police officers, one priest and one security guard have been killed in attacks on Derbent and Makachkala, according to regional authorities. https://t.co/fbNVFc7mpF https://t.co/hatryh3kTh
The synagogue was set on fire by the terrorists in Derbent, Russia. https://t.co/sSOSosabqI
⚡️Gunmen in Makhackala opening fire in Russia's dagestan region. https://t.co/nZqnHbRcgl
According to locals, another shooting attack took place near the Synagogue in Derbent, Russia. https://t.co/giG6HjyRvp
Today, a Series of Terrorist Attacks have Struck the Dagestan Region of Southwestern Russia; with a Group of Islamic Extremists having Targeted a Synagogue and several Orthodox Churches in the Cities of Derbent and Makhachkala, resulting in 5 Police Officers to have been Killed… https://t.co/jMqatJKVc3
According to official information received from the National Anti-Terrorism Committee, terrorists attacked two Orthodox churches, a synagogue and a traffic police station in Derbent and Makhachkala. As a result, according to preliminary data, a Russian Orthodox Church priest and…
In the Russian city of Derbent, a group of attackers first targeted the Synagogue and Church, and then opened fire on the police car with automatic weapons. https://t.co/RILe3URSAu
In Dagestan, Russia terrorists fired automatic weapons at a synagogue and then attacked a church. There are multiple casualties. It never ends with the Jews. https://t.co/cLpT6ib3ul
Synagogue, Church & Police Post Attacked in Dagestan, Russia - LIVE Brea... https://t.co/tmWfPmCCzc via @YouTube
BREAKING: Coordinated Islamist terror attacks in Dagestan, Russia. Bearded gunmen dressed in black have attacked a synagogue and a church. At least 6 people k*lled https://t.co/iE6chKbBfh
BREAKING: Armed militants have set fire on two churches and a synagouge in Derbent and Makhachkala areas of Dagestan, Russia. In a coordinate attack, the militants opened fire on security forces deployed in the area, including a police checkpost, and have seized police vehicles.… https://t.co/yukwK3k7lw
Derbent, Russia: Synagogue was set on fire, Church attacked. At least 14 civilian deaths were reported. https://t.co/oApc6n38Ig https://t.co/rBsf7XzLC5
Close-up footage shows gunmen opening fire in Makhachkala, located in Russia's Dagestan region. https://t.co/mCYHRJ6NM1 https://t.co/M8oDESX2Y2
Gunmen kill police officers, priest in Russian Caucasus region: anti-terrorism agency
🚨BREAKING: A terrorist attack on a Jewish synagogue and an Orthodox church in Russia's Dagestan. Five police officers were killed, and nine more were injured. https://t.co/wM2PXwDsFC
‼️ Shooting has once again been reported near the synagogue in Derbent – local Telegram channels https://t.co/8hf2IRqoGI https://t.co/h40Apwbloj
#BREAKING: Synagogue and Church were attacked by a group of terrorists in Derbent, Russia.
⚡️Orthodox Priest Reported Murdered As Unconfirmed Videos Emerge Of Terrorists In Dagestan, Two Reported "Neutralised" Father Nikolai was murdered by the terrorists in the attack on his church in Derbent, in videos appearing on social media three armed men appear to ransack a… https://t.co/RskxbAPYoo https://t.co/59eo9YeEwA
Gunmen fire at synagogue in Russia's Dagestan, two police killed, Interior Ministry says https://t.co/1p559lPksJ
Armed Clashes in Dagestan: Two Police Killed, Synagogue and Church Targeted https://t.co/hmz4G73i4x
BREAKING: Russian authorities released more details about the terrorist attacks: - 2 Orthodox churches were attacked - 1 synagogue was attacked - 1 police post was attacked https://t.co/RTy4yDfDSu
Father Nikolai from the Orthodox Church in Makhachkala, Dagestan, was killed by the terrorists who cut his throat.
Attack on a Jewish synagogue and a church in Russia's Dagestan. Five police officers were killed, and nine more were injured. https://t.co/c3jLiHn0l5
The synagogue in #Russia’s Dagestan where shots were fired is on fire, local officials say. https://t.co/X11IgXNhSn https://t.co/tT9mwdzlqu
🇷🇺 Terrorists shooting randomly right now in Dagestan, Russia. https://t.co/1HGlGVzYHk
BREAKING: Islamist terror attack in Dagestan, Russia against a synagogue and a church. At least 5 police officers k*lled and 1 priest beheaded. The bearded terrorists are all dressed in black and are shouting “Allahu Akbar” https://t.co/m8TsDOymsq
⚡️Armed attacks have been carried out on two Orthodox churches, a synagogue, and a police post in Derbent and Makhachkala, the National Antiterrorism Committee stated. As a result of the terrorist acts in Dagestan, preliminary data indicate that a priest of the Russian Orthodox… https://t.co/QCdPRVCWNV
Official information from Russia's anti-terrorism committee on the attacks in Derbent and Makhachkala: - 2 Orthodox churches attacked - 1 synagogue attacked - 1 police post A priest has been murdered. There are rumours that his throat was cut. https://t.co/9otEEPwBjm https://t.co/ZFFG7nM9U4
"Gunmen Fire at Synagogue, Orthodox Church in Russia's North Caucasus Region, Two Police Killed, Interior Ministry Says" https://t.co/1ng0TGA2C0
🚨🇷🇺GRAPHIC: Russian security forces have just shot dead 2 of the terrorists in Derbent, Dagestan. 💪Work brothers! https://t.co/Sl19IsjlUe
Meanwhile in Dagestan (southern #Russia), a group of terrorists killed 5 policemen with automatic weapons and set a synagogue and a church on fire. 9 people were wounded. https://t.co/Z5KndM2Aqa
BREAKING: 🇷🇺 Another terrorist attack in Russia Gunmen opened fire on a synagogue and Orthodox Church in Derbent in the Republic of Dagestan, leading to a fire breaking out at the synagogue. https://t.co/4ofCQMNYvi
❗️A priest in a church in Derbent and a church guard in Makhachkala have been killed, reported Hadulaev, deputy chairman of the public oversight commission of Dagestan. https://t.co/zjLGTWs0fG
🇷🇺⚡ What is known so far about the Dagestan attacks: • Unidentified persons in Derbent attacked an Orthodox Church and a Synagogue, and the police previously reported that a police officer was killed and another was injured. • The car in which the suspects fled was… https://t.co/z53S3ZXC2l
🚨🇷🇺Confirmed: Terrorists in Dagestan executed 66-year-old Fr. Nikolai Kotelnikov by slitting his throat inside the Derbent Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. ☦️😢Memory eternal to the new martyr Archpriest Nikolai! https://t.co/FtS6YV0R7S
Terrorists slit the throat of a priest of a church in Makhachkala, a church guard was shot dead https://t.co/AzCMicVEKj
Another islamist attack in Russia. Now, in Dagestan, at least three terrorists attacked a church and a synagogue killing 5 police officers, stabbing a 66 y.o. orthodox priest, and wounding more. https://t.co/ElYr05WXu6
#BreakingNews: Two terror attacks in Russia's Dagestan Region, targeting a Jewish synagogue and a church, one police officer killed Derbent, located in Russia's North Caucasus region of Dagestan, a group of armed individuals targeted a synagogue and Orthodox church with… https://t.co/9NgUngqX8w
🚨🇷🇺BREAKING: 5 DEAD AFTER GUNMEN LAUNCH ATTACK IN DAGESTAN Heavily armed gunmen were seen firing assault rifles at police officers in the Russian Republic of Dagestan. At least 5 people have been killed and 9 wounded in the attack. Source: Yediot News https://t.co/FHQHnyW1qW https://t.co/zEYUeHZtJ8
BREAKING: Terror attack in Russia against a synagogue. Gunmen have attacked and set fire to a synagogue in Derbent in Russia's Dagestan region. Another simultaneous attack is taking place in Makhachkala where a man was heard yelling “Allahu Akbar” as a car explodes. https://t.co/4HghRMD1HS
Gunmen fire on targets in Russia's North Caucasus region, two police killed, interior ministry says https://t.co/7Gzh03ciUt https://t.co/pjn4flB4ya
BREAKING - Gunfire Erupts Across Russia There are now three confirmed incidents of police coming under fire deep inside Russia. Current incidents: 1. Derbent, Dagestan - Two police officers are reportedly dead. At least six other have been injured. A church and synagogue were… https://t.co/uJTudpope1
First footage of armed terrorists in Dagestan, a priest & security forces were killed The rector of the church was killed in Derbent, where militants attacked the police & also set fire to a synagogue & the Orthodox church. Two videos show the moment of attack on police… https://t.co/gP6yaD8yJF
🔞Footage of the attackers in Derbent, Dagestan! https://t.co/9g7CbKZj57
Shooting in Dagestan: In Derbent, unidentified gunmen opened fire on a synagogue and a church with automatic weapons. In Makhachkala, unknown persons fired at a traffic police post on Yermoshkina Street. There are already reports of 5 dead law enforcement officers and 9… https://t.co/kTBtSCDMFf
Chairman of the Public Monitoring Commission of Dagestan Shamil Khadulayev: a priest was killed during the assault in Derbent. His throat was cut. Security in church was shot. The rest of the priests have closed the church and are waiting for help. Dagestan Telegram channels… https://t.co/fKai62H4FW https://t.co/df92tdO4Ip
💥 (Reuters) - Gunmen opened fire at a synagogue, an Orthodox church and a police post in Russia's North Caucasus region of Dagestan, and two police officers were killed, news agencies quoted the Russian Interior Ministry as saying. https://t.co/tRxfkEozAY
Right after the missile strike against a Crimean beach, more attacks occurred inside Russia - a priest was murdered during a terror attack against an Orthodox Church in Dagestan, and, also in Dagestan, a synagogue was set on fire. Several policemen have been killed in firefights…
Gunmen opened fire at a synagogue, an Orthodox church and a police post in #Russia’s North Caucasus region of Dagestan, and two police officers were killed, news agencies quote the Russian interior ministry as saying. https://t.co/X11IgXNhSn https://t.co/gunER75wmY
⚠️ GUNMEN FIRE ON TARGETS IN RUSSIA'S NORTH CAUCASUS REGION, TWO POLICE KILLED, INTERIOR MINISTRY SAYS Full Story → https://t.co/MYDYLVNI0C
🚨🇷🇺First up close video of the militants in Dageston who attacked a Synagogue and a church slitting the throat of the local Russian Orthodox Priest Fr. Nicholas Nikolai Kotelnikov. Russian security forces are battling the militants on the streets. https://t.co/VOGUBq7OL4
⚡️BREAKING Just now a synagogue and a church in Dagestan (Russia) have come under attack by IS-K The synagogue is set on fire Russian forces are currently engaged in heavy fighting with the terrorists https://t.co/vux7wytJQa
BREAKING Reports indicate two terror attacks in Russia's Dagestan Region, targeting a synagogue and a church. Footage reveals heavy gunfire and a synagogue engulfed in flames. A man can be heard shouting "Allahu Akbar" before a vehicle explodes. @YWNReporter https://t.co/9LN5A55jF8
Derbent Attack: - Gunmen carry out multiple attacks in Derbent and Makhachkala, Russia - A church and synagogue were burned - Gunmen are clashing with police forces https://t.co/Xk6SzbSuCw
⚡️Three Killed As Synagogue & Church Attacked In Southern Russia's Dagestan - Local Police Sunday evening in Derbent & Makhachkala saw unknown assailants exchange fire with police, before setting fire to a church and synagogue in Derbent and a synagogue in Makhachkala. Police… https://t.co/yrSYIZ8D5p
🚨🇷🇺RUSSIA: GUNMEN ATTACK ORTHODOX TEMPLE AND SYNAGOGUE Gunmen opened fire on a synagogue and Orthodox Church in Derbent in the Republic of Dagestan, leading to a fire breaking out at the synagogue. Additionally, a police checkpoint in Makhachkala was targeted by gunfire,… https://t.co/1WpMPy7wRk
Gunfire in the streets of Makhachkala Gunfire has erupted and a police car was set on fire on one of the streets of Makhachkala, Russia. The video appeared on social networks almost immediately after the attack on the synagogue and Orthodox church in Derbent. Makhachkala is… https://t.co/wI3cGjr31I
🇷🇺‼️🚨 Footage from Makhachkala and Derbent in Dagestan, where militants attacked the police, set fire to a synagogue and an Orthodox church. According to the telegram channel "112", during the armed attack on Derbent and Makhachkala, 5 police officers were killed and 9 more… https://t.co/c3rrZtVkwh
🇷🇺⚡ Police car on fire in Makhachkala, Dagestan, a police Checkpoint/Outpost was attacked. Preliminary reports indicate one officer killed and 6 injured. https://t.co/geQ2Q7NopM
🇷🇺‼️🚨 Footage from Derbent in Dagestan, where militants attacked the police, set fire to a synagogue and an Orthodox church. According to the telegram channel "112", during the armed attack on Derbent and Makhachkala, 5 police officers were killed and 9 more were injured.… https://t.co/Qh8ws0gHrv
‼️ Terrorist attack in Russia. Footage shows shooting in Derbent, where attackers fired directly at people on the street According to the regional Interior Ministry, two police officers were killed in the incident. Following the shooting, the perpetrators reportedly set fire to… https://t.co/Cg1BgNtCBV
5 police officers were killed and 9 more were injured on attacks in Derbent and Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia. https://t.co/Nv0JxtRB59
BREAKING: A heavy gunfire was reported at a church and a synagogue in Russia’s Dagestan region. One police officer was killed and six others were wounded by an unknown gunmen. Both the synagogue and the church are on fire. Law enforcement engaged in shootout with multiple… https://t.co/YFuVpEANpI
Russia (🇷🇺): Ongoing attack against a synagogue and a church in the city of Derbent, Dagestan region. Gunshots were also heard in the vicinity. The synagogue and the church have been set ablaze. At least one police officer has been killed. https://t.co/f8JghFI1sI
📍In the city of Derbent in Dagestan, 6 attackers reportedly clashed with police forces and burned down a church, while a synagogue was burned down in the city of Makhachkala. It looks like an ISIS attack. https://t.co/igqx1eKkUs
👀 The synagogue in Makhachkala was completely burned down, 3 policemen were already killed. ⚡️ Shooting on the border of Russia and Abkhazia, near the checkpoint on the Psou River. There are dead and wounded. https://t.co/ux5FMrB6QE https://t.co/oRoUAfN3mk
👀 The synagogue in Makhachkala was completely burned down, 3 policemen were already killed. ⚡️ Shooting on the border and Abkhazia, near the checkpoint on the Psou River. There are dead and wounded. https://t.co/LWJxct6dI1 https://t.co/oRoUAfN3mk
🔴 Shooting reported in Dagestan, Russia, against church and synagogue At least one officer has been reportedly killed
Look, they are fu**ing up the police: footage of shots between unidentified persons and police in Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia. Three police officers reported dead. Shooting at the border of Russia and Abkhazia, by the control point at Psou river is also reported. There are… https://t.co/IYDkbn8oaV https://t.co/8szFAWF5M4
🇷🇺⚡ Synagogue on fire in Derbent in Russia's Dagestan region. Orthodox Church also attacked, According to the Mayor. Gunfire heard in the vicinity. Casualties reported. Gunfire also reported in Makhachkala (130~km away). https://t.co/CmlE4uEVQi
⚡ Unknown assailants have attacked an Orthodox church and a synagogue in Derbent, Dagestan, state media reported, with video showing the synagogue on fire. One policeman was killed and six others were wounded in a shootout at the synagogue, regional police said. https://t.co/huEMMRdIGY
❗️The mayor of Russia's Derbent reported that law enforcement agencies have been put on high alert following the attack on the Orthodox church and synagogue. Photos and videos of the synagogue fire are circulating on local social media. https://t.co/BPBmv0AG25 https://t.co/62ualigKXw
Looks like #IslamicState attacks in #Derbent and #Makhachkala. #Dagestan, #Russia https://t.co/vMbCOykaHw
In Dagestan, Russia, unknown persons fired at a synagogue and a church, shot two policemen. There are also reports of shooting at a checkpoint in Makhachkala. https://t.co/iqc8RWlu46
BREAKING: Exchange of gunfire along the Russia and Abkhazia (Georgia) border. There are dead and wounded, according to Moskovskij Komsomolets (Unclear if related to the attacks in Derbent and Makhachkala) https://t.co/gz3Y7xsWkG https://t.co/vuji4tQ0wR
BREAKING: Unknown gunmen reportedly attack synagogue and church in Derbent, Dagestan, Russia. Synagogue set on fire https://t.co/ojyPQj5gLR
BREAKING: Initial reports of a shooting attack targeting a synagogue in Russia’s Dagestan region; policeman reportedly killed. @AviMayer
❗️In Russia's Makhachkala, one police officer was killed and six others injured, according to the regional Ministry of Internal Affairs. There are no reported casualties among civilians, preliminary reports indicate. https://t.co/k8PpqADCUP
❗️In Russian Makhachkala, one police officer was killed and six others injured, according to the regional Ministry of Internal Affairs. There are no reported casualties among civilians, preliminary reports indicate. https://t.co/k8PpqADCUP
Unknown gunmen fired automatic weapons at a synagogue and Orthodox church in Dagestan, Russia. https://t.co/GTkvXSMpXp
❗️In Makhachkala, Russian Republic of Dagestan, unknown assailants fired at a traffic police checkpoint on the street. According to preliminary information, one police officer has been injured, reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. https://t.co/62ualigKXw
❗️Unknown assailants fired upon a synagogue and a church in Derbent, Russia. According to preliminary information, one police officer was killed and another injured, the Ministry of Internal Affairs said. https://t.co/vILs5gh94H https://t.co/gjBwD0BjPg
Gunmen opened fire at a synagogue in Derbent, home to an ancient Jewish community in #Russia’s North Caucasus region of Dagestan, and one police officer was killed, news agencies quote the Interior Ministry as saying. https://t.co/X11IgXNhSn https://t.co/NSkPOz31ep
‼️ In the Russian republic of Dagestan, there are reports of shooting and explosions In Derbent, unknown individuals opened fire on an Orthodox church and a synagogue, resulting in a fire at the scene. An interception plan has been initiated. Additionally, a traffic police post… https://t.co/9btxR9hjTe
Synagogue and church go ablaze as result of shooting in Derbent, southern Russia - authorities https://t.co/qYwnQxdYyS
Russian Telegram channels report a shooting in Makhachkala. Russian police report that unidentified persons shot at a synagogue and a church. It is reported that two people are dead in Derbent. The shooters managed to get away. https://t.co/cQMCaNlFua https://t.co/X94yjnhp0n
#Russia 🇷🇺: Armed militants (very likely affiliated with #ISIS / #ISKP) carried out multiple attacks and set a church and a synagogue on fire in #Derbent and #Makhachkala in #Dagestan. Additionally militants carried out shooting attacks with multiple rifles as well. https://t.co/IrrrQYf3bE
⚡️Attack at synagogue in Dagestan. The Makhachkala synagogue, following the incident at the Derbent synagogue, was attacked and set ablaze. Police exchanged fire with the arsonists. https://t.co/dqkE8uo6lq
WATCH: Synagogue on fire after attack by gunmen in Derbent, Russia. Reports of casualties https://t.co/wENAhf4LXQ
Russian Telegram channels report a shooting in Russian Makhachkala - reportedly, unidentified people in black are shooting police cars. Police reported that a synagogue and a church were shot at. Two people reported dead already. The shooters managed to get away, police is… https://t.co/SsFPUQhhVj
BREAKING: Heavy gunfire reported at 2 locations in Russia's Dagestan region. Synagogue on fire. https://t.co/Vk6yvjsmor
Breaking: According to TASS, there is an ongoing attack on a synagogue and a church in Dagestan. Major fire seen. https://t.co/FWsHuGf2tn
Burning synagogue in Derbent, Dagestan, Russia. Clashes also reported on the streets of Makhachkala between police and unknown people in black. https://t.co/bGTwWHmYmt
BREAKING: Heavy gunfire reported at 2 locations in Russia's Dagestan region. Synagogue on fire https://t.co/HjyN0XPHoL
#BREAKING Possible terror attack reported on a synagogue and a church in Derbent, Dagestan, Russia. According to preliminary information, one police officer was killed and one was injured. Unknown people in black are shooting at police cars. https://t.co/QMyMYKHtOc
👀 In Dagestan, unknown people fired at a synagogue and a church, shot the policemen who arrived. An interception plan was introduced. https://t.co/Fc5G778kpK
❗️In Derbent, Russian Republic of Dagestan, unknown individuals opened fire from automatic weapons at a synagogue and a church, as stated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Dagestan.
BREAKING: Synagogue on fire in Derbent in Russia's Dagestan region. Orthodox church also attacked, mayor tells TASS. Gunfire heard in the vicinity. Casualties reported. Gunfire also reported in Makhachkala (130~km away). More to follow. https://t.co/alfozEIcZk
⚡️⚡️ “An armed conflict occurred in Dagestan, Russia. Unknown people started shooting near the church and set fire to the synagogue. One police officer was killed, eyewitnesses reported.” 👉 Russia is a basket case. It might all fall apart sooner than you expect. https://t.co/c2Pt7yjnpF