8 killed as gunmen attack churches, synagogues in Russia

Gunmen attacked synagogues and churches in Russia’s Dagestan region, killing eight people including a priest, six police officers, and a national guard member. The attacks occurred in Makhachkala and Derbent on Pentecost Sunday. Two attackers were killed in Makhachkala. Russia’s Investigative Committee opened terrorism probes. The attacks caused fires in synagogues, with ongoing shootouts reported. This incident follows recent arrests in Dagestan linked to the Moscow Crocus City Hall attack in March. Source Reuters