At least 15 police killed in gunmen attack in Russia: regional leader

Gunmen attacked churches and synagogues in Dagestan, a predominantly Muslim region of Russia, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 police officers. Sergei Melikov, the region’s leader, described the incident as a terrorist act in a video statement on Telegram. He emphasized that the officers sacrificed their lives to protect civilians during the attacks. The tragic event highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region. Source AFP