Gunmen killed at least 20 people in attacks in two Dagestan cities. No suspects or motives have been identified, but the region has long been rocked by ethnic and religious violence.
Tag: Dagestan (Russia)
Death Toll in Dagestan Church and Synagogue Attacks Rises, Officials Say
A deadly assault in the southern region of Dagestan has put a spotlight on the failing of Russian security services amid the war in Ukraine.
Gunmen Attack Synagogues and Churches in Russian Republic
Multiple law-enforcement officers and a priest in the region of Dagestan were killed in what appeared to be coordinated attacks, local officials said.
Kremlin Treads Carefully After Moscow Attack Over Fears of Ethnic Strife
Anti-migrant rhetoric in the aftermath of the attacks at the concert venue outside Moscow has spurred fears that the tragedy could cause ethnic strife inside Russia.
Dagestan Riot Against Plane From Israel Was Weeks in the Making
A New York Times analysis of local Telegram channels showed posts falsely claiming Israeli refugees were incoming had been shared long before the antisemitic riot on Oct. 29.
Dozens Arrested in Dagestan After Mob Storms Airport Looking for Passengers From Israel
A mob in the Russian republic of Dagestan stormed runways looking for a flight carrying Jewish passengers. The episode highlighted the threat of ethnic strife in Russia.
Dozens Are Killed in Fire at Gas Station in Dagestan, Russia
Reports from news agencies said at least 35 people were killed and 66 hospitalized in Dagestan, but there were no immediate reports of foul play or of a connection to the war in Ukraine.
Desperate for Recruits, Russia Launches a ‘Stealth Mobilization’
Leery of a national draft for the Ukraine war, the Kremlin is offering cash bonuses and employing strong arm tactics.
As Virus Spreads in Russia’s Caucasus, Rumors Swirl Over Strongman’s Health
Official numbers are still low, but signs are emerging by the day that the toll across the region is growing. And the Chechen leader, Ramzan Kadyrov, was reported hospitalized.
The Saturday Profile: Putin’s Toughest Online Critic Brings His Name, and Wheelchair, Into the Light
Recently revealed as the creator of the online persona StalinGulag, Aleksandr Gorbunov has attracted a huge following for his scathing commentary.