Deadly assaults on synagogue & Orthodox churches in Russia: Live updates

At least nine people, including seven police officers and a priest have been killed in attacks in Dagestan Region, southern Russia

Unknown assailants have launched a series of attacks on a synagogue and two Orthodox churches, as well as a traffic police station, in the southern Russian region of Dagestan. The incidents are taking place in the regional capital, Makhachkala, and the southern city of Derbent.

At least seven police officers have lost their lives in shootouts with the attackers. At least 12 officers were injured, including six in an attack on the regional capital’s traffic police station.

The assailants also broke into an Orthodox church in Derbent and killed a local priest. The synagogue in the city, which also came under attack, was allegedly set on fire. Photos and videos of the burning building have surfaced on social media.

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