Militant Attack in Russia's North Caucasus Region
Militants attack police checkpoint in Russia's North Caucasus region, killing two officers. Attackers also killed in shootout. Previous attack by same gunmen resulted in two police deaths and one injury. Region has experienced violence linked to Islamist groups. Recent arrests made in connection to radical Islamist group in Karachay-Cherkessia.
Key Points
- Attack on police checkpoint in Karachay-Cherkessia
- Two officers killed, four wounded
- All five attackers killed in shootout
- Previous attack by same gunmen resulted in two police deaths and one injury
- Region has experienced violence linked to Islamist groups
- Recent arrests made in connection to radical Islamist group in the region