 Counter-terrorism officials in Russia said nine suspected Islamist terrorists militants were killed in Dagestan Monday after a gunfight with police.
One of those killed is terrorist militant leader Bammatkhan Sheikhov, suspected of planning an attack on a Russian military base in 2010. In a statement Russia's Anti-Terrorism Committee said, "The active phase of the special operation is complete. During the fight, special forces killed nine militants, including the odious leader Bammatkhan Sheikhov."
Local media reports indicate security officers were tracking the suspects and cornered them in an apartment where the fight took place. Homes and businesses in the area were evacuated. Two police officers were wounded during the incident.
The raid continues what has been a bloody few days in the Dagestan. Six other suspected terrorists militants were killed over the weekend. |