At least one police officer has been killed in a series of armed attacks in Dagestan
A church and a synagogue have come under attack in the southern Russian region of Dagestan, local police said in a statement on Sunday. Unidentified assailants opened fire on the buildings with automatic firearms before fleeing the scene, according to a statement published on Telegram.
At least one officer was killed in the incident, the police stated, adding that the authorities are still trying to obtain more information on the casualties.
The suspects drove away in a white Volkswagen Polo, the police said, adding that they are currently searching for the vehicle.
