Deadly Attacks on Religious Sites in Russia's Caucasus Region

In a series of coordinated attacks in Russia's Caucasus region, armed individuals targeted Orthodox churches and at least one synagogue, resulting in the death of at least ten people. Among the victims were a 66-year-old Orthodox priest in Derbent, several police officers, and a National Guard officer. The attacks, which occurred in the cities of Derbent and Makhachkala in the Daghestan area, have been labeled as 'terrorist' acts by authorities. The Russian Anti-Terrorism Committee (NAK) has announced the end of the operation to neutralize the threat, following the deadly incidents. This surge of violence has reignited concerns about religious and political stability in the volatile Caucasus region.