Tragic Attacks in Dagestan: 20 Dead in Synagogue and Church Assaults

Tragic Attacks in Dagestan: 20 Dead in Synagogue and Church Assaults

Tragic Attacks in Dagestan: 20 Dead in Synagogue and Church Assaults

In Dagestan, Russia, gunmen attacked a synagogue, church, and police post, resulting in 20 deaths, including 15 police officers and an Orthodox priest. The attacks occurred during the Pentecost festival. Authorities have declared three days of mourning. Videos showed smoke and flames in Derbent, a city with an ancient Jewish community. The attackers, linked to an international terrorist organization, have not been identified. This follows a deadly attack at a Moscow concert three months ago.

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