According to foreign media reports, unidentified armed individuals set fire to two churches and a Jewish synagogue in Dagestan, Russia.
The attackers also opened fire at a police checkpoint, resulting in the deaths of 7 people and injuries to 13 others.
Local officials reported that the deceased included a church pastor and 6 police officers, while among the injured were 12 police officers.
Russian media stated that two attackers were killed in a police counter-operation.
The Russian Investigative Committee has initiated a criminal investigation into these acts of terrorism.
