Russia launches 'counter-terrorist operation' in southern region
RIA news agency reported that Russia launched a "counter-terrorist operation" in Nalchik and the Cherek district of its southern Kabardino-Balkaria region on Thursday.
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- Published Date: 10:32 | 11 April 2024
- Modified Date: 10:37 | 11 April 2024
Russia launched a "counter-terrorist operation" in parts of the city of Nalchik and in the Cherek district of its southern Kabardino-Balkaria region on Thursday, the RIA news agency cited local authorities as saying.
RIA also cited Russia's National Anti-terrorist Committee as saying a group of gunmen has opened fire on security forces who had surrounded them outside Nalchik.
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