
On Sunday evening, a disturbing incident unfolded in the city of Derbent, located in Russia's Dagestan province. Reports from the Dagestan Ministry of Internal Affairs Press Service indicate that both a synagogue and a church were targeted in a violent attack using automatic weapons.
The situation escalated as the synagogue caught fire, with large flames and thick smoke emanating from multiple windows on at least one floor of the building. Tragically, at least one police officer lost their life in the attack, while another officer sustained injuries, as confirmed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Dagestan.