Dagestan

Deadly shooting leaves three officers dead in Russia's Dagestan

In March, counter-terrorism forces killed four ISIS affiliates who authorities said were plotting to attack a branch of the interior ministry.

Russian law enforcement officers stand guard near the Crocus City Hall concert venue following a reported shooting incident, outside Moscow, Russia, March 22, 2024.
 Russians storm airport in attempt to attack passengers of Israeli flight

Dagestan airport pogrom: Russia sentences 5 for antisemitic airport riots

Members of security forces carry out a law enforcement operation after multiple attacks in Makhachkala and Derbent, in an undisclosed location in the region of Dagestan, Russia, in this still image from video released June 24, 2024

Russia's FSB foils terrorist attacks in southern Russia, RIA reports

 A view of Derbent synagogue following an attack by gunmen and a fire, in Derbent in the region of Dagestan, Russia June 24, 2024.

Ablaze: Arson attack damages Russian synagogue


Islamic authorities in Russia's Dagestan ban full-face veil after attacks

The Dagestan Muftiate said it was introducing a "temporary" ban on the niqab after an appeal from Russia's ministry of nationality policy and religious affairs.

 Sergei Melikov, the head of the Dagestan region, visits Derbent synagogue following an attack by gunmen and a fire, in Derbent in the region of Dagestan, Russia June 24, 2024, in this still image taken from video.

Russia's Dagestan temporarily on high alert after reports of armed man in Makhachkala

The region's police conducted checks on several streets in Makhachkala urging people to flee the area after reports of an armed man on one of the city's squares,

Members of security forces carry out a law enforcement operation after multiple attacks in Makhachkala and Derbent, in an undisclosed location in the region of Dagestan, Russia, in this still image from video released June 24, 2024

Russian chief rabbi to 'Post': Terrorists in Dagestan attack need to be destroyed

The radicals that attacked churches and synagogues in Derbent and Makhachkala sought to destroy the unity between Russians of different faiths, said Rabbi Berel Lazar.

Russia's chief rabbi Berel Lazar attends a conference of the Israeli Keren Hayesod foundation in Moscow, Russia, September 17, 2019.

Jewish community in Dagestan: History and recent challenges - explainer

This community has preserved its distinct cultural and religious practices despite geographical and political isolation.

Russia's community of Mountain Jews comes together in the wake of the attempted pogrom in Dagestan.

More than 15 dead, 13 wounded in shooting attack on Russian synagogue, Orthodox church

Over 15 police officers, a security guard, and a priest were killed in the attack, and 13 people were wounded, according to reports cited by Reuters.

Kele-Numaz Synagogue in Derbent, Dagestan, Russia

UFC must 'fight' its own dangerous antisemitism - opinion

As UFC fighters appear to enable antisemitism and terrorism throughout social media, the consequences could become deadly, especially as antisemitism surges worldwide

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Mountain Jews reel in wake of attempted Dagestan pogrom

“I can’t describe how shocking it is to see neighbors who we played with as children and whom we visited when we went back, turn on our community so violently and so suddenly," Stas Mardakhayev said.

Russia's community of Mountain Jews comes together in the wake of the attempted pogrom in Dagestan.

White House: We’ve heard 'crickets' from Kremlin on Dagestan anti-Jewish pogrom

"Nothing, no condemnation, no calling for the stoppage of hate, discrimination and bigotry toward Jews, nothing," United States National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of members of his Security Council and the government and the heads of law enforcement agencies, at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia October 30, 2023

WATCH: Jews on Dagestan flight hidden away from antisemitic mob - exclusive

These passengers had been hidden within the airport complex until police could effectively control the riot situation.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin seen at the Dagestan airport in Makhachkala, Russia March 13, 2018