Tragic Attack on Ancient Synagogue in Dagestan

Gunmen attacked a synagogue in Derbent, an ancient Jewish community in Dagestan, North Caucasus, resulting in the death of one police officer. Shots were also fired at a nearby police post, according to the Interior Ministry.

Gunmen opened fire at a synagogue in Derbent, home to an ancient Jewish community in Russia's North Caucasus region of Dagestan, and one police officer was killed, news agencies quoted the Interior Ministry as saying.

The reports said shots were also fired at a police post.