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Two Militants Eliminated in Russia's Dagestan During Special Operation - Source

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Two militants have been eliminated with several law enforcers being injured during a special operation in Russia's Dagestan region, a source in the regional law enforcement agency told RIA Novosti Sunday.

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Russian FSB Eliminates Four Militants in Special Operation in Dagestan
MAKHACHKALA (Sputnik) — Dagestan is a hotbed of Islamist insurgency in the North Caucasus. Multiple violent attacks have plagued the region over the past decade.

"During the sweep operation a house, where a group of militants was hiding, was blocked by the law enforcers. The militants refused to surrender and opened fire at servicemen. As a result of shootout, the militants were killed," the source said.

He added that according to the preliminary data, several servicemen were injured.

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