Rostov-on-Don pre-trial detention center hostage crisis
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Hostage crisis in Rostov-on-Don, Russia
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| Part of Islamic State insurgency in the North Caucasus, terrorism in Russia and Islamic terrorism in Europe | |||||||
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On 16 June 2024, a hostage situation occurred at a detention center in Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia.[1] The hostage takers, all Islamic State militants who were previously detained at the center, were shot and killed, rescuing two employees.[2][3]
Six men, armed with knives, took two prison guards hostage. They had demanded a vehicle, weapons and a passage out of the center, however, the special forces instead, stormed the facility and killed all six of them. The prison guards were unharmed.[4]
See also[edit]
- Islamic State insurgency in the North Caucasus
- Insurgency in the North Caucasus
- War against the Islamic State
- Terrorism in Russia
- Crocus City Hall attack
- Islamic terrorism in Europe
References[edit]
- ^ "Russian forces storm a detention facility to rescue staff taken hostage, killing hostage takers". Washington Post. 2024-06-16. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- ^ "Russian forces kill ISIS-linked hostage takers at detention centre". Reuters. 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Russian forces storm facility to rescue staff taken hostage, killing hostage-takers". VOA.com. 16 June 2024.
- ^ Greenall, Robert. "Hostage drama unfolds at Russian custody centre". BBC. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
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