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Violent Clashes Engulf Southern Russia as Putin 'Distracted' by Ukraine
Newsweek ^ | 6/24/2024 | Brendan Cole

Posted on 06/24/2024 4:22:12 AM PDT by marcusmaximus

Attacks in Russia's Muslim majority republic of Dagestan are the latest strikes in the country linked to Islamic State. One security analyst told Newsweek that the Kremlin's focus on Ukraine rather than the threat of terrorism means more such incidents are guaranteed.

Russia's authorities announced a counterterrorism operation after men opened fire on Russian Orthodox churches and a synagogue in the coastal city of Derbent at around 6 p.m. Sunday. Within the same hour, another group opened fire on a traffic police post in the republic's capital of Makhachkala, about 80 miles north.

"Putin's quickly losing control of the country," posted pro-Ukrainian X user War is Translated, who writes about the Russian president's invasion, next to video of the aftermath of the attacks. Newsweek has contacted Russia's Investigative Committee for comment.

Dagestani governor Sergei Melikov said more than 15 police officers, several civilians and an Orthodox priest had been killed, although six "bandits" had been "liquidated."

The Russian branch of IS-K's (Islamic State Khorasan Province) Al-Azaim Media praised the attack, which it said was carried out by "their brothers from the Caucasus" without claiming responsibility.

(Excerpt) Read more at newsweek.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: blintz; dagestan; islam; muslims; religionofpeace; russia; ukraine; zeeperporn
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To: Right_Wing_Madman
I got no use for Newsweek or anyone who constantly posts their garbage. I guess their lies are ok if the person believes those same lies.
41 posted on 06/24/2024 9:07:42 AM PDT by Rdct29 (The Democrats Are The New Nazi Party )
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To: blitz128

But we aren’t Russians, we’re Americans who want peace and freedom from the domestic enemies you walk hand-in-hand with. And this my blitzy friend is why I have identified you as having a Very Low IQ.


42 posted on 06/24/2024 9:19:18 AM PDT by JonPreston ( ✌ ☮️ )
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To: JonPreston

FO perv.


43 posted on 06/24/2024 10:01:04 AM PDT by rrrod (6)
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To: imabadboy99

Another one of “those”...


44 posted on 06/24/2024 10:02:21 AM PDT by rrrod (6)
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To: rrrod

It’s a wonderful day for a Biden Puff!


45 posted on 06/24/2024 10:11:38 AM PDT by JonPreston ( ✌ ☮️ )
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To: marcusmaximus

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46 posted on 06/24/2024 11:11:04 AM PDT by doorgunner69 (When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty)
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To: marcusmaximus

How can Putin crack down on Dagestan, when he had thousands of Muslim troops from Dagestan fighting in Ukraine?


47 posted on 06/24/2024 11:11:43 AM PDT by montag813
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To: marcusmaximus

“All is well in Putin’s Dagestan?”

Gloat, gloat, gloat. You’re one sick weirdo.


48 posted on 06/24/2024 11:50:12 AM PDT by rxh4n1 ( )
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To: aMorePerfectUnion

Putin receives rockstar welcome in Dagestan after quelled mutiny

Russia’s Putin greets adoring supporters during Derbent trip seen as an attempt to boost ratings after an armed insurrection.

https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2023/6/29/putin-receives-rockstar-welcome-in-dagestan-after-quelled-mutiny


49 posted on 06/24/2024 12:44:46 PM PDT by marcusmaximus
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To: JonPreston

So an American is literally outside wildberry burning, your words.

So you were lying then or lying now, either way I have no more use for you or you “high IQ” juvenile posts

Good day


50 posted on 06/24/2024 5:23:37 PM PDT by blitz128
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To: marcusmaximus
Continuing the ridiculous framing of news stories by Newsweek and other regime-aligned media.

Islamic Terrorists pull off a horrible anti Christian and anti Jewish attack and the framing is about Putin.

As if none of the 150 million Russians have any agency. As if Putin were personally set upon.

It's totally ridiculous reporting.

51 posted on 06/25/2024 5:20:58 AM PDT by Vlad0
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To: Vlad0

How many mosques did Putin build for these savages?


52 posted on 06/25/2024 5:56:05 AM PDT by marcusmaximus
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