In Dagestan, a militant and a policeman died in a shootout

In the village of Olympic Khasavyurt district of Dagestan, a battle occurred between a police officer and two unknown, reports Interfax . As a result of the shootout, two died.

Unknown attacked a police officer of a separate traffic police battalion. He managed to open fire and killed one of the attackers. As a result, a policeman with severe wounds was taken to the hospital, where he died.

Currently, investigators are working at the scene.

Earlier it was reported that during special operations in the North Caucasus Federal District, five militants were killed. They could prepare a terrorist attack in the region during the New Year holidays.