Terrorists attacked a church and two synagogues in Dagestan, Russia, killing 16 people before being neutralized by security forces. The attacks occurred on Pentecost Sunday, targeting a church and a synagogue in Derbent and another synagogue in Makhachkala. Russian authorities confirmed that the security operation concluded after killing six terrorists, with further investigations ongoing.
Three people, including a priest and two police officers, were killed in attacks on a Christian church and two Jewish synagogues in Russia’s Dagestan province. The attackers set the buildings on fire after exchanging gunfire with police. The Russian authorities have labeled the incidents as acts of terror.
Russia intensified its attacks on Ukraine, launching airstrikes on Kharkiv, killing three people and injuring nearly 30. The attack also targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure in several regions, causing widespread damage. Meanwhile, fighting continues on the frontlines, with casualties reported in various regions.
The United Nations and European Union have strongly condemned the recent attacks on the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem, which have forced it to temporarily close its headquarters. The attacks, which included arson and stone-throwing, have drawn widespread condemnation from the international community, with calls for Israel to protect UN facilities and personnel in the occupied Palestinian territories.
