Two policemen and one churchgoer have died as result of a terrorist attack on a church in Russia's city of Grozny, a source in the local police department said.
Two more policemen have been injured as result of a special-forces operation. An investigation team is working at the scene.
“A group of militants tried to enter the territory of Grozny's church of St. Michael the Archangel. Two policemen were killed during an operation aimed at the neutralization of the attackers… One churchgoer was also killed,” the source said.
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Earlier in the day, Head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov told journalists that four terrorists managed to get into the church of St. Michael in Grozny with the aim to take hostages. However, as result of a special-forces raid, all four terrorists have been eliminated.
Kadyrov further noted that the assailants had allegedly received the order from one of the foreign countries. The information is being verified, he added.
“I am deeply grateful to all who, by competent, courageous and very prompt actions, eliminated terrorists and saved people's lives. They deserve high awards. I am also grateful to the law enforcement officers who were protecting the [church]. They have worked accurately and fearlessly,” Kadyrov said.
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