Russian security forces successfully ended a hostage situation at a penal colony in Volgograd, resulting in the deaths of four inmates who claimed allegiance to ISIS.
Kabul 24: On Friday, inmates at the penal colony took eight prison employees hostage during a disciplinary meeting, fatally stabbing four staff members. Videos posted online showed the attackers identifying themselves as ISIS militants and displaying graphic violence against their captives.
Swift Response by Special Forces
Russian National Guard snipers eliminated the hostage-takers with precision shots, leading to the release of the hostages. The federal prisons service confirmed that all attackers were “liquidated” during the operation, which followed President Putin’s directives for a swift resolution.
Rising Threat of Militancy
This incident reflects a troubling trend of increased militant activity in Russia, including a recent ISIS-linked prison uprising in Rostov and a deadly attack on a concert hall near Moscow earlier this year, underscoring ongoing security challenges faced by the nation.
