Russian security forces conducted a raid on a prison in southern Russia on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of inmates allegedly connected to an Islamist terrorist group that had held two employees as hostages. This information was reported by the government news channel 'RT.' Journalists present at the scene mentioned hearing gunshots, and social media posts showed several ambulances entering the prison.
The Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia confirmed in an official statement that the hostages were unharmed during the operation. The hostage situation occurred at a pre-trial prison in Rostov-on-Don. Reports from RT and other news outlets indicated that some inmates suspected of terrorism were among those who died.
The six hostage-takers in the Rostov region were armed with items such as penknives, rubber batons, and axes. These prisoners reportedly included individuals accused of ties to terrorist organizations, as mentioned by the state-run news agency 'Tas,' citing anonymous sources.
Images circulated on social media depicted two hostage-takers wearing headbands, with one displaying an emblem resembling an ISIS flag. Additionally, photos showed the captives brandishing knives.
