Security forces blocked the bandits in one of the city’s apartment buildings and began an operation to neutralize them. An anti-terrorist operation was launched in the nearby streets of Karabulak and local residents were evacuated.
During the battle, all the militants were destroyed. Their identities have already been previously established. According to the NAC, they are supporters of the Islamic State terrorist organization banned in Russia.
The committee explained that the militants were planning to carry out high-profile terrorist attacks.
There were no casualties among civilians or security forces.
