11 August 2016, 09:59 GMT
MAKHACHKALA (Sputnik) — Dagestan is a hotbed of Islamist insurgency in the North Caucasus. Multiple violent attacks have plagued the region over the past decade.
"During the sweep operation a house, where a group of militants was hiding, was blocked by the law enforcers. The militants refused to surrender and opened fire at servicemen. As a result of shootout, the militants were killed," the source said.
He added that according to the preliminary data, several servicemen were injured.
