Сounter-terrorism operation regime lifted in Ingushetia

The special operation in Ingushetia has been completed, and the counter-terrorism operation regime in the city of Karabulak has been lifted, the press service of the FSB Directorate for the Republic of Ingushetia told Interfax.

“The head of the Russian FSB Directorate for Ingushetia - the head of the Operational Headquarters in the Republic of Ingushetia - made a decision to lift the counter-terrorism operation (CTO) regime, which was in effect from 19:30 on March 2, 2024 in some of the areas of Karabulak,” the source said.

Earlier, the National Anti-Terrorism Committee (NAC) reported that as a result of the counter-terrorism operation in Karabulak, six militants were eliminated.

“The identities of the militants have been tentatively established. According to the data available, they were adherents of ISIS foreign terrorist organization, banned in the Russian Federation, and were involved in a number of terrorist crimes, including an attack on a traffic police post and the murder of three police officers in March 2023,” NAC statement said.  

Three of the militants, including the gang leader, were on the federal wanted list.

The NAC reported that there were no casualties among law enforcement officers or civilian casualties.