A counter-terrorism operation regime was imposed on the Baksansky District in Russia's North Caucasus republic of Kabardino-Balkaria at 05.00 (MSK).
A source in the power structures of the republic said that the decision was taken by the acting FSB Chief of Kabardino-Balkaria, Colonel Oleg Usov, in order to ensure the safety of citizens, organizations and institutions, to locate and neutralize illegal armed groups and their supporters.
Special measures and timely restrictions have been launched for the period the operation is held, TASS reports.
