A counter-terrorism operation is being carried out in the Dagestani city of Derbent, in which one militant has already been killed, RIA Novosti reports, citing a spokesman of the National Counter-Terrorism Committee.
A counter-terrorism operation state of alert was introduced on Salman Street in Derbent at 11.00 (Moscow time).
A shoot-out is currently ongoing between militants and the special forces, one policeman was wounded, ITAR-TASS reports.
A counter-terrorism state of alert includes temporary limitations and measures such as document inspection, increased security, control over telephone calls, evacuation of nearby civilians and restrictions on transport and pedestrians. The operative headquarters can lift the state of alert.
