Militant killed in Russia’s Kabardino-Balkaria shootout with policeJuly 15, 2013 - 09:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - One militant was killed and another escaped in shootout with policemen in Russia’s North Caucasus republic of Kabardino-Balkaria, the Interior Ministry said in a statement on Monday, July 15, according to RIA Novosti. According to the statement, policemen were on a patrol on early Monday, when they detected a Lada car parked near a forest. “As policemen attempted to check documents the driver of the car cast a grenade at them and opened fire,” the statement said. “He was killed in return fire.” As the shootout started another assailant opened fire on law enforcers from the forest and then fled the scene, the statement said, adding that no police officers were wounded in the shootout. The Islamist insurgency, once confined largely to the republic of Chechnya, has spread across the North Caucasus in recent years. Attacks on security forces, police and civilians are reported regularly in the neighboring republics of Dagestan, Ingushetia and Kabardino-Balkaria. Over a decade after the war against Islamist separatists in Chechnya ended, Russian security forces and police continue to fight militants in the volatile region. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |