Russia: Hostage situation at pre-trial detention center in Rostov-on-Don concludes with deaths of hostage-takers June 16 /update 1

A hostage situation at a pre-trial detention center in Rostov-on-Don has concluded with the deaths of hostage-takers on June 16. Security personnel reportedly stormed the facility, neutralized the six hostage-takers, and freed the two hostages. Six prisoners claiming to be affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) militant group had taken two guards hostage and demanded a vehicle and safe passage out of the country.

Security personnel will likely remain deployed in the area until investigations conclude, causing localized transport disruptions.