24 Oct 2024 | 06:36 PM UTC
Russia: Shooting targeting military convoy kills at least one person and injures one other in vicinity of Petropavlovskaya, Chechnya, Oct. 24
Shooting targets military convoy near Petropavlovskaya, Chechnya, Russia, Oct. 24, killing at least one; authorities search for assailants.
As of late Oct. 24, authorities are responding after unidentified assailants shot at a military convoy near Petropavlovskaya in Chechnya earlier in the day. The attack killed at least one soldier and wounded one other; some sources have asserted that the assault killed three people. Officials have reportedly launched an operation to search for the attackers.
Heightened security measures, including checkpoints, will likely affect the vicinity of Petropavlovskaya and may extend into nearby Grozny. Transport disruptions may affect areas subject to increased security. Further shootings targeting security forces cannot be ruled out over the short term.
Avoid the vicinity of the shooting until authorities conclude their work at the site and vacate the area. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Keep all required documents on your person. Remain calm and patient if talking with police officers. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur.
