Tag: Dagestan

On Sunday, Makhachkala airport in Russia's Dagestan was besieged by hundreds of protesters opposing Israel, following the arrival of a plane from the country. Local health officials reported around 20 injuries, with two individuals in severe condition. Makhachkala is among various locations in the north Caucasus with significant Muslim populations.According to Flightradar, a plane from Tel Aviv, Flight WZ4728, had landed in Makhachkala at 7pm (1600 GMT).Independent Russian media, Sota, reported that this was a transit flight scheduled to depart for Moscow two hours later.Numerous demonstrators, some shouting...