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Makhachkala: City in Dagestan, Russia
Makhachkala, previously known as Petrovskoye (1844–1857) and Port-Petrovsk (1857–1921), or by the local Kumyk name of Anji, is the capital and largest city of Dagestan, Russia. The city is located on the Caspian Sea, covering an area of 468.13 square kilometres, with a population of over 623,254 residents, while the urban agglomeration covers over 3,712 square kilometres, with a population of roughly 1 million residents. Makhachkala is the fourth-largest city in the Caucasus, the largest city in the North Caucasus and the North Caucasian Federal District, as well as the third-largest city on the Caspian Sea. The city is extremely ethnically diverse, with a minor ethnic Russian population.

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Terrorists Vs Russian Police Intense Fighting Dramatic Footage; Moment Captures Carnage & Slaughter [Video]

Terrorists Vs Russian Police Intense Fighting Dramatic Footage; Moment Captures Carnage & Slaughter

A harrowing first-person view clip has surfaced online, showcasing the intensity of the firefight between security officers and armed assailants behind the series of deadly terrorist attacks in..

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MMA Fighter Mastermind Behind Bloodbath In Russia's Dagestan; Shocking Details Of Terrorists [Video]

MMA Fighter Mastermind Behind Bloodbath In Russia's Dagestan; Shocking Details Of Terrorists

Authorities in Russia's Dagestan region have identified several individuals with significant backgrounds among those responsible for Sunday’s deadly attacks on places of worship in Derbent and..

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Russia Dagestan Attack: Death Toll Mounts; Five Accused Killed In Counter-Terror Operations [Video]

Russia Dagestan Attack: Death Toll Mounts; Five Accused Killed In Counter-Terror Operations

The operation initiated on June 23 in Dagestan has concluded following coordinated attacks on two churches and two synagogues, which resulted in multiple civilian and police casualties.The National..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:01Published
Russia Terror Attacks: Uzbekistan's President Mirziyoyev Writes a Letter to his close ally Putin [Video]

Russia Terror Attacks: Uzbekistan's President Mirziyoyev Writes a Letter to his close ally Putin

In the wake of the devastating terrorist attacks in Derbent and Makhachkala, Dagestan, President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has extended his deepest condolences to Russian President Vladimir..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:05Published
Russia Terror Attack: Unknown Gunmen Open Fire At Synagogues & Churches Killing Over 15 [Video]

Russia Terror Attack: Unknown Gunmen Open Fire At Synagogues & Churches Killing Over 15

Coordinated attacks in Russia's Dagestan province left at least nine dead and 25 injured. Gunmen targeted religious sites and a police post in Derbent and Makhachkala. Victims included law enforcement..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:11Published

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