It is noted that the case was initiated on the grounds of a crime under Article 317 of the Criminal Code of Russia (encroachment on the life of law enforcement officers) and Part 2 of Article 222 of the Criminal Code of Russia (illegal arms trafficking).

According to the UK, the incident occurred on the evening of January 12 on the federal highway "Caucasus".

Earlier it was reported that one of the police officers who suffered during the shelling of a car in Ingushetia is in serious condition, another two are in a state of moderate severity.