This was reported by the National Anti-Terrorism Committee.

They noted that the security authorities received information about the presence of a group of armed bandits in one of the outbuildings on the outskirts of the city.

“The area adjacent to the building was cordoned off. The bandits who were in the house were asked to lay down their arms and surrender to the authorities. In response, they opened fire on law enforcement officers, and during the shootout the two bandits were neutralized, ”RIA Novosti quoted NAC as saying.

There are no casualties among security officials and civilian casualties. Weapons, ammunition and an improvised explosive device were found at the clash site. According to reports, the bandits planned to commit several terrorist crimes in Ingushetia.

Earlier, a regime of counter-terrorist operation was introduced in Sunzha. They noted that "the situation is controlled."