It is noted that in the Nazran region, in a forest near the village of Ali-Yurt, "an armed bandit was found."
The NAC reported that "in response to the offer to lay down his arms, he opened fire."
“During the ensuing firefight, the bandit detonated an improvised explosive device and was neutralized by the forces of law and order,” the message says.
The NAC said that weapons, ammunition and the remains of an improvised bomb were found at the scene of the shootout.
The department added that there were no casualties among civilians and no casualties among the security forces.
Earlier it was reported that during the counter-terrorist operation in Ingushetia, three militants of the "Islamic State" * were neutralized. During the shootout, two special forces officers were wounded, the National Anti-Terrorism Committee (NAC) said.
* "Islamic State" (IS, ISIS) - the organization was recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of December 29, 2014.