Neutralization of 'Babayurt' Gang Members in Kalmykia

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Russian security services, consisting of FSB and Interior Ministry units, neutralized members of the 'Babayurt' gang in Kalmykia who were involved in the murder of a police officer in Moscow. The operation was conducted on November 6, 2015, in the village of Prikumsky, Chernozemelsk district, Kalmykia. The gang members, identified as Khamutayev and Shikhayev, were on the country's most wanted list for their involvement in grave crimes, including terrorism-related crimes, murders, arms trafficking, and attacks on law enforcement officers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 'Babayurt' gang members, Khamutayev and Shikhayev, were involved in the murder of a police officer in Moscow on November 6, 2015.
  • The gang members were hiding in a private house in the village of Prikumsky, Chernozemelsk district, Kalmykia.
  • The Russian National Anti-Terrorist Committee (NAC) operational headquarters for the republic conducted a security operation, surrounding the house with special operations units.
  • The gang members fired small arms after being asked to surrender, resulting in an armed clash, and were subsequently neutralized.
  • Explosives experts are examining the scene of the shootout, and search and investigative operations are ongoing.
  • No law enforcement personnel or civilians were hurt during the operation.
  • The suspects were identified as Zaur Khamutayev and Azamas Shikhayev, members of the 'Babayurt' terrorist and sabotage group.

Statistics:

  • 2 suspects, Khamutayev and Shikhayev, were neutralized in the operation.
  • 1 police officer was killed in the incident on November 6, 2015.
  • 0 police officers were injured during the operation to neutralize the gang members.
  • The operation was conducted in the village of Prikumsky, Chernozemelsk district, Kalmykia.
  • The suspects were wanted for their involvement in grave crimes, including terrorism-related crimes, murders, arms trafficking, and attacks on law enforcement officers.

Sources:

  • Interfax, Nov 17
  • Russian National Anti-Terrorist Committee (NAC)
  • Russian Interior Ministry