Police injured in Dagestan bomb attack

A number of police officers have been injured in a double bomb attack in the city of Kizlyar, Dagestan.

The first bomb exploded inside a liquor store in the early hours of yesterday morning, there were no injuries. Premises which sell alcohol are frequently targeted by Islamic militants in the area. Following the blast a number of police units arrived on the scene.

About 20 minutes later a second bomb, which was concealed nearby, exploded. It is reported that a number of police officers suffered shrapnel wounds although an exact number is not known.

Dagestani militants have issued warnings to other premises in the town which sell alcohol to cease their operations.