Russian base shelled in Dagestan

Separatists with assault rifles and a rocket launcher

A Russian Military base in Dagestan has come under mortar and grenade attack.

The incident occurred at a military base in the town of Khunzahk. According to a representative from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the base was attacked by unknown gunmen using rocket and grenade launchers in the early hours of the morning. The representative said that there had been no casualties but that the attacks damaged several buildings and resulted in a fire within the compound. The fire has since been contained.

The gunmen, most likely separatist rebels, managed to escape.