Russians deploy soldiers to Chelyabinsk

 

Moscow has sent over 300 hundred troops to the Ural Region of southern Russia following two militant attacks this week which resulted in two Russian troops being wounded, a fuel depot destroyed and a number of Russian weapons stolen.

Reports from the region indicate that at least 12 Armoured Personnel Carriers, 300 combat troops and a number of tanks were deployed in and around Chelyabinsk. A large number of checkpoints have been set up throughout the region and police barracks' defences have been bolstered.

Russian Forces come under attack in Chelyabinsk - Security Increased

Two members of the Russian security forces were wounded and a fuel depot is also believed to have been destroyed in separate attacks in the Chelyabinsk region of southern Russia on Sunday.In the first incident it is understood that Uralian militants attacked a fuel storage depot and at least one guard was wounded. His AK-47 rifle was also stolen and it is beleived that the depot may have been set on fire.

In the other incident, a Russian police patrol came under fire from militants at Bishkil Railway Station. At least one Russian police officer was wounded. His weapon and a quantity of ammunition were subsequently stolen.

Russia has since increased security in the area by setting up a number of military checkpoints in the region while other permanent vehicle checkpoints have been strengthened.

The Ural region has been relatively peaceful and has never suffered from the violence which plagues the Caucasus. A small but sizeable portion of the population support an independent Ural state.

Sources: Kavkaz Center, Chelnovosti.ru