Reports from a Telegram channel named Base describe an armed incident unfolding on Korkmasova Street in the heart of Makhachkala. The footage circulating online shows security forces with visible weapons instructing pedestrians to move away or seek shelter. At least one burst of gunfire is captured in the audio-visual material, and officials reportedly closed major city routes while urging residents to stay indoors. The events appear to have prompted a citywide precautionary stance as authorities tried to secure several blocks in the downtown area. (Base Telegram channel)
Social media feeds from local channels indicate that in University Square, law enforcement officers were seen surrounding the vicinity with heavy armament as part of a suspected counter-criminal operation. Witnesses described a tense scene as officers moved to detain individuals thought to be involved in criminal activity, though precise details remained unclear in the early hours of reporting. (Base Telegram channel)
Meanwhile, Dagestan’s landscape has faced a large-scale security challenge dating from late June. Local authorities reported a sequence of terrorist incidents over the period, prompting official declarations of three days of mourning within the Republic. Community leaders and security services have stressed vigilance and cooperation as investigations continue. (Local authorities; Base Telegram channel)
Comments from Melikov, a former head of Dagestan, referenced the recent events as echoing the gravity of earlier attacks, drawing comparisons to past incidents that unsettled both the region and its residents. The remarks underscore ongoing concerns about public safety and the persistent threat posed by violent extremism in the North Caucasus. (Base Telegram channel)