Russian units kill four Islamic State-affiliated militants in Dagestan, Russian agencies say

Russian anti-terrorism units killed four militants affiliated with the Islamic State insurgent group in the mainly Muslim region of Dagestan, Russian news agency TASS reported on Wednesday, citing Russia’s top anti-terrorism agency.

The militants were planning an attack at a regional branch of the interior ministry, the National Anti-terrorism Committee told RIA news agency.

There were no casualties among the civilian population or losses among law enforcement personnel, the TASS agency reported.