Chaos Unleashed: 60 Arrested After Airport Attack Targeting Jewish Travelers in Dagestan
The News covers the aftermath of a tumultuous event at Makhachkala airport in Dagestan, where 60 individuals were arrested for storming the airport, allegedly targeting Jewish passengers arriving from Israel. The incident resulted in injuries to police officers and drew international attention due to its anti-Semitic nature, prompting reactions from Israel and the United States.
Violent Airport Assault in Dagestan Leads to 60 Arrests Over Targeting Jewish Passengers.
Russian authorities announced the arrest of 60 individuals allegedly involved in the storming of Makhachkala airport in Dagestan, a Muslim-majority region, in an attempt to target Jewish passengers arriving from Israel. The incident occurred on Sunday when a group of demonstrators, some chanting "Allahu akbar," forcibly entered the airport, breaching doors and barriers and even reaching the runway.
Amid the chaos, nine police officers sustained injuries while attempting to restore order, with two requiring hospitalization, as confirmed by the interior ministry. The violent episode led Israel to urge Russia to safeguard its citizens, while the United States condemned the anti-Semitic nature of the protests.
Flight data from Flightradar24 indicated that a Red Wings flight originating from Tel Aviv landed at Makhachkala around 7:00 pm local time on Sunday. This flight, reportedly in transit and scheduled to depart for Moscow two hours later, became embroiled in the unrest.
Dagestan's Governor, Sergei Melikov, pledged that those accountable for the disruption would face consequences, with the republic's interior ministry reporting the arrest of 60 individuals out of over 150 identified as active participants in the disturbance.
In an early Monday statement, the interior ministry detailed the progress: "More than 150 individuals involved in the unrest have been identified, with 60 arrests made." The situation prompted assurances of punitive measures against the perpetrators and heightened security measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
