A deadly attack occurred at a penal colony in southern Russia on Friday. Four prisoners, claiming allegiance to the Islamic State, launched the attack. The incident took place in IK-19, a high-security prison located in Surovikino, Volgograd region.
According to reports, the terrorists killed three prison guards and severely injured seven others, including the head of the prison, Andrey Devyatov. At the same time, they had taken several victims hostage.The injured prison guards were shifted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The incident occurred when prison authorities were engaged in a disciplinary commission meeting.
In videos that surfaced on social media, ISIS terrorists were seen chanting ‘Alhamdulillah’ and holding a prison guard hostage at knifepoint. Dead bodies of other prison officials were visible lying on the floor of the room. Reports indicated that the terrorists were demanding a helicopter and $2 million as ransom.
After the news of the incident spread, security forces were rushed to the crime …