Moscow: Three suspected rebels were killed on Saturday in an exchange of fire with police in Dagestan in Russia`s volatile North Caucasus region, the Interfax news agency reported.
The number two in the Dagestani rebel movement was killed in the clash that took place in the Kizlyar region, a local security official was cited as saying.
Concerns have mounted over increased militant attacks throughout Russia`s Caucasus region, where Islamist militants have been battling pro-Kremlin local authorities and Russian security forces in a sporadic insurgency.
Bureau Report
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