Russian Snipers End Deadly Prison Siege by Islamist Militants

Four inmates claiming allegiance to Islamic State killed four guards and took hostages at a Volgograd penal colony.

The attackers, identified as citizens of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, were armed with knives and an improvised explosive vest.
Russian special forces neutralized the inmates with precise sniper shots, freeing the hostages.
The incident occurred during a disciplinary commission meeting at the high-security IK-19 Surovikino facility.
This is the second Islamist-linked prison uprising in southern Russia in recent months.
President Vladimir Putin was briefed on the situation and ongoing security measures.