– Russian snipers killed four Islamic State operatives after they took hostages from a prison in southern Russia
– The terrorists identified themselves as Islamic State members and claimed they were acting without mercy against Russia
– The terrorists kidnapped 12 people, killed three prison staff, and filmed videos showing their victims covered in blood
– Russian President Vladimir Putin requested details about the incident from officials
– The terrorists were nationals from Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
– There have been multiple attacks by the Islamic State against Russia this year, including shootings at synagogues and a concert hall
– Four terrorists were arrested and sentenced to life in prison for the concert hall attack.