Prisoners hold prison officers hostage in Volgorod prison

A hostage situation is currently underway in a prison in the Russian region. Volgorodwith prisoners, claiming that they have relations with Islamic Stateto besiege the prison officials.

A video circulating on social media shows at least two attackers, one of whom said they were Islamic State fighters, taking control of the prison in the town of Surovikino. At least four uniformed prison officers can be seen lying on the floor or sitting in pools of blood.


“During a meeting of the disciplinary committee in the penal prison in the Volgograd region, a number of prisoners took hostages.”, According to what was reported by the press service of the relevant department of the Russian Federation to RIA NovostiAdding that there is also Victims.

“Steps are currently being taken to free the hostages.”The agency indicated without providing further details.

The information being circulated indicates that the attackers were four people, while at least three prison officials were killed. The number of wounded and hostages is still unknown.

Prison in the city Surovkino It is considered a penal colony. “regimentation” With a capacity of up to 1.241 Of male inmates, according to the Correctional Service website.

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