In the Volgograd region of the Russian Federation, inmates have taken hostages in high-security penal colony No. 19. They are demanding $2 million, a helicopter, and the opportunity to travel abroad without hindrance.
Several hostages have already been killed. This was reported today, August 23, by Russian media.
The Russian Federal Penitentiary Service said that convicts took prisoner officers hostage during a disciplinary committee meeting.
Russian Telegram channels report that prisoners have already killed three staff members. Several staff members are also reported to be in intensive care.
A photo has emerged of one of the convicts posing on the prison grounds with an ISIS flag. A mullah from the Volgograd mosque is to arrive for talks with the prisoners.
Information has emerged that the attackers were armed with knives acquired through corruption in the correctional facility.
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Source: Racurs
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