Hostages seized in a Russian penal colony disciplinary meeting; one staff member killed, motives unclear.

A hostage situation took place at a Russian penal colony in the Volgograd region, with inmates seizing staff members during a disciplinary commission meeting. At least one employee was killed, and the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia is working to free the hostages. The motives behind the attack remain unclear.

August 23, 2024
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