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Another two militants killed in South of Russia

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Published 21 September, 2007, 05:19

Two suspected militants are reported to have been killed after a special 12-hour operation in the town of Makhachkala in the South of Russia.

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The police say they have identified the two dead men.

The suspects used hand-made explosives against the police, reportedly causing a fire in the house they were hiding.

One special forces officer is believed to have been killed and another seriously injured.

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