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Five police officers killed by militants

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Published 21 October, 2008, 13:40

At least five police officers have reportedly been killed and nine others injured during a gun fight with militants in Russia's republic of Dagestan. Three police cars were attacked 40 kilometres southwest of the republic's capital Mahachkala.

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Local authorities say the area is now under control. The fight took place at 2pm local time.

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