A major security crisis erupted at a Russian penal colony in Volgograd on August 23. Four inmates launched a violent attack on jail staff, taking several employees and prisoners hostage. The assault resulted in the deaths of four prison staff members, while eight employees and four inmates were held captive. Unverified footage, allegedly recorded by the attackers, was shared online, showing victims with bloodied faces. The assailants reportedly identified themselves as 'Mujahideen' affiliated with ISIS. Watch for more.
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