Russian law enforcement conducted a counterterrorism raid in Dagestan on March 31 and intensified measures targeting Central Asian migrant communities.
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Counterterrorism raid conducted in Dagestan
Russian authorities assess terrorist threat emanates from Central Asian communities rather than Ukraine
Russian authorities conducted a counterterrorism operation and detained suspected terrorists in the Republic of Dagestan on March 31
FSB special forces apprehended 'terrorists' in residential areas of Makhachkala and Kaspiysk
Three people were detained for allegedly planning terrorist acts
Automatic weapons, ammunition, and ready-to-use improvised explosive devices were discovered during searches
No casualties were reported during the operation
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