A tense hostage situation unfolded at the Rostov-on-Don SIZO on June 16, 2024, when six inmates convicted of terrorism-related offenses took two prison staff members hostage. The prisoners, identified as former members of the Islamic State, are demanding weapons, a vehicle, and safe passage out of the detention center.The inmates, armed with improvised weapons such as fire axes and rubber truncheons, have taken control of part of the facility. Special forces and law enforcement officials, including the head of the regional FSIN, are on site, and streets in the city center have been cordoned off as a precaution. Negotiations are ongoing, with the authorities attempting to resolve the situation peacefully and ensure the safety of the hostages.The Federal Security Service (FSB) has confirmed that the detention center is functioning normally and that the incident is under control. Despite the demands of the hostage-takers, the authorities have not yet reported any concessions or outcomes from the negotiations. The situation remains critical, with the potential for escalation if the inmates’ demands are not met.
Key points
- Six inmates have taken two employees hostage at the Rostov-on-Don SIZO, demanding a car and weapons for their escape.
- The inmates, linked to the Islamic State, have previously been convicted of terrorism-related crimes.
- Negotiations are ongoing as law enforcement attempts to resolve the situation without violence.
- Security measures have been heightened in Rostov-on-Don city center, with streets cordoned off around the detention facility.
