Four ISIS inmates killed in Russian penal colony uprising

08/26/2024 / By Richard Brown

Russian security forces successfully neutralized four ISIS inmates who staged a violent mutiny at the IK-19 maximum-security penal colony in the Volgograd region on Saturday, Aug. 23.

The inmates, who had taken hostages, were shot by snipers from the Russian National Guard’s special forces. All hostages have been safely freed, according to the state-run TASS news agency.

The mutiny began at the IK-19 penal colony, located in the Surovikinsky district, approximately 150 km from Volgograd. The attackers, who identified themselves as ISIS members, initiated the uprising during a disciplinary commission meeting, leading to a chaotic and deadly confrontation.

During the attack, at least three prison guards were killed and seven others sustained serious injuries. (Related: Canada: ISIS terrorist slashes victim’s throat; leaders whitewash Islam, media pushes ‘mental illness.’)

The mutineers had taken eight prison employees and four inmates hostage. Reports confirmed that four prison employees were stabbed; three died at the scene and one later succumbed to injuries. The four inmates who were taken hostage also sustained injuries.

The rebels initially demanded $2 million and a helicopter for their escape to Georgia. However, the ISIS militants later denied making any such demands.

The hostage-takers were identified as Ramzidin Toshev, Rustamchon Navruzi, Nazirchon Toshov and Temur Khusinov. Two of the attackers were from Uzbekistan and two were from Tajikistan.

In response to the crisis, a state of emergency was declared at the penal colony. Security forces, including snipers and negotiators, were deployed to the scene. A group from the central office of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia (FSIN) was sent to conduct an inspection and manage the situation. The Russian Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case related to the hostage-taking incident.

The FSIN assured that no officers involved in the rescue operation were harmed.

Incident likely to fuel xenophobic reactions in Russia

In another video, an inmate claims the prison guards “violated Muslims’ rights,” stating: “We killed those who humiliated and tortured Muslims. They took away books and prayer rugs, so we did the same to them. No mercy.”

This incident is likely to intensify xenophobic reactions in Russia. The March 22 Crocus City Hall attack left 145 dead, with 10 Tajiks arrested in connection to the assault claimed by ISIS.

The Baza Telegram channel, known for its law enforcement connections, reported that prison warden Andrei Devyatov was injured and hospitalized after he and four other hostages, including an inmate, managed to escape.

In another video, an inmate demanded that Russian President Vladimir Putin address the hostage-takers’ requests and mentioned needing medical assistance. Putin has stated that he is being updated on the situation by the head of the FSIN.

One video also features the inmates chanting “Allahu Akbar!” (“God is great!”) next to a black banner with an Arabic inscription while one holds a uniformed man.

This is the second hostage crisis in a Russian prison this summer. In June, inmates took hostages at a detention center in Rostov-on-Don, with five hostage-takers killed and two hostages injured. Additionally, a recent attack in Daghestan resulted in at least 20 deaths from shootings in two cities.

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