Officials: ‘Militants’ attack synagogues and churches in southern Russia

At least nine people have been killed and 25 injured in what appear to be coordinated attacks by gunmen in Russia’s southernmost Dagestan province, local authorities say. Attacks have been reported in churches, synagogues and a police traffic stop in the cities of Derbent and Makhachkala, which are about 75 miles apart. CNN’s Clare Sebastian reports and CNN national security analyst Beth Sanner discusses. #CNN #news Want to stay up to date on the day’s top stories? Sign up for CNN’s 5 Things newsletter, and we’ll give you the 5 biggest stories you need to know, videos people are watching, and more! Sign up here: