List of clashes in the North Caucasus in 2015

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  2. ↑ "Russia attack: IS claims shooting in Dagestan", Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  3. ↑ "One killed, 11 injured in gun attack at fortress in southern Russia - RIA cites official". Reuters . 30 December 2015. Archived from the original on December 31, 2015. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
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