In a shocking incident at a maximum-security prison in the Surovikino district of Volgograd Province, Russia, prisoners took several employees hostage during a disciplinary committee meeting. The situation escalated on Friday afternoon, resulting in the death of one hostage and injuries to three others. Reports indicate that the assailants, claiming to be affiliated with the Islamic State, are demanding a ransom of $2 million, a helicopter, and an air corridor for their escape. The Russian Prison Service is currently coordinating with special forces to resolve the hostage crisis.
Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the fate of the prison director, Andrei Devyatov. While some sources state he is among the hostages, others suggest he has escaped and is receiving treatment in an intensive care unit. Video footage from the scene shows hostages appealing for their captors' demands to be met, further complicating the situation. As the crisis unfolds, the prison, which houses 1,229 inmates, remains under a strict detention regime, with authorities working to ensure the safety of those involved.
