8 Aug 2012 09:21

Two policemen wounded in clash with militants in Chechnya

MOSCOW. Aug 8 (Interfax) - Security forces have spotted an illegal armed group in the Vedeno district of the Chechen republic.

A law enforcement source told Interfax on Wednesday that the militants offered armed resistance, and two policemen were wounded in an exchange of fire.

The area of the incident has been encircled, and an operation against the gunmen is under way.