Two assailants attacked a traffic-police patrol in central Nalchik, the capital of Russia’s Kabardino-Balkaria region, on 4 July, injuring one officer, according to local law-enforcement authorities and media reports. Security forces sealed off the area and returned fire. One suspect was shot dead and a second was apprehended, footage published by regional outlets shows. The Telegram news channel Shot and other local media said the men were linked to the Islamic State extremist group. Doctors are treating the wounded officer, whose condition was not disclosed. Investigators have opened a criminal case on attempted murder of law-enforcement personnel and illegal weapons possession. Officials said no civilian casualties were reported.