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The president of the southern Russian republic of Ingushetia has survived an assassination attempt, Russian media say. | The president of the southern Russian republic of Ingushetia has survived an assassination attempt, Russian media say. |
Yunus-Bek Yevkurov was wounded and taken to hospital after an explosion hit his vehicle convoy, Interfax news agency reports. | Yunus-Bek Yevkurov was wounded and taken to hospital after an explosion hit his vehicle convoy, Interfax news agency reports. |
Ingushetia is located in Russia's volatile North Caucasus, and neighbours Chechnya. | Ingushetia is located in Russia's volatile North Caucasus, and neighbours Chechnya. |
The region is regarded as a major security challenge for the Kremlin. |