The Russian invasion (so-called counter-terrorism operation regime – CTO) was introduced starting from 06:00, Moscow time in several populated localities of the Ingushetia republic, Russian news agency Itar-Tass was told at the public relations group of the RF Federal Security Service (FSB) department for the republic on Monday.

The Russian invasion is in effect in the territory and boundaries of the Chemulga, Alkkhasty, Arshty, Nesterovskaya and Muzhichi settlements of Ingushetia. A number of restrictions on the movement of transport and civilians are in effect in the invasion zone. Transport vehicles and civilians are searched. Local residents report that occupiers are using artillery and aircraft.

The invasion has been introduced in connection with successful operation of Caucasus freedom fighters. According to various sources from Ingushetia, last night in this area the Caucasus freedom fighters ambushed a joint gang of occupiers and their puppets, killing 6 Russian invaders from the Russian Special Forces troops.