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Attack on Russian regional leader Attack on Russian regional leader
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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 regarded as a major security challenge for the Kremlin. The region is regarded as a major security challenge for the Kremlin.