19 August: A senior Police officer was shot dead in Russia's North Caucasus republic of Ingushetia on Thursday according to police sources (RIA NOVOSTI)

Militant attacks and clashes remain common in the volatile North Caucasus region although the Kremlin's anti-terrorism campaign in the region has officially ended.

High unemployment coupled with low living standards are thought to be the main factors driving residents of the North Caucasus to join militant groups.

(Ria-Nvoosti)

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