March 5 (Reuters) - Russian anti-terrorism units killed four militants affiliated with the Islamic State insurgent group in the mainly Muslim region of Dagestan, Russian news agency reported on Wednesday citing Russia's top anti-terrorism agency.
The militants were planning an attack at a regional branch of the interior ministry, the National Anti-terrorism Committee told RIA news agency.
There were no casualties among the civilian population or losses among law enforcement personnel, the TASS agency reported.