At least eight reported dead in Dagestan blasts There are reports of two powerful blasts in Russia's southern Dagestan region. According to Russian media, at least eight people have been killed and up to 30 injured. An official said one of the bombs, which exploded outside a police post near the provincial capital of Makhachkala, was planted in a nearby car park. The police post is understood to have been badly damaged. More about: Dagestan, Explosion, Russia, Suicide attack