Russian Forces Remove ISIS-Linked Detainees After Hostage Situation Russian forces have evacuated detainees linked to the Islamic State group from a detention center in northern Syria after a hostage situation, state media reported on Monday. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the evacuation took place on Sunday evening from the al-Hasakah detention center, where a riot and hostage-taking incident had occurred earlier in the day. The detainees, numbering around 800, were transferred to a secure location outside the facility, SANA said. They included members of ISIS and their families. The hostage situation had begun when a group of detainees seized control of a building within the detention center and took hostages, including staff and guards. Russian forces, which are present in Syria to assist the government in its fight against terrorism, intervened to resolve the situation. They surrounded the building and negotiated with the hostage-takers. After several hours of negotiations, an agreement was reached to release the hostages in exchange for the evacuation of the ISIS-linked detainees. The evacuation was carried out under the supervision of Russian forces and the Syrian Red Crescent. The detainees were transported in buses to their new destination, which was not disclosed. The incident highlights the complex security challenges facing Syria and the international community in dealing with detainees linked to terrorist groups.Two employees of a pre-trial detention center in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, were rescued after being held hostage by six detainees for several hours on Sunday morning. The detainees were “eliminated” and the detained employees were released without injuries, according to Russian state media.Two employees of a pre-trial detention center in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, were rescued after being held hostage by six detainees for several hours on Sunday morning. The detainees were “eliminated” and the detained employees were released without injuries, according to Russian state media. Some of the detainees involved were being held in pretrial detention for cases of terrorist crimes and had links to the Islamic State (ISIS). Photos and videos circulating in Russian media appeared to show at least two of the detainees wearing pro-Islamic Jihad logos and an ISIS flag. The incident has raised concerns among some anti-government bloggers, who believe that Russian agents may have orchestrated the event.Russian forces have reportedly removed several ISIS-linked detainees from a detention center in northeastern Syria after a hostage situation unfolded at the facility. According to state media, the operation occurred after inmates rioted and took several guards hostage at the al-Sina’a prison in the city of Hasakah. Russian forces, who are part of the international coalition against ISIS, intervened to secure the hostages’ release and restore order. The detainees were then reportedly taken to a secure location. Details of the situation remain unclear, including the number of hostages taken and the identities of the detainees involved. However, it is believed that the riot may have been motivated by concerns over conditions in the detention center. The al-Sina’a prison has been criticized by human rights organizations for its reportedly overcrowded conditions and lack of adequate facilities. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges in managing the large number of ISIS detainees in Syria.