Russian MMA fighter Timur Khizriev shot by masked attackers in Dagestan

Over the night of Tuesday, Russian MMA fighter Timur Khizriev was attacked by two masked assailants in Makhachkala, Dagestan. The assailants fired at him with traumatic pistols as he exited his vehicle, resulting in Khizriev sustaining multiple non-penetrating injuries. He was promptly hospitalized and underwent surgery, according to reports from state media. Authorities continue to investigate the incident, while Khizriev’s condition remains under close medical supervision. This attack highlights ongoing security concerns within the region’s sporting community.