MAKHACHKALA. Oct 30 (Interfax) - Eighteen people who suffered injuries during Sunday's incident at Makhachkala International Airport have received outpatient medical treatment and been released, and another five casualties remain in hospital, the Dagestani Health Ministry's press service said on its Telegram account.
"Five people who suffered injuries following the incident at the Makhachkala airport remain in Dagestani hospitals. Two of them are in serious condition due to head injuries," it said.
Four of the five people staying in hospital are police officers, it said.
On Sunday night, the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) said that the Makhachkala airport was temporarily closed to both inbound and outbound flights after unidentified individuals gained unauthorized access to the airport's apron.
Over 150 active participants in the riots have been identified, and 60 of them have been detained and taken to local police offices for further inquiries. Their homes have been searched. A criminal case was opened into the organization of mass riots.
The Dagestani Health Ministry said about 20 people were injured in the riots, and two of them were in critical condition. The Interior Ministry said nine police officers were among the casualties.
The Makhachkala airport has now resumed services.