A special operation against militants in the Ingush Republic has claimed the lives of four civilians. Two more were taken to hospital, Kaloi Asilgov, the press secretary of Ingushetia's President said on Saturday. About 70 civilians were in the forest when the operation started, Itar-Tass quoted Asilgov as saying. Earlier, 14 militants were killed in a special operation that took place Thursday and Friday near villate of Arshty. Seven of the paramilitaries have been identified.