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2004 raid on Grozny
Part of Second Chechen War
DateAugust 21-22, 2004
LocationGrozny, Chechnya
Result Insurgent victory
Belligerents
Russian Federation Chechen separatists
Commanders and leaders
Movladi Baisarov (among others) Doku Umarov
Strength
? 250-400
Casualties and losses
At least 63 killed (est.) At least 1 killed and 3 captured (by Baisarov)
Second Chechen War
(guerrilla phase)

2004 raid on Grozny was a series of overnight attacks in central Grozny, capital of Chechnya which killed at least 58 members of security forces, five federal soldiers and more than a dozen civilians.

According to estimates of the investigation group, 250-400 fighters entered the city on August 21, established their own roadblocks, and simultaneously attacked a number of a police targets and polling stations.

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