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Dozens Killed in Chechen Rebel Raid in Russia

HeadlineOct 13, 2005

In Russia, Chechen rebels have claimed responsibility for carrying out coordinated attacks on government buildings in the southern Russian city of Nalchik. Reuters is reporting that 90 people died in the attacks. Hospital sources and local officials said the dead include about 20 Russian security forces, 12 local residents and 50 gunmen.

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