Russian police have arrested several individuals believed to have assisted Chechen rebels in taking 800 hostages at a theater in Moscow last week. Boris Gryzlov, the Russian Interior Minister, stated today that a large-scale operation is underway to apprehend the suspected accomplices of the Chechen militants who held the hostages for three days. Additionally, the prosecutor cited by Moscow police reported that during the Russian forces' assault on the Moscow theater, 41 militants were shot dead, and the Chechen rebels killed three of their own captives. As a result of the lethal gas deployed by Russian security forces during the assault on the theater building, aimed at neutralizing the terrorists and freeing the hostages, approximately 115 people were killed. U.S. embassy officials in Moscow indicated that Russian forces likely used a gas derived from opium.
Russian Police Arrest Several Chechens
Russian police have arrested several Chechens suspected of aiding rebels in a hostage crisis at a Moscow theater. The operation follows a deadly assault that resulted in significant casualties among both hostages and militants. This incident highlights ongoing tensions and violence related to the Chechen conflict.
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📰 What Happened
Russian police arrested several individuals aiding Chechen rebels in hostage crisis.
- Russian police arrest several individuals believed to have assisted Chechen rebels
- Russian forces attack Chechen militants
- Russian security forces deploy lethal gas
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The arrests signal a significant crackdown on support for Chechen rebels by Russian authorities.
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