Beslan school siege (2004 AD)

Beslan school siege (Russian Army & Militsiya & Internal Troops & Federal Security Service vs Riyad-us Saliheen Brigade) took place in 2004 AD during Islamic terrorism.

Battle facts

• Year: 2004 AD
• Date: 2004-09-01
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Islamic terrorism
• Side A: Russian Army, Militsiya, Internal Troops, Federal Security Service
• Side B: Riyad-us Saliheen Brigade
• Commanders (A): Vladimir Putin
• Commanders (B): Vladimir Khodov, Ruslan Khuchbarov
• Casualties: approx. 334
• Outcome: Crisis ended Many hostages were killed during the fire 31 of the hostage-takers were killed
• Coordinates: 43.184°, 44.541°

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