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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Wikipedia article on Beslan school siege · Wikidata entry
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