Has there been terrorist attacks in Russia?
Terrorism in Russia has a long history starting from the time of the Russian Empire. Starting from the end of the 20th century, significant terrorist activity has taken place in Russia, most notably Budyonnovsk hospital hostage crisis, 1999 apartment bombings, Moscow theater hostage crisis and Beslan school siege.
What terrorist groups are in Russia?
Terrorist organizations
- Supreme Military Majlis ul-Shura of the United Mujahideen Forces of Caucasus.
- Congress of the Peoples of Ichkeria and Dagestan.
- Al-Qaeda.
- Osbat al-Ansar.
- Egyptian Islamic Jihad.
- al-Jama’a al-Islamiyya.
- Muslim Brotherhood.
- Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami.
Where did the Beslan school siege happen?
Beslan
RussiaNorth Ossetia–Alania Republic
Beslan school siege/Locations
Where can I watch the children of Beslan?
CONAN: To see the “Children of Beslan” and hear them in their own words, you can go to our Web site at npr.org. The documentary “Children of Beslan” airs tonight on HBO.
Has Moscow been bombed?
The official Russian investigation of the Buinaksk bombing was completed in 2000, while the investigation of Moscow and Volgodonsk bombings was completed in 2002….
| Russian apartment bombings | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Second Chechen War | |
| Location | Buynaksk, Moscow and Volgodonsk |
| Date | 4–16 September 1999 |
| Target | Apartment buildings |
Is Chechnya a country?
Following the First Chechen War of 1994–1996 with Russia, Chechnya gained de facto independence as the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, although de jure it remained a part of Russia….Chechnya.
| Chechen Republic | |
|---|---|
| Country | Russia |
| Federal district | North Caucasian |
| Economic region | North Caucasus |
| Capital | Grozny |
Who bombed Russia?
All bombings were ordered by Islamist warlords Ibn Al-Khattab and Abu Omar al-Saif, who have been killed. Five other suspects have been killed and six have been convicted by Russian courts on terrorism-related charges.