Russian forces struck rebel positions in isolated mountain regions of Chechnya with ground-attack jets and bombers. Helicopters flew more than 30 sorties to support ground forces during the offensive, which destroyed a large mountain base and a transmitter, and triggered rockslides to block rebel movements. In other fighting, seven Russian soldiers and two policemen were killed in rebel attacks. Federal troops detained more than 50 people suspected of rebel activitiy in three villages.
Hmmm. Sounds pretty familiar. Betcha the SpetsNaz has been real busy the past few weeks. |