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| 2005-07-13 |
| Three Russian soldiers have been killed and twelve injured in attacks by rebel forces in Chechnya over the last 24 hours, according to official Chechen government figures released Wednesday. Russian positions came under attack 13 times since Tuesday leaving one soldier dead and wounding five others, an anonymous source in the pro-Russian administration revealed. Another soldier was killed and three others were wounded after clashes with rebels near Aguichty, in the southern region of Vedeno. On Tuesday a military convoy was hit by an explosive device in the same area, killing a third soldier and wounding four. A policeman, travelling with the convoy, was also injured. Two more policemen were hurt when their car was hit by gunfire near the capital Grozny. Russian troops have managed to push into the southern regions of Vedeno and Chatoi, the source said. |
| Posted by:Dan Darling |