Battle of Grozny (1999–2000) 1999
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 25 December 1999 – 6 February 2000 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1999 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Post-1945 (1946 onwards) | derived from year |
| Location | Russia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Second Chechen War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 43.3167, 45.7000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The second battle of Grozny or Operation Wolf Hunt was the siege and assault of the Chechen capital Grozny by Russian forces, lasting from late 1999 to early 2000. The siege and assault on the city resulted in the near total destruction of the urban area. In 2003, the United Nations designated Grozny as the most destroyed city on Earth. The battle had a devastating impact on the civilian population. It is estimated that between 5,000 and 8,000 civilians were killed during the siege, making it the bloodiest episode of the Second Chechen War.
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