Battle of Grozny (March 1996) 1996
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1996 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Post-1945 (1946 onwards) | derived from year |
| Location | Russia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | First Chechen War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 43.3100, 45.6900 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Third Battle of Grozny, also known as Operation Retribution, was a three-day surprise attack by Chechen fighters who stormed the capital city of Grozny that was occupied by Russian Armed Forces.
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