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Saturday, April 25, 2026

Collection of facts about the Second Chechen War

This post is a collection of facts about the Second Chechen War (1999-2009). There are 13 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

Russia vs. Chechen Republic of Ichkeria Preceded by the First Chechen War (1994-1996) Apartment bombings in Russia killed over 300 people in Sept 1999 Russia blamed Islamists from Chechnya for the bombing Russia invaded Grozny in Dec 1999 Akhmad Kadyrov appointed leader of Chechnya by Vladimir Putin Chechen constitution in 2003 put Chechnya under Russian rule Kadyrov assassinated in 2004 and his son Ramzan Kadyrov became leader Separatist Chechen Front established in May 2005 Guerrilla warfare continued in Chechnya Chechen terror attacks included 2002 Moscow theater hostage crisis, 2003 Stavropol train bombing, 2004 Moscow metro bombing, 2004 Russian aircraft bombings, 2004 Beslan school hostage crisis Chechen separatist movement ended in 2009 Deaths: 50,000 - 300,000 people