Summary of the main news related to the conflict in Chechnya. Compiled by Prague Watchdog.
Monday, May 6
Russian President Vladimir Putin said it is too early to hand over the control of the "anti-terrorist operation" in Chechnya from the Federal Security Service (FSB) to the Interior Ministry.
Tuesday, May 7
No major events.
Wednesday, May 8
No major events.
Thursday, May 9
Unknown terrorists carried out a bomb attack during a Victory Day parade in the Dagestani town of Kaspiisk, during which a total of 42 persons died (including 12 children) and over a hundred were injured.
Unknown attackers fired grenade launchers during a Victory Day parade in Grozny despite tight security measures, causing injury to one policeman.
Friday, May 10
A number of cases of fradulent and unplanned use of funds from the federal budget for Chechnya's reconstruction is being investigated into, Chechnya's pro-Moscow Prosecutor General Vsevolod Chernov said without disclosing more details.
Saturday, May 11
No major events.
Sunday, May 12
The Russian military in cooperation with Chechen policemen launched a large-scale "mopping-up operation" in Grozny.
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