The head of the Chechen administration, Akhmad Kadyrov, survived another assassination attempt.
Tue, Jan 30
The deputy Chief of General Army Staff, V. Manilov, announced that there would be no major withdrawal of Russian troops from Chechnya.
Wed, Jan 31
A week after announcing major troop withdrawals Russia announced it was deploying fresh units and combat planes in Chechnya.
Thu, Feb 1
Director of the Federal Security Service (FSB), N. Patrushev, said that there were about 5,000 fighting rebels in Chechnya, 1,500 of which would never surrender.
Kavkaz-Center announced that in the course of military operations in Dagestan and Chechnya Russian forces had lost 24-27,000 men.
Fri, Feb 2
The first stage of formation of 54 village militia offices in Chechnya has been completed. The second stage (76 offices) is to begin in April. - Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Rushailo
Since October 1, 1999 Russian forces have lost 2,728 men and another 7,971 men have been wounded in Chechnya. – General Manilov
Sat, Feb 3
Akhmad Kadyrov opened the first session of the newly created government by announcing plans for the return of all refugees to Chechnya by the end of 2001.
Sun, Feb 4
Kidnapped U.S. aid worker Kenneth Gluck, the head of the mission of MSF Holland, was freed after 26 days in captivity.
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