Second Chechen War - Russia mounted a massive air campaign over Chechnya

Time: Aug, 1999

Place: Chechnya, Russia

Details: In late August and September 1999, Russia mounted a massive air campaign over Chechnya, with the stated aim of wiping out militants who invaded Dagestan the previous month.

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