Second Chechen War - Russian forces took control of a strategic ridge within artillery range of the Chechen capital Grozny

Time: Friday Oct 15, 1999 warning

Place: Grozny, Chechnya, Russia

Details: On 15 October 1999, Russian forces took control of a strategic ridge within artillery range of the Chechen capital Grozny after mounting an intense tank and artillery barrage against Chechen fighters.

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