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Five militants have been killed in Chechnya in two separate clashes with police.

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Russia remembers fallen soldiers 10 years on

Published: 01 March, 2010, 09:59
Edited: 02 March, 2010, 03:59

March 1 marks the tenth anniversary of a grave counter-terrorist mission in which 90 Russian paratroopers stood firm against hundreds of Chechen militants. Only six Russians survived.

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3 COMMENTS

Zak March 01, 2010, 09:00 quote

Glory to fallen Heros! God rest their soul! They die braverly to protect their state- Russia.....Thanke you!

Akropolis March 01, 2010, 15:19 quote

The only real friend a country has its her army,.....you got to take care of it during peace time so it would take care of you during times of trouble.

FROM SERBIA WITH LOVE March 01, 2010, 23:02 quote

Glory to fallen solders and thanks for their sacrifice

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