World | Other World Stories
Russian ministry: 3 killed in explosion staged by rebels in Chechnya
The Russian Interior Ministry's branch in Chechnya says two police officers and a civilian has been killed by an explosive device planted by rebels.
- AP
- Published: 10:25 May 13, 2009
Rostov-on-Don: The Russian Interior Ministry's branch in Chechnya says two police officers and a civilian has been killed by an explosive device planted by rebels.
It says in a statement that the explosion occurred Wednesday near the village of Belgatoi in the Vedeno region in southern Chechnya's mountains. Investigators believe the explosive device was attached to a vehicle the victims were riding in.
The Kremlin last month formally ended a federal counterterrorism operation in Chechnya which has seen two bloody separatist wars in the past 15 years. But insurgents continue to stage sporadic attacks on troops and authorities in Chechnya despite increased stability under Kremlin-backed regional President Ramzan Kadyrov.
More from Other World Stories
More from World
News Editor's choice
-
6,000 cups and counting: Addicted to that tea
This cafeteria in Al Mamzar attracts thousands of customers daily, including the rich and not so rich
-
Swimming pool horror: Twins hospitalised
Twins rushed to hospital after collapsing from chlorine inhalation at swimming pool in their villa
-
Play your cards right with credit card interest
UAE Central Bank plans to cap interest rates, but are you paying thirty-five per cent now?
