The Moscow Theater Hostage Crisis

The 2002 Dubrovka Theatre hostage crisis in Moscow was a significant event in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Chechnya. The siege, led by Chechen rebels, resulted in over 100 hostages' deaths after Russian forces used an unknown gas to subdue the militants. The event highlighted the complex historical tensions between Russia and Chechnya, with the Russian government facing criticism for its handling of the crisis. Despite the end of the Second Chechen War in 2009, the conflict's legacy continues to affect the region.

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