This is how Chechnya met in 1995. "Holiday" storming of Grozny

30 years ago, on New Year's Eve, December 31, 1994, Russian troops began an assault on Grozny. As part of the so-called "operation to restore constitutional order." the Russian command counted on a quick capture of the city, but faced a resounding failure. The Chechen resistance entered into a fierce struggle, and the Russian army suffered significant losses. More details in our video.