1999 Russian bombing of Chechnya
The 1999 Russian bombing of Chechnya was Russian Air Force's military operation against the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria that was a prelude to the main part of the Second Chechen War. In late August and September 1999, Russia mounted a massive air campaign over Chechnya, with the stated aim of wiping out militants who invaded Dagestan the previous month.
| Russian bombing of Chechnya | |
|---|---|
| Part of Second Chechen War | |
| Location | |
| Planned by | Russia |
| Commanded by | Anatoly Kornukov |
| Target | Chechen Republic of Ichkeria |
| Date | 26 August – 25 September 1999 |
| Executed by | Russian Air Force |
| Casualties | 42 militants and several hundred civilians were killed 200 militants injured 100,000 Chechens were displaced |
Russian Air Force commander Anatoly Kornukov suggested there were similarities between the attacks on Chechnya and the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia.
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