2004 raid on Avtury
The raid on Avtury took place on 12–13 July 2004, when a large group of Chechen militants assaulted the Chechen village of Avtury.
| Raid on Avtury | |||||||
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| Part of Second Chechen War | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Chechen Republic of Ichkeria Arab Mujahideen | |||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Suleiman Elmurzayev Abu Hafs al-Urduni | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| ? | 25 to 150 (possibly 60-70) | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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At least 18-22 killed and 12 captured Rebels claimed 45-50+ killed |
At least 5 killed, 11 injured and 2 missing Federals claimed 15-20+ killed | ||||||
| 2 civilians injured | |||||||
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