Six Dead As Russian Special Forces Repel Suicide Attack On Chechen Parliament -- The Telegraph
Russian special forces have repelled a suicide attack by Islamist militants on the Chechen parliament that left six people dead.
Government officials said three Islamist militants died in the attack in Grozny, the Chechen capital, while two policemen guarding the parliament were killed along with one civilian. Up to 17 people were also reported wounded.
Initial reports said a small group of three or four gunmen burst into government buildings, opening fire with automatic weapons.
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