The First Chechen War became one of the most significant military failures of post-Soviet Russia. Poor planning, underestimated resistance, and fierce urban combat in Grozny revealed major weaknesses ...

Russia’s invasion of Chechnya was marked by intense violence and lasting devastation. Reports detail military strategies, civilian impact, and the broader geopolitical implications. Experts say the ...

Moscow blamed Chechen terrorists, though many observers questioned whether Russian security services orchestrated the attacks to justify renewed war. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin used the bombings as ...