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Not to be confused with 2002 Kaspiysk bombing.

The 1996 Kaspiysk bombing occurred on 16 November 1996 when Chechen terrorists bombed an apartment building in Kaspiysk, Dagestan, killing 68 people.

The bombing destroyed a nine-story apartment.[1] 68 people died, including 21 children.[2] The target of the explosion is suspected to be against Russian Border Guard officers who were living inside with their families.[2][3][4]

Boris Yeltsin declared a national day of mourning in response to the attack.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "1996 Global Terrorism: Europe and Eurasia Overview". irp.fas.org. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Russia detains three bombing suspects". UPI. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Deadly blast hits Russian parade". 9 May 2002. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Terrorist attacks in Russia". www.johnstonsarchive.net. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Suspect Held in Bombing of Apartments in South Russia". Los Angeles Times. 19 November 1996. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
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