23:00, 3 August 2009

MIA: militants used grenade launchers in attack on militia column in Chechnya

The MIA of Chechnya has reported that during the incident on August 2 in Sharoy District, where an attack on motorcade with militiamen was accomplished, militants initially shelled the cars from grenade launchers, and then from automatic firearms. The MIA has also named five perished militiamen.

"Bandits made their attack on the mountain road running from the district centre Shatoy to the Sharoy District, about 20 kilometres from the district centre of Itum-Kale, located between these districts. The militia column consisted of a 'Niva' car and two UAZ minivans. Initially, the column was attacked by grenade launchers, and then, automatic firearms were used against the militiamen. Only two militiamen remained safe out of all those who were in the vehicles. They managed to reach the frontier post located nearby and called for help," said the source.

So far, law enforcers fail to find traces of the rebels who had attacked the militiamen.

Author: Muslim Ibragimov

Source: CK correspondent