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Tukhchar massacre

5 Sep 1999 · 43.22° N, 46.41° E

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When
5 Sep 1999
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
43.22° N, 46.41° E
Description
1999 massacre of Russian prisoners of war in Tukhchar, Dagestan, Russia

Tukhchar massacre

Massacre of Russian servicemen by Chechen militants

The Tukhchar massacre was an incident during the War in Dagestan which was filmed and distributed on tape, in which Russian prisoners of war were executed. Throughout the battle, Russian soldiers reported finding taped executions of Russian officers and men. Some videos were later sold as snuff films and ended up being posted online.

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