The Moscow theater hostage crisis, also known as the 2002 North East siege, was a seizure of the crowded Dobruha theater in Moscow by Chechen terrorists.Moscow theater hostage crisis.So, according to me, that was one of the worst terrorist incident that happened on October 23. I'm talking about that day when the terrorists first entered into the theater.Now, let me explain what happened. So, first, let me explain what happened in the event. So, first, see that on 23rd October, 2002, suddenly top news channel broadcasted that sensational news that about the terrorist attack in Moscow. So, what happened on that day, probably that was the major terrorist attack that rocked Moscow, the capital of Russia, world largest state. So, that Moscow theater hostage crisis, also known as the 2002 North East siege, was a seizure of the crowded Dobruha theater in Moscow by Chechen terrorists. And that by storming the theater, actually there was opera, the terrorists had taken 912 spectators who were watching the opera show as hostages. The attackers led by Mutsar Barayev, a Chechen terrorist claimed allegiance to the Islamic separatist movement in Chechenia. They demanded the withdrawal of all the Russian forces from Chechenia and they also demanded an end to the second Chechen war, denoted in 1999. Russian army attacked Chechenia, a Muslim majority province that is in the Caucasus region.Francis was resolved when Russian security service released poison a certain gas toxic gas into the building and subsequently stormed and killing all the 40 terrorists. 132 hostages died because of lack of proper medical treatment or due to the effect of the gas. Due to the layout of the theater special forces would have to fight through 30 meters corridors and advanced up to a well defenses heavily fortified square place before they could reach the hall in which the hostages were held. The attacker had numerous explosives. I am talking about terrorists, the most powerful in the center of auditorium.Female terrorists were armed with Kalashnikov. It's short version and also their West were covered with high explosive RDX.That's pets nuts, the Russian elite forces finally stormed into the theater and they were supported by Alpha commandos. Before storming the theater, they pumped chemical weapons through the ventilation system.Till that we have no ideas about that gas.Probably it was believed to have been a Fentanyl. Fentanyl derivatives.So, initial siege, the hostages were seized on 23rd October of 2002 at the House Culture of State all appearing the plan number one in the group. The black and olive green camouflage clad attackers took approximately 900 people as hostages including members of the audience, performer all including one MD general.Gunman led by Barayev nephew playing Chechen rebel.RB Barayev and threatened to kill all the hostages until and unless Russian forces withdraw immediately from Chechenia.So, a video taped statement was equated by the media in which the gunman declared their willingness to die.They were to say bombers. So, they proclaimed that their nation has the right to they are afraid Russia has taken away their rights. I mean some people's blood right and they want to reclaim their right which the God has given them. In the same way he has given it to other nations. Allah, God has given us the right of freedom and right to choose our destiny. According to traveling state, Sergi Yastras Steed when they were told that the withdrawal of troops from Chechenia was unrealistic demand because it would require a longer period and that was a long process but terrorists put forward the demand to withdraw Russian troops from all parts of Chechenia.So, they remain adamant.The hostage takers demanded termination of the use of artillery. Not artillery and use of air power.So, that was an unrealistic demand.A cell phone conversation between the hostage and and the terrorist revealed that all the hostage takers had grenades, mine improvised explosive device, ID strapped to their bodies and they had deployed more explosive throughout the theater. So, all hostages were kept in the auditorium. Auditorium was a big and some were kept in the left hand corner. The situation in the hall was extremely nervous.So, we try to understand the mental and physical conditions of hostages who were actually expecting death at any time because terrorists were merciless and they were indoctrinated and ready to kill.Any kind of misinformation was hopelessness.So, attackers released on 23rd October 150 to 200 people mostly children, pregnant women and Muslims and some foreign persons were also released.Two women managed to escape.At 1:30 a.m. Olga Romanova, 26 years old Russians entered the theater crossing the police cordon and she entered the theater and began to urge the hostages to stand up to their captors. They were considerable confusion in the auditorium.Terrorists believed that she was a federal security service agent and she was shot and killed.So, her body was later removed.Russian government offered the hostage takers the opportunity of safe passage to leave the country other than Russia if they release hostages. The hostages made an appeal for Putin to seize hostile in India.Probably they were pressurized by the terrorists. The hostage takers wanted to talk with Joseph Kobzon, a member of the parliament and singer. Also they demanded an immediate meeting with the International Red Cross representative. So, they 3 25th October during the third day, the people had taken part in the negotiation with the militant journalists and other social activities and some prominent person entered the terrorists demanded negotiation with an official representative. A group of Russian doctors were allowed to enter in the theater to bring medicines and the terrorists were not beating or threatening their captives.So, that go on before morning.The Chechen envoy and associate of the separatist president Aslan Maskhadov Aslan Maskhadov, the president appealed to the terrorists to refrain from rash step. The Chechens told the BBC that special representative to President Putin plan to come to the theater for talks next day. But two members of the Spetsnaz Alpha group moving around the no man's land they were seriously wounded by grenade fired by the terrorists.So, but Russians had other plan.They were planning to storm early Saturday morning.Early morning the Russian special force Spetsnaz who were renowned force with the assistance of Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, FSB units surrounded the theater and stormed the theater. All were heavily armed and much for probably the Russians had me had actually installed several heavy machine guns, medium machine guns around the auditorium auditorium and I am they were ready to kill.Chemical attack. I am talking about the chemical attack before launching that attack.So, Moscow I mean everywhere the search lights had been illuminating the main entrance inside the hostages were first first.So, some smoking from from a fire.So, it soon became apparent to the gunman and hostages that a mysterious gas had been pumped and it entered into the building. If I need to put it it came either through specially created hole or through the ventilation but I have we have no such information what happened.After pumping that poisonous gas, probably it has had immediate effect of breakdown of this called nervous system.All the hostages including including the terrorists became unconscious. So, Chechen terrorists who were equipped with gas masks responded firing blindly at the Russian position outside. After 30 minutes when the gas had taken effect the physical assault of the building commenced. The combined force mainly the Spetsnaz forces entered through the numerous building's gate including the roof basement and finally the front door. The front door was blasted and by a huge explosion the journalist saw a huge explosion then the journalist only heard the gun shout. The shooting began. Automatic the firing they heard they're firing were going to put an end to create the life of those hostages. But the terrorists told their hostages to lean forward in the theater and cover their heads behind the seats. The hostages reported that some people in the auditorium very asleep and some gunman put on respirators as the terrorists and hostages began to plan conscious. Several of the female terrorists made a dash from the balcony but passed out before they reached the stairs.They were later found shot dead.Two Spetsnaz commandos also overcome by the gas.After nearly one and half hours of the gun battle. Huge gun battle.The Russian forces blew the main gate entered and main leader was hiding in that probably in that kitchen and he was found and he was shot dead. He was brutally shot dead by Russians. That was a hugely successful operation because the Russians did not suffer any casualties.Only two Spetsnaz commandos fell unconscious that because of gas attack.Unfortunately 129 hostages died.The rescue team arrived. They will train the bodies of hostages and bodies were laid in rows in square and on the pavement the main entrance all were unconscious probably some hostages heart functioning ceased and they died.So, ambulances used and casualties I am to tell you that Russians suffered 121 Russians death, Ukraine one, USA one, Belarus one, Austria one, Bulgaria one, Netherlands one, Kazakhstan one, Azerbaijan one, Armenia one.132 innocent civilian died.And all the terrorists were killed by the Russians and they were given they were given they they were actually were given heads from a very close range.So, now what happened?At that time Russians were deploying 80,000 troops in the Chechen Republic and Chechenian resistance collapsed. The Russians entered into the Grozny, the capital of Chechenia. The Russians had used heavy machinery like air power and air force was also used. Su 24 and 27 fighters were bombing the target and Chechen resistance collapsed.Several Chechens lost including civilians.Thank you.

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