2004 raid on Avtury

Raid on Avtury
Part of Second Chechen War
DateJuly 12–13, 2004
Location
Result Major Chechen victory
Belligerents

 Russia

 Chechen Republic of Ichkeria
Arab Mujahideen
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Chechen Republic of Ichkeria Suleiman Elmurzayev
Abu Hafs al-Urduni
Strength
Unknown 25 to 150 (possibly 60–70)
Casualties and losses
At least 18–22 killed and 12 captured
Rebels claimed 45–50+ killed
At least 5 killed, 11 injured and 2 missing
Federals claimed 15–20+ killed
2 civilians injured

The raid on Avtury took place on 12–13 July 2004, when a large group of Chechen militants assaulted the Chechen village of Avtury.