Raid on Avtury | |||||||
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Part of Second Chechen War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Chechen Republic of Ichkeria Arab Mujahideen | |||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Unknown |
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.