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First Chechen War
1994–1996 Chechen-Russian war
The First Chechen War, also referred to as the First Russo-Chechen War, was a conflict between the separatist Chechen Republic of Ichkeria and the Russian Federation from 1994 to 1996. After a mutually agreed on treaty and terms, the Russians withdrew until they invaded again…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Samashki massacre
1995 massacre by Russian forces in Chechnya
The Samashki massacre was the mass murder of Chechen civilians by Russian Forces in April 1995 during the First Chechen War. Hundreds of Chechen civilians died as result of a Russian "cleansing operation" and the bombardment of the village. Most of the victims were shot at close…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Samashki
Locality in Achkhoy-Martanovsky District, Chechnya, Russia
Samashki is a rural locality in Achkhoy-Martanovsky District, Chechnya. Samashki is the administrative center and only settlement of the Samashkinskoye rural settlement. Its population was estimated at 12,769 in 2021.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Chechnya
Republic of Russia in the North Caucasus
Chechnya, officially the Chechen Republic, is a republic of Russia. It is situated in the North Caucasus of Eastern Europe, between the Caspian Sea and Black Sea. The republic forms a part of the North Caucasian Federal District, and shares land borders with Georgia to its…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)