2004 Grozny stadium bombing

Fatal attack in Chechnya, Russia Теракт_в_Грозном_9_мая_2004_года February 2024 bio 2004 Grozny stadium bombing the Second Chechen War Location of Chechnya in Russia File:Map of Chechnya in Russia.svg 250px Grozny, Chechnya, Russia 9 May 2004 10 100Stadium bomb kills Chechen president Suspicion falls on separatists http://lubbockonline.com/stories/051004/wor_051004061.shtml#.WHmtAVygPIU Lubbock Avalanche - Journal 14 January 2017 The 2004 Grozny stadium bombing occurred on 9 May 2004 when a bomb exploded in the Dynamo Stadium in the Chechen capital, Grozny, killing 10 people including the republic's president Akhmad Kadyrov. Another 100 people were wounded.https://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/09/international/europe/chechen-president-is-killed-in-bombing-at-holiday.html Chechen President Is Killed in Bombing at Holiday Celebration Myers Steven Lee 2004-05-09 The New York Times 2020-03-18 en-US 0362-4331 Background The attack occurred during a parade and concert celebrating the 59th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in the Second World War.2004 Grozny stadium bombing: Assassination of Akhmad Kadyrov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYlKm-SYk5g Bombing The explosion was caused by a bomb planted underneath the concrete floor of the VIP podium and occurred at 10:35 am during a cultural presentation that followed the parade. The blast tore a hole in the section designated for dignitaries. Other fatalities of the attack included Khussein Isayev (Chairman of the State Council), and Adlan Khasanov (a reporter for Reuters). Colonel General Valery Baranov, the de facto commander of the Russian Army in the northern Caucasus, lost a leg in the attack.Российская газета, 1 августа 2005. Сидевший справа от Кадыроваhttps://books.google.com/books?id=1fisAgAAQBAJ&q=Khussein+Isayev&pg=PT713 Political Developments in Contemporary Russia 9781136849640 Jeffries Ian 7 March 2011 Although estimates of total casualties varied, at least ten people were killed and around a hundred more injured, including many civilians and war veterans who were attending the celebrations.Bodyguards foil assassination of Chechen leader: report https://web.archive.org/web/20080805033856/http://www.khaleejtimes.com/darticlen.asp?xfile=data%2Ftheworld%2F2008%2FJuly%2Ftheworld_July1590.xml&section=theworld&col= 5 August 2008 , AFP, 29 July 2008 The blast was detonated by remote control and was installed below the VIP section where Kadyrov was sitting. It was supposedly planted some time before, during the recent renovations to the venue. The type of explosive was identical to one used to blow up a similar parade two years prior in the Dagestani city of Kaspiysk. Two other blasts were prevented as emergency services defused a landmine and an additional explosive device. On 12 May, another explosive device was found in the stadium.March 2022 Investigation Initial investigations focused on the security staff at the stadium and the builders who took part in the renovations. Investigators had given a more specific list of suspects who were under investigation to the State Duma.https://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/09/international/europe/chechen-president-is-killed-in-bombing-at-holiday.html Chechen President is Killed in Bombing at Holiday Celebration The New York Times 9 May 2004 Myers Steven Lee Reactions Rebel leader Shamil Basayev claimed that he was involved in and had organized the blast. The attack may have been intended to sow panic and disorder among the pro-Russian Chechen leadership. The Russian-appointed Prime Minister Sergey Abramov served as president until new elections were held sometime before September, as stipulated by the republic's constitution. Another man was later arrested and cooperated with the investigators in providing useful information.March 2022 Legacy The Victory Day holiday has subsequently also served as a day of remembrance for the victims of the attack.http://vesti95.ru/2019/05/9-maya-den-pobedy/ 9 Мая — День Победы — Вести Республики On 9 May, the entire leadership of the republic visit the grave of the president in Tsentoroy and pray there. This takes place prior to a Victory Day parade on a square named in Kadyrov's honor.https://islamnews.ru/news-9-maya-v-CHechne-otmetyat-den-pamyati-Ahmata-Kady-rova-i-prazdnik-Pobedy/ 9 мая в Чечне отметят день памяти Ахмата Кадырова и праздник Победы See also 2002 Grozny truck bombing References Russia Category:21st-century mass murders in Russia Category:Terrorist incidents in Russia in 2004 Category:2004 mass murders Category:May 2004 crimes Category:May 2004 in Russia Category:Military parades in Russia Stadium bombing Category:Building bombings in Russia Category:Stadium bombings Category:Attacks on parades in Europe Category:2004 building bombings