The taking of hostages in the Muscovite Dubrowka theatre took place in October 2002.

Expiration of the taking of hostages

On 23 October Chechnian terrorists occupied the theatre and took those about 800 guests as hostages. The Geiselnehmer demanded the completion of the Chechnya war. Among the Geiselnehmern were also so-called black widows, i.e. Chechnian Mrs., the member in the war lost and thereupon fighters become. The taking of hostages was terminated on 26 October von

During release a was used, which probably worked with some hostages and Geiselnehmern deadly. All 41 terrorists, however also many hostages died with release. In the course of the taking of hostages 118 hostages died.

Related links

• Description of the events
• Public prosecutor's office extends preliminary investigations (russland.ru, 8. 10. 2005)

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