Second Bomb Attack in Chechnya

World | May 14, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

At least 20 people have been reported killed and several others wounded in the second bomb attack in Chechnya in three days. Reports say that the attack was carried out by a female suicide bomber. It took place at 15.00 local time at a religious festival in the town of Iliskhan Yurt, near the second city Gudermes. Chechen officials said the bomb went off in a crowd of several thousand Muslims from various parts of southern Russia as prayers were being read out. Most of the victims are said to be elderly. The incident is being investigated.

We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!

World » Be a reporter: Write and send your article

Advertisement
Advertisement
Bulgaria news Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) is unique with being a real time news provider in English that informs its readers about the latest Bulgarian news. The editorial staff also publishes a daily online newspaper "Sofia Morning News." Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) and Sofia Morning News publish the latest economic, political and cultural news that take place in Bulgaria. Foreign media analysis on Bulgaria and World News in Brief are also part of the web site and the online newspaper. News Bulgaria