Remaining Hostages Freed in Nalchik

World | October 14, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Russian security forces are searching for suspected Chechen rebels after ending a hostage drama in the Caucasus city of Nalchik. Heavily armed Russian forces stormed a police station and a souvenir store on Friday morning, freeing the remaining hostages held there. At least eight more rebels were killed in that operation. An estimated 150 to 300 Islamic militants attacked government and police buildings in Nalchik on Thursday. Authorities say over 100 people were killed including more than 70 rebels, 12 civilians and 20 security force members.

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