1994 was marked by an event such as the first Chechen war.The precarious balance achieved in the early 90's, was broken in 1993, this time in Grozny and in Moscow sharply cut back the powers of parliament, strengthening presidential power.As a result, Chechnya split into clans geographically.Formed anti-Dudayev coalition, which were under the control of the northern areas.In Moscow, the same events led to the capture of the White House.
economic situation was unfavorable for Moscow.Then there was the idea that the first Chechen war may be a good stimulus for development.In the same period, relations between Russia and Chechen exacerbated by the transit of Caspian oil.The pipeline was supposed to carry out on the territory of Chechnya, and Moscow was very important who will take the lead.
In December of '93 created the Provisional Council of Chechnya, who heads Avtuhranov.The initiative of its creation came from Moscow, and in the media it was presented as a real alternative to the regime of Dudayev.Preparation for military action began in April 94th.The first Chechen war was about to begin.
At that time, there were a number of buses hostage seizures.The terrorists demanded money, weapons and a helicopter.The bandits were sent to Chechnya, which have been successfully caught by Russian law enforcement agencies.Later, the Chechen leadership accused of deliberate acts of terror.
summer 94th intensified anti-Dudayev opposition, among which also began falling out.In August, the head of the Provisional Council Avturkhanov ask Yeltsin admit that the only legitimate authority and to support it.In Chechnya, civil war broke out.But opposing forces were equal.Neither one nor the other party could not prevail.That's the first Chechen war, the causes of which lie in the area of ​​political and economic benefits.
Then the Russian government has provided 40 tanks for the assault on Grozny.The result of this operation was disastrous: the infantry of the local first came under attack and was defeated, and the tanks reached the center of Grozny, where they were shot from a grenade launcher.As a result 50 Russian tank captured, telling the camera to the operation of the Russian special services.In addition, it lost a lot of military equipment, which the government seized the Chechen army.
prisoners tankers returned later in the negotiations.Russia has had the opportunity, and other peaceful means to resolve differences, but the bid was made on the force.In December 94th the Russian troops began to enter Chechnya.The first Chechen war was unexpected for Russian soldiers, they were not prepared to use weapons against the locals.But they met with resistance everywhere.Eastern Group Akkin stopped Chechens in Ingushetia stopped the western group.Real clashes began when the troops had the power to break through the settlements.
No serious problems were advancing mozdkskaya Kizlyar and groups.They do not hinder destroying aircraft, favored terrain, the population was pro-Russian stance.When approaching the Terrible Mozdok group was faced with resistance, and for the week stuck in the fighting for the settlements.
factions surrounded Grozny and 26 December leadership gave the order to storm the city.At the same time the military leadership did not consider the lesson from the tank crews, and the script was almost repeated events.Only used a few times more armored vehicles.The Chechens have prepared for such an eventuality.Armoured again left without a cover and was shot grenade fire.Western group stopped eastern time to retreat.Terrible loss brought the northern constellation first Chechen war.Losses amounted to 85 dead and 72 missing.
Northeast group surrounded and blocked, but the order to retreat was not given.Then there was established a common group "North", headed by Rokhlin and "West", commanded Babicheva.Both groups took the direction of the presidential palace.But a change of tactics did not produce much effect.Began a prolonged street battles.Chechens detained Grozny, with reinforcements from the south side.The Presidential Palace was taken only three weeks.
superiority Gradually turned out on the Russian side.New group blocked the city from the south, bringing the Chechens began to retreat.But the city was still not under the full control of the federal forces.A few days later it was announced a week-long truce.
first Chechen war, the causes of which are not yet clear, as they represent the media, brought Russian troops to exhaustion.February 20 military operations were resumed.Chechen troops gradually left the city, and the Russian army was unable to stop them.After that fighting spilled over into the territory of the Eastern and Western Chechnya.
