At Least 13 Rebels Killed In Chechnya

Russian forces strip-search a Chechen man (file photo) (ITAR-TASS)
July 13, 2006 -- Chechen officials say security forces killed some 13 militants in fighting near the village of Nozhai-Yurt, close to the border with Daghestan.

Chechen and federal Interior Ministry officials said a group of between 20 and 30 rebels were trying to cross the border when they were confronted by Chechen security forces on July 12.

(AP)

At Least 13 Rebels Killed In Chechnya

Russian forces strip-search a Chechen man (file photo) (ITAR-TASS)July 13, 2006 -- Chechen officials say security forces killed some 13 militants in fighting near the village of Nozhai-Yurt, close to the border with Daghestan.

Russian forces strip-search a Chechen man (file photo) (ITAR-TASS)
July 13, 2006 -- Chechen officials say security forces killed some 13 militants in fighting near the village of Nozhai-Yurt, close to the border with Daghestan.