18 June 2004, 16:25
Chechen rebels attack district police department, prosecutor's office
A rebel group attacked the Achkhoy-Martan district police department and prosecutor's office today, June 18, at about 3 a.m. Moscow time.
The fight with the use of firearms and grenade launchers lasted for about forty minutes. No policemen and prosecutors suffered, reported the Achkhoy-Martan district administration. The attackers took losses in dead and wounded, according to preliminary information.
The rebel group reportedly consisted of 10-15 people.
Source: ITAR-TASS News Agency