41.   But Russian bombardments from its outskirts have reduced Argun to a deserted shell.

42.   Chechen independence fighters attacked Russian positions near the mountain village of Shatoi on Friday on the fourth day of a blistering Russian bombardment on pro-rebel villages.

43.   Chechen rebel fighters left Alkhazurovo overnight, bowing to pressure from village elders who feared heavy Russian bombardment.

44.   Chechen rebel fighters left the village of Alkhazurovo overnight, bowing to pressure from villagers who feared heavy Russian bombardment unless the combattants left by Tuesday morning.

45.   Dudayev was killed during the Russian bombardment of the southwest Chechen village of Gekhi-Chu on Sunday evening and has been buried in a secret location.

46.   During a meeting at the Kremlin, the two men discussed the sudden attack, which came after a month of Russian bombardments against Chechen villages and rebel positions.

47.   Dudayev was reportedly killed during the Russian bombardment of the southwest Chechen village of Gekhi-Chu at the weekend and has been buried in a secret location.

48.   Fierce fighting erupted Monday between Russian and rebel forces in the war-shattered Chechen capital Grozny while villages to the west come under further heavy Russian bombardment.

49.   The question now is whether they can convince villagers in the mountains to continue their support despite the threat of massive Russian bombardments.

50.   The rebels were ousted only after a fierce battle and intense Russian bombardment.