11.   Russian troops unleashed a fierce bombardment on the Chechen capital on Wednesday, going ahead with plans to retake the city from separatists while terrified civilians tried to flee.

12.   Retaking the city would likely lead to the collapse of Taliban power in the northern region.

13.   Separatist fighters retook the city last month.

14.   Separatists fighter retook the city last month.

15.   With a vastly superior military, Israel could easily retake Palestinian cities.

16.   Gunfire rocked Grozny much of Friday night as Russian forces battled Chechen rebels trying to retake the city.