31.   The Russians say hundreds of rebels have been killed, though the militants say the claim is exaggerated.

32.   The Russians say hundreds of rebels have been killed since fighting in Dagestan began in August, though the militants say the claim is exaggerated.

33.   There has been speculation the North may be exaggerating its claims to get as much aid as possible.

34.   The United States, which denies targeting civilians, insists Taliban claims are exaggerated and says some civilians could have been killed by falling anti-aircraft fire.

35.   There was no word on Russian losses, and throughout the war Moscow has exaggerated its claims of killing the rebels.

36.   Throughout the war Moscow has exaggerated its claims of killing the rebels.