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BATTLE OF GROZNY: FIRST CHECHEN WAR 1994
by Connaugh
The First Chechen War was a rebellion by the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria against the Russian Federation,
fought from December 1994 to August 1996, culminating in the devastating Battle of Grozny.
SITUATION:
Russian Forces have planned to assault the city of Grozny.
EXECUTION:
The 131st Motor Rifle Brigade (Maikop) is to advance along the
Staropromishlovskoye Highway to Mayakovskogo Streetand capture the Train Station.
The 81st Guards Motor Rifle Brigade is to advance down
Pervomayskaya Street and capture the Presidential Palace.
FORCE COMPOSITION:
131st Motor Rifle Brigade (Maikop) 2 x 72B1 Sections, 1 x BMP-2 Platoon
81st Guards 2 x 72B1 Sections, 1 x BMP-2 Platoon
CSS with Repair, Medical, and Supply
Artillery: 2 Batteries of 4 Guns each
Chechen forces are comprised of mainly infantry with anti-tank weapons and T-62 tanks.