Russia’s History of Terror Attacks in Moscow
Russia has experienced several devastating terror attacks in Moscow over the past few decades. These attacks have left a tragic mark on the city and its residents.
Apartment Building Bomb Blast (1999)
- In September 1999, a bomb blast occurred at an eight-storey apartment building in southeast Moscow, resulting in the death of 118 people.
- Five attacks on apartment buildings took place in southern Russia and Moscow within a two-week period, claiming the lives of 293 individuals.
- Moscow attributed these attacks to separatists from the Muslim North Caucasus republic of Chechnya.
Theatre Hostage Incident (2002)
- In October 2002, Chechen rebels stormed the Dubrovka theatre in Moscow during a musical performance, taking over 800 people hostage.
- After a two-day standoff, security forces used gas to subdue the attackers, resulting in the death of 130 hostages.
Rock Concert Attack (2003)
- In July 2003, two female suicide bombers targeted a rock concert at the Tushino airfield near Moscow, killing 15 people and injuring 50 others.
- The bombers were identified as Chechen separatists, and the attack shook the country.
Metro Bomb Blasts (2004 and 2010)
- In 2004, a bomb detonated in a Moscow subway during rush hour, claiming the lives of 41 individuals.
- In 2010, two female suicide bombers struck the Moscow subway, killing 40 people in separate attacks.
Domodedovo Airport Suicide Bombing (2011)
- In January 2011, a suicide bomber targeted Moscow Domodedovo International Airport, resulting in the deaths of 37 people.
- The Caucasus Emirate group claimed responsibility for this deadly attack.
These tragic events have had a profound impact on Moscow and serve as a reminder of the ongoing threat of terrorism in the region.
