TVDATA stock footage featuring September 30, 1999 Vladimir Putin speaking on Russian army bombing Grozny. The introduction of federal troops into Chechnya began: tank units of the Russian army crossed the administrative border of the republic in the Naursky and Shelkovsky districts, and by that moment aviation had been bombing Grozny and its environs for several days.
In archival footage, Vladimir Putin, then head of the Russian government, defends the military action in Chechnya, citing the recent attack on Dagestan as justification. He emphasizes the need to protect Russian villages, saying, “Should we wait until they invade our villages again, seize settlements in Dagestan or the Stavropol Territory, and force us to target our own native Dagestani villages? This is unacceptable.” This historical footage highlights a pivotal moment in Russian government policy and military strategy.
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September 30, 1999 Vladimir Putin speaking on Russian army bombing Grozny
On September 30, 1999, Vladimir Putin addressed the Russian army’s bombing of Grozny during an interview. He justified the military actions as part of a broader strategy to combat terrorism and restore stability in the region. His remarks underscored the government’s stance on the use of force to address the escalating conflict in Chechnya, marking a significant moment in Russian military history.