Beslan school siege, Terrorist act in Beslan, Russia
The Beslan school siege was a horrific three-day hostage situation at School No.1 in Beslan, North Ossetia, Russia.
On September 1, 2004, armed Islamic militants seized the school, resulting in the deaths of over 300 people, more than half of them children.
The tragic event deeply affected Russian society and led to security overhauls throughout the country.
In remembrance, a memorial complex 'City of Angels' has been built on the site of the now-demolished school gymnasium.
The hostage crisis is considered one of the deadliest in modern history.
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terrorism in Russia
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August 31, 2026 11:52
