Budyonnovsk hospital hostage crisis, Hostage crisis in Russia
The Budyonnovsk hospital hostage crisis entailed militants taking over a thousand captives.
In June 1995, Chechen guerrillas led by Shamil Basayev attacked Budyonnovsk.
The crisis drew international attention to the Chechen conflict.
Safety measures in Russian hospitals were reviewed after the crisis.
This event was significant in leading to negotiations between Chechen forces and the Russian government.
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First Chechen War
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