CHECHNYA: GROZNY: RUSSIA/CHECHNYA CONFLICT UPDATE

Natural Sound The Chechen conflict intensified on Saturday, with Russian forces fast approaching the capital, Grozny. Senior military sources claimed that they had blockaded the city of Argun, a mere fifteen kilometres (9 miles) to the east of the capital. After days of heavy fighting, Russian forces edged closer to the Chechen capital, Grozny on Saturday, advancing on the town of Argun. That’s despite fierce resistance from militants, who control the key eastern gateway to the capital. Ru