CHECHNYA: GROZNY: RUSSIAN PLANES BOMB SUPPLY ROUTE

(28 Nov 1999) Russian/Nat Russian planes have bombed a main supply route to the Chechen capital Grozny, and Russian troops have moved to tighten their blockade of the city. Russian warplanes and artillery have been relentlessly pounding the city for days. Meanwhile Chechen fighters remain dug in around Grozny, waiting for the Russian forces to arrive. These men say they are ready for the Russian soldiers who now almost completely surround the city of Grozny. The Russians are only kilometres (miles) away. It has been reported that Russian forces have taken over the hills overlooking the city from the north. They can apparently see right down to the rebel positions around the city. But despite the looming threat the Chechens seem relaxed and confident about facing the Russians, even though they have superior firepower and equipment. SOUNDBITE: (Russian) “We can’t wait to see them (the Russian troops) here. I think none