Battle of Grozny (1999–2000)

December 25, 1999 – February 6, 2000 · Grozny

Result Russian victory

Russian forces surrounded and besieged the Chechen capital in the Second Chechen War. Heavy shelling destroyed much of the city before the Chechen fighters withdrew.

Russia

Chechen Republic of Ichkeria

Other

Strength and losses

Strength
2,000
Civilian deaths
5,000–8,000