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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 2002
Page
6
Gunmen stormed the Moscow theater during Nord-Ost, holding about 800 hostages for 58 hours. Special forces released incapacitating gas and stormed the building, leaving 118 civilians dead. Hostages describe harsh treatment and escape attempts as officials revealed few details about the gas used.
President Vladimir Putin led a national day of mourning as Russia vowed not to bow to terrorism. He promised broader military powers to strike terrorists and sponsors. Officials said 116 hostages died from the gas used in the raid, with 405 freed captives hospitalized and 239 released.
After Russia used an incapacitating gas to end the Moscow hostage crisis, U.S. officials question continuing research into nonlethal agents. The substance, believed opiate in origin, killed over 100 hostages and left hundreds hospitalized. Experts warn such weapons are not a cure-all.
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