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2003-11-19 Caucasus

US seeking al-Qaeda link to rebelsâ seige of Moscow theater

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Posted by Dan Darling 2003-11-19 10:49:25 AM|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 If I remember correctly, the terrorrist in the theatre were all killed by the Russians before they woke up from the gas, which did not allow for much intellegence to be gathered.

Posted by john 2003-11-19 1:14:55 PM|| 2003-11-19 1:14:55 PM|| Front Page Top

#2
"That's... ummm... 671 who survived. Cost-benefit analysis, anyone?"

In a hostage sit like that, you assume that all the folks there are dead. If you save even one you are ahead. The goal is of course to save 'em all, but...

The Russians did reasonably well given the circumstances.

Posted by Bones 2003-11-19 7:05:24 PM|| 2003-11-19 7:05:24 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 I had heard a theory that the heavy smoking habits of Moscovites played a part in the high deathtoll for the gas. I wonder if Dr White has any thoughts.

Posted by Super Hose 2003-11-19 9:39:33 PM|| 2003-11-19 9:39:33 PM|| Front Page Top

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