[AmericanInTokyo]

From Russian Text: "In Moscow is introduced special plan/layout "thunderstorm" in connection with the seizure of hostages in the theatrical center on Dubrovke

23.10.02 22:28

MOSCOW, on 23 October.OF RIA "of news"/. in Moscow is introduced special plan/layout "thunderstorm" in connection with the seizure of hostages in the theatrical center on Dubrovke during the idea of myuzikla "northeast".On this reported RIA of "news" in GUVD of Moscow.
The representative OF GUVD explained, that entire capital militia, and also detachment of "alpha" were transferred into the intensive regime/conditions.

According to the data OF GUVD, during the idea in the hall it was located to 700 spectators.According to the preliminary information the thugs let go children. From Novosti Press (sorry for the awkward Yoda-like translation:it is from Alta Vista translator)!

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"Thunderstorm." Wonder if the Russians are planning a quick hit raid to try to get these guys before they're set. Don't think they'll let this deteriorate in to a long hostage standoff. Seems likely we'll see a lot of dead Russian military and police by the end of this as well.

[AmericanInTokyo]

Seizure took place during play "East-West". Here is a news feed logo of the developing situation in Moscva. Russian sez' I believe "Nov-Oct". I could be wrong.