Blockade of Grozny and indiscriminate detentions in the city, a childish attempt to confront the Russian military in Shali
August 5, 2001 *** From 5 to 9 August, Grozny was closed to motor vehicles. The Russian command, fearing that on the fifth anniversary of the start of the assault on the capital of the republic, the CRI VF would take some action, set up additional roadblocks on the roads and stopped all traffic. *** At 12.30 in the town of Shali, near the commandant's office, a 10-year-old child threw a hand grenade at the feet of the Russian military and ran away; one of the soldiers was wounded. *** At 10 p.m.