1996 Kaspiysk bombing
The 1996 Kaspiysk bombing occurred on 16 November 1996 when Chechen terrorists bombed an apartment building in Kaspiysk, Dagestan, killing 68 people.
| 1996 Kaspiysk bombing | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Chechen–Russian conflict | |
1996 Kaspiysk bombing (Republic of Dagestan) | |
| Location | Kaspiysk, Dagestan, Russia |
| Coordinates | 42°53′45.32″N 47°37′39.77″E |
| Date | November 16, 1996 |
| Deaths | 68 |
| Perpetrators | Chechen rebels |
The bombing destroyed a nine-story apartment. 68 people died, including 21 children. The target of the explosion is suspected to be against Russian Border Guard officers who were living inside with their families.
Boris Yeltsin declared a national day of mourning in response to the attack.
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