1999 Grozny refugee convoy shooting

The Grozny refugee convoy shooting occurred on 3 December 1999, when at least 40 people fleeing the besieged Chechen capital Grozny were reportedly killed by Russian special police units, OMON.

Grozny refugee convoy shooting
Part of the Battle of Grozny
LocationNear Grozny, Chechnya
Coordinates43.316667°N 45.683333°E / 43.316667; 45.683333
Date3 December 1999 (1999-12-03)
Attack type
Mass shooting
DeathsAt least 40
Injured7
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