A special operation successfully conducted in Chechnya

A special search and destroy operation has been conducted by the Federal forces in Chechnya against the rebel groups headed by Shamil Basayev and Khattab. The Federal forces command has reported that the results of the operation are successful. 15 rebels were killed, representatives of the Special Presidential Aide Sergey Yastrzhembsky reported on Monday, Ria-Novosti reports. No casualties were reported among federal servicemen.