Attackers seize Russian school

[Dr Strangelove]

Reported just now, two explosions were heard in the vicinity of the school. No further word. This incident is getting almost no attention from the US press. Wierd.

[Serb]

Originally posted by Heresson
The point was that Soviets weren't doing better job than Poland against Hitler. The only thing that saved USSR was its size

Size, size, you know that saying- size doesn't matter?
So in 1941 Germany had over 170 mln population, while USSR had 191 mln, considering that Germany already had almost whole Europe (conquered or allied) they had a quite an advantage in terms of both population and industrial capacity. Aside Polish army, Red Army was in some fields superior in comparison with Werchmaht (but in many fields wasn't), first of all T-34 comes to mind.
I can't say the same about Polish army. Both Soviets and Germans improved in mobile warfare, invented by Budenny during Russian civil war and Russian-Polish war, while you just copied it, because it was absolutely butt-kicking in 20's. Your mistake. So I think your statement is incorect.

[Az]

Also, the Red Army had just recieved a kick in the balls from "uncle joe"

[Serb]

Originally posted by Dr Strangelove
Reported just now, two explosions were heard in the vicinity of the school. No further word. This incident is getting almost no attention from the US press. Wierd.

Yes, when pediatrician Dr. Roshal whom they demanded for negotiations (he helped in 2002 during hostage situation in Moscow) was about entering the building for personal negotiations with terrorists, they've started fire from assault rifles and grenade launchers attached to AR's. No one was hurt.

[Serb]

Some photos.

Dr. Leonid Roshal who tried to enter the building after agreement with terrorists:

[Serb]

Smoke over the site

[Serb]

Some parents of hostages (in accordance with last news, aside teachers, personel and some parents there are about 400 children held hostages)

[Serb]

More parents

[Serb]

More smoke.

[Serb]

FSB just asked Iranian journalist of Al-Alam TV chanel to help with negotiations and he agreed (recently Al-Jazira TV journalists refused to help with negotiations).
Looks like they are trying all possible chanels to start talks.

[Serb]

Senator from Chechnya just made a big statement, in brief- "the ****s who did this are just beasts who have nothing common with Islam, they are just a ****ers, no matter of their nationality, or faith. Thier people curse them. Chechen, Ingush and Ossetin "stareishiny" (elders, leaders, respected because of their age and wisdom) offered to substitute hostages with themselves".

Also there was a meeting in Chechnya were locals condemned terrorists.

[pchang]

Its about time someone stood up against the hijacking of their religion.

[Serb]

NEWS FLASH!

Terorists just released 12 children and 12 females. Females have been released without any conditions. Terrorists refuse to negotiate with doctor whom they demanded for negotiations before and probably would talk with jouranilsts of Arabian TV chanels.
Also some just born babies still remains among the hostages (some parents brought their babies to celebration dedicated to first school day).

[Serb]

Terrorists still refuse to take any food, water and medicine.

[chequita guevara]

My heart is with you, Russia.