334 killed in Beslan school siege storm
On September 3, 2004, Russian security forces launched a storm on a school in Beslan seized by terrorists, resulting in the deaths of 334 people, including 186 children. The attack began on September 1, with hostages held for three days in the school gym.
Consensus
- The attack on School No. 1 in Beslan began on September 1, 2004.
- More than 1,100 hostages were held by terrorists in the school gym for three days.
- A storming operation by Russian security forces occurred on September 3, 2004.
- 334 people died during the incident, including 186 children.
- The storming involved the use of heavy machinery.
- The storming caused the majority of the fatalities.
- Memorial events are held in North Ossetia in September to honor the victims.
- September 1–3 are observed as days of silence in North Ossetia.
- A memorial ceremony began on September 1 in the school courtyard, with flowers and candles placed in the former gym.
- Russian authorities deny responsibility despite conclusions from the European Court of Human Rights.
Coverage (3 sources)
- On September 3, 2004, a raid on a school seized by terrorists in Beslan took place. Out of 1128 hostages, 334 died, among... — Курская область
- In North Ossetia, victims of the September 1, 2004 school No. 1 Beslan attack are remembered. — Радио Свобода
- In North Ossetia, victims of the September 1, 2004 school No. 1 Beslan attack are remembered. — Кавказ.Реалии