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New sweep operation reported in Chechnya

Russian troops blockaded the villages of Mesker-Yurt and Tsotsin-Yurt in Kurchaloi Raion early on 6 January, chechenpress.com reported on 8 January. Dozens of residents of the two villages have reportedly been detained, and some homes have been plundered. LF

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