SOTT EXCLUSIVE: Anti-terror operation in Chechnya: 9 militants dead, 10 police

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The Press House in Grozny, where law enforcement of the Chechen Republic conducted counter-terrorist operation.

Just two days after Putin's announcement of the cancellation of the South Stream project and the beefed up relations with Turkey that will replace what could have been a very good thing for Europe, Chechnya's capital, Grozny, was the site of an encounter between police and members of one of the country's major terrorist groups. The terrorists were traveling in three cars when they were stopped at a checkpoint outside Grozny just after midnight. They opened fire, killing the police, then entered the city and occupied the Press House building in the city center (and possibly others - the video footage and photos show more than one on fire).

Chechen special forces were then called in, who surrounded the occupied building(s) and killed the 10 militants. In all, Chechen authorities are reporting 10 police killed and 28 wounded in the operation.

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Before Ukraine, there was Georgia, and before that, Chechnya. They all follow the same pattern of foreign influence in an attempt to bring Russia to its knees using proxy armies. The Chechen 'separatists' the West loves to laud were and are (those few who remain in the country, that is) essentially Chechnya's very own ISIS: bloodthirsty, fanatical Wahabi terrorists largely funded and controlled by Western intelligence, and including a large number of foreign fighters trained to sow murder and chaos in Chechnya and the larger Russian Federation.

So it's an interesting coincidence that this attack comes only days after Putin's totally unexpected (and utterly genius) South Stream move and just hours before Putin's planned Annual Address to the Russian Federal Assembly. The last terror attack in Chechnya came on October 5 soon after the U.S. started bombing Syria. A month before that, ISIS threatened to "liberate" Chechnya. Is this the West sending Putin a message?

On his Instagram page, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov wrote: "We do not exclude the possibility that these people could come from another region If a resurgence of ISIS-style terror is in the works for Chechnya, all I can say is, good luck, guys! Chechnya, like Russia, has learned from hard experience how to deal effectively with US-sponsored terrorists. The US, on the other hand, knows only the false-flag variety that the FBI and CIA unleash on the unsuspecting American public, to ramp up the fear factor and manufacture public support for continued US imperial meddling in, and aggression against, supposedly sovereign nations.

Kadyrov and Putin held a working meeting today in Moscow to discuss the operation in Grozny. Here's what they said:

PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA VLADIMIR PUTIN: Mr Kadyrov, as far as I understand, the operation is complete.

HEAD OF THE CHECHEN REPUBLIC RAMZAN KADYROV: Yes, Mr President, it is complete. We have eliminated all ten bandits. All their bodies have been found. Unfortunately, it was not without losses. But the intentions of the bandits, their plans were foiled thanks to our colleagues.

We already provided assistance, initial help, to families so that they can bury their sons. And the necessary assistance has been provided to the injured. Moreover, the buildings that have been destroyed are already being rebuilt: a school and the Printing House. The operation is completed, but we will work on ensuring that we are not ashamed in front of the people of the Russian Federation, in front of you. It is truly uncomfortable, we have such an event today, and suddenly, the Chechen Republic almost ruined it.

VLADIMIR PUTIN: Mr Kadyrov, you have nothing to be ashamed of, because you personally and your colleagues acted swiftly and professionally. So I want to express gratitude for this to you and to all law enforcement staff in the Chechen Republic; thank you very much. But, of course, I want to send special words of gratitude to law enforcement agents. The Chechen Republic's law enforcement agencies have not only matured but also become professional. And staff members who met these bandits demonstrated themselves to be true professionals and heroes.

As usual, as we all know, the criminals are essentially acting from a corner, shooting people in the back. Who did they attack? They did not attack your special units that are fighting terrorism; they attacked the highway patrol, people who simply protect order on the roads, ensuring the normal function of transport - that's who they attacked. And in essence, they killed people from a corner.

But I am confident that Chechnya's law enforcement agencies will adequately assess the situation and react professionally to all such events, as happened now. We will never forget the names of the comrades who perished, the names of the heroes, and we will need to provide all the necessary help to the bereaved families. And we must support the injured. You have already said that the first steps have been taken. I know that you are treating this carefully and I am asking you to bring this work to a close.

RAMZAN KADYROV: Absolutely, Mr President. Thank you.

Harrison Koehli

Harrison Koehli hails from Edmonton, Alberta. A graduate of studies in music performance, Harrison is also an editor for Red Pill Press and has been interviewed on several North American radio shows in recognition of his contributions to advancing the study of ponerology. In addition to music and books, Harrison enjoys tobacco and bacon (often at the same time) and dislikes cell phones, vegetables, and fascists.