CHECHNYA: GROZNY: HEAVY FIGHTING CONTINUES (2)

(17 Jan 2000) Russian/Nat Heavy fighting continued in and around the Chechen capital Grozny on Monday with Russian troops pressing ahead with a military onslaught aimed at crushing the rebels’ resistance. Federal aircraft targeted Grozny, where ground troops have advanced cautiously to avoid the heavy losses suffered in the 1994-96 Chechen campaign.