Russian special forces end theatre siege
Russian special forces have freed all of the captives held at a Moscow theatre by Chechen rebels.
At least 20 bodies were seen being taken from the theatre after a night of explosions and gunfire.
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SUBSCRIBERussian special forces have freed all of the captives held at a Moscow theatre by Chechen rebels.
At least 20 bodies were seen being taken from the theatre after a night of explosions and gunfire.
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