Grozny: Fallen City

The devastation of Grozny is starkly evident when viewed from the surrounding hills
MIKHAIL NIKOLAYEV FOR TIME

No Silver Lining: The devastation of Grozny is starkly evident when viewed from the surrounding hills, from which Russian artillery rained down relentlessly for more than two months

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