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| Sunday, 29 December, 2002, 00:18 GMT In pictures: Grozny blasts Two powerful explosions have destroyed the headquarters of the pro-Russian administration in the Chechen capital Grozny, killing at least 55 people and injuring at least 120. Chechen separatist rebels claimed responsibility for the attack. ![]() Rescue workers looking for survivors amongst the rubble ![]() The explosions left a six-metre (20-foot) crater ![]() At least 55 people were killed by the bomb ![]() The entire government building was destroyed ![]() The final death toll is not yet known | See also: 27 Dec 02 | Europe 27 Dec 02 | Europe 11 Sep 02 | Europe 29 Oct 02 | Europe 23 Apr 01 | Europe Internet links: The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Top Europe stories now: Links to more Europe stories are at the foot of the page. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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