[bboop]

I’m willing to call it a ‘hamfisted’ rescue attempt. At the same time, the anger should be aimed at the TERRORISTS.

[spanalot]

There is also ample evidence that the FSB purposely let the terrorists in across the border so that this could all be staged and allow Putin to grab more power.

[agere_contra]

At the same time, the anger should be aimed at the TERRORISTS.

Well said.

[2111USMC]

You’re correct, the terrorists abducting children “started” this whole thing.

The facts are the facts. The children had been held hostage for a long time. Long enough that their continued health was a great concern. The terrorists had been systematically murdering male hostages. The place was rigged from top to bottom with explosives. The terrorists showed no concern about their own lives. They planned this attack so that they could take advantage of gaining the largest number of hostages and victims as possible.

Somebody had to go in and start killing. Unfortunately, many innocents died.