Compare the nature of the actions of the federal forces in Chechnya during the first and second Chechen wars.

The first Chechen war was very difficult for Russia. In an unstable political situation, the federal forces acted inconsistently and suffered heavy losses. The technical equipment and weak command structure allowed the terrorists to gain regular victories.

During the second campaign, the federal forces acted more consistently. The fight was fought not only against terrorists; all large settlements of Chechnya were hit. Innovative weapons were actively used and aggressive offensive tactics were used.