The Interior Ministry troops were deployed in order to quell the unrest.

The agency said Interior Ministry troops had been put in a state of readiness to prevent further violence.

Interior Ministry troops come next, followed by Russian tanks.

Interior Ministry troops have surrounded the palace area.

According to the military's battle plan, Interior Ministry troops are doing most of the fighting inside the city.

The police already have all of the powers outlined for the Interior Ministry troops.

"That's what Interior Ministry troops are for," he said.

Interior Ministry troops and three armored personnel carriers surrounded the television center.

"And Interior Ministry troops will remain for the period we consider necessary to stabilize the situation."

He was given 4,500 Interior Ministry troops to help police the enclave.