Contents tagged with Akhmat
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Ukrainian Forces anticipate escalation in Kharkiv region as Kadyrov units arrive
Ukrainian forces in the Kharkiv region are wary of escalating tensions as the notorious Kadyrov units have been spotted, signaling potential offensive maneuvers by the Russian military. These notorious units are typically deployed as blocking detachments to prevent deserters during assaults by Russian forces.
In the vicinity of Lyptsi, Ukrainian Forces have identified the presence of Kadyrovtsy troops, suggesting an imminent escalation in this section of the front, said during a news broadcast …
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Ukrainian Forces eliminate prominent Chechen commander in the Kursk region
In a significant development from the Kursk region, Ukrainian Forces have eliminated Zelimkhan Batukayev, a Russian special forces commander known by his call sign "Shustryi," along with approximately 30 other Russian soldiers. Batukayev, who led the Akhmat Special Forces Group, was taken down according to various Telegram channels, including one managed by Ukrainian Colonel Anatoliy "Stirlitz" Shtefan. Ukrainian fighters described the operation as "epic," stating they had been tracking the …
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Chechen commander Alaudinov predicts imminent end to Ukrainian war, confirms capture of Kadyrov fighters
Deputy Chief of the Russian Armed Forces Main Military-Political Directorate and commander of the Ahmat special unit, Apti Alaudinov, commented on the ongoing situation in the Kursk region, stating that these events could drag on for several more months. Alaudinov, speaking to China's Phoenix TV, said he believes the situation will be resolved within the next few months.
According to Alaudinov, this timeframe also marks the potential end of Russia's so-called operation in Ukraine. Notably, …
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Chechen commander promises ‘Heaven’ for fallen Russian conscripts, defends their deployment to Kursk region
In a bid to assuage concerned parents, Chechen special forces commander Apti Alaudinov has made a striking promise: conscripts fighting in the Kursk region will go to heaven if they die. The explosive statement comes as tensions rise in Russia, where the Ministry of Defense has urged parents to come to terms with the deployment of their sons to the front lines in Kursk, promising an eternal reward in the case of death, reports the news outlet Agentsvo.Novosti.
Alaudinov, leader of the "Akhmat" …
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Chechen militants caught on camera looting electronics store in Russia's Kursk region
Russian Kadyrov forces have allegedly robbed the "Megafon" mobile store in Glushkovo in the Kursk region. The footage was shared by the local Telegram channel "Typical Kursk," which referred to the men as "looters."
In the footage dated August 17, men in military uniforms, purportedly from the Chechen "Akhmat" battalion, can be seen entering the store through a window and then breaking the door with difficulty, using a fire extinguisher to finally manage it.
Over the next 30 minutes, the …
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FSB first: expert discusses order of Russian military personnel exchanges after Ukrainian breakthrough in Kursk region
During a breakthrough in the Kursk region, Ukraine captured three categories of Russian military personnel. The largest group includes conscripts, whose mass return could pose a risk for the Kremlin. Another issue involves "Kadyrovets" (Kadyrov fighters), previously exchanged at high rates but now more problematic, said Former Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) officer and military expert Ivan Stupak shared on Kyiv 24 TV broadcast.
Stupak outlined three categories of Russian personnel captured …
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Abandoned by commanders: entire Russian company surrenders to Ukrainian Forces in Kursk region
Am entire company of Russian soldiers voluntarily surrendered to Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, as reported by the "I Want to Live" project on August 15. The soldiers surrendered on August 14, making the decision collectively as their commanders had abandoned them.
"It's understandable; it's hard to conduct combat operations when you're led by tyrants and embezzlers, and flanked by Kadyrov's bandits, who abandon everyone just to avoid being captured themselves," said the representatives …
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Russia's mass surrender in Kursk region: over 2,000 troops lay down arms as Kremlin faces fallout
More than 2,000 Russian soldiers have surrendered since the outset of the operation in the Kursk region, military analyst from "Information Resistance" group Alexander Kovalenko told the news outlet NEXTA.
"Their own lives were far more valuable to them. They made the right decision by surrendering. This is a significant number that the Kremlin will have to reckon with," noted Kovalenko, highlighting that most of the surrendered soldiers were conscripts.
Kovalenko did not dismiss the …
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Ukrainian Brigade obliterates elite Kadyrov unit in Kursk, shares photographic evidence
Ukrainian soldiers from the 225th Separate Assault Brigade have released photographs of seized documents following their successful operation against a large group of 'Kadyrovtsy' (Kadyrov fighters)—elite fighters from the "Akhmat" unit.
The Ukrainian military reported that they decimated this elite unit during a breakthrough assault in the Kursk region. The posted photos show details of individuals, including names and faces, corroborating their victory.
The 225th Brigade's announcement …
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Ukrainian Forces decimate Kadyrov's unit in Kursk region: dozens of Chechen fighters captured
Ukrainian Forces have decimated a unit of Chechen fighters loyal to Ramzan Kadyrov, reports the Ukrainian project Deep State. Captured deep inside enemy lines, the captives claim they were attempting to flee to avoid capture.
Members of Ukraine's 225th Separate Assault Brigade are credited with the tactical victory over the Chechen 'Akhmat' unit. "The boys carried out a series of measures that ensured the operation’s tactical success," DeepState highlights.
Meanwhile, the 'I Want to Live' …