Contents tagged with Kadyrov
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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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Kadyrov thanks Elon Musk for Starlink
Chechen Republic head Ramzan Kadyrov expressed appreciation towards American billionaire Elon Musk for his Starlink internet service. This came a day after Kadyrov claimed that the SpaceX and Tesla founder had given him a Cybertruck. The message was posted on Kadyrov's Telegram channel, where he shared Musk's correspondence with journalist Seth Abramson. Abramson had critiqued Musk for gifting cars to high-ranking officials of an aggressive nation.
“Elon, don’t pay attention to ignorant and …
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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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Prominent pro-Kremlin military blogger issues public apology after criticizing Chechen Akhmat units
Pro-Kremlin military blogger Vladimir Romanov has publicly apologised for his comments suggesting that Chechen "Akhmat" units in Belgorod Oblast stood behind conscript soldiers during Russia's war against Ukraine. On Sunday, 7 July, Romanov posted an apology video on his channel, recorded with the commander of the "Akhmat" special forces reconnaissance group, codenamed "Aid".
Two days earlier, Romanov had published his report. In a 10-minute video, he recounted his trip to the border with …
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Kadyrov offers to exchange Ukrainian POWs for lifting his family sanctions
Head of the Chechen Republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, has stated that he is ready to exchange Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) for the lifting of Western sanctions imposed on his family.
According to the Russian news agency, TASS, Kadyrov revealed this to Scott Ritter, a former American intelligence officer who is known for his strong support of Russian propaganda, and who had served 2.5 years in prison on charges of minor exploitation or abuse.
"We have prisoners whom we have taken from Donetsk and …
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Chechnya's leader Ramzan Kadyrov reportedly in critical condition following unsuccessful kidney transplant
Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Chechnya, is facing severe health problems. He recently underwent a kidney transplant surgery which was unsuccessful, said Russian opposition politician and former State Duma MP Gennady Gudkov, citing high-ranking sources in Chechnya.
According to these sources, Kadyrov's problems were so serious that he required a kidney transplant. However, it appears that the operation did not go well as rejection occurred.
"I spoke to prominent Chechens and asked them if he …
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Russian media: Kadyrov fighters responsible for protecting the border in Belgorod region decide to settle further away
Kadyrov fighters deployed to the Belgorod region to “protect the border” are in no hurry to put their lives in danger. They were not stationed on the border, which they had arrived to defend, but in the rear, reports the Russian news outlet Pepel, citing its sources in the Russian military.
This week the Chechen unit Zapad-Akhmat, which was initially stationed in Ukraine, was transferred to the Belgorod region. The Kadyrov fighters were tasked with guarding the state border of the Russian …
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Prigozhin asks Russian Defense Ministry to allow Wagner PMC to hand over positions in Bakhmut to Kadyrov fighters
The founder of the Wagner PMC, Yevgeny Prigozhin, asked Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoygu to give an order to hand over positions of the Wagner PMC in Bakhmut to the special unit of the Russian National Guard Akhmat (stationed in Chechnya). Prigozhin’s statement and a copy of the official request were published by Prigozhin's press service.
Prigozhin also said that he decided to personally meet with Ramzan Kadyrov in order to begin the transfer of positions in Bakhmut.
"I am already …
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Kadyrov wants to create his own private military company
The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, said that he wants to create his own private military company similar to the Wagner Group PMC, which was founded by the Russian oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin. Kadyrov admitted that the success of the Wagner mercenaries in the battles in Ukraine makes him very happy.
"It is just a private military company, but it has managed to achieve very impressive results. And this is considering the fact that the assault brigades of this PMC always take on an extremely …
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Ukraine unleashes HIMARS missile strikes on occupied Melitopol, hundreds of Russian soldiers reportedly killed
Up to 200 Russian servicemen were killed and wounded in explosions and fires caused by Ukrainian strikes on Russia-occupied Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia region, reported Ukrainian mayor Ivan Fedorov. According to him, the fires occurred at the bases of Russian troops in various parts of the city. Fedorov himself is not in Melitopol and does not refer to any sources. According to the mayor, there are so many injured Russians that ambulances from the annexed Crimea had to be brought in to transport …