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Kadyrov claims Ukrainian POWs used as human shields at military sites in Chechnya

On 29 October, a Ukrainian drone strike targeted a military university in Gudermes, named after Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking the first attack on the territory of Chechnya.

byVira Kravchuk

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First-ever drone strike on Chechnya sparks fire at special forces university

A drone attacked the main building of Putin-named Russian Special Forces University in Gudermes, Chechnya, causing roof fire. Kadyrov reported no casualties, downplaying the target's significance by omitting Putin's name.

byYuri Zoria

Soldiers of Russia's Chechen paramilitary groups collectively known as Kadyrovites. Belgorod, Russia, 2023. Photo via Defense Express.

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Spokesperson Ukrainian army: Russia regrouping in Kharkiv Oblast, punishing deserters

According to the spokesperson, the main task of the Ukrainian Defense Forces is to ''hold back the enemy, inflict maximum losses on them and gradually move forward to liberate Ukrainian territories.''

byBenjamin Looijen

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UK intel: Around 9,000 Chechen troops deployed by Russia in Ukraine

Around 9,000 pro-Russian Chechen troops are deployed in Ukraine, initially suffering heavy losses but now conducting frontline and rear operations, per UK intelligence.

byYuri Zoria

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The Times: Ukraine says Russia operates black market of prisoners of war

Russian forces are operating a black market of prisoners of war, Ukrainian authorities have told The Times. According…

byOlena Mukhina

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Kadyrov’s Way: Chechen militants reward schoolkids with Mars sweets for aiding Ukraine war

Mars is one of the largest revenue generators and top taxpayers in Russia, earning 20% more in the first year of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

byDenys Svyrydenkov