Russia to hand occupied Mariupol to Chechen Akhmat units as “payment” for loyalty — partisans report new forces arriving
Mariupol's industrial capabilities are being transferred to Chechen control.
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Frontline report: Russia’s empire starts to crack as separatist fires quietly begin flickering from Siberia to the Caucasus
From diamonds in Yakutia to oil in Dagestan, the empire’s wealth becomes its undoing. The insurgency Moscow fears most begins at in the Caucasus.
ISW: Kadyrov’s resignation could unravel Putin’s control of Caucasus
While Kadyrov claims his resignation hinges solely on Putin’s decision, reports of failing health, family withdrawals from government, and a potential dynastic succession suggest deeper turmoil inside the Chechen power structure.
Ukrainian forces take out commander of Chechen drone unit
Ukrainian forces target key elements of Kadyrov's expanded military presence, eliminating a drone warfare commander and striking Chechen forces in occupied territories.
Kremlin prepares Russians for new mass mobilization, Ukrainian official says
Ukrainian defense official Andrii Kovalenko reveals that Putin's advisors are studying population reactions to mobilization messaging, potentially signaling preparations for the war with Baltic states.
Chechnya holds 150 Ukrainian soldiers, reportedly uses POWs as human shields
"Ukraine's prisoner affairs office reports more than 150 of its soldiers are being held captive in Grozny, where Chechen authorities use them as human shields at military facilities. The Red Cross has been denied access to verify prisoners' conditions.
Russian Volunteer Corps commander: Moscow may wage war against Ukraine for another 10 years as it does not care for losses
The assessment comes as Russian casualties surpass 850,000.
Davos summit: Zelenskyy supports Azerbaijan’s search for truth in fatal plane crash
Azerbaijan confronts Russia after missile downs passenger plane in Kazakhstan, killing 38, with Zelenskyy supporting investigation into tragic incident.
EU warns against flights over Russia after Russian air defense causes deadly Azeri plane crash
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency cited Russian GPS jamming and air defense activities amid Ukrainian drone attacks as threats to civilian aviation.
The Telegraph: Azerbaijan airline plane crash resembles MH17 tragedy in Ukraine
Aviation experts find shrapnel damage on crashed Azerbaijani airliner matching MH17's 2014 downing pattern.
Ukraine’s spymaster Budanov confirms Russia shot down Azeri plane
Azerbaijan Airlines Flight JS-8432 struck by Russian surface-to-air missile system crashed in Kazakhstan's Aktau after being denied emergency landing at Russian airports on 25 December.
Israel’s airline halts Moscow flights after Russian missile reportedly downs civilian plane
El Al suspends Moscow routes following reports that Russian missile downed civilian plane over Kazakhstan, killing 38, as investigators probe claims of blocked emergency landing attempts and GPS interference.
Russian Pantsir system likely downed Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan, say Defense Express analysts
The passenger Embraer 190 aircraft of Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), which crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, was likely downed by…
Video evidence points to Russian air defense in Azeri passenger plane crash that killed 38
Holes in the aircraft's tail section, combined with flight recorder data, suggests the Baku-Grozny flight may have been hit by Russian anti-aircraft fire, while attempting to land in an area during a drone attack that was allegedly intercepted by Pantsir missile systems.
Drones target Chechnya, other north Caucasus regions in Russia (video)
Russian regions of Chechnya, Ingushetia, and North Ossetia faced multiple drone strikes on 25 December morning. More drones targeted Tambov.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 1027: Modified sport planes give Ukraine 800-mile strike range
Meanwhile, the EU announced plans to train 75,000 Ukrainian troops by winter's end.
Drones target Kadyrov forces’ bases in Grozny, two explosions captured on video
Local sources reported four explosions, while Russian forces proved unable to intercept the attacks using only small arms fire.
Kadyrov’s personal army in Russia grows to 20 units during all-out war
Since 2022, Chechen ruler Kadyrov's influence over Russian forces has expanded to include eight newly acquired Defense Ministry units, an investigation reveals.
Drone strikes Kadyrov’s forces barracks in Grozny overnight (video)
It's the second-ever drone attack on Chechnya, reportedly injuring four guards, with local residents reporting a powerful explosion heard across the city.
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.