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.
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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.
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.
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.''
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.
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…
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