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Chechnya
HUR Says Covert Operation Crippled Kadyrov’s ‘Akhmat’ Unit in Sumy Region, Claims Heavy Losses
Ukrainian military intelligence said the Chechen unit had suffered its heaviest losses since Russia’s full-scale invasion began, including 41 killed, 87 wounded, and 100-plus fighters missing.
May 1, 2026
US
Chechen Units Signal Readiness to Support Iran if US Launches Ground Offensive
Iranian state media reported that Chechen units aligned with Ramzan Kadyrov are ready to deploy to Iran if the United States escalates to a ground operation.
April 1, 2026
Kadyrov
Growing Discontent Among Russian Troops Over Kadyrov’s ‘Akhmat’ Privileges, Partisans Say
Russian soldiers near Vovchansk are reportedly being punished for protesting privileges given to Kadyrov’s Akhmat fighters, according to the Atesh partisan movement.
March 9, 2026
Chechnya
Adam Kadyrov ‘In Critical Condition’ After Car Crash, Reports Claim
One opposition-linked Telegram channel claimed that Kadyrov’s motorcade had been speeding when a collision occurred between several vehicles and a number of people.
Jan. 16, 2026
Putin
OPINION: Kadyrov and Chechnya – Putin’s Black Swans
For Putin, any move worsens the position, but inaction worsens it faster.
Jan. 13, 2026
Chechnya
Chechen Warlord’s Kidneys No Longer Working, Says HUR
Ukrainian military intelligence reports that the kidneys of long-ailing Chechen satrap Ramzan Kadyrov no longer function. The Kremlin is bracing for a power vacuum.
Jan. 11, 2026
Russia
Chechnya After Kadyrov – a System Built on 1 Man Faces Its Reckoning
If speculation about Ramzan Kadyrov’s health is well-founded, he may loosen his iron grip on the Chechen Republic sooner rather than later. What then?
Jan. 8, 2026
Zelensky
‘What’s His Name, Kadyrov’ – Zelensky Says Trump Should Capture Chechen Leader Next
Ramzan Kadyrov responded with predictable anger to Zelensky’s suggestion that the US remove him from power in the same way it removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Jan. 7, 2026
Russia
Chechnya's Kadyrov Appoints 20-Year-Old Son as Acting Deputy Prime Minister
Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov has had a habit of promoting his family members – particularly his children – to official posts in his Caucasian enclave.
Jan. 7, 2026
Drones
Grozny Shaken After Ukrainian Drone Smashes Into High-Rise in Chechen Capital
The building sits next to the FSB’s Chechnya headquarters, which may have been the intended target before the drone was diverted, possibly by Russian electronic warfare.
Dec. 5, 2025
Zaporizhzhia
HUR Blows Up Kadyrov Fighters Running Fuel-Theft Scheme Near Occupied Berdyansk
Ukrainian intelligence and partisans blew up Akhmat fighters running a stolen-fuel scheme near occupied Berdyansk, destroying two vehicles and inflicting casualties.
Nov. 30, 2025
Putin
‘Peace Will Come Only When Ukraine is Made Part of Russia’ – Kadyrov
The Chechen leader’s latest statement underlines what many outside and inside of Russia think is the Kremlin’s ultimate aim remains unchanged despite Putin’s talk of peace.
Sept. 8, 2025
Chechnya
Ukraine Charges Kadyrov With War Crimes
Putin’s Chechen vassal Ramzan Kadyrov continues to suffer from poor health while Ukraine’s SBU charges him with war crimes for his treatment of Ukrainian POWs.
Sept. 3, 2025
Chechnya
OPINION: Chimaev, Kadyrovtsy and Hamasniks: Is the UFC Becoming a Platform for Terror Sympathizers?
When UFC star Khamzat Chimaev became the middleweight champion, he used the platform to glorify Putin vassal Ramzan Kadyrov’s iron-fisted rule over the Chechens.
Aug. 23, 2025
Putin
‘Near Drowning’ in Turkey: Chechen Leader Kadyrov Hospitalized After Beach Incident
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov reportedly nearly drowned at a Turkish resort but was rescued and hospitalized
July 25, 2025
Russia
WATCH: Freedom of Russia Legion Kills 3 Kadyrov’s Akhmat Fighters in Deep Raid on Occupied Zaporizhzhia
HUR special forces from the Freedom of Russia Legion eliminated three Akhmat fighters deep in occupied Zaporizhzhia during a successful raid, gathering enemy intel and returning safely.
July 20, 2025