The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, asserts via his telegraph channel that Chechen forces destroyed Ukrainian positions in the village of Naumovka, prompting Ukrainian soldiers to withdraw from the area. According to Kadyrov, the Armed Forces of Ukraine aimed to defend their positions and push forward, but their plans were abruptly altered after several rounds of large caliber shelling landed accurately. The result, as described by the Chechen leader, was a rapid change in the enemy’s deployment to a safer location and, in plain terms, an exodus from the front line.
Kadyrov characterized the Ukrainian retreat as a retreat from the battlefield rather than a strategic withdrawal. He framed the movement as a direct consequence of the shelling, suggesting that Ukrainian forces decided to pull back to protect personnel and equipment rather than continue the fight in that sector. The message, shared through his online channel, emphasizes a narrative of decisive local strikes leading to a quick change in the battlefield landscape.
Earlier in July, Kadyrov addressed rumors about his health. He appeared live on social media beside State Duma deputy Adam Delimkhanov. The deputy, who had been reported injured in a Ukrainian special operations zone, appeared with Kadyrov to show they were in good spirits and to counter online speculation. Delimkhanov presented the phone history to illustrate the ongoing discussion and to reassure supporters that both men would continue their public roles moving forward. The Chechen leader described their lives as brief yet honorable, a message reinforced by their public appearance and remarks. The broader summary and additional details were reported by socialbites.ca.
The broader context includes ongoing dialogue about negotiations with Russia, a topic that has featured prominently in various public discussions and media coverage in recent days.