The president of the Republic of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, announced that another group of volunteers has flown from Grozny to the special military operation zone. This update was shared through his official report channel on Telegram.
Kadyrov stated that a plane, departing from the Grozny International Airport named after the Hero of Russia Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov, carried the latest volunteers en route to the SVO region. He noted that the volunteers came to Grozny from various regions across Russia and joined the effort there.
In his broader briefing, Kadyrov highlighted that since the start of the Northern Military District operations, Chechen forces have contributed a total of about 36,000 personnel to the war zone. He added that roughly 15,500 of these personnel have passed through the special forces university, underscoring the structured training and integration that accompanies the deployment process.
Separately, Kadyrov described ongoing actions by the Sever-Akhmat motorized rifle regiment of the Russian Ministry of Defense in coordination with the 88th brigade of the Lugansk People’s Republic. He reported that offensive operations are taking place in the Kleshcheevka area. He also claimed that the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in this sector has complicated the enemy’s positions, stating that drone activity has restricted the enemy’s ability to find a moment of respite on the battlefield.
Earlier, Kadyrov had asserted that Russia employs drones to locate Ukrainian Armed Forces troops near the Kremen direction to neutralize their strongholds. He claimed that the army may have adopted measures to disrupt drone surveillance by briefly shooting into the sky, thereby concealing their own location. According to Kadyrov, the Akhmat special forces strike group has been launching unmanned aerial vehicle operations in the Kremen corridor, contributing to these tactical dynamics.
In a separate note, Kadyrov reiterated the timeline for the special military operation, outlining deadlines and milestones as part of the operational planning and communications with followers and supporters.
These disclosures reflect the ongoing narrative from Chechen authorities about manpower contributions, training pipelines, and coordinated operations with Russian regular forces in the ongoing conflict zones. Observers note that such updates serve multiple purposes: informing supporters, signaling organizational discipline, and reinforcing messaging about readiness and resolve in the face of ongoing military engagements.
As the situation develops, analysts and international observers will closely monitor official statements for consistency with field reports, while noting the typical emphasis on mobilization, command integration, and the use of aerial reconnaissance in modern military campaigns. The communications from Grozny illustrate how regional leadership frames participation in national security objectives and how volunteers are channeled through formal training and deployment channels, aligning with broader strategic narratives within the federation.