During a private meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chechnya’s leader Ramzan Kadyrov announced the creation of a sizable reserve of trained fighters in Chechnya. He said tens of thousands of well-prepared personnel had been assembled to be ready for deployment to the zone of special military operations, according to a report by TASS.
Kadyrov highlighted that Chechnya had already dispatched more than 47,000 troops to the Northern Military District, including about 19,000 volunteers. He noted that all these personnel received their training at the Russian Special Forces University, underscoring the region’s commitment to professional preparation and rapid mobilization.
The Chechen leader stated that a reserve force, consisting of tens of thousands of trained and equipped fighters, has been formed within the republic and would be instructed to move to the Northern Military District at the first command from Moscow. He emphasized the readiness of this force to respond to orders when they come, reflecting a structured approach to regional military readiness.
According to Kadyrov, the Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov Foundation played a central role in supplying the fighters with ammunition and special equipment. He also mentioned that the fund had delivered more than 26 thousand tons of humanitarian aid to residents in liberated areas, illustrating a broader effort that combines combat capability with civilian support.
In remarks preceding these claims, Putin had characterized the Chechen administration as a highly dependable and effective component of the country’s security apparatus. The Chechen leader was described as a valuable contributor on the ground, underscoring the perceived reliability and readiness of Chechnya’s forces.
Earlier comments from the commander of the Akhmat special forces described the closing phases of combat operations in the Kursk region, indicating ongoing coordination between regional units and national leadership in strategic planning and execution.