Reports from Chechnya’s leadership indicate progress in Mariupol, with Ramzan Kadyrov asserting that the city will soon be fully liberated as the principal objectives have largely been achieved. The statements, attributed to Kadyrov, emphasize that only a small number of remaining targets linked to opposition factions require completion. The remarks also note that ongoing efforts are in motion and are expected to wrap up shortly, according to the source quoted (DEA Novosti).
During the discussion, Kadyrov claimed that the special operation in Mariupol has been closely overseen by Adam Delimkhanov, a deputy in the Chechen Republic’s State Duma. He framed this oversight as a sign that the anticipated outcome is both achievable and secure, underscoring confidence in the procedural leadership guiding the operation (DEA Novosti).
Earlier communications from mid-March indicated that Mariupol was already under substantial control by Russian armed forces. By late March, Kadyrov referenced a narrowing timeframe for the city’s liberation from groups described as adversarial formations. An official statement around the end of March put the liberation progress at roughly 90 to 95 percent, describing the remaining areas as being cleared of hostile forces (DEA Novosti).
On April 2, the narrative shifted to a description of Ukrainian fighters within the city as having limited reach, with Kadyrov noting that the city’s liberation stood at an advanced stage. Subsequent updates repeatedly cited high levels of control, reinforcing a trajectory toward complete clearance as the operation progresses toward its expected conclusion (DEA Novosti).