Ramzan Kadyrov, the president of the Chechen Republic, reported that units from the Sever-Akhmat motorized rifle regiment of the Russian Ministry of Defense are conducting offensive actions in the Kleshcheevka area, coordinated with the 88th brigade of the Lugansk People’s Republic. The update appeared on his Telegram channel and was subsequently echoed by supporters and regional media outlets.
Kadyrov described drone-assisted operations around Kleshcheevka as hindering the enemy’s ability to maneuver. He stated that unmanned aerial vehicles are used to disrupt enemy actions and to provide real-time situational awareness within the operational zone.
According to his account, operators from the 78th Sever-Akhmat motorized rifle regiment, in collaboration with soldiers from the 88th LPR brigade, have achieved notable progress in offensive actions. He urged the forces forward with a concise confirmatory message.
Earlier statements attributed to Kadyrov mentioned the use of drones to locate Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel in the direction of Kremen, with the aim of neutralizing enemy strongholds. He suggested that the army might sometimes shoot into the air to obscure its own position from reconnaissance drones. He added that unmanned aircraft in the Kremen sector were deployed by the Akhmat special forces strike group in planned activities.
In December, Kadyrov claimed that the region had surpassed its mobilization target by a wide margin. He noted that battalions and regiments formed from the republic’s volunteers operate under the Ministry of Defense and the National Guard, separate from his direct command.
There were previous statements from Kadyrov regarding deadlines for the SVO, or special military operation, which were reported in earlier communications.
Attributions: Official Telegram postings by Ramzan Kadyrov and subsequent summaries by regional observers and media outlets. This article presents the described movements and drone-based tactics as reported by the Chechen leadership, without independently verifying battlefield specifics. Readers are encouraged to consult multiple sources for a complete picture of ongoing conflicts in the region. [Source attribution: official Telegram updates and regional summaries; findings reflect reported statements rather than independently verified events.]