In Volgograd, authorities confirmed the discovery of a Wagner PMC fighter, Ruslan Akhmedov, whose case adds a troubling chapter to the broader story of recruits tied to the SVO. Reports indicate that after joining the group, he was expected to return to Dagestan, but his path took an abrupt turn amid shifting loyalties and dangerous assignments. This detail emerged from local channels and was later echoed by news outlets such as V1.RU, which began outlining the unfolding events around the missing serviceman.
Akhmedov’s relatives described a devastating sequence of events. The 31-year-old man reportedly signed a contract with Wagner PMC while he was serving a sentence in a penal colony. Approximately six months after this agreement, he traveled toward his home region in Dagestan, yet his movements were interrupted when he paused in Volgograd and subsequently vanished from view. Family members spoke of a sudden silence, followed by days without contact, which intensified their worries and ultimately prompted an appeal for information about his whereabouts.
Significant concern arose when the fighter could not be reached for five days. The family’s alarm prompted investigators to take action, and it was later confirmed that Akhmedov’s body had been located in a rented apartment in the Kirovsky district of Rus. The discovery prompted authorities to initiate a pre-investigation check into the circumstances surrounding his death, with the final determination pending a forensic examination that would establish the cause and timing with greater certainty.
According to the relatives, Akhmedov intended to resume his duties after a period of leave, confident that he would rejoin the operations in the NVO environment. The family and community are seeking clarity about the events that led to his death and the steps being taken to verify the timeline of his movements, his contracts, and the potential risk factors associated with mercenary service in complex conflict zones. The investigation continues as officials work to piece together the sequence of events, awaiting autopsy results and any additional evidence that might illuminate what happened to him in Volgograd.
In related developments, there are reports of a separate incident in the Kemerovo region involving an unrelated individual who allegedly fired at a neighborhood resident aged 47. This incident, while not connected to Akhmedov’s case, underscores the broader climate of violence and instability reported in various parts of the country during periods of heightened tension and conflict. Authorities are urging residents to rely on official channels for information and to cooperate with ongoing inquiries, as the full story of Akhmedov’s death gradually comes into sharper focus through forensic findings and official statements .