Kadyrov acknowledges attack on special forces regiment in Grozny and reports injuries
Photo: Ramzan Kadyrov, head of Chechnya (Getty Images)
The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, acknowledged an attack on the special forces regiment responsible for his protection. The incident occurred on December 4, according to the ASTRA Telegram channel.
Kadyrov stated that a drone attacked the center of Grozny, damaging the roof of the Akhmat Kadyrov Special Police Regiment building. According to him, civilians were injured in the attack, although he did not specify the number.
The head of Chechnya, as usual, blamed Ukraine for the attack.
Earlier this morning, reports emerged of an explosion in Grozny. Following this, the local airport implemented the "Carpet" plan (sky closing plan), which delayed one flight to Moscow.
What is known about this regiment
The 141st Special Motorized Regiment named after Akhmat Kadyrov (military unit No. 4156, also known as the Sever (North) regiment or Kadyrovtsy) is a unit of the North Caucasus District of the Russian National Guard based in Grozny. The regiment is part of the Separate Order of Zhukov Brigade of Operational Purpose.
Formed on May 29, 2006, from the Sever 248th Special Motorized Battalion, the regiment also provides personal security for Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.
Since 2022, the unit has participated in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. According to open sources, the Kadyrovtsy have been implicated in the killing of civilians in Bucha.
Not the first drone attack on Chechnya
This is not the first drone attack on Chechnya. At the end of October, drones targeted Kadyrov's special forces university. By October 30, satellite images confirmed the attack, showing smoke rising from the site.
