Russia Soldiers in Chechnya injured after drone attack

SDA

12.12.2024 - 12:01

ARCHIVE - Ramzan Kadyrov, ruler of the Russian province of Chechnya, speaks to soldiers in the Chechen regional capital. Photo: -/AP/dpa
ARCHIVE - Ramzan Kadyrov, ruler of the Russian province of Chechnya, speaks to soldiers in the Chechen regional capital. Photo: -/AP/dpa
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According to official reports, four soldiers were slightly injured in a barracks during a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian republic of Chechnya in the North Caucasus. The head of the republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, threatened Ukraine with revenge on his Telegram channel.

The drone had been shot down and exploded in the air. The roof of the barracks was damaged and windows were broken. A fire was also extinguished.

Kadyrov: Fighters are ready

"As far as the fighting spirit is concerned, such attempts only strengthen our belief in victory and our desire to defeat the enemy as quickly as possible," said Kadyrov.

"A reserve of 84,000 volunteers and fighters from the Chechen Republic is ready to move to the front at the first order." Chechen soldiers are already deployed in Ukraine.

There were also drone attacks in Chechnya at the beginning of the month and in October. Kadyrov then threatened Kiev with revenge.

Ukraine has been defending itself against the Russian war of aggression for almost three years and has repeatedly targeted military targets in the neighboring country, primarily with drones.