Adam Delimkhanov was reportedly wounded as Kyiv’s forces push into Russian-occupied territory.
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov’s brother-in-law, who is commanding Russian forces fighting in Ukraine, has been reported missing in action.
In a statement issued on Telegram, Kadyrov, the head of Russia’s Chechnya region, said that he has lost communication with his brother-in-law, Adam Delimkhanov, after Ukraine hit a series of Russian positions as Kyiv’s forces step up their counteroffensive in the south and east of the country.
“I have no way of contacting Adam Delimkhanov. He has not been in touch,” Kadyrov wrote. “I ask Ukrainian intelligence to provide information on the exact locations and positions that have been struck so that I can find my dear brother-in-law.”
Zvezda, a television channel operated by Russia’s defense ministry, previously reported Delimkhanov was wounded in Ukraine.
Delimkhanov commands troops from the North Caucasus branch of Rosgvardia, Russia’s national guard, who have been heavily involved in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The 53-year-old also serves as a member of Russia’s parliament, for Vladimir Putin’s ruling United Russia party, having previously fought alongside Chechen separatists in a war that followed the Soviet Union’s collapse.
Ukrainian forces say they have liberated multiple villages in the Donetsk region, in the southeast of the country, following fierce fighting across the front line.
However, Kyiv’s deputy defense minister, Hanna Maliar, said that progress was slow and the country’s troops are fighting for every meter of land. “The enemy is doing everything to keep the captured positions,” she said.
https://www.politico.eu/article/chechen-leader-missing-brother-ukrainian-strike/
“I ask Ukrainian intelligence to provide information on the exact locations and positions that have been struck so that I can find my dear brother-in-law.”
That must have given Ukraine’s military a good laugh. If he was in the same building as the russian General that got obliterated the other day, then you will find your dear brother-in-law, here, here and here.
His “dear brother-in-law” is just lowlife murdering filth, like him.
Still I am sure the Ukrainians will be impressed by the love of one filthy cockroach for another.
Sure, that appeal does have its funny sides. But I do think the Ukrainian side should answer it with diplomacy and tact. After all, it’s obvious that Kadyrov, who btw already once considered to resign, is emotionally disturbed by the news. That he hasn’t had contact with his close relative makes it likely that the Russians are lying and that Delimkhanov is dead. This should show the Chechen leader that his “ally” Putin sinply isn’t trustworty and not a friend at all. Thus, Ukraine should point out the general vicinity of the artillery strike and the very high propability that it had been lethal. Maybe even with a drone picture, if national security allows it. Also, ukrainian general staff should emphasize that it doesn’t give them joy to kill Chechens, but that this is an unavoidable consequence of chechens fighting on Russias side inman invasion not unlike the ones agInst Chechnya in 1994 and 1999. Maybe that will make Kadyrov think twice. His father had fought the Russians, after all. So, I think this could be an opportunity to drive a wedge between Putin and his blood hound. It can’t hurt to try that, instead of making fun of the confused dictator.
Give the location ….and hit the location again ..good luck, Kadyrov.
Didn’t Putler just claim the ukrainian offensive failed? Interesting how many high-ranked insects did bite the dust during a failed delousing operation. 😇
That’s sinking pretty low, I think.