Ukrainian drones strike Chechnya: Kadyrov vows retribution

On Thursday, the media reported a Ukrainian drone attack on the special regiment barracks of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Grozny, Chechnya's capital.

The leader of this republic, which is part of the Russian Federation, Ramzan Kadyrov, announced on Telegram that a drone was shot down over the barracks, causing damage to buildings but no serious injuries. "Four guards sustained minor injuries," he wrote.

"I wouldn’t be surprised if the Ukrainian Nazi command loudly claims colossal results from this splendid special operation to their Western masters. This is the only meaning of such a pathetic action," Kadyrov stated.

The special police regiment named after the Hero of Russia, Akhmat Kadyrov—Ramzan's father and former president of Chechnya—is stationed in the attacked barracks. Ramzan Kadyrov emphasised that such actions only strengthen the fighting spirit of his forces.

"A reserve of 84,000 volunteers and fighters from the Chechen Republic is ready to move to the front line at the first command. We do not defend our republic from any addicts, devils, or Satanists who implement their sick ideas. We will not allow it! And for those four injured, we will take down 400 'Ukrainian-NATO soldiers'!" Kadyrov declared.

Ukrainian authorities have not claimed responsibility for the attack. Still, Andrij Kovalenko, head of the Disinformation Counteraction Centre at the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, commented on the situation. "Grozny, Russian Federation. Blow of humiliation," he wrote on Telegram, posting a video of the explosion.

The first drone attack on Chechnya occurred on 29th October when the Russian University of Special Forces, named after Vladimir Putin in Gudermes, was targeted. At that time, Kadyrov also threatened Ukrainian forces with "retaliation beyond their wildest dreams."