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Drone Hits Chechnya's Putin-Named Academy; Kadyrov Orders 'No Prisoners'

Oct 29, 2024, 08:09 AM

At 6:30 am on October 29, a drone attack struck the Russian Special Forces University named after Vladimir Putin in Gudermes, Chechnya. Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov confirmed the attack, stating that the roof of an empty building caught fire but there were no casualties. This marks the first drone strike on Chechnya since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In response, Kadyrov vowed retaliation, ordering his commanders "not to take prisoners" and promising to intensify their efforts by "100%." He declared, "We will destroy them. In the near future, we will show such retaliation that even they did not dream of." The incident highlights the expanding reach of drone warfare in the conflict.