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Chechen Leader Kadyrov Accuses Elon Musk of Remotely Disabling Cybertruck, Sends Two More to Ukraine War

Sep 20, 2024, 08:35 AM

Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Russia's Chechen Republic, has accused Elon Musk of remotely disabling a Tesla Cybertruck that Kadyrov claimed to have received as a gift from Musk last month. Kadyrov stated on Telegram that the Cybertruck, which he had equipped with a machine gun, was being used in Russia's war against Ukraine. Despite Musk's denial of gifting the vehicle, Kadyrov has reportedly sent two more Cybertrucks to the front lines, asserting that Western equipment is performing well in combat. The incident has sparked discussions about the implications of remote control over purchased products.