Mr. Kadyrov’s admission is rather unusual. The Russian military and pro-Russian separatists have rarely mentioned their losses in Ukraine since the war broke out.
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, a staunch ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, admitted Thursday that 23 of his soldiers were killed and 58 wounded in Ukrainian artillery strikes in Kherson (south) on Tuesday.
Mr. Kadyrov’s admission is rather unusual. The Russian military and pro-Russian separatists have rarely mentioned their losses in Ukraine since the war, which the Kremlin dubbed a “special military operation,” broke out on February 24.
Via Telegram, Ramzan Kadyrov reported that after the strikes in Kherson “rescue operations have been completed” and now has “the final tally” of the attack, which is “23 soldiers dead and 58 wounded”.
The leader of Chechnya, a predominantly Muslim region of the Russian Federation, describes himself as a soldier of Vladimir Putin and says he has sent thousands of his fighters to Ukraine.
“Yes, our losses (…) were great, but the Chechens are taking part in the jihad (…) and if their fate is to fall in the holy war, it is an honor and a great joy for every true Muslim,” he said .
He also said that Chechen forces launched a retaliatory operation and killed some 70 Ukrainian soldiers.
Ukrainian officers have said between 30 and 100 more Chechen fighters were killed in artillery strikes on a school where they were camped.
It is impossible to independently verify the announcements of the opposing sides.
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