Exclusive insights into terrorism and counterterrorism in the North Caucasus: 2024 trends report Your guide to patterns in terrorism and state responses in one of Russia’s most volatile regions In 2024, the North Caucasus remained a key hotspot for terrorism-related activity in Russia, with 93 recorded incidents. Yet, much of the available reporting lacks depth ... Read more The post Terrorism and counterterrorism in the North Caucasus in 2024 appeared first on Threatologist.| Threatologist
Profile: Chechen security services: Alaudinov, Apti Apti Alaudinov, the Chechen commander redeemed through war Spetsnaz Akhmat commander Apti Alaudinov has regained favour by fighting in Ukraine, but is probably only an outside candidate to replace Ramzan Kadyrov as Chechnya’s leader. Apti Alaudinov commands the Spetsnaz Akhmat “volunteer” unit that has been the primary vehicle for ... Read more The post Alaudinov, the Chechen commander redeemed through war appeared first on Threatologist.| Threatologist
Threatologist Profile: Zapad-Akhmat Battalion — One of Chechnya’s Defence Ministry units This profile provides key details about the Zapad-Akhmat Battalion, one of several “Chechen” units created within Russia’s Ministry of Defence. Created in summer 2022, it has participated in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. How to use these profiles These profiles are intended as a research ... Read more The post Zapad-Akhmat, a Chechen Defence Ministry unit appeared first on Threatologist.| Threatologist
Threatologist Profile: Vostok-Akhmat Battalion — One of Chechnya’s Defence Ministry units This profile provides key details about the Vostok-Akhmat Battalion, one of several “Chechen” units created within Russia’s Ministry of Defence. Created in summer 2022, it has participated in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. How to use these profiles These profiles are intended as a research ... Read more The post Vostok-Akhmat, a Chechen Defence Ministry unit appeared first on Threatologist.| Threatologist
Threatologist Profile: Yug-Akhmat Battalion — One of Chechnya’s Defence Ministry units This profile provides key details about the Yug-Akhmat Battalion, one of several “Chechen” units created within Russia’s Ministry of Defence. Created in summer 2022, it has participated in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. How to use these profiles These profiles are intended as a research ... Read more The post Yug-Akhmat, a Chechen Defence Ministry unit appeared first on Threatologist.| Threatologist
A profile of Sever-Akhmat, one of several "Chechen" units within the Russian Ministry of Defence that has been active in Ukraine.| Threatologist