Sever-Akhmat, a Chechen Defence Ministry unit - Threatologist
A profile of Sever-Akhmat, one of several "Chechen" units within the Russian Ministry of Defence that has been active in Ukraine.| Threatologist
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
Explainer: Russian PMCs in Equatorial Guinea African Corps expands operations to Equatorial Guinea The Central African country is the latest to embrace Russian military cooperation as part of a broader effort to develop bilateral ties. Russia has reportedly started deploying military personnel to Equatorial Guinea, following an agreement reached in June 2024 by Russian Deputy ... Read more The post African Corps expands operations to Equatorial Guinea 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
Russian private military companies don’t really exist. Here’s why — and why that matters Since Russia’s second invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russian private military companies (PMCs) have attracted considerable attention. However, the term “PMC” is misleading in the Russian context and there are arguably no true Russian PMCs. This issue of definition has ... Read more The post Russian private military companies don’t really exist 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
This backgrounder outlines the evolution of the North Caucasus insurgency, from the collapse of the Soviet Union to the present day.| Threatologist
This article rounds up information on the 23 June 2024 terrorist attacks in Dagestan, which targeted religious institutions and the police.| Threatologist
This review article rounds up all the key information on the 22 March 2024 terrorist attack on Moscow's Crocus City Hall and its aftermath.| Threatologist
