The sons of Zakaev and Baraev participated in the raid of the Chechen detachment in the Belgorod region

Naib Zakaev and Fatkhi Baraev participated in a recent raid by a detachment of the Chechen Special Purpose Battalion (OBON). They are the sons of the head of the government of Ichkeria abroad, Akhmed Zakayev, and field commander Arbi Barayev, who was killed in 2001, respectively. It is reported by Kavkaz.Realii.

The attack on a Russian army truck marked “Z” in the Belgorod region was organized by the Borz regiment, led by the ex-commander of a Chechen detachment from Syria, Rustam Azhiev, known as Abdul-Khakim Shishani. His track record includes the second Russian-Chechen war, in which he was the commander of one of the units. After that he went to Turkey and then to Syria. There, he subsequently led the Ajnad Al-Kavkaz group, which fought against the pro-Russian government of Assad.

Последние новости
Chechen prisoner faces new disciplinary sanction after five days in solitary confinement
Human rights
Chechen prisoner faces new disciplinary sanction after five days in solitary confinement
17 August 2026

A Chechen man serving a 17-year prison sentence for allegedly preparing a terrorist attack faces a new disciplinary sanction shortly after spending five days in a punishment cell. His wife says he is being treated unfairly and fears he could be transferred to stricter prison conditions.

Politics
"Strong Georgia – Lelo" Petitions Constitutional Court to Restore Emigrants' Voting Rights
17 August 2026

The opposition coalition "Strong Georgia – Lelo" has filed a lawsuit with the Constitutional Court demanding the restoration of voting rights for citizens living abroad. The party maintains that the authorities' decision violates the constitutional rights of emigrants.

Azerbaijan orders arrest in absentia of three Russians over alleged calls for terrorism
Society
Azerbaijan orders arrest in absentia of three Russians over alleged calls for terrorism
17 August 2026

An Azerbaijani court has ordered the arrest in absentia of three Russian citizens accused by investigators of publicly calling for terrorism, the violent overthrow of the constitutional order and violations of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity, the country's Prosecutor General's Office said.

Economy
"The harvest on the trees can't wait": farmers in Armenia block highway
17 August 2026

Farmers from the villages of Khandjyan and Atsik in Armenia's Armavir region blocked the Armavir–Yerevan highway, demanding a solution to the problem of selling their peach harvest. Buyers are offering around 100 drams per kilogram—approximately 23 rubles—whereas farmers consider a price of at least 150 drams to be acceptable.