militaryrussiamedium impact18/08/2026, 11:05:14Confidence 63/100
The Economist: Kadyrov claims 70,000 Chechens sent to fight in Ukraine — not independently verified
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov claims that his republic has sent 70,000 men to fight in Ukraine. However, Chechens reportedly make up just 0.2% of Russia’s confirmed war dead according to The Economist.
Location: Chechnya
Claims & verification status
Likely
Ramzan Kadyrov claims that Chechnya has sent 70,000 men to fight in Ukraine.
Attributed to: Ramzan Kadyrov
Likely
Chechens reportedly make up just 0.2% of Russia’s confirmed war dead.
Attributed to: The Economist