Knife Attack at Chechen Police Station Kills Officer, Suspect Dead

A knife attack on a police station in Achkhoy-Martan, Chechnya, resulted in the death of a police officer and the assailant, who was shot by law enforcement. Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov stated that the attacker was 'liquidated' and alleged that he was acting under orders from a group led by a Ukrainian national, although he provided no evidence for this claim. The incident reflects the ongoing volatility in Chechnya, a region with a history of conflict and political tension, as Kadyrov has been in power since 2007, overseeing a region marked by violence and repression. The attack comes amid Chechnya's involvement in the war in Ukraine, where Kadyrov has sent fighters to support Russian forces. Reports from Russian media indicate that the incident is under investigation by the local Investigative Committee, which has not confirmed the attacker's identity. Ukraine has yet to comment on Kadyrov's assertions regarding their alleged involvement.