Ukrainian Drone Strike Injures Guards in Chechnya

On December 13, Russian forces targeted Ukraine with drone strikes, hitting a residential building in Kharkiv without reported casualties, while debris was also reported in Kyiv. Concurrently, a Ukrainian drone attacked police barracks in Grozny, Chechnya, injuring four guards and causing structural damage, marking the third such incident in Chechnya in recent months. Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov claimed the drone was shot down before it could cause further harm, but he threatened retaliation and mobilized thousands of fighters for potential deployment against Ukraine. The Russian defense ministry reported intercepting multiple Ukrainian drones across various regions, including Chechnya. Despite Ukraine's military not officially commenting on the incident, local officials suggested it reflected a significant embarrassment for Russian forces. Kadyrov's forces have been involved in the conflict in Ukraine, underscoring the ongoing tensions.