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FACTBOX: Drone attack on special forces university in Chechen Republic of Russia – Russian Politics and Diplomacy
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FACTBOX: Drone attack on special forces university in Chechen Republic of Russia – Russian Politics and Diplomacy

GROZNY, October 29. /TASS/. The Russian Special Forces University in Gudermes was targeted by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attack; however, no casualties were reported, according to Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. Following the incident, the roof of an empty building on the university grounds caught fire, but the fire was extinguished with no injuries reported.

TASS gathered key information about the incident.

Consequences of the attack

– A drone targeted the Russian Special Forces University in Gudermes.

– The roof of an unoccupied building on the premises caught fire.

– No casualties or injuries were reported; the fire was promptly extinguished.

The response of the authorities

– Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov vowed to retaliate against the attack.

About the university

– The Russian Special Forces University is located in Gudermes and consists of a multifunctional complex of 95 buildings and facilities equipped with advanced special computer technologies.

– The university provides training in various fields, including firearms, tactics, air operations, mountain training, and education of bodyguards and military journalists.

– Since the beginning of the special operation, more than 19,000 volunteers have been trained in the university.

– Accelerated combat training programs were developed, focusing on tactics, physical and medical training, psychological endurance and more.