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Chechen Warlord Accuses Elon Musk of Remotely Disabling Cybertrucks

Ramzan Kadyrov claims Musk shut down the vehicles after they were deployed in Ukraine, but Musk denies gifting them.

  • Ramzan Kadyrov, Chechen leader and Putin ally, alleges Elon Musk remotely disabled his Tesla Cybertruck after it was sent to Ukraine.
  • Kadyrov had previously showcased the Cybertruck, modified with a machine gun, and claimed it was a gift from Musk.
  • Elon Musk has categorically denied gifting the Cybertruck to Kadyrov, calling the accusation absurd.
  • Despite the shutdown, Kadyrov posted videos of two additional Cybertrucks purportedly operating without issues in the combat zone.
  • Experts question the utility of the Cybertruck in combat, citing its weight and charging needs, and raising concerns about its procurement amid sanctions.
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