Overview
- The regional administration said families of the three dead will receive payments on par with those provided to relatives of servicemen killed in the special operation.
- The republic’s antiterrorism commission held a meeting that offered condolences, observed a minute of silence, and pledged commemorative measures and full support for the families.
- Authorities report the strike occurred on December 22 near the Belgorod region border as the vehicle headed to a unit located away from the line of contact.
- The cargo included essentials, food, medicines, and New Year gifts and letters from children intended for service members.
- Officials identified the dead as Shamilskiy district deputy head Magomednabi Gadzhiev and two Samoooborona members named Ali and Murad, while escort Shamil Rasulov was wounded and is now recovering at home.