Russian official of high rank sustains injury
In a significant development in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Lieutenant General Esedulla Abatschew, the deputy commander of the Leningrad Military District, has been severely wounded. The incident occurred in the western Russian region of Kursk, according to reports from August 2025.
The exact details of Abatschew's injury have not been fully disclosed, but the Ukrainian military intelligence service HUR claims responsibility for the strike against a military column. Reports suggest that Abatschew lost an arm and a leg in the attack[1].
Sergei Melikov, the head of the Russian republic of Dagestan, confirmed Abatschew's injury through a post on Telegram. Abatschew is currently receiving treatment in one of Russia's best military hospitals.
Abatschew, a native of Dagestan, has been at the front since the early days of the war in Ukraine. He has held several important command posts during the conflict, and his contributions have been recognised by Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin. In 2023, Abatschew was decorated as a "Hero of the Russian Federation" for his role in the invasion of Ukraine, specifically for his involvement in the occupation of the Ukrainian city of Lysychansk[2].
This is not the first instance of high-ranking Russian officers being harmed in the war against Ukraine. The deaths of 12 high-ranking Russian officers have been confirmed in the conflict.
The Leningrad Military District, where Abatschew serves, encompasses all regions of northwestern Russia up to the Ural Mountains. The district was recreated in 2024 under the orders of Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin[3].
[1] Source: Ukrainian military intelligence service HUR and various Russian press sources. [2] Source: Kremlin awards. [3] Source: Russian government announcements.
The Community policy of Russia might need to address the military's vulnerability during war-and-conflicts, such as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, following the severe injury of Lieutenant General Esedulla Abatschew. The politics surrounding General News, including international conflicts, have significant implications for employment policies, with high-ranking officers like Abatschew being targeted. According to recent general-news reports, Abatschew, the deputy commander of the Leningrad Military District, was injured in a strike claimed by the Ukrainian military intelligence service HUR. This incident highlights the need for comprehensive employment policies to ensure the safety and well-being of military personnel during war-and-conflicts.
