Akhmadov brothers

The Akhmadov brothers (Russian: Братья Ахмадовы) were Chechen Salafi leaders and implacable enemies of Russia who took part in the First and Second Chechen Wars.

Akhmadov brothers
Six Akhmadov brothers who died in 1999-2002
NationalityChechen
MovementSalafi jihadism
Parents
  • Adlan Akhmadov (father)
  • Zura Akhmadova (mother)
RelativesIsa of Ghendargen
Awards Honor of the Nation (3)
Websiteahmadov.org

The Akhmadov brothers controlled their home city of Urus-Martan during the late 1990s. All ten brothers reportedly took part in battles against the Russian army, seven of whom were killed.

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