Igor Khakimzyanov
Russian militia commander
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Igor Kakidzyanov (Russian: Игорь Какидзянов) is a former Defense Minister of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).[2] He was Commander-in-Chief of Popular Army, until captured by pro-Ukrainian paramilitaries on 7 May 2014.[3]
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Nativename
Игорь Какидзянов
Born25 July 1980
Allegiance
Donetsk People's Republic
Donetsk People's RepublicBranch
Donbass People's MilitiaCommander Igor Kakidzyanov | |
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| Native name | Игорь Какидзянов |
| Born | 25 July 1980 |
| Allegiance | Donetsk People's Republic |
Branch | Donbass People's Militia |
Rank | Commander of the People's Army[1] |
Conflicts | War in Donbas |
After the exchange of prisoners,[when?] he returned to the DNR and was active in military and politics.
In 2018, there was a bomb attack on him and his party, where 3 people were injured, including Kakidzyanov.[4]
Sanctions
Kakidzyanov was sanctioned by the UK government in 2014 in relation to the Russo-Ukrainian war.[5]