Igor Kakidzyanov (Russian: Игорь Какидзянов) is a former Defense Minister of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DNR).[2] He was Commander-in-Chief of Popular Army, until captured by pro-Ukrainian paramilitaries on 7 May 2014.[3]
Commander Igor Kakidzyanov | |
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| Native name | Игорь Какидзянов |
| Born | 25 July 1980 Makiivka, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Allegiance |  Donetsk People's Republic |
| Service | Donbass People's Militia |
| Rank | Commander of the People's Army [1] |
| Conflicts and Missions | 2014 pro-Russian conflict in Ukraine |
After the exchange of prisoners, 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
editKakidzyanov was sanctioned by the UK government in 2014 in relation to Russo-Ukrainian War. [5]
References
edit- ^ "Demonstrators in Donetsk plan to create 'people's army'". ITAR-TASS. 2014-04-10. Retrieved 2014-04-14.
- ^ Donetsk separatists continue to copy Maidan - they create a "people's army" led by Kakidzyanov. Censor.net. April 11, 2014
- ^ Ukrainian Forces Enter Mariupol, Briefly Retake City Hall Building; Five Pro-Russian Activists Killed In Clash, International Business Times (7 May 2014)
- ^ "В Донецке взорвали кандидата на пост главы ДНР". www.znak.com. Archived from the original on 2022-02-27. Retrieved 2019-11-03.
- ^ "CONSOLIDATED LIST OF FINANCIAL SANCTIONS TARGETS IN THE UK" (PDF). Retrieved 16 April 2023.