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Son of Chechnya’s leader, is flown to Moscow in stable condition after traffic accident

Chechnya’s leader Ramzan Kadyrov and his son Adam Kadyrov

17 January 2026 11:19 (UTC +04:00)

The condition of Adam Kadyrov, son of Chechnya’s leader Ramzan Kadyrov, who was injured in a traffic accident, does not cause concern among doctors, Russia’s Radio Liberty reported, citing its sources, APA reports.

According to the source, a plane is being prepared to transport Adam Kadyrov to Moscow following the accident. At the same time, other individuals injured in the traffic incident have been taken to the republican hospital in Grozny. However, the exact number of injured and the severity of their injuries have not been specified.

According to information, the car carrying 18-year-old Adam Kadyrov was moving at the front of the motorcade. It is reported that Adam Kadyrov himself was driving the vehicle. The source noted that the vehicle went out of control while in motion and collided with a roadside barrier.

Another source, speaking to Radio Liberty’s Kavkaz.Realii editorial office stated that Adam Kadyrov has regained consciousness and is currently at Grozny airport under the supervision of doctors. It was reported that his condition is satisfactory.

The updated information indicates that an An-148-100EM aircraft, owned by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations and used as a “flying hospital,” has taken off from Grozny.

Recall that earlier, on Friday, it was reported that Adam Kadyrov had been transported in serious condition to the new republican hospital in Grozny following the traffic accident.