Leaders and rank-and-file members of the IAF (Illegal Armed Formation) underwent training in the use of small arms and combat operations, and engaged in physical training.
From September 1999 to February 2001, Adam Dekkushev, a member of the IAF armed with a 5.45 mm Kalashnikov AK-74 assault rifle and ammunition, participated in combat operations against units of the Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies of the Russian Federation.
These operations took place during a counter-terrorist operation on the territory of the Chechen Republic, specifically in the area of the Chervlyonnaya station, the villages of Serzhen-Yurt and Shatoy, in the Nadterechny district.
Dekkushev was also involved in transporting IAF participants and delivering ammunition, food, and various equipment to them in an "Ural" truck assigned to him.
Legal Implications
By these actions, Adam Dekkushev committed participation in an armed formation not provided for by federal law, which constitutes a crime under Part 2 of Article 208 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
Formation of the Organized Group
In July 1999, the leaders of the IAF, Islamic Institute "Caucasus" Emir Al-Khattab and Abu Umar, created an organized group on the territory of the North Caucasian subjects of the Russian Federation.
Members of this organized group included:
Adam Dekkushev
Achimez Gochiyayev
T.A. Batchayev
Z.A. Batchayev
Denis Saitakov
Kh.M. Abaev
M.D. Tsokiev
Yusuf Krymshamkhalov (a resident of the settlement of Mirny, Predgorny district of the Stavropol Territory)
Several unidentified persons.
The plans of this organized group included committing a series of acts of terrorism on the territory of the Russian Federation, such as:
Carrying out explosions in populated areas aimed at mass death of people, thereby violating public safety and intimidating the population.
Exerting influence on decision-making by authorities to eliminate the consequences of the attack on the Republic of Dagestan in August 1999, which was planned by the leaders of illegal armed formations based on the territory of the Chechen Republic, specifically preventing authorities from taking measures to displace these IAFs from Dagestan and destroy them.
According to the distribution of duties, Emir Al-Khattab and Abu Umar were assigned an organizing and leading role, as well as financial support for the planned crimes.
Members of the organized group included Adam Dekkushev, Yusuf Krymshamkhalov, Achimez Gochiyayev, T.A. Batchayev, Z.A. Batchayev, Denis Saitakov, Kh.M. Abaev, M.D. Tsokiev, and others.