Connections to Chechnya, murders, and international search – who is Armen Sarkisyan?
A medical helicopter arrived at the "Scarlet Sails" residential complex in Moscow – according to preliminary information, Armen Sarkisyan, a known criminal figure from the "DPR," survived an explosion but sustained severe injuries. Apti Alaudinov, commander of the "Akhmat" special forces unit, once referred to him as a brother, and Sarkisyan has been photographed with Ramzan Kadyrov's adopted brother, Visita., reports NewsBox.
Investigations into the explosion at the "Scarlet Sails" residential complex in Moscow are ongoing, which resulted in Armen Sarkisyan suffering severe injuries. A medical helicopter was dispatched to the scene, suggesting the possibility of his survival.
Who is Armen Sarkisyan?
- President of the DPR Boxing Federation and founder of the "Arbat" battalion ("Armenian Battalion").
- According to the SBU, the battalion participated in combat operations in the Toretsk area before being relocated to the Kursk region.
- Mash reported that Sarkisyan held Ukrainian citizenship.
- Since 2014, he has been internationally wanted for organizing murders in central Kyiv.
- Ukrainian media link him to the murder of journalist Vyacheslav Veremiy, an active participant in Euromaidan.
- In September 2024, Armenia's Investigative Committee claimed that Russia was preparing a coup in Armenia, with "Arbat" recruiting people for this purpose.
Moreover, the "Arbat" battalion maintains close ties with Chechen security forces.
- "Akhmat" special forces commander Apti Alaudinov called Sarkisyan a brother.
- Photos have emerged of Sarkisyan with the adopted brother of the head of Chechnya, Visita.
At present, there is no official confirmation of the victim's identity, and the circumstances of the explosion are being clarified.