Separatist military group active during Chechen wars
Vilayat Nokhchicho
Flag of the Caucasus Emirate
Leaders
Rustam Azhiev (Central Sector; 2007–2009) Aslambek Vadalov (Eastern Front - disbanded July 2011) Tarkhan Gaziyev (South Western Front - disbanded July 2011) Khuseyn Gakayev † (Eastern Sector) Aslan Byutukayev † (Western Sector; killed January 2021)
Dates of operation
31 October 2007 – June 2015
Active regions
North Caucasus (Chechnya)
Part of
Caucasus Emirate
Allies
Vilayat Galgayche Vilayat Dagestan United Vilayat of Kabarda, Balkaria and Karachay Vilayat Iriston (2007–2009)
Opponents
Russia Georgia United States
Battles and wars
the Second Chechen War, Insurgency in the North Caucasus
Preceded by Chechen Republic of Ichkeria
The Province of Nokhchicho (Chechen: Vilayat Noxçiyçö, Вилаят Нохчийчоь, [vilɑˈjɑtnɔxt͡ʃijˈt͡ʃœ], Russian: Джамаат Нохчийчоь, romanized: Djamaät Nokhchiicho', [d͡ʑɐməˈatnəxt͡ɕɪjˈt͡ɕo]) was the Chechen-based wing of the Caucasus Emirate organisation. It was created in 2007 as one of the Emirate's six vilayats, replacing the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria.
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