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On 22 June 2009, Yevkurov was seriously injured following a [[car-bomb]] attack on his motorcade in the city of [[Nazran]] at roughly 0820 local (0420 [[Greenwich Mean Time|GMT]]). According to sources, a [[4x4]] rammed the Presidential motorcade at high speed, in what is believed to be a suicide bomb attack.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8112109.stm|title=Attack on Russian regional leader|publisher=[[BBC|BBC News]]}}</ref> Reports claim that two bodyguards were killed and several more wounded, with Yevkurov's brother Uvais among the injured.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8112109.stm|title=Attack on Russian regional leader|publisher=[[BBC|BBC News]]}}</ref> Though no group has yet claimed responsibility, Russian [[President of Russia|President]] [[Dmitry Medvedev]] accused [[Islamist]] militants of carrying out the attack, condemning the "terrorist attack".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/jun/22/russia-ingushetia-yevkurov-assassination-attempt|title=Ingushetia president survives assassination attempt|publisher=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> |
On 22 June 2009, Yevkurov was seriously injured following a [[car-bomb]] attack on his motorcade in the city of [[Nazran]] at roughly 0820 local (0420 [[Greenwich Mean Time|GMT]]). According to sources, a [[4x4]] rammed the Presidential motorcade at high speed, in what is believed to be a suicide bomb attack.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8112109.stm|title=Attack on Russian regional leader|publisher=[[BBC|BBC News]]}}</ref> Reports claim that two bodyguards were killed and several more wounded, with Yevkurov's brother Uvais among the injured.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8112109.stm|title=Attack on Russian regional leader|publisher=[[BBC|BBC News]]}}</ref> Though no group has yet claimed responsibility, Russian [[President of Russia|President]] [[Dmitry Medvedev]] accused [[Islamist]] militants of carrying out the attack, condemning the "terrorist attack".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/jun/22/russia-ingushetia-yevkurov-assassination-attempt|title=Ingushetia president survives assassination attempt|publisher=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> Speaking on Russian television, the President claimed that Yevkurov "did a lot to restore order... and the bandits obviously didn't like that kind of activity".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/06/22/russia.ingushetia.yevkurov/index.html|title=Leading Russian survives assassination attempt|publisher=[[CNN]]}}</ref> |
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Later reports stated that Yevkurov suffered a ruptured [[liver]], a severe [[concussion]], and several cracked ribs, but that he was expected to survive following surgery.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/06/22/russia.ingushetia.yevkurov/index.html|title=Leading Russian survives assassination attempt|publisher=[[CNN]]}}</ref>. |
Later reports stated that Yevkurov suffered a ruptured [[liver]], a severe [[concussion]], and several cracked ribs, but that he was expected to survive following surgery.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/06/22/russia.ingushetia.yevkurov/index.html|title=Leading Russian survives assassination attempt|publisher=[[CNN]]}}</ref>. |
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Revision as of 14:23, 22 June 2009
Yunus-bek Bamatgireyevich Yevkurov Юнус-бек Баматгиреевич Евкуров | |
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 Yunus-bek Yevkurov after receiving the Order of Military Merit award in 2009. | |
| 3rd President of Ingushetia | |
| Assumed office 30 October 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Murat Zyazikov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 July 1963 Tarskoye village, Prigorodny District, North Ossetian ASSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Ingush |
| Spouse | Khava Yevkurova |
| Awards | Hero of Russia Order of Courage Order of Military Merit Order of the Red Star Medal of Valour (2) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union Russia |
| Branch/service | Russian Airborne Troops |
| Years of service | 1982 – present |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | First Chechen War Kosovo War Second Chechen War |
Yunus-bek Bamatgireyevich Yevkurov (Russian: Юнус-бек Баматгиреевич Евкуров) (23 July 1963) is the current president of the southern Russian republic of Ingushetia, appointed by President Dmitry Medvedev on 30 October 2008.[1][2] The following day, the Ingush Parliament voted in favor of Yevkurov's appointment, making him the 3rd President of Ingushetia.[3] He is a career soldier, paratrooper, and Hero of Russia who was involved in numerous conflicts where Russia played a key role, including Kosovo (1999) and Chechnya.
Early life
Yevkurov, an ethnic Ingush,[1][4] was born on July 23, 1963 into a peasant family, one of 12 children. He graduated from the same school that was later the scene of the Beslan massacre.[5]
Military service
Yevkurov was conscripted by the Soviet Army in 1982, serving in the Naval Infantry of the Pacific Fleet. In 1989, he graduated from the Ryazan School of Airborne Troops. Yevkurov continued his military education, graduating from the Frunze Military Academy in 1997 and from the Military Academy of General Staff in 2004.[4]
In June 1999, Yevkurov was stationed in the Bosnian town of Ugljevik with the Russian peacekeepers under the auspices of SFOR. On 12 June, he led a task force into a swift 500-km-long march, which aimed to secure the Pristina International Airport ahead of the NATO troops, thus ensuring a Russian presence in Kosovo after the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia.[6]
Yevkurov has had various positions of command within the Russian Airborne Troops and has participated in counterterrorist operations in the North Caucasus. During the course of the Second Chechen War in 2000, he was in command of the 217th Guards Airborne Regiment (98th Guards Airborne Division).[4] While on a reconnaissance mission, Yevkurov's team discovered a house where a group of captured Russian soldiers was held. Having neutralized the guards and infiltrated the building, the team was surrounded by Chechen reinforcements, resulting in armed combat. The Russian troops were able to break through the encirclement while Yevkurov was providing cover for the evacuation of the wounded. He personally carried a soldier to safety despite sustaining an injury himself.[7] Twelve imprisoned soldiers were rescued.[4] On 13 April 2000, Yevkurov, for his courage, was presented with the Hero of Russia award, the country's highest title of honor.[1][4]
In 2004, Yevkurov was appointed to be the Intelligence Division Deputy Commander of the Volga-Urals Military District.[4]
Political career
On 30 October 2008, Yevkurov replaced the highly unpopular Murat Zyazikov as the President of Ingushetia. Zyazikov's dismissal and Yevkurov's appointment were received with much enthusiasm from the Ingush population.[6][7]
Assassination attempt
On 22 June 2009, Yevkurov was seriously injured following a car-bomb attack on his motorcade in the city of Nazran at roughly 0820 local (0420 GMT). According to sources, a 4x4 rammed the Presidential motorcade at high speed, in what is believed to be a suicide bomb attack.[8] Reports claim that two bodyguards were killed and several more wounded, with Yevkurov's brother Uvais among the injured.[9] Though no group has yet claimed responsibility, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev accused Islamist militants of carrying out the attack, condemning the "terrorist attack".[10] Speaking on Russian television, the President claimed that Yevkurov "did a lot to restore order... and the bandits obviously didn't like that kind of activity".[11]
Later reports stated that Yevkurov suffered a ruptured liver, a severe concussion, and several cracked ribs, but that he was expected to survive following surgery.[12].
References
- ^ a b c "Russia Backs Soldier To Quell Violent Ingushetia Region". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 2008-10-31. Retrieved 2008-11-03.
- ^ "Soldier to run restive Ingushetia". BBC News. 2008-10-31. Retrieved 2008-11-03.
- ^ "Ingushetia legislature gives presidential powers to Yevkurov". ITAR TASS. 2008-10-31. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
- ^ a b c d e f "[[:Template:Ru icon]] Герой России Евкуров Юнус-бек Баматгиреевич". warheroes.ru. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
{{cite web}}: URL–wikilink conflict (help) - ^ "[[:Template:Ru icon]] Евкуров прибыл в Ингушетию". life.ru. 2008-10-31. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
{{cite web}}: URL–wikilink conflict (help) - ^ a b "Yevkurov Gets Nod in Ingushetia". The Moscow Times. 2008-11-01. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ a b "[[:Template:Ru icon]] Предки нового главы Ингушетии много воевали за Россию". Komsomolskaya Pravda. 2008-11-01. Retrieved 2008-11-03.
{{cite web}}: URL–wikilink conflict (help) - ^ "Attack on Russian regional leader". BBC News.
- ^ "Attack on Russian regional leader". BBC News.
- ^ "Ingushetia president survives assassination attempt". The Guardian.
- ^ "Leading Russian survives assassination attempt". CNN.
- ^ "Leading Russian survives assassination attempt". CNN.