Edited for brevity.An official source confirmed rumors about the killing of infamous Chechen warlord Shamil Basayev. The terrorist was killed in an "incidental" shootout between Chechen and Arab hirelings, a high-ranking Abkhazian official said. The above-mentioned armed clash took place in January. Shamil Basayev and his terrorists supposedly found themselves in the middle of a shootout between a group of Chechen gunmen and international mercenaries. The conflict reportedly occurred because of embezzlement of the funds assigned for "jihad." According to another version, Basayev was killed in one of ongoing never-ending battles with Russian federal troops. This version was particularly discussed in the Chechen diaspora of Azerbaijan, Utro.Ru reports. Spokespeople for Russian special services were not rather enthusiastic in their comments regarding the killing of the Chechen terrorist. It was simply said that the information would have to be checked. It is worth mentioning that it is not the first time, when the Chechen warlord is said to be "killed." Shamil Basayev has already managed to "resurrect" several times.
Don't start ululating just yet... but keep your fingers crossed!