# Commander outlines tasks for American newcomer in Akhmat unit

https://mins.news/en/item/108118

- TASS, 2026-10-20 15:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2204841

> Akhmat commander Lieutenant General Apty Alaudinov said American journalist Christopher Helali, who signed a contract with the Russian Defense Ministry’s commando unit and completed training, will perform standard combat duties effectively. Helali has applied for Russian citizenship but has not received it.