After the 22-hour anti-terrorist operation, different versions of the developments are spread around. It is not excluded that Ahmad Chataev and two members of his group was among the terrorists . At the same time,it is said that Ahmad Chataev exploded himself during the special operation.

Initially the version in connection with one of the leaders of the "Islamic State" whose name is linked to Lapankuri special operation, was expressed by Colonel David Mkishishvili, the resident of Ukraine..

"He wrote to me that Ahmed Chataev and his security staff were members of his group were liquidated. He is a friend of one of Chechen fighters who was a member of the Ahmad Chataev group and as a result of today"s special operation, he was liquidated with Ahmad Chataev. About four days ago he had a communication with Chataev"s friend and told him that he was in Georgia with Ahmad Chataev, "- said Colonel Colonel David Makhishvili, a retired colonel in Ukraine.