At the beginning of the First Chechen war, Ramzan took part in the fighting in Grozny, the capital of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria.[5] Despite his young age, he had the qualities of a leader and knowledge of military affairs. It is said that he did not take into his unit those who consumed alcohol and tobacco products forbidden by Islam.[6]
Ramzan Akhmadov was a participant in many battles. Before every military operation, he conducted a thorough reconnaissance to keep his fighters safe. He always went into battle ahead of everyone else and was wounded many times. It is reported that after Ramzan organised an attack on a Russian army checkpoint and completely destroyed it, President Dzhokhar Dudayev invited him and presented him with his pistol and awards.[6]
At the beginning of the Second Chechen war, Ramzan Akhmadov was appointed by Aslan Maskhadov as commander of the South-Western Front and was awarded the rank of brigadier general.[6][7] He participated in major battles in Argun and Shatoy before being killed by Russian special forces in February 2001.[8][9]