[1][2][3] The raid on the Baksan hydroelectric power station occurred in the context of ongoing insurgency and instability in the North Caucasus region of Russia.

Since the early 2000s, militant groups, particularly those aligned with the Caucasus Emirate, have carried out numerous attacks aimed at destabilizing Russian control and establishing an Islamist state in the region.

Under the leadership of Asker Dzhappuyev, the Vilayat Kabardino-Balkaria-Karachay (KBK) division of the Caucasus Emirate became increasingly active, targeting key infrastructure to undermine government authority.

This incident was part of a broader strategy by the Caucasus Emirate to target infrastructure, including energy facilities, transportation networks, and law enforcement installations.

It was seen as a significant escalation in the tactics of the Caucasus Emirate, emphasizing their intent to target essential infrastructure as part of their insurgency campaign against the Russian state.