Kalimatov announced this in his Telegram channel.
His statement leads RIA Novosti.
“I express my condolences to Deputy Minister of Defense of Russia Yunus-Bek Yevkurov on the death of his nephew, who died during a special operation in Ukraine,” the head of Ingushetia said.
He said that Khamkhoev was the commander of an airborne assault company.
According to him, Yevkurov's nephew "was characterized as a brilliant officer and competent commander."
The head of Ingushetia added that Khamkhoev died defending the state integrity of Russia.
According to a message on the website of the government of the republic, Khamkhoev died in Ukraine on the night of May 20-21, he was buried in Ingushetia.
Earlier it was reported that the wounded Russian servicemen were awarded for the heroism shown during the special operation in Ukraine.