The military reported downing UAVs over five regions of the Southern Federal District. May 07, 2026 07:41 A large-scale drone attack was recorded in the Rostov region. Residents of Sochi, Sirius, and Adler heard a series of explosions.
The property of former Deputy Defense Minister Tsalikov has been seized. May 07, 2026 06:41 The court has seized Ruslan Tsalikov's property worth more than 7 billion rubles.
Tuapse residents criticized the lack of organization in beach cleanups. May 07, 2026 05:46 Areas of the Black Sea coast near Tuapse contaminated by oil products from the local oil refinery are being cleaned unevenly: active work is being carried out near urban infrastructure, but remote and "wild" beaches are being neglected, local residents and volunteers said.
A serviceman from Dagestan was killed in Ukraine. May 07, 2026 04:47 Muradkhan Taibov from the Khivsky District was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the Russian operation in Ukraine, authorities have publicly named at least 1,918 Dagestani combatants killed there.
Kokov reported on the distribution of apartments to 38 orphans. May 07, 2026 03:49 The authorities of Kabardino-Balkaria ceremoniously presented keys to new apartments and housing certificates to 38 orphans awaiting their legally required housing. Since the beginning of the year, 58 orphans have already been provided with housing, according to the head of the republic.
A drone alert has been declared in the Southern and North Caucasian Federal Districts. May 07, 2026 02:50 Drone strike threats have been issued in several regions of the Southern and North Caucasus Federal Districts, including Kabardino-Balkaria and North Ossetia. Residents of Taganrog reported explosions.
The Ministry of Digital Development of Dagestan announced the shutdown of mobile internet services. May 07, 2026 01:52 Due to preparations for the holiday events, mobile internet service in Dagestan will be limited on May 7 and 9, the republic's Ministry of Digital Development announced.
Visangiriyev's relatives managed to meet him in the penal colony. May 07, 2026 00:53 Chechen native Said-Akhmed Visangiriyev, who reported torture and threats in a prison colony in the Vladimir region, was allowed to meet with his family for an extended visit.
Azerbaijani opposition figure Yagublu has been placed in the prison's medical center. May 06, 2026 23:42 Opposition politician Tofig Yagublu's health has worsened while in prison in Azerbaijan. He has been placed in the medical ward of a correctional facility.
Protesters in Tbilisi supported the arrested activist Giorgadze. May 06, 2026 22:54 A Tbilisi court today sentenced several more active protesters to jail and large fines after police accused them of blocking traffic.
A soldier from the Astrakhan region was killed in Ukraine. May 06, 2026 22:01 Ruslan Asanov from the Kamyzyak district was killed in combat in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 736 soldiers from the Astrakhan region have been confirmed killed.
Missing tourists from Astrakhan found in Karachay-Cherkessia May 06, 2026 21:15 Rescuers have found two tourists from Astrakhan who went missing the day before in the mountains of Karachay-Cherkessia. Their health is not in danger.
The mother of a deceased resident of Kabardino-Balkaria has been seeking compensation from hospitals in court for several years. May 06, 2026 20:54 Rimma Kaskulova has been demanding compensation from hospitals since 2024 for the death of her son, who received inadequate medical care. The Baksan District Court has heard the claim three times, and it has now been returned by the cassation court to the Supreme Court of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic.
An Astrakhan resident has been detained on suspicion of aiding Ukrainian intelligence agencies. May 06, 2026 20:24 The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) reported the arrest of an Astrakhan resident who, according to security officials, was collecting information on behalf of Ukrainian intelligence agencies.
A suspect in a corruption case at a Kuban construction department has been arrested. May 06, 2026 19:52 Investigators have identified Viktor Shkolyk, former first deputy general director of the Main Directorate for Special Construction, as involved in Dmitry Taksidi's case of abuse of power while fulfilling state defense contracts.
Residents found the authorities' cleanup efforts in Tuapse insufficient. May 06, 2026 18:59 The beaches in Gizel-Dere, near Kiseleva Balka, are contaminated with oil products, but no one is cleaning them up. Residents intend to clean up the mess themselves. Meanwhile, authorities reported removing 19,000 cubic meters of contaminated soil from the coast near Tuapse.
Shchukin appointed Ramazanov as acting head of the Dagestan government. May 06, 2026 17:59 Acting head of Dagestan Fyodor Shchukin dismissed the Dagestan government and appointed Magomed Ramazanov as acting head of government.
Witnesses ignored the hearing in the Kardashov murder case. May 06, 2026 16:59 The Gudermes City Court is hearing the case of Grozny resident Said-Magomed Omarov, accused of murdering Dagestani pharmacist Alexei Kardashov, after his guilty verdict was overturned for the second time. Witnesses failed to appear at the latest hearing, and the court is insisting on their forced appearance.
The US Senate called for the release of journalists from Azerbaijan and Georgia. May 06, 2026 15:59 The US Senate called for the release of journalists Sevinj Vagifgizi and Farid Mehralizade, imprisoned in Azerbaijan, along with other media representatives around the world who are persecuted for their professional activities. The resolution specifically mentions Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli.
A Rosgvardiya officer from Chechnya was killed in the SVO zone. May 06, 2026 14:59 Turpal-Ali Tangiyev was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, authorities and security forces have acknowledged at least 263 Chechen fighters killed.