Two people were killed in a drone attack on Novorossiysk. September 24, 2025 15:20 Two people were killed and six others injured following a drone attack on central Novorossiysk. Among the wounded were two employees of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium.
The ECHR has accepted for consideration a lawsuit filed by Georgian NGOs against the "foreign agent" law. September 23, 2025 20:59 According to the Georgian Young Lawyers Association (GYLA), the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg has accepted for consideration a lawsuit filed by non-governmental organizations and media outlets against the Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence.
A villager was blown up by a mine in Azerbaijan. September 23, 2025 19:53 A resident of the village of Bakharly, Syaiaf Figan oglu Akhmedov, died as a result of a mine explosion in a cemetery area that had not been cleared of mines.
Fines for publishing the aftermath of drone attacks are being introduced in North Ossetia. September 23, 2025 19:15 North Ossetia is banning the publication of photographs and videos in the media and social media showing the aftermath of drone attacks. This includes photos and videos depicting drone overflights, air defense systems, and the aftermath of the attacks.
A Novorossiysk resident was convicted of discrediting the army and calling for terrorism. September 23, 2025 19:12 A military court in Rostov-on-Don sentenced Novorossiysk resident Nikolai Artamonov to a lengthy prison term, finding him guilty of discrediting the army, promoting terrorism, and attempting to cross the front line.
Khamzaev asked the Ministry of Justice to investigate Pugacheva for extremism. September 23, 2025 18:15 State Duma Deputy Biysultan Khamzayev has appealed to the Minister of Justice to investigate Alla Pugacheva's statements for extremism. The request was prompted by the singer's comments about Chechen separatist leader Dzhokhar Dudayev in her first interview since leaving Russia.
Complaints from residents of Kabardino-Balkaria against the waste management company have gone unanswered by authorities. September 23, 2025 17:53 The landfills in Islamey have been cleared following a response from the prosecutor's office, but waste removal from various settlements in Kabardino-Balkaria remains a problem, according to local residents interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot."
A soldier from Ingushetia was killed in the SVO zone. September 23, 2025 17:24 Timur Esmurziev was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the Russian operation in Ukraine, authorities have named at least 147 Ingush soldiers killed there.
Two soldiers from Stavropol were killed in Ukraine. September 23, 2025 16:57 Mikhail Tkachenko and Roman Makarov were killed in combat. Since the beginning of the Russian operation in Ukraine, authorities have publicly named at least 815 service members from the Stavropol Krai.
Aid from Dagestan residents covered the needs of Palestinian refugees. September 23, 2025 15:58 Residents of various cities in Dagestan participated in collecting humanitarian aid for a group of refugees arriving from Palestine, providing them with an abundance of clothing and food.
Azerbaijani journalist Aslanov ends his hunger strike September 23, 2025 14:55 Imprisoned journalist Polad Aslanov ended his lengthy hunger strike in Azerbaijan after the deputy head of the Penitentiary Service promised him a medical examination and an end to the ban on contact with his family.
Anar Mammadli called his case a "political spectacle" in court. September 23, 2025 13:55 Azerbaijani human rights activist Anar Mammadli pointed out to the court the political nature of his criminal prosecution and compared it to Soviet-era repression. The court refused to release journalist Anar Abdulla, who is also charged in the same case.
The number of people accused of attacking security forces in Zelenokumsk has risen to five. September 23, 2025 12:56 A 17-year-old teenager, wanted for several months in connection with an attack on police officers at a cemetery in Zelenokumsk, has been taken into custody. He is the fifth defendant in the case.
Chikvaidze went on hunger strike in a Georgian prison. September 23, 2025 11:56 Convicted businessman Giorgi Chikvaidze in Georgia has declared a hunger strike, claiming he is under pressure from prison administration.
A soldier from North Ossetia was killed in the North Ossetian Military District. September 18, 2025 19:55 Andrei Shabliev was killed in the military operation. Since its beginning, at least 485 fighters from North Ossetia have been officially recognized as killed.
The arrest of a suspect in a dog theft case in Sochi has given hope to its owner. September 18, 2025 19:49 Police in St. Petersburg detained a woman suspected of stealing a bull terrier puppy in Sochi. The dog's owner successfully filed a theft case, but believes the thief should be held accountable for animal cruelty.
The arrest of a suspect in a dog theft case in Sochi has given hope to its owner. September 18, 2025 19:49 Police in St. Petersburg detained a woman suspected of stealing a bull terrier puppy in Sochi. The dog's owner successfully filed a theft case, but believes the thief should be held accountable for animal cruelty.
A Georgian supporter of European integration was sentenced to 15 days in jail. September 18, 2025 19:01 The court sentenced activist Nika Narsia to 15 days in jail for failure to pay fines for blocking Rustaveli Avenue. Nika Narsia himself was not present at today's hearing.
Tarkhan Eldukaev was sentenced to a long prison term. September 18, 2025 18:48 A Moscow military court found Chechen native Tarkhan Eldukayev, a former security guard for Telman Ismailov, guilty of the attempted murder of the Gurshumov businessmen and sentenced him to 14.5 years in prison. Eldukayev was fully acquitted of the attempted murder of singer Avraam Russo.
A Jehovah's Witness* from Karachay-Cherkessia was given a suspended sentence. September 18, 2025 18:13 The court sentenced Yulia Pasynkova to five years probation on charges of participating in the activities of an extremist organization.