Drone attacks occurred in four districts of the Rostov region. February 23, 2026 07:04 The military shot down drones in the Chertkovsky, Sholokhovsky, Millerovsky, and Belokalitvinsky districts. According to the governor, there were no injuries.
A soldier from the Volgograd region was killed in Ukraine. February 23, 2026 06:05 Alexander Kukin from the Rudnyansky district was killed during a special operation in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 1,691 soldiers from the Volgograd region have been officially recognized as killed.
Bastrykin drew attention to the violation of the rights of residents of a dilapidated building in Taganrog. February 23, 2026 05:06 Residents of a dilapidated five-story building in Taganrog were relocated back in 2024, but not all of them have received compensation since then. A criminal case had previously been opened for violation of their rights, but the city prosecutor dismissed it. Alexander Bastrykin ordered the criminal case reopened.
Georgian authorities have imposed restrictions on the employment of migrant workers. February 23, 2026 04:07 The Georgian government has approved zero quotas for migrant workers working as couriers, guides, and in passenger transportation.
Sochi officials refused to re-register the Savelyev family on the housing waiting list. February 23, 2026 03:08 The Savelyev family applied to the Sochi authorities for re-registration on the housing waiting list. They were told that their documents had been forwarded to the Sirius administration, where they were told that they didn't even have a department to register those in need of housing.
Restrictions have been introduced on travel along the Transkam and Georgian Military Highway. February 23, 2026 02:09 Due to bad weather, all traffic is prohibited on the Transcaucasian Highway, and heavy-duty vehicles are restricted on the Georgian Military Highway.
The opposition called a meeting after the assassination attempt on Kakalia. February 23, 2026 01:10 The assassination attempt on Alkhas Kakalia is politically motivated and motivated by criticism of the head of the Presidential Administration, Beslan Eshba, the opposition claimed, demanding Eshba's resignation and a fair investigation. They also announced an opposition rally in central Sukhum for February 23. The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the arrest of one of the suspects in the shooting.
Activists have restored the plaque on Politkovskaya's house more than 20 times. February 23, 2026 00:10 The 21st temporary plaque has been placed by activists on the house where Novaya Gazeta journalist Anna Politkovskaya lived and was murdered.
Protests against education reform took place in Tbilisi February 22, 2026 23:10 Daily protests outside the Georgian parliament continue for the 452nd day in a row. Also today in Tbilisi, students and faculty from Ilia University held a protest against education reform.
Commentators, amid reports of raids on Chechen markets, reported price gouging by wholesalers. February 22, 2026 22:10 Wholesale suppliers are jacking up food prices during Ramadan, and stores and businesses are being forced to increase prices, commentators said in response to reports of government raids on Chechen markets.
An attempt to evict residents of a dormitory in Nalchik resulted in a criminal case. February 22, 2026 21:10 A case of abuse of power is being investigated in connection with an attempt to evict former employees of the Nalchik Agricultural University from their dormitory.
Lawyers assessed the chances of a guilty verdict for Ingush imams February 22, 2026 20:10 Cases under the article on failure to report a crime, under which Ingush imams Muhammad Tamaskhanov and Magomed Sultygov are charged, are typically based on witness testimony, and the court most often upholds the prosecution's case, according to lawyers. Tamaskhanov refused to testify, according to a source familiar with the case.
Three soldiers from Dagestan were killed in the SVO zone. February 22, 2026 19:10 Albert Demirov, Telman Guseinov, and Ravidin Magomedov were killed in combat. Since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, authorities and security forces have officially recognized at least 1,817 fighters from Dagestan as killed.
Several dozen birds in fuel oil were delivered to volunteers in Anapa. February 22, 2026 18:10 In just one day after the storm, 63 birds, drenched in fuel oil, were admitted to the rehabilitation center in the village of Vityazevo. Volunteers reported that they have another 200 birds undergoing rehabilitation, although they receive no government funding.
The 20th plaque on Politkovskaya's house hung for less than a day. February 22, 2026 17:10 Unknown individuals destroyed a temporary memorial plaque, which activists had restored for the 20th time, at the entrance to the building where Novaya Gazeta journalist Anna Politkovskaya lived and was murdered.
About 60 million rubles have been raised for the treatment of a boy from Dagestan. February 22, 2026 16:10 In the first days of Ramadan, more than a quarter of the amount needed for the treatment of a 9-year-old boy from Dagestan with Duchenne muscular dystrophy was raised; a total of 230 million rubles is needed.
Garegin II refused to testify in a criminal case. February 22, 2026 15:33 The Catholicos of All Armenians, a suspect in a criminal case, refused to testify. The lawyer suggested that the criminal prosecution of Karekin II was aimed at disrupting the bishops' meeting.
A soldier from Uryupinsk was killed in combat. February 22, 2026 14:42 Sergei Simonyan was killed in a military operation in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 1,690 soldiers from the Volgograd region have been officially recognized as killed.
Changes to cafe opening hours during Ramadan have created problems for Makhachkala residents and tourists. February 22, 2026 13:44 With the onset of the month of fasting, many eateries in Makhachkala have changed their hours and are only opening in the evening. Residents and tourists alike have complained that it has become difficult to find a café open during the day.
Volgograd residents complained about delays in repairing apartments damaged by drones. February 22, 2026 12:45 Windows in damaged apartments remain unrepaired a week after the drone attack, and dispatchers are difficult to reach, residents of a high-rise building in Volgograd complained.