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The Dagestani parliament has terminated the mandate of Magomed Magomedov, the son of the republic's former Secretary of State, Magomed-Sultan Magomedov. The reason for the revocation was a violation of the anti-corruption law.

Chechen authorities are failing to investigate Aishat Baimuradova's death and have used her murder to intimidate potential Chechen fugitives and discredit human rights activists. Human rights activists believe the actions of Mansur Soltayev, who has become the face of this campaign, are aimed at deflecting responsibility from the Chechen authorities.

Mushvig Gamzayev, Omar Aliyev, Tebri Alibekov, Aslankhan Aslanov, Niyaz Israfilov, Gismail Murtazaliev, and Avtandil Dzhalilov from the village of Sabnova were killed in combat. Since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, at least 1,632 fighters from Dagestan have been officially recognized as killed.

Yuriy Galitsky was killed in combat in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 1,455 soldiers from the Volgograd region have been officially recognized as killed.

A Baku court refused to dismiss criminal proceedings against Zamin Zyaki, who was arrested in connection with a case against NGO members. The defense stated there was no evidence of the activist's guilt.

A court in Pyatigorsk convicted the director of a local rehabilitation center, as well as two employees and a patient. All were involved in the abuse of patients at the rehab center.

Drones collided in the skies over the Rostov and Volgograd regions.

A cell tower was damaged during a drone attack in the Volgograd region, and two private homes were damaged in the Rostov region.

Law enforcement officers conducted searches at Aparan City Hall and arrested nine people, including city administration employees, in connection with a bribery case. Mayor Karen Yeghiazaryan is in opposition to the ruling Civil Contract party.

Gazimagomed Onkochev from the Gunib district and Ramis Dzhafarov from Dagogney were killed in combat. Since the beginning of the Russian operation in Ukraine, authorities have publicly acknowledged the deaths of at least 1,625 Dagestani servicemen.

Rosaviatsia has imposed temporary restrictions at Volgograd Airport due to a threat to flight safety.

Around 30 human rights defenders and activists from Adygea, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachay-Cherkessia, and Krasnodar Krai have demanded that the criminal prosecution of Larisa Tuptsokova be dropped due to the absence of evidence of a crime.

The reading of the names of those repressed as part of the "Return of Names" campaign in Volgograd took place in homes, as security forces have been on duty at the monument to the victims of political repression for over six months.

The defense appealed the fines imposed on Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadygov in Georgia, totaling over $100,000, for his involvement in roadblocks. However, the appellate court upheld Sadygov's administrative detention. Sadygov's family reported that Georgian authorities are aware that Afgan Sadygov is unable to pay these fines.

Sergei Ledovsky was killed in a military operation in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 832 soldiers from the Stavropol Territory have been confirmed killed.

In Yerevan and Tbilisi, participants honored the memory of the victims of repression as part of the "Return of Names" campaign, reading the names of those executed. Some participants noted the importance of not only preserving the memory of those killed during Stalin's terror but also supporting those currently imprisoned for political crimes.

Activists gathered on Rustaveli Avenue, blocking traffic near the Georgian Parliament for the 336th day in a row. Security forces were mobilized at the scene.

Georgy Tsopboev was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, at least 498 fighters from North Ossetia have been officially recognized as killed.

A court in Rostov-on-Don found a social media comment by Volgograd resident Dmitry Zhuravlev to be a justification of terrorism and sentenced him to seven years in prison. According to the investigation and the court, Zhuravlev was carrying out orders from the Ukrainian government.

Investigators have opened a case against Makhachkala administration officials for failing to demolish an unauthorized structure.