A new group of fighters was sent from Grozny to the SVO zone. May 02, 2026 18:04 Another group of fighters trained at the Russian Special Forces University departed from Grozny Airport for the military operation zone.
A lawsuit regarding the destruction of burial mounds in Kabardino-Balkaria has reached court. May 02, 2026 17:04 The Kabardino-Balkarian Prosecutor's Office has demanded that the contractor and the republic's Ministry of Construction ensure the preservation of ancient burial mounds during the construction of the Baksan Group Water Pipeline.
The mayor of Anapa called refilling with new sand the only way to reopen the beaches. May 02, 2026 15:04 The sand from the quarry in the Temryuk district is very similar in composition to beach sand. The mayor stated that importing new sand to the beaches is the only effective way to restore Anapa's beaches and restore a full-fledged resort season.
A combatant from the Volgograd region was killed in Ukraine. May 02, 2026 14:04 Vitaly Melikhov from the Kotovsky District was killed in combat in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 1,769 soldiers from the Volgograd Region have been officially recognized as killed.
Restrictions have been introduced at the Elbrus resort due to fog. May 02, 2026 13:05 Due to fog and poor visibility, one of the ski slopes at a resort in Kabardino-Balkaria is closed to tourists.
Azerbaijani activist Jabbarov was subjected to violence after protests in a prison colony. May 02, 2026 12:09 Convicted religious activist Rovshan Jabbarov was physically assaulted after protesting prison conditions and harsh treatment. Conditions in Azerbaijani prisons do not meet modern standards, the human rights activist confirmed.
Access to a Dagestani village is closed after a rockfall. May 02, 2026 11:14 Transport links with the village of Zhazhada in the Tlyaratinsky district have been disrupted after rocks fell onto the highway.
Authorities reported on the fire extinguishing in Tuapse. May 02, 2026 10:30 An open fire at the Tuapse sea terminal, which started after a drone attack, has been extinguished.
Khalilov's case of illegally raising funds from equity holders has been referred to court. May 02, 2026 09:32 The prosecutor's office has sent the case of developer Andzor Khalilov to the Nalchik City Court, accused of illegally siphoning off funds from equity holders for the construction of apartment buildings.
Polad Aslanov's wife demanded that his placement in solitary confinement be cancelled. May 02, 2026 08:01 Convicted journalist Polad Aslanov was placed in a punishment cell in Azerbaijan after being assaulted by another inmate. His wife considered her husband's sentence unfair and demanded it be overturned.
Drones shot down in Rostov Oblast May 02, 2026 06:58 Military personnel shot down drones in the Neklinovsky and Millerovsky districts overnight. According to the governor, there were no injuries.
A fighter from Khasavyurt was killed in a military operation. May 02, 2026 05:59 Arsen Abuchev was killed in combat in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 1,913 fighters from Dagestan have been officially recognized as killed.
The prosecution asked for Anna Minkova to be sentenced to five years in prison. May 02, 2026 04:54 At the trial of former Krasnodar Krai Vice Governor Anna Minkova, the prosecutor asked for a five-year prison sentence, while the defense asked for a suspended sentence.
The heads of two online publications have been arrested in Azerbaijan. May 02, 2026 03:54 Farhad Guliyev, founder of the YouTube channel Kanal 21, and Zamig Guliyev, director of the website bakuxəbər.az, have been arrested in Azerbaijan. They are accused of extortion.
A Ukrainian citizen was convicted by a Rostov court for an attempted terrorist attack. May 02, 2026 02:55 The Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don sentenced a Ukrainian citizen to 12 years in prison for attempting to blow up Russian military personnel with a grenade.
Meydan TV journalists held a protest in the courtroom. May 02, 2026 01:56 Journalists arrested in the Meydan TV case staged a protest at a court hearing, chanting slogans in defense of freedom of speech.
Trade unions held a short rally in Volgograd to mark May Day. May 02, 2026 00:57 In Volgograd, trade unions held a short, formal rally to discuss digital barriers, the impoverishment of citizens, and the environmental disaster in southern Russia.
57 Tuapse residents remain in hotels after drone attacks May 02, 2026 00:00 Some residents of buildings near the Tuapse oil refinery are staying in hotels. Authorities reported extinguishing the fire at the seaport and promised to assist residents of damaged apartments with repairs or housing.
Protesters in Tbilisi demanded that children be provided with medicine and food. May 01, 2026 23:58 On the 520th day of continuous protests, activists from the "Voice" movement in Tbilisi demanded free meals for public school students, while participants at a rally outside parliament called for the purchase of medication for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Volunteers posted footage of their cleanup efforts along the Kuban coastline on social media. May 01, 2026 23:02 Volunteers collecting oil from the coast of Tuapse and the surrounding area shared footage of their work on social media and reported a lack of assistance from the authorities. Liquid petroleum products are trapped under the pebbles and are more difficult to collect than the thick fuel oil in Anapa, a volunteer noted.