A fire at an oil depot in the Volgograd region has been extinguished. January 12, 2026 03:57 An open fire at an oil depot in the Oktyabrsky district, which was subjected to an air attack on January 10, has been extinguished.
Sochi residents have successfully filed an administrative case against a gynecologist for insulting her. January 12, 2026 02:58 Sochi residents who complained about a gynecologist's unethical behavior received letters from the prosecutor's office informing them of an administrative case against the doctor. They were alarmed by the fact that the agency's responses referred to the doctor as an individual, not an official.
Claims against the "Rostov Amazons" have reached five million rubles. January 12, 2026 01:59 Bailiffs intend to forcibly collect almost five million rubles from the leader of the "Rostov Amazons" gang, Inessa Tarverdieva, and her daughter, Victoria.
A fighter from Dagestan was killed in a military operation. January 12, 2026 01:00 Timur Sultanov was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, at least 1,773 fighters from Dagestan have been officially recognized as killed.
Residents of Kaspiysk have been waiting for water for more than two days after authorities promised. January 12, 2026 00:19 In Kaspiysk, equipment is being adjusted, and water supply to Bat'manova Street will be fully restored by January 13, according to authorities. Residents are outraged that the authorities are failing to fulfill their promises, water delivery isn't meeting residents' needs, and the water supply schedule isn't being met.
The 410th day of protests in Georgia was marked by support for Mzia Amaglobeli. January 11, 2026 23:01 Protesters in Tbilisi demanded the release of political prisoners, and activists gathered outside the prison where Netgazeti and Batumelebi founder Mzia Amaglobeli is being held called for the journalist's release.
A former Kadyrov critic has alleged extortion in the Akhmat special forces. January 11, 2026 21:37 Said-Khuseyn Magomedov demanded that Apti Alaudinov return the money that one of the lieutenant general's subordinates took when he joined the Akhmat special forces. In his appeal to Alaudinov, he mentioned 300,000 rubles, and in his appeal to Kadyrov, whom he called on to "stop the lawlessness," he mentioned 1,300,000.
A demining worker was seriously injured in an explosion in Karabakh. January 11, 2026 20:46 Elvin Kerimov, an employee of an NGO involved in mine clearance, stepped on an antipersonnel mine and had his leg amputated. Since the end of the 44-day war in Azerbaijan, 415 people have been killed by mines and unexploded ordnance, 71 of whom have died.
Georgian activists demanded the release of Amaglobeli January 11, 2026 19:38 Female politicians held a rally today outside Rustavi Prison, demanding the release of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti.
Telegram users found the dismissal of a Kuban official insufficient. January 11, 2026 18:44 Andrey Antonenko, deputy head of the Kalininsky District in Krasnodar Krai, was fired after a video surfaced online showing him insulting and threatening rescue workers. Telegram users believe Antonenko should be criminally prosecuted.
Optimistic forecasts for the sea's recovery after the fuel oil spill near Anapa have raised doubts. January 11, 2026 17:16 The fuel oil spill had no effect on plankton, jellyfish, or mussels. High levels of oil-oxidizing bacteria were recorded in the area where the Volgoneft tankers sank, indicating active self-cleaning of the sea. Scientists from the Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas stated that complete cleanup is expected in two to three years. This prediction can only be realized if there are no new emissions, the ecologist countered.
Dagestani authorities are taking an interest in the incident involving a conscript soldier. January 11, 2026 15:37 The Dagestan Ministry of Nationalities is investigating the circumstances surrounding the injury sustained by a 19-year-old conscript soldier, who is currently undergoing treatment in Moscow in serious condition. The ministry is in contact with the soldier's parents.
A highway in the mountains of Dagestan is closed after an avalanche. January 11, 2026 14:41 Traffic on a section of highway in the Tsuntinsky district of Dagestan has been suspended after an avalanche.
Travel restrictions through Verkhniy Lars have been eased. January 11, 2026 13:52 The ban on passenger cars crossing the Verkhniy Lars checkpoint in North Ossetia has been lifted. The Georgian Military Highway remains closed to heavy-duty vehicles.
A campaign to help Gaza residents has found support in Dagestan. January 11, 2026 12:53 Dagestani athletes, doctors, and journalists called on residents of the republic to participate in raising money for humanitarian aid to the Palestinians.
A fighter from the Volgograd region was killed in combat. January 11, 2026 11:53 Alexey Rogulkin from the Frolovsky District was killed in combat in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 1,619 soldiers from the Volgograd Region have been officially recognized as killed.
The Elbrus resort has resumed operations. January 11, 2026 10:53 Cable cars and ski slopes have reopened at the Elbrus resort, after being closed due to avalanche danger.
Mikhail Benyash* considered the court's position in the dispute with the Lithuanian authorities to be biased. January 11, 2026 09:54 An administrative court in Lithuania openly sided with the Migration Department, which revoked Krasnodar lawyer Mikhail Benyash*'s residence permit due to his trips to Minsk. However, the court did not challenge Benyash's arguments.
Four Georgian residents have been charged with beating a police officer. January 11, 2026 08:54 Security forces detained four people in Chiatura accused of beating a police patrol inspector.
Passage along the Georgian Military Highway is prohibited. January 11, 2026 07:55 A ban on leaving North Ossetia via the Georgian Military Highway has been introduced due to deteriorating weather conditions.