Taganrog residents' homes damaged in drone attacks January 13, 2026 09:44 Today, the military shot down seven drones in the Rostov region. In Taganrog, the attack damaged gas pipelines, an industrial facility, as well as residential buildings and cars.
Activists have described the condition of animals at the Aksai shelter as deplorable. January 13, 2026 08:44 Treatment for dogs and cats rescued from the "Forgotten Hearts" shelter in Aksai continues; some died in the hospital. The surviving animals are planned to be handed over to their new owners, subject to a written pledge of careful care, activists said.
School and kindergarten hours in Taganrog have been changed following the air strike. January 13, 2026 07:45 The news of an airstrike in Taganrog raised questions among residents about whether to send their children to schools and kindergartens. Authorities declared free attendance at educational institutions.
Mearakishvili filed a complaint against the court's decision to deport her from South Ossetia. January 13, 2026 06:45 Activist Tamara Mearakishvili filed a cassation appeal against the Tskhinvali City Court's decision to deport her to a place other than Georgia.
A mass brawl broke out at a wrestling tournament in Grozny. January 13, 2026 05:45 Chechen wrestler Turpal Alkhoyev lost to David Vaniev from North Ossetia. A conflict ensued between the two, which spectators joined in. Chechen Sports Minister Akhmat Kadyrov stated that it was simply a minor incident that was blown out of proportion by the media.
Yulia Melnichenko appealed the fine. January 13, 2026 04:46 Mozdok resident Yulia Melnichenko, who was fined for picketing outside the North Ossetian prosecutor's office, has appealed the fine.
The Russian ambassador was summoned to the Armenian Foreign Ministry following Vladimir Solovyov's statement. January 13, 2026 03:47 TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov called the possible "loss of Armenia" a "gigantic problem" and suggested the possibility of conducting a special military operation in Russia's zone of influence. In response, Ambassador Sergei Kopyrkin was summoned to the Armenian Foreign Ministry, where he was handed a note of protest.
Karimli's deputy has been summoned for questioning in the Ramiz Mehdiyev case. January 13, 2026 02:48 Fuad Gahramanli, deputy chairman of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan, has been summoned for questioning in the case of former head of the presidential administration Ramiz Mehdiyev. Gahramanli, who is currently abroad, agreed to testify to investigators by telephone.
The Transkam Highway is closed to all traffic due to snow drifts. January 13, 2026 02:17 The road between Russia and South Ossetia is once again closed in both directions to all types of vehicles due to heavy snowfall.
Alesker Mammadli complained about the lack of medical care in the pretrial detention center. January 13, 2026 01:55 During the Toplum TV trial, the health of the accused founder, Alesker Mammadli, worsened. Doctors in the pretrial detention center failed to conduct regular checkups on him, contrary to the judge's orders.
Residents of Kaspiysk said water costs were significant. January 13, 2026 01:12 Kaspiysk's water supply problems continue: technical water is supplied for less than half an hour, and drinking water must be purchased from stores, which significantly impacts the budget, residents complained.
Krasnodar residents criticized utility workers for their inaction during the snowfall. January 13, 2026 00:25 Krasnodar City Duma Deputy Alexander Safronov posted a video about the condition of Krasnodar streets, claiming he hadn't seen any snow removal equipment in the city. Telegram users confirmed the deputy's observations, expressing outrage at the inaction of public utilities.
A resident of Kabardino-Balkaria requires medical attention after 6.5 months in solitary confinement. January 12, 2026 23:45 Rustam Kurmanov was transferred from a solitary confinement cell to a general cell in the Nalchik pretrial detention center after his wife appealed to human rights activists. His wife noted that the prisoner, who spent more than six months in solitary confinement, has suffered serious health problems.
Protesters in Tbilisi held a march in support of Mzia Amaglobeli. January 12, 2026 23:08 On the 411th day of continuous protests in Tbilisi, activists held a solidarity march with Mzia Amaglobeli, founder of the publications Netgazeti and Batumelebi. A daily protest in Batumi was also dedicated to the journalist.
The father of a teenager killed in Derbent has demanded that the perpetrators be punished. January 12, 2026 22:12 The father of an 18-year-old boy killed in Derbent in September 2025 has appealed to the Investigative Committee, the Prosecutor General's Office of Dagestan, and the head of the republic, Sergei Melikov, asking them to take control of his son's case.
A teacher from Dagestan was fired from a Krasnodar school after making comments about Russians. January 12, 2026 21:36 An elderly Dagestani man who worked as a teacher at a Krasnodar school was accused of extremism and fired from his job after making comments about Russians. Telegram channels published a video of his apology.
Villagers in Ingushetia complained about the road's condition. January 12, 2026 20:47 Residents of the village of Verkhnie Achaluki in the Malgobek District described the road conditions on Sheripov Street as catastrophic. Numerous appeals to the administration have yielded no results.
A residential building was damaged by a drone in Slavyansk-on-Kuban. January 12, 2026 19:53 The roof of a private home in Slavyansk-on-Kuban was damaged by drone debris. Drone fragments were also found in the Krymsky district. The Ministry of Defense reported four UAVs destroyed over Kuban.
An Astrakhan resident has been accused of involvement in a terrorist organization. January 12, 2026 19:09 The court will hear the criminal case of an Astrakhan resident accused of ties to a terrorist organization banned in Russia.
Residents of Kislovodsk protested against the construction of a hotel in the resort center. January 12, 2026 18:14 Residents and environmentalists of the resort town stated that the construction of a new hotel in the center of Kislovodsk poses a landslide risk and threatens environmental damage, including damage to Narzan mineral deposits.