Restrictions on travel on the Transkam highway have been lifted. January 04, 2026 10:07 The road between Russia and South Ossetia has reopened to all types of vehicles after the roadway was cleared of avalanche debris.
Residents of Adygea called for the speedy restoration of heating and electricity. January 04, 2026 09:08 In the Maykop district, 17 shelters have opened for people whose homes are without heat. Local residents have complained of prolonged power, heat, and water shortages and called on authorities to address the issue.
A drone was shot down in the Rostov region. January 04, 2026 08:08 Military personnel shot down a drone in the Verkhnedonsky District. Last night, the Rostov Region became the only region in southern Russia to record a drone attack.
A contract soldier from the Volgograd region was killed in a military operation. January 04, 2026 06:10 Alexander Shkolin was killed in combat in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 1,606 soldiers from the Volgograd region have been officially recognized as killed.
A Volgograd resident complained about difficulties in providing her child with medication. January 04, 2026 05:15 A disabled child in Volgograd is not receiving vital medications. His mother complained to the Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia, Alexander Bastrykin.
An Armenian skier was fined for covering up the "Azerbaijan" sign on his suit. January 04, 2026 04:12 The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has fined Armenian athlete Mikael Mikaelyan for covering the word "Azerbaijan" on his suit with tape during the Tour de Ski.
Ilya Sigida refused to appeal the fines. January 04, 2026 03:09 Hieromonk Ilya Sigida decided not to appeal four fines, citing religious beliefs.
A high-rise building on Narimanov Street in Rostov-on-Don has been placed on the list of buildings slated for resettlement. January 04, 2026 02:10 The Rostov Region government has approved a list of 47 apartment buildings slated for evacuation within the next two years. The partially collapsed high-rise building on Narimanov Street is included.
Four drones were shot down over southern Russia. January 04, 2026 01:06 Air defense forces shot down three UAVs over the Rostov region, and another over the Krasnodar region. A private home was damaged in a village in the Don region.
Bloggers and volunteers debated the effectiveness of fuel oil barriers in Kuban. January 03, 2026 23:54 Volunteers pointed out that the protective barriers hastily erected in Anapa in the fall of 2025 were virtually destroyed by strong storms and are no longer functioning properly. Bloggers countered that barriers and nets are a good way to protect beaches from fuel oil if they are properly constructed and regularly maintained, noting that they found fuel oil spills behind the barrier after the storm.
The march took place in the center of Tbilisi on the 402nd day of protests. January 03, 2026 22:31 Protesters marched along Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi, demanding the release of regime prisoners. Outside the parliament building, on the 402nd day of daily protests, the protest continued on the sidewalk.
Residents of Adygea were outraged by the prolonged power outage. January 03, 2026 21:31 Authorities reported on the ongoing power restoration efforts, noting that at least 16,000 people remain without power. Telegram users reported that some towns and districts in Maykop have been without power since December 30.
Nalchik residents protested against the development of a courtyard area. January 03, 2026 20:01 Residents of buildings on Kulieva Street in Nalchik are seeking a ban on the construction of a high-rise building in their courtyard adjacent to their homes. They appealed to the head of the republic, noting that they have been unable to get an appointment with him for seven years.
Five soldiers from the Krasnodar region were killed in a military operation. January 03, 2026 18:41 Sergei Litvinov, Viktor Marmer, Evgeny Rakov, Roman Zubov, and Vyacheslav Kongar from the Tuapse District were killed in action. Since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, authorities and security forces have acknowledged at least 821 soldiers from the Krasnodar Krai as killed.
Mearakishvili announced her desire to return to her homeland. January 03, 2026 17:46 Due to Mearakishvili's deportation, the criminal case against her should be dropped, but no documents on this matter have yet been filed, her lawyer said. The activist herself stated that she has not yet decided whether to appeal the court's decision, but wants to return to her homeland, as her entire life is tied to it.
Queues of cars formed in front of the Crimean Bridge. January 03, 2026 16:31 Nearly a thousand vehicles are awaiting inspection on the Taman side, and over 600 on the Kerch side. Drivers have complained of long waits.
Kadyrov commented on rumors about his hospitalization. January 03, 2026 15:01 In a video with the Minister of National Policy, Ramzan Kadyrov declared his "fighting spirit" and accused "Satanists"* of spreading the news of his emergency hospitalization.
Georgian authorities have ignored the Patriarchate's requests to release political prisoners. January 03, 2026 13:50 The Georgian Orthodox Church has appealed to the authorities three times to pardon protesters convicted of minor offenses. All these requests have gone unanswered, a Patriarchate spokesperson stated.
Delayed trains arrived at their destinations in Kuban January 03, 2026 12:33 Trains from Rostov-on-Don, Vladikavkaz and Moscow arrived in Adler and the Imeretinsky resort with delays of up to 19 hours.
A soldier killed in Ukraine has been buried in Dagestan. January 03, 2026 11:36 Ferman Bayramov from the Rutul district was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the Russian operation in Ukraine, authorities have released the names of at least 1,767 Dagestani combatants killed there.