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00:57, 18 April 2026

Residents of Dagestan and journalists praised the role of bloggers in helping flood victims.

Residents of Dagestan affected by the floods admitted they received no assistance from bloggers and other public figures, and that the aid promised to them by the authorities was not enough to compensate for all their losses. Journalists praised the bloggers' role in helping flood victims, citing their significant involvement.

Egor Kovalenko. Screenshot of a photo from the Chertkovsky District Administration's Telegram channel, April 18, 2026, https://t.me/chertkovo061/13211

00:00, 18 April 2026

A fighter from the Rostov region was killed in a military operation.

Yegor Kovalenko was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, at least 885 soldiers from the Rostov region have been officially recognized as killed.

23:58, 17 April 2026

Kokov announced a change in waste management company amid complaints from residents.

The authorities of Kabardino-Balkaria have refused to renew the regional waste management company Ecologistika, which has been the subject of numerous complaints from residents. Meanwhile, at least one tender to select a new contractor failed due to a lack of bids.

23:02, 17 April 2026

Demonstrators gathered outside the Georgian parliament for the 506th consecutive evening.

Supporters of Georgia's European integration gathered on Rustaveli Avenue on the 506th day of continuous protests to remind the authorities of their demands.

22:03, 17 April 2026

A soldier from Kalmykia was killed in Ukraine.

Roman Popov from Malye Derbety was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the Russian operation in Ukraine, authorities have officially named at least 223 combatants killed there.

21:05, 17 April 2026

Officials in Tyrnyauz are under investigation after complaints from residents of a high-rise building.

Tyrnyauz administration staff ignored complaints from residents of an apartment building whose walls were covered in mold and mildew due to roof leaks.

20:06, 17 April 2026

A Sochi resident was convicted of promoting extremist ideology in a pretrial detention center.

A court in Krasnodar sentenced Sochi resident Bichiko Pruidze to a term in a maximum-security penal colony, finding him a member of an extremist organization.

19:09, 17 April 2026

Samvel Karapetyan's house arrest has been extended for three months.

A Yerevan court extended Samvel Karapetyan's house arrest for another three months. Karapetyan himself announced a press conference, expressing confidence in his victory in the upcoming elections.

18:11, 17 April 2026

The case against the deputy mayor of Karachayevsk, who had been in hiding for eight years, has reached court.

Karachayevsk Deputy Mayor Alibek Karaketov, who had been on the international wanted list for eight years in connection with embezzlement, was arrested in March. His assets have been seized, and the case, charged under four articles of the Russian Criminal Code, has been sent to court.

Evacuation of residents from flooded areas of Dagestan. April 2026. Photo: Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations.

17:30, 17 April 2026

Residents of flooded areas of Dagestan await a response to their requests for assistance.

Authorities visited flood-damaged homes to assess the damage, and applications for assistance were submitted, according to residents of the affected areas of Dagestan. Two social media users reported that despite the commission documenting the damage, they were refused compensation.

16:31, 17 April 2026

247 tons of contaminated soil collected in Anapa following an oil spill

Following the oil spill, 247 tons of contaminated soil and 28 tons of mixture were collected from the water surface of Anapa's beaches. The task force reported no leaks from the sites of the sunken fuel oil tankers.

15:30, 17 April 2026

17 Karapetyan supporters detained in Yerevan

Police detained 17 supporters of Samvel Karapetyan at a protest outside the Anti-Corruption Court, where the politician's pretrial detention is being considered. The defense is asking for the house arrest to be lifted.

14:30, 17 April 2026

Authorities reported extinguishing the fire in the port of Tuapse.

The body of the girl presumed dead in Tuapse has not yet been found. Rescuers continue to clear the rubble. Some residents remain in the hotel. Firefighting efforts at the marine terminal are also ongoing, with over 170 personnel involved.

13:30, 17 April 2026

Pashinyan called for the opposition not to be allowed into parliament.

The Strong Armenia party and the Armenia bloc should not pass the parliamentary elections threshold, as they are only there to collect salaries, the prime minister stated, amid the case against representatives of the Strong Armenia party.

The aftermath of the drone attack in Tuapse, April 16, 2026. Photo: https://t.me/opershtab23/15710

12:30, 17 April 2026

The death of a child in a drone attack in Tuapse has sparked an emotional response on social media.

Social media users called the deaths of people, including a child, in the drone attack in Tuapse a tragedy. They believe the authorities must ensure the safety of residents.

11:30, 17 April 2026

A man accused of murder over a land dispute in Ingushetia has been acquitted.

A jury acquitted Adam Balayev, a resident of the village of Muzhichi in the Sunzhensky District of Ingushetia, of the murder of two people over a land dispute.

10:29, 17 April 2026

Residents of Dagestan have submitted 190,000 applications for flood assistance.

The task force has received over 190,000 requests for various types of assistance from residents of flood-affected areas of Dagestan. 120 homes remain in the flooded area.

09:30, 17 April 2026

An explosion near garbage bins in Vladikavkaz killed one person.

An explosion occurred while garbage containers were being loaded in Vladikavkaz, killing a utility worker. The waste containers are located near warehouses where a fireworks explosion occurred a week ago.

06:34, 17 April 2026

A native of Chechnya faces deportation from Lithuania.

Lithuanian officials denied a residence permit extension to a Chechen native who had legally resided in the country for over 20 years. He was warned that he faced deportation.

05:40, 17 April 2026

At least 60 houses damaged in Tuapse after drone attack

During the drone attack in Tuapse, 60 residential buildings and three public facilities were damaged. Five private homes were completely destroyed.

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