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At the site of the tragedy near the St. George the Great Martyr Temple. Photo https://05.мвд.рф/
08:59, 19 February 2018
Honoured Doctor and Chair of War Veteran Council fell victim to Kizlyar shooter
Lyudmila Scherbakova, Honoured Doctor of Dagestan, Vera Morgunova, Chair of the War Veteran Council for the Kizlyar District, appeared to be among the people who fell victims to an attack on believers which occurred in Kizlyar on February 18.
A machine gun. Photo http://nac.gov.ru/kontrterroristicheskie-operacii/v-dagestane-v-hode-kto-neytralizovan-glavar-1.html
08:14, 19 February 2018
On February 12-18, eight persons perished in armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week of February 12-18, 2018, eight people were killed and at least four others were wounded in the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
Tofiq Mamedov on the pedestal of the Open European Judo Championships held in Austria. Photo https://sputnik.az/sport/20180204/413901762/azerbaycan-idman-qelebe.html
05:34, 19 February 2018
Azeri and Georgian Judokas win four gold medals at European Championships
Athletes from Azerbaijan and Georgia have won four gold medals at the Open European Judo Championships held in Austria.
A man injured in the mass shooting of believers in Kizlyar in a hospital ward. Photo http://minzdravrd.ru/
03:36, 19 February 2018
For the first time this year, IS claims responsibility for an attack in Dagestan
A shooting of believers in Kizlyar has become the first incident in Dagestan in 2018, the responsibility for which was claimed by the "Islamic State" (IS, banned in Russia), and the 11th incident for the whole period of its existence.
The Ministry of Health officials near the hospital after the mass shooting of the believers in Kizlyar. Photo http://minzdravrd.ru/
02:56, 19 February 2018
Kizlyar shooter records a video before attacking people
An appeal to "brothers around the world" contains a call to commit terror acts.
The surveillance footage. Photo: screenshot of the video published by Mash https://vk.com/mash?z=video-112510789_456242169%2Fvideos-112510789%2Fpl_-112510789_-1
21:32, 18 February 2018
Sources treat Kizlyar shooter as IS member
The man who shelled people in Kizlyar was a member of the "sleeping unit" of the "Islamic State" IS), a terrorist organization banned in Russia by the court, sources have stated.
Residents of Kizlyar celebrate the "Maslenitsa" (Shrovetide). February 18, 2018. Photo: Kizlyar city administration http://mo-kizlyar.ru/informatsiya/novosti/4706-na-glavnoj-ploshchadi-kizlyara-ustroili-maslenichnyj-pir.html
20:32, 18 February 2018
Law enforcers tell details of Kizlyar shootout
At the celebration of the "Maslenitsa" (Shrovetide) in Kizlyar, a 23-year-old local resident opened fire at the crowd, investigators report.
The painter held an action in support of gays of Chechnya near the art gallery. Photo: screenshot of the BBC video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkw8NE8Rj0M
14:00, 18 February 2018
Painter Pavlov-Andreevich holds action in support of Chechen gays
The action in support of gays of Chechnya was held by Fyodor Pavlov-Andreevich, a painter, in London, by hanging for five hours wrapped in a carpet over the pavement near the Gazelli Art House Gallery.
The book "Dadivank: The Restored Miracle". Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"
00:57, 18 February 2018
Book about ancient Dadivank Monastery presented in NKR
The "Victoria" Charitable Foundation has presented the book "Dadivank: The Restored Miracle" of the history of the monastery of the same name and the frescoes restored in it.
Mekhman Galandarov. Still picture of Turan Agentliyi video, www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa_Ky1ybUKM
21:56, 17 February 2018
Rights defenders criticize inquiry into death of Azerbaijani activist
The conclusion of the Baku City Prosecutor's Office, which failed to any crime elements in the death case of Mekhman Galandarov, an activist and blogger, at the SIZO (pre-trial prison), has not convince the rights defenders and lawyers interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
21:53, 17 February 2018
Parents demand to investigate schoolboy beating in Makhachkala
The parents of a teen beaten up in the territory of a school in Makhachkala have complained about the absence of a proper reaction of school authorities and law enforcers to the incident.
18:00, 17 February 2018
Court refuses Azerbaijani oppositionist Mamed Ibragim of early release
Despite the changes in the legislation, the court did not soften the verdict to Mamed Ibragim, an adviser to the chair of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA). The defence intends to challenge the decision pronounced by the court on February 16.
15:34, 17 February 2018
Igor Stenin leaves Russia
Astrakhan activist Igor Stenin has left Russia together with his wife and son for fear of pressure on his relatives from law enforcers.
Mikhail Anisenko (centre) at the Astrakhan Regional Court, February 16, 2018. Photo by the Caucasian Knot correspondent.
10:33, 17 February 2018
Court upholds fine for Astrakhan activist
The Astrakhan Regional Court has refused to grant the appeal of Mikhail Anisenko, who was fined by 10,000 roubles after participating in an action to pay tribute to the memory of the victims of political repressions.
Hayk Oganyan. Screenshot of Youtube Azatutyun.am Channel.
07:49, 17 February 2018
Investigators identify a man suspected of threatening editor-in-chief of "Medialab.am"
Reserve officer Hayk Oganyan is involved as a suspect in the case of threats against Armenian caricaturists. He says his indignation was provoked by a caricature of a soldier with one foot.
06:45, 17 February 2018
In Samvel Babayan's case, a witness denies charges of importing "Igla" to Armenia
A man-portable air-defence system (MANPADS) "Igla", for which illegal import Samvel Babayan, former Nagorno-Karabakh Minister of Defence, was sentenced, did not cross the Armenian-Georgian border. This was announced at trial by Robert Agvanyan, who was selling the MANPADS.
Bagir Makhmudov in Makhachkala court, February 16, 2018. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the Caucasian Knot.
05:42, 17 February 2018
In Dagestan, a man accused of illegal arms possession claims law enforcers' pressure
Bagir Makhmudov, a resident of Makhachkala, accused of illegal possession of arms and ammunition, has claimed in court that he is being subjected to pressure at the SIZO (pre-trial prison) by law enforcers, who demand a confession from him.
05:24, 17 February 2018
Law enforcers check "Solidarity" Charitable Foundation, its chair reports
In Moscow, law enforcers visited the "Solidarity" Foundation engaged in charity activities in Northern Caucasus and the "Medina" educational centre located in the same building, the "Caucasian Knot" was informed by Lilia Mukhamedyarova, the president of the foundation and the founder of the centre. According to her, inspectors demanded from NGO staff members to submit explanations concerning teaching children Islam.
People celebrate Tsagaan Sar holiday in Elista. Photo by Badma Byurchiev for the Caucasian Knot.
04:25, 17 February 2018
Residents of Kalmykia celebrate national holiday of Tsagaan Sar
Residents of Kalmykia have celebrated Tsagaan Sar (White Month), one of the main national holidays, symbolizing the coming of spring and the awakening of nature. In Elista, festive events were held in the Central Khurul and Victory Square, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.
'Rostov-Arena' stadium. Photo: Kremlin.ru https://ru.wikipedia.org
20:48, 16 February 2018
Rostov-on-Don's football costs exceed 100 billion roubles
The preparations for the FIFA World Cup in Rostov-on-Don have already cost over 100 billion roubles, said Igor Guskov, First Deputy Governor of the Rostov Region.
News
The number of killed fighters from the southern regions of Russia in Ukraine has exceeded 9600.

In July 2026, 2 victims were recorded in armed and terrorist attacks in the North Caucasus and southern Russia.

Witchcraft. The image was created by "Caucasian Knot" in the Copilot program. Anxiety and low education have become the reason for the "witch hunt" in the North Caucasus.

LEGAL TEXTS
The illustration was created by the Caucasian Knot using AI The peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as other documents signed at the meeting with Trump on August 8, 2025

The “Caucasian Knot" publishes the agreement on the establishment of peace and interstate relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, which was initialed by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on August 8, 2025, through the mediation of US President Donald Trump. The meeting of Trump, Aliyev and Pashinyan took place on August 8 in Washington. Following the meeting, Pashinyan and Aliyev also signed a joint declaration. In addition to the agreements between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Trump signed a number of separate memoranda with Aliyev and Pashinyan....

Personalities
Zelimkhan Khangoshvili. Photo courtesy of press service of HRC 'Memorial', http://memohrc.org/ Zelimkhan Khangoshvili

A participant of the second Chechen military campaign, one of the field commanders close to Shamil Basaev and Aslan Maskhadov. Shot dead in Berlin in 2019.

Magomed Daudov. Photo: screenshot of the video http://video.agaclip.com/w=atDtPvLYH9o Magomed Daudov

Magomed "Lord" Daudov is a former Chechen militant who was awarded the title of "Hero of Russia", the chairman of the Chechen parliament under Ramzan Kadyrov.

Tumso Abdurakhmanov. Screenshot from video posted by Abu-Saddam Shishani [LIVE] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIR3s7AB0Uw Tumso Abdurakhmanov

Tumso Abdurakhmanov is a blogger from Chechnya. After a conflict with Ramzan Kadyrov's relative, he left the republic and went first to Georgia, and then to Poland, where he is trying to get political asylum.