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Slicks from the site of the sinking of parts of two tankers, satellite image from July 31. Screenshot of a photo from Zhora Kavanosyan's Telegram channel from 08/05/25, https://t.me/ecozhora/5950

20:09, 6 August 2025

Satellite images show pollution in waters near Anapa

Satellite images of the area where parts of the fuel oil tankers sank show pollution of the waters with oil products, including near Taman.

19:12, 6 August 2025

Musayeva refused to appeal the verdict due to lack of faith in the court

Musayeva will not appeal the sentence in the new case, as she does not believe in a fair decision and it is physically difficult for her to be in the pretrial detention center. The decision on the place where Musayeva will serve her sentence must be made by the Federal Penitentiary Service Directorate for Chechnya.

17:20, 6 August 2025

Authorities see no danger to tourists from mudflow on Elbrus

A mudflow has occurred on the southern slope of Elbrus, but tourist infrastructure facilities are not in danger, the Kabardino-Balkarian Ministry of Emergency Situations has assured.

16:01, 6 August 2025

Amaglobeli sentenced to two years after charges were reduced

On the day of the sentencing, the Batumi City Court judge reclassified the charges against the founder of the publications "Batumelebi" and "Netgazeti" Mzia Amaglobeli. The defense called it an attempt to save face for the authorities.

15:06, 6 August 2025

Officials in Dagestan Suspected of Land Fraud

Several officials of the Karabudakhkent district are suspected of abuse of power in the case with the land plot. The investigation estimated the damage at 15 million rubles.

14:08, 6 August 2025

Beydemirli complained about the lack of effective medical care in the Azerbaijani colony

In Azerbaijan, the health of former MP and businessman Nazim Beydemirli has sharply worsened while in prison. Despite suspected pneumonia, he is being denied hospitalization, the convict's wife reported.

13:09, 6 August 2025

More than 600 victims have filed applications for payments in the Tuapse region

The authorities reported on assistance to those affected by flooding in the Krasnodar region: rescuers are removing silt from farmsteads and restoring water supply.

12:12, 6 August 2025

Four Azerbaijani soldiers were injured in a mine explosion

The Ministry of Defense stated that there is no threat to the lives of those injured in the truck explosion.

10:59, 6 August 2025

Grenade launcher from Astrakhan region killed in Ukraine

Denis Antonov was killed in a military operation. Since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, at least 586 fighters from the Astrakhan region have been officially recognized as killed.

10:07, 6 August 2025

FSB names Magomedov as involved in the theft of Dagnefteprodukt from the state

The investigation established the involvement of former State Secretary of Dagestan Magomed-Sultan Magomedov in the theft of Dagnefteprodukt from the state. Property worth 3 billion rubles was seized from him and other defendants in the fraud case.

09:18, 6 August 2025

Stalin Monument Repaired in Tskhinvali

The parents of the teenagers who damaged the recently erected Stalin monument in Tskhinvali paid for its restoration.

08:20, 6 August 2025

Four fighters from the Volgograd region were killed in a military operation

Nikolay Minayev, Aleksey Yeremichev, Anton Lupinoga and Nikolay Dudchenko were killed in combat. Since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, at least 1,280 fighters from the Volgograd region have been officially recognized as killed.

07:20, 6 August 2025

Drone crashes onto road in Rostov region

In Kamensky District, after a drone fell on the road near the Pogorelov farm, traffic was blocked and buses were cancelled. The Ministry of Defense reported 16 UAVs destroyed in Rostov Oblast.

Timur Tumgoev. Screenshot of a photo from the Telegram channel "Dosh Kavkaza" https://t.me/new_dosh/6391

06:21, 6 August 2025

Lawyers Call Tumgoev's Denial of Medical Care Illegal

The refusal to provide medical care to Timur Tumgoev, a native of Vladikavkaz who is serving a sentence in a Vologda colony, violates the law and creates torture-like conditions of detention, lawyers said.

05:22, 6 August 2025

Ukrainian citizens go on hunger strike at Georgian border checkpoint

Five Ukrainian citizens have been at the Georgian checkpoint "Dariali" for a long time. According to them, 97 people live in the basement, they are not allowed into the country. The hunger strikers demanded that the Ukrainian consul be allowed to see them, that they be given the opportunity to leave Georgia or apply for international protection.

04:22, 6 August 2025

Former head of the Karachay-Cherkessia government accused of organizing a criminal community

The case of the former head of the Karachay-Cherkessia government, Vladimir Kaishev, who is accused of organizing and leading a criminal group, which also included his brother, has been referred to a court in Stavropol Krai for consideration.

03:23, 6 August 2025

Ukrainian soldier sentenced in Rostov-on-Don

The Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don sentenced Ukrainian military man Yaroslav Chernyak to 13 years in prison, finding him guilty of participating in a terrorist organization.

02:24, 6 August 2025

Krasnodar court ignores Supreme Court ruling on Valentina Shostak case

The Krasnodar Regional Court, which received Valentina Shostak's complaint from the Supreme Court, refused to consider the case on its merits, redirecting it to the court of first instance. This decision contradicts the position of the higher court, the activist said.

00:51, 6 August 2025

North Ossetian soldier killed in Ukraine

Anton Eroshov from Mozdok district was killed in the fighting. Since the beginning of the Russian operation in Ukraine, the authorities have publicly named at least 470 North Ossetian servicemen killed there.

23:52, 5 August 2025

Relatives concerned about condition of 90-year-old teacher from Dinskaya after teenagers accuse him

The health of a 90-year-old resident of Kuban, whom teenagers accused of indecent acts due to relieving himself behind a tree, has deteriorated significantly against the backdrop of persecution. On August 6, the man will undergo an examination for "the presence of pedophilia," which, according to lawyers, is not objective.

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