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A Russian military serviceman. Photo from the official website of the Russian Ministry of Defence
09:33, 10 September 2022
Deaths of 700 natives of Southern Russia in Ukraine officially confirmed
Since the start of the military operation in Ukraine, the deaths of at least 700 residents of Southern Russia have been officially confirmed, including 463 residents of the North-Caucasian Federal District (NCFD), and 237 residents of the Southern Federal District (SFD).
The Supreme Court of Dagestan. Photo: http://vs.dag.sudrf.ru
23:52, 9 September 2022
Dagestani SC recognizes illegal extension of Eduard Ataev’s arrest
An appeal filed about the extension of arrest of Eduard Ataev, the former coordinator of the Navalny’s headquarters* in Makhachkala, was granted, but Eduard Ataev remains in custody pending review of the decision in the first instance court.
The opponents of the landfill in the village of Poltavskaya talk to a police officer. Photo from the "Poltavskaya against landfill" Telegram channel
23:41, 9 September 2022
Opponents of landfill in Kuban outraged by official’s threats against an activist
When commenting on the threats voiced by an official against activist Viktor Ilyin, residents of the village of Poltavskaya have noted that the official should take care of the well-being of residents and the environmental situation in the municipality and not intimidate the residents.
Vitaly Nemtsev. Photo https://t.me/Nemtsev_Vitaliy/1112
14:34, 9 September 2022
Krasnodar activist detained and left in custody overnight
Vitaly Nemtsev, the coordinator of the "Citizen Observer" project, became a figurant of the protocol on the demonstration of prohibited symbols. He was left in custody for the night.
A gavel. Photo by Fyodor Obmaykin / Yugopolis
14:32, 9 September 2022
Resident of Stavropol Territory fined for discrediting militaries
The court has fined Evgeny Lavrik, a resident of the Shpakovsky District, finding him guilty of discrediting the Russian Armed Forces, the "Kavkaz.Realii"* outlet has reported.
Badma Byurchiev after being beaten up. Photo courtesy of Badma Byurchiev
13:45, 9 September 2022
"Caucasian Knot" correspondent beaten up in Elista
Several men have attacked and beaten up Badma Byurchiev, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent, in Elista (the capital of Kalmykia), the journalist himself reported, linking the attack with his professional activities.
Timur Debishev. Screenshot of the post from his personal page on Instagram
13:40, 9 September 2022
ICRF Branch cancels refusal to open torture criminal case of Chechen actor
The Chechen Branch of the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) has overturned the refusal to initiate a criminal case on the application of Timur Debishev, a Chechen actor, who reported being beaten up and tortured by law enforcers.
Kemal Tambiev, Abdulmumin Gadjiev, Abubakar Rizvanov. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the "Caucasian Knot"
13:25, 9 September 2022
Two witnesses in case of Dagestani journalist Gadjiev refute their testimonies
Aida Khaita and Sultan Omarov, the prosecution witnesses in the case of Abdulmumin Gadjiev, Abubakar Rizvanov and Kemal Tambiev, have stated at trial that their testimonies given during the investigation had nothing to do with reality.
Bella Nasibyan. Photo: https://privet-rostov.ru/gorod/82761-stali-izvestny-obyska-u-rostovskoj-zhurnalistki-belly-nasibjan-utrom-8-sentjabrja.html
13:18, 9 September 2022
Advocate points to violation of the rights of journalist Nasibyan by law enforcers
Law enforcers asked Bella Nasibyan about her links with Ilya Ponomaryov, a former Russian State Duma MP, and examined the contents of her phone, but did not allow the advocate, Pavel Sadovnikov, to be present during the interrogation, the latter has complained.
13:10, 9 September 2022
SC ignores proofs of falsification of terrorist case against residents of Dagestan
The Russia's Supreme Court (SC) has treated the complaints about the falsification of the criminal case and torture of the residents of the Agulsky District (Dagestan) convicted under the case of activities of a terrorist community and an illegal armed formation (IAF) as untenable.
08:54, 9 September 2022
Moscow City Court upholds appeals of “Memorials”*
The Human Rights Centre (HRC) “Memorial”* and the “International Historical Educational Charitable and Human Rights Society ‘Memorial’” (“International Memorial”)* won appeals on complaints about illegal searches in the offices of organizations.
23:51, 8 September 2022
Dagestani resident found guilty of discrediting Russian Armed Forces
A court imposed an administrative penalty on Mardjina Ramazanova for discrediting the Russian Armed Forces.
Bella Nasibyan. Photo: rostovgazeta.ru
21:14, 8 September 2022
Journalist Bella Nasibyan released after questioning by law enforcers
The police released Rostov journalist Bella Nasibyan. She is involved as a witness in a case on fakes about the Russian Armed Forces, the “OVD-Info”* human rights project reported.
A power transmission line. Photo by Nina Tumanova for the "Caucasian Knot"
21:01, 8 September 2022
Energy company fined for blackouts in houses of Makhachkala residents
The “Rosseti Severny Kavkaz” Company was fined 3.2 million roubles for power outages in residential buildings in Makhachkala. The fine for interruptions in the supply of electricity to Makhachkala residents became the second in a month.
Bella Nasibyan. Photo https://www.donnews.ru/V-Rostove-zhurnalistku-arestovali-za-sluchaynuyu-demonstratsiyu-plakata-Umnogo-golosovaniya_123111
19:01, 8 September 2022
Rostov journalist Nasibyan detained after search
In Rostov-on-Don, law enforcers have detained the journalist, Bella Nasibyan, after searching her home, human rights defenders have informed.
Zarema Musaeva. Screenshot of the video on social media of the Grozny TV channel
18:49, 8 September 2022
Abubakar Yangulbaev comments on extension of his mother's arrest
By extending the arrest of Zarema Musaeva, the court in Grozny has upheld the investigators' unjustified arguments that a sick woman could escape from the republic, Abubakar Yangulbaev, a lawyer and one of two Musaeva's son, has stated.
18:44, 8 September 2022
Rumanian authorities refuse to release Gerikhanova, native of Chechnya
Rumanian authorities have decided to send Amina Gerikhanova, a native of Chechnya, who faces extradition to Russia, to a migration prison after her release from custody, the "Vayfond" Chechen human rights association has informed.
17:36, 8 September 2022
Murder case of Dagestani resident by MIA pensioner sent for reconsideration
The court has overturned the decision to release Tagir Velagaev, a pensioner of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), from punishment; he was convicted killing his ex-wife in Dagestan; the court has sent the case for a new consideration.
Bella Nasibyan. Photo from Alexander Ryabchuk's Facebook * On March 21, the Tverskoi Court of Moscow banned the activities in Russia of the Meta Company, owning Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, in connection with extremist activities
14:56, 8 September 2022
Rights defenders report search of Rostov journalist's home
In Rostov-on-Don, law enforcers came to conduct a search of the home of Bella Nasibyan, an activist and journalist of the "RusNews", the human rights project "OVD-Info*" has informed.
11:18, 8 September 2022
Kadyrov reports about sending fighters of elite military units to Ukraine
Fighters of the elite units, the “Yug” battalion and the “Sever” regiment, went to Ukraine, and many of them go there not for the first time, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov reports.
News
Five fighters from Kabardino-Balkaria have been declared killed in Ukraine.

The aftermath of the cable car collapse in Nalchik on August 8, 2025. Photo: Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. The court reduced compensation for passengers injured on the Nalchik cable car.

Special military operation in Ukraine. Photo: Russian Ministry of Defense press service More than 8,600 fighters from southern Russia have been officially recognized as killed in the SVO zone.

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.