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The village of Semender. Dagestan. Photo: Magomed Magomedov (Yusupov) http://www.odnoselchane.ru/

14:35, 18 November 2015

Relatives of Dagestani resident Murad Shamilov report on his disappearance

Starting from the evening of November 17, Murad Shamilov, a resident of the village of Semender, does not answer his mobile phone. This was reported by his relatives. They fear that the young man might be kidnapped.

Flowers and Boris Nemtsov's photo at the murder spot on Big Moskvoretsky Bridge. Photo: Ivan Trefilov (RFE/RL)

11:54, 18 November 2015

Court arrests in absentia suspected organizer of Boris Nemtsov's murder

The Basmanny Court of Moscow has issued in absentia a warrant for arrest of Ruslan Mukhudinov, an officer of the battalion "Sever" (North), accused of the organization of the murder of politician Boris Nemtsov.

The ziyart (mausoleum) of Yangulbi-Sheikh in the Chechen village of Kurchaloi. Photo: the administration of the Kurchaloi district of the Chechen Republic http://admin-kmr.org/207-yangulbi-hadji-kurchaloy.html

10:51, 18 November 2015

Four residents of Chechnya detained for setting Kurchaloi ziyart on fire

Four residents of the village of Mairtup are suspected of setting on fire the ziyart (mausoleum) of Yangulbi-Sheikh in the Chechen village of Kurchaloi. The Chechen Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) has called the arson of the ziyart (mausoleum) the second case after the similar incident in Shali a crime against religion and believers.

Astrakhan. Photo by Vyacheslav Yaschenko for the "Caucasian Knot"

09:50, 18 November 2015

Over 70 residents of Astrakhan Region fight in ranks of IS

More than 70 residents of the Astrakhan Region stay in Syria, being involved in illegal armed formations (IAFs) of the "Islamic State" (IS). This was reported by a source from the law enforcement bodies.

A house affected by flooding. Adygea, May 25, 2015. Photo https://mvd.ru/news/item/1060861/

08:51, 18 November 2015

Adygea asks to allocate funds for 20 housing certificates for flood victims

A set of documents for the issuance of 20 housing certificates to be granted to the victims of flooding in Adygea in 2014 are waiting for the approval of the federal ministries. This was reported by the Committee of the Republic of Adygea for Civil Defence and Emergencies.

22:30, 17 November 2015

Resident of Makhachkala accused of financing militants

In Makhachkala, a criminal case against a local resident has been brought to the court. According to investigators, he handed over the amount of 10,000 roubles to members of the armed underground.

An airplane of Russian aviation. Screenshot of a video by the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igzjX1IKULw

19:42, 17 November 2015

Air group from Mozdok strikes targets in Syria

A squadron of Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bombers, taking off from Mozdok, strikes targets in the eastern part of Syria. This was reported by Anatoly Zhikharev, Commander of Russian Long-Range Military Aviation.

Service for Sergey Avetisyan in Saint Nshan Church in Gyumri. January 20, 2015. Photo by Narek Tumanyan for the "Caucasian Knot"

18:55, 17 November 2015

Armenia completes preliminary investigation into Valery Permyakov's case

Till present, the case against Russian soldier Valery Permyakov, accused of murdering a family in Gyumri, has not been sent to the court, since investigators should make the decision concerning one of the motions filed by the victim party, the essence of which is not disclosed.

Natalia Zubarevich, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Economics. Photo: RFE/RL http://www.svoboda.org/

18:24, 17 November 2015

Economists predict growth of prices in southern Russia because of road tolls

In Russia, the introduction of tolls on federal highways for traffic of trucks will force carriers to increase the prices for their services, and that will ultimately result in the growth of prices for food in the stores. This opinion was expressed by economists interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".

Baku. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"

18:09, 17 November 2015

Experts: Internet disruptions in Azerbaijan threaten national security

In Azerbaijan, specialists are finishing eliminating the consequences of the incident resulted in the failure of the Internet. Experts have treated the state of emergency as a result of the monopolization of the Internet services by a single company. They have called the situation a threat to national security.

Special operation. Photo http://nac.gov.ru/

17:35, 17 November 2015

Ramazan Abdulatipov: number of militants in Dagestan makes 30-40 people

In Dagestan, the shadow economy remains the main source of financing for militants. This was declared by the leader of Dagestan.

15:59, 17 November 2015

Ella Pamfilova treats MoJ's claims against HRC "Memorial" as ungrounded

Ella Pamfilova, the Russian Commissioner for Human Rights, has appealed to the Minister of Justice in connection with the inspection of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial". According to Ella Pamfilova, some claims against the HRC have not been supported by the facts.

15:28, 17 November 2015

House burnt down in special operation in Kalmykia

The special operation, which resulted in the killings of the residents of Dagestan suspected of the attack on Moscow policeman Razudalov, was held 250 kilometres from the city of Elista, in the village of Prikumsky. The special operation lasted during several hours.

"Minutka" Square in Grozny. 2000. Serdg http://wikimapia.org/

13:56, 17 November 2015

At trial, witness confirms involvement of Nikolai Karpyuk in warfare in Grozny

In late December 1994, Nikolai Karpyuk led the combat action in "Minutka" Square in Grozny. This was stated by Alexander Malofeev, the main witness in the criminal case against citizens of Ukraine, questioned at the Supreme Court (SC) of Chechnya.

Roman and Vladimir Milchenko plant out seedlings in the territory of SFedU Botanical Garden, 17.10.2015. Photo: the official page of the "Green Union" at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/greenunion.ru?fref=photo

12:32, 17 November 2015

In Rostov-on-Don, Milchenko brothers involved in case of attack on policemen

In Rostov-on-Don, Roman Milchenko, a member of the "Green Union", and his brother, both of whom claimed being beaten by policemen, are suspected of an attack on law enforcers.

Employees of the Russian Ministry for Emergency Situations work at the site of the A321 plane crash. Photo: http://www.mchs.gov.ru/dop/info/smi/news/item/5236135/

12:07, 17 November 2015

Alexander Bortnikov reports on explosion of IED on board of Airbus A321

An improvised explosive device (IED) has detonated on board of the Russian Airbus A321, which crashed over the Sinai Peninsula. This was reported by FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov.

Azamat Shikhavov and Zavur Khamutaev. Photo: http://flb.ru/infoprint/60209.html

08:12, 17 November 2015

MIA reports on deaths of Azamat Shikhavov and Zavur Khamutaev

Azamat Shikhavov and Zavur Khamutaev, suspected of the murder of Moscow policeman Viktor Razudalov, are killed during their detention in Kalmykia. This was reported by the press centre of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA).

Darya Polyudova. Photo: http://www.yugopolis.ru/news/politics/2015/09/03/85585/grajdanskoe-obshestvo-sud-ugolovnoe-presledovanie-darya-poluodova

20:14, 16 November 2015

Darya Polyudova questions testimonies of prosecution witnesses

Officials from the Novorossiysk administration have reported to the court on the picket held by Darya Polyudova and on the activist's calls for the overthrow of the constitutional order in Russia. Darya Polyudova insists that the officials from the city administration could not see her and that she did not have enough time to hold the picket.

Flowers at the place of Boris Nemtsov's murder. October 9, 2015. Photo by Vyacheslav Feraposhkin for the "Caucasian Knot"

19:06, 16 November 2015

Ruslan Mukhudinov put on international wanted list

Investigators have put on the international wanted list Ruslan Mukhudinov, a fighter of the battalion "Sever" (North), involved in the murder of Russian politician Boris Nemtsov. On November 18, the court is to pronounce the pre-trial restriction measure to Ruslan Mukhudinov.

A protest action of the truck drivers. Dagestan, October 14, 2015. Photo: Ilyas Khadzhi, Bariyat Idrisova http://chernovik.net/content/lenta-novostey/v-dagestane-dalnoboyshchiki-vystupayut-protiv-vysokih-sborov

18:52, 16 November 2015

In Dagestan, 300 truckers start protests

In the Karabudakhkent and Kayakent Districts of Dagestan, two protest actions were organized by truckers. About 300 truckers demand to cancel tolls on federal highways.

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