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Owner of gas station where thirteen people died detained in Dagestan
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Owner of gas station where thirteen people died detained in Dagestan
Published: 29 September 2024

The owner of a gas station in the village of Novy Khushet in the suburbs of Makhachkala, Marat Dzhankhuvatov, has been detained. He is suspected of providing services that do not meet safety requirements. The issue of choosing a preventive measure against him will be considered in the near future.
The death toll from the fire at a gas station in Dagestan has risen to 13
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The death toll from the fire at a gas station in Dagestan has risen to 13
Published: 28 September 2024

On the evening of September 27, an explosion occurred at a gas station in the suburbs of Makhachkala, in the village of Novy Khushet, which resulted in a fire.
Chef from Chechnya Wins TV Show
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Chef from Chechnya Wins TV Show "Battle of Chefs"
Published: 28 September 2024

Zarema Zhalilova, a chef from Chechnya, has won the fourth season of the culinary show "Battle of Chefs", which was broadcast on the TV channel "Friday".
At Least 20 Horses Die in Kabardino-Balkaria During Authorities-Organized Run
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At Least 20 Horses Die in Kabardino-Balkaria During Authorities-Organized Run
Published: 26 September 2024

At least 20 horses died during the "Caucasus Cup" horse run in Kabardino-Balkaria, organized by the Sports Ministries of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia. According to eyewitnesses, many horses were specially "taken to slaughter" so that "certain people would win." This was reported by the "Beware, News" channel.
In Dagestan, residents fought with traffic police officers
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In Dagestan, residents fought with traffic police officers
Published: 25 September 2024

In the village of Razdolye, Tarumovsky District, Dagestan, local residents got into a fight with traffic police officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. As a result, one of the police officers received minor bruises, the second - a broken nose and a concussion.
A group of people suspected of stealing money in the interests of Ukraine detained in Dagestan
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A group of people suspected of stealing money in the interests of Ukraine detained in Dagestan
Published: 25 September 2024

The FSB, together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, detained five people in Dagestan who were suspected of involvement in the theft of money "in the interests of Ukrainian call centers."
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In Chechnya, one-time payments to "SVO" participants have been increased to 400 thousand rubles
Published: 24 September 2024

The amount of one-time regional payment received by residents of Chechnya going to war with Ukraine has increased from 100 to 400 thousand rubles. This decision is enshrined in a decree signed by the head of the republic, Ramzan Kadyrov. Only those who permanently reside in Chechnya will receive the increased payment.
In the KBR, 15 people were detained on suspicion of religious extremism
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In the KBR, 15 people were detained on suspicion of religious extremism
Published: 23 September 2024

Security forces reported the detention of 15 members of an extremist community in the Baksan district of Kabardino-Balkaria. According to investigators, they are involved in the public dissemination of a radical ideology based on the denial of traditional Islamic norms and Russian laws, as well as committing violent acts motivated by religious hatred.
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Following floods in Dagestan, residents fear they may be forced to pay for the demolition of their own homes
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Following floods in Dagestan, residents fear they may be forced to pay for the demolition of their own homes
21 October 2026

In Makhachkala, residents of areas hit by spring flooding fear losing their homes: authorities are pushing for the demolition of structures located within riverbeds, while families are demanding a review of the legality of such demolitions and clarity regarding promised aid. Following negotiations with the residents, the city administration has pledged to evaluate each case individually.
Zamid Chalaev threatens to shoot people ‘without trial or investigation’ for helping suspected extremists
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Zamid Chalaev threatens to shoot people ‘without trial or investigation’ for helping suspected extremists
21 October 2026

Zamid Chalaev, commander of the Akhmat Kadyrov Special Police Regiment, has threatened residents of Chechnya with arrest and the use of firearms for helping people whom the authorities consider to be involved in extremist and terrorist activities. He made the threats in a post on his Instagram account.
Residents of North Ossetia and Chechnya urge against inciting interethnic conflict following the wounding of Islamov
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Residents of North Ossetia and Chechnya urge against inciting interethnic conflict following the wounding of Islamov
20 October 2026

Following the wounding of Chechen MMA fighter Ibragim Islamov—known by the nickname "Nikarkho"—residents of Chechnya and North Ossetia have been discussing the circumstances of the incident. While accounts of what transpired vary, many public figures, bloggers, and social media users are urging against framing the conflict in terms of interethnic tensions.
MMA fighter from Chechnya hospitalized following a brawl involving gunfire in Vladikavkaz
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MMA fighter from Chechnya hospitalized following a brawl involving gunfire in Vladikavkaz
18 October 2026

Mixed martial arts fighter Ibragim Islamov, known by the nickname "Nikarkho," sustained a gunshot wound from a non-lethal (traumatic) pistol during an altercation in the center of Vladikavkaz. Two people were injured in the incident, both of whom were hospitalized. The North Ossetia branch of the Russian Interior Ministry has opened a criminal case, and one of the individuals involved has been detained.