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The former head of Yekaterinburg's Azerbaijani diaspora received a 24-year sentence
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The former head of Yekaterinburg's Azerbaijani diaspora received a 24-year sentence
13 April 2026

A Yekaterinburg court found Shahin Shykhlinsky, the former head of the city's Azerbaijani diaspora, and his son, Mutvala, guilty of using violence against a government official. As a result, the former was sentenced to 24 years in prison (including his previous sentence), while his son received an eight-year sentence.

A dam engineer has been arrested in Dagestan following a fatal dam collapse.
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A dam engineer has been arrested in Dagestan following a fatal dam collapse.
12 April 2026

A criminal case has been opened in Dagestan following the collapse of the Gedzhukh Reservoir dam. The investigation is underway under articles of the Criminal Code for violating safety regulations during construction (resulting in the deaths of two or more people) and for violating environmental protection regulations.

Illegal Pyrotechnics Manufacturers Arrested Following Vladikavkaz Explosion
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Illegal Pyrotechnics Manufacturers Arrested Following Vladikavkaz Explosion
11 April 2026

Three suspects have been detained in North Ossetia in connection with the explosion at a pyrotechnics warehouse in Vladikavkaz, which killed two people and injured 15.

An explosion in Vladikavkaz killed two people and injured 14
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An explosion in Vladikavkaz killed two people and injured 14
10 April 2026

A criminal case has been opened for unsafe services following an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Vladikavkaz. The incident occurred today on Partizansky Lane, causing a fire that spread to neighboring properties, including a building materials warehouse.

Dagestan is receiving massive humanitarian aid from regions and organizations
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Dagestan is receiving massive humanitarian aid from regions and organizations
9 April 2026

The Republic of Dagestan, experiencing one of the worst floods in the last century, is actively receiving aid from across Russia and beyond. Dozens of regions, organizations, and individuals have joined the humanitarian mission. The first to respond were regions neighboring Dagestan in the North Caucasus.

Kadyrov Receives Medal
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Kadyrov Receives Medal "For Contribution to the Development of Science"
7 April 2026

President of the Chechen Academy of Sciences Dzhambulat Umarov presented the head of the republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, with the medal "For Contribution to the Development of Science." During the meeting, the regional leader heard a report on the results of research devoted to historical figures in Chechnya and the development of the Chechen language.

An Ingush native convicted in the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack attempted suicide
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An Ingush native convicted in the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack attempted suicide
6 April 2026

Ingush native Dzhabrail Aushev, sentenced to life in prison for illegal arms and ammunition trafficking in the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack, attempted suicide in the Krasnaya Presnya transit prison. Doctors managed to save him.

Azerbaijan's Ministry of Emergency Situations: Mudflows, Avalanches, and Heavy Rainfall – High Alert Declared Until April 7
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Azerbaijan's Ministry of Emergency Situations: Mudflows, Avalanches, and Heavy Rainfall – High Alert Declared Until April 7
6 April 2026

Due to deteriorating weather conditions, which have led to mudflows and avalanches in several regions of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Emergency Situations urges the public to remain vigilant. The likelihood of hazardous events remains high until April 7. Citizens are strongly advised to immediately move to higher ground if a threat arises.

More flood victims have been reported in Dagestan
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More flood victims have been reported in Dagestan
6 April 2026

Dagestan has been ravaged by catastrophic flooding, claiming yet more lives. In the village of Mamedkala, a girl and a child died after being rescued from a river following the dam breach of the Gejukha Reservoir. Earlier, in the village of Kirki, the body of a dead woman was found under the rubble of a house that collapsed due to a landslide.

In Dagestan, flooding is collapsing homes and structures, causing casualties
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In Dagestan, flooding is collapsing homes and structures, causing casualties
5 April 2026

In the village of Kirki in Dagestan, the body of a dead woman was found under the rubble of a house that collapsed due to a landslide. A man was also injured. This was reported by TASS, citing Zapir Gasanov, head of the Kaitag district.