Overnight into September 19, Dagestan was subjected to a massive drone attack.

Russia’s North Caucasus regions are taking part in the three-day voting that began today and will run from 18 to 20 September, with elections for the ninth State Duma, regional legislatures and heads of several federal subjects. Observers note that in regions where governors are being elected, the favourites are already known: they are the incumbent republican leaders, who have received the Kremlin administration’s backing in advance and are expected to retain their positions.

Chechen opposition figure Aset Sabdullayeva—also known as Aset Sabb—has been placed on Russia's federal wanted list, *Mediazona* reported. Her details appeared in the Interior Ministry’s database on September 16. According to the outlet, the search was initiated by the FSB directorate for Chechnya.

The Shali City Court in Chechnya has again rejected an application for Zarema Musayeva, who is seriously ill, to be released on parole. The hearing began the previous day and continued today in an off-site session held at the penal colony where she is serving her sentence.