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18:00, 7 November 2026

A fighter from Stavropol was killed in a military operation.

Ivan Kulzhanov was killed in a military operation in Ukraine. Since its beginning, at least 982 fighters from the Stavropol region have been officially recognized as killed.

17:00, 7 November 2026

Babaly faced a refusal to receive medications in the colony.

Investigative journalist Hafiz Babaly, convicted in the Abzas Media case, has not received his prescribed medications in correctional facility No. 2 for a month and a half. The administration of the medical unit explains the interruptions in medication distribution by an unfinished tender for their procurement. The lack of medications violates the rights of the inmate, as providing necessary medications is the state's obligation, noted the human rights defender.

Road works in Makhachkala. Photo: press service of the city administration.

16:00, 7 November 2026

The authorities' report on road repairs caused skepticism among the residents of Makhachkala.

The authorities of Makhachkala reported that they are carrying out road repair work during the day and evening to make them safer for drivers and pedestrians. Local residents, commenting on this report on social media, called the patching of potholes a routine duty of road services. They also pointed out the poor quality of this repair and complained about several streets where the roadway is damaged.

Divorce. Illustration created by "Caucasian Knot" using AI in the Copilot program.

15:20, 7 November 2026

Residents of Chechnya doubted the effectiveness of commissions for resolving family conflicts.

Information that special commissions for resolving family conflicts are forcing divorced spouses to reconcile is a fabrication, said Aslan Abdulaev, an employee of the administration of the head of Chechnya. Residents of the republic, commenting on his statement on social media, pointed out that the preservation of the family depends on the behavior of both spouses, and that efforts to reconcile are meaningless in the case of irresponsible attitudes towards marriage.

14:48, 7 November 2026

A fighter from Dagestan killed in Ukraine

Gadzhimurad Churimagedov killed in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the special operation, at least 2208 fighters from Dagestan have been officially recognized as killed.

The sidewalk at the "Esfera City" complex on Tlostanova Street in Nalchik. Frame from the video https://www.instagram.com/p/DfXSu9qszGY (the activities of the company Meta (which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) are banned in Russia)

13:49, 7 November 2026

Residents of Nalchik criticized officials for the state of pedestrian infrastructure.

The approaches to the pedestrian crossing near the residential complex "Esfera City" in Nalchik are not equipped with sidewalks, and pedestrians have to walk on the ground with gravel and navigate around parked cars, complained a local resident on social media. Other residents of Nalchik, commenting on her complaint, shared the dangers of the crossing: one resident with a stroller was nearly hit by a car. Citizens criticized officials and demanded the redesign of the interchange.

The case of murder motivated by blood revenge. Illustration created by "Caucasian Knot" using AI in the Copilot program.

12:51, 7 November 2026

Lawyers pointed to the consequences of mitigating punishment for blood revenge.

Murders motivated by blood revenge should be classified as committed out of personal animosity, as a separate provision of the Criminal Code creates inequality before the law. Excluding blood revenge from the qualifying characteristics would contribute to the spread of vigilantism, lawyers surveyed by "Caucasian Knot" pointed out.

11:53, 7 November 2026

The name of the fighter killed in the special military operation from the Salsky district has become known.

Vasily Vostrigyn was killed in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the special operation, at least 1066 fighters from the Rostov region have been officially recognized as killed.

Queue at the gas station. Illustration created by "Caucasian Knot" using AI in the Copilot program.

10:55, 7 November 2026

The comparison of gasoline prices in Makhachkala and Nalchik has given rise to criticism of the owners of Dagestani gas stations.

Gasoline in Nalchik is 40 rubles per liter cheaper than in Dagestan, a local driver reported on social media. Other Dagestani motorists, commenting on his message, said they are forced to buy AI-95 for 120 rubles per liter, accusing local gas station owners of price gouging and expressing hope that the opening of gas stations from major fuel networks will solve the problem of high fuel prices.

Drone debris. Illustration created by the "Caucasian Knot" using AI in the Copilot program.

09:57, 7 November 2026

Drones were shot down in six districts of the Rostov region.

During the night, more than 50 drones were destroyed in the Rostov region. In the village of Kayukovka, the glazing of a house was damaged during an air attack.

Zaza Nanuashvili. Screenshot of the publication of the Investigative Committee of Russia https://t.me/sledcom_press/32997

08:59, 7 November 2026

The Georgian citizen was sentenced in absentia for participating in battles on the side of Ukraine.

The court in Russia sentenced Georgian citizen Zaza Nanuashvili to 17 years in a penal colony in absentia, recognizing him as a participant in hostilities on the side of Ukraine.

Leader of the NSDS of Azerbaijan Jamil Gasanli. Photo: Meydan TV https://www.meydan.tv/az/article/c%c9%99mil-h%c9%99s%c9%99nli-bacisi-oglunun-doyulduyunu-deyir-%c9%99li-k%c9%99rimlinin-v%c9%99-m%c9%99nim-%c9%99leyhim%c9%99-danismaga/

07:57, 7 November 2026

The relative of the Azerbaijani oppositionist faced pressure from security forces.

The nephew of oppositionist Jamil Gasanli, detained by security forces in Azerbaijan, was beaten after refusing to publicly speak out against his uncle and the leader of the Popular Front Party, Ali Kerimli.

06:59, 7 November 2026

A grenade launcher from the Volgograd region was killed in Ukraine.

Mikhail Chervyakov from the Zhirnovsky district was killed in combat operations in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 1882 fighters from the Volgograd region have been officially recognized as killed in it.

05:58, 7 November 2026

The Rostov court found the resident of Luhansk guilty of calls for the overthrow of the government.

The Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don sentenced a resident of Luhansk to eight years in a penal colony for publishing a video calling for the overthrow of the government in Russia.

04:50, 7 November 2026

The property of former Vice-Governor of Kuban Nesterенко has been confiscated.

The court seized the property of former Vice-Governor of Krasnodar Krai Alexander Nesterенко and his wife for more than 20 million rubles for the benefit of the state.

03:50, 7 November 2026

The Georgian police accused of using violence have requested a procedural agreement.

Five police officers who were arrested in the case of beating residents of Gori have appealed to the prosecutor's office requesting to enter into a procedural agreement. The sixth police officer, Alexi Badalov, did not admit his guilt, but his lawyer also filed a petition for a procedural agreement.

02:58, 7 November 2026

The sentence of the chef from Novorossiysk convicted of treason has been approved.

The appellate court refused to satisfy the appeal against the sentence of a chef from Novorossiysk, who was sentenced to 13 years in prison for passing information about the location of ships to Ukrainian special services.

01:59, 7 November 2026

Analysts in Yerevan named the goals of Moscow's pressure on Armenia.

In Russia, it is recognized that Armenia's eurointegration is unlikely in the foreseeable future, but it is used as a pretext for political pressure, Armenian political scientists surveyed by "Caucasian Knot" believe. Among the goals of this pressure, they named the isolation of Yerevan, as well as concessions regarding the nuclear power plant and the railway.

01:22, 7 November 2026

Rostov authorities reported the lifting of restrictions on fuel supply at gas stations.

The authorities of the Rostov region have signed agreements with the largest fuel suppliers, which has lifted restrictions on its supply at gas stations.

00:23, 7 November 2026

The human rights activist reported on the torture of believing prisoners in Azerbaijan.

Believing prisoners in Azerbaijani colony No. 17, who went on hunger strike due to the ban on hijabs in schools, were subjected to torture, said human rights activist Arzu Abdulla. According to her, participants in the action were beaten to unconsciousness in the punishment cell and threatened with an extension of their sentences by eight years.

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