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Damaged lantern. Frame from the video on the page https://www.instagram.com/reels/Dci-PWsNVHc (the activities of the company Meta (which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) are banned in Russia)

11:48, 30 August 2026

Nalchik residents urged the authorities to address the problem of vandalism.

One of the residents of Nalchik filmed the damaged lighting fixtures on the recently renovated Kizilovka. Other citizens, commenting on his video on social media, called for the installation of surveillance cameras and for finding and punishing those responsible.

Gas stations in Krasnodar. Illustration created by "Caucasian Knot" using AI in the Copilot program.

10:50, 30 August 2026

Economists assessed the consequences of the fuel crisis in Kuban.

The growth rates of gasoline prices in the Krasnodar region by the end of the year may exceed the national average, and the rise in fuel prices will affect the cost of goods and services in the fall, analysts believe.

Entrance to Gymnasium No. 11 in Makhachkala. Frame from the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNfy6uNnX-8

09:50, 30 August 2026

Shchukin's report on the readiness of schools caused skepticism among the residents of Dagestan.

The acting head of Dagestan, Fyodor Shchukin, reported that all conditions for obtaining education have been created in the republic, including in schools. Residents of Dagestan, commenting on his words on social media, complained about the lack of textbooks in some schools and the collection of money from parents.

08:52, 30 August 2026

One person was injured in a drone attack on the Rostov region.

A resident of the Millerovsky district was injured last night during a drone attack.

Drone shelter in Krasnodar. Frame from the video https://t.me/typodar/63214

07:53, 30 August 2026

The condition of drone shelters in Krasnodar has given rise to criticism of management companies.

A resident of Krasnodar filmed a video in which she criticized the equipment of a drone shelter set up by the management company in the basement of her building. Other Krasnodar residents, commenting on this video in Telegram, reported that some other buildings do not have such facilities at all, or the management companies refused to equip them.

The vest of a commission member participating in informing residents about the elections. Photo: Election Commission of Chechnya.

06:53, 30 August 2026

The authorities of Chechnya reported on the preparation of canvassers to inform residents about the elections.

Members of the local election commissions in Chechnya will visit more than 260,000 households to inform residents about the elections for the head of the republic, the authorities reported. In previous election campaigns, local teachers complained that they were required to conduct explanatory work and participate in other events.

05:54, 30 August 2026

Rostov region was attacked by drones

Last night, air defense forces neutralized about 15 drones in the Tarasovsky and Millerovsky districts, and in the waters of the Taganrog Bay.

04:55, 30 August 2026

A resident of Dagestan has been arrested for child abduction and assault on police officers.

The court has arrested a resident of Dagestan for two months, who kidnapped the five-year-old daughter of his acquaintance to exert psychological pressure on the woman, threatened to kill the girl, and injured two police officers with a knife during his arrest.

03:55, 30 August 2026

The criminal case against Narek Karapetyan and Alik Aleksanyan has reached the court.

The criminal case against National Assembly deputy Narek Karapetyan and the head of the executive body of the "Strong Armenia" party, Alik Aleksanyan, has been submitted to the Anti-Corruption Court.

02:55, 30 August 2026

The hotel owned by the former head of the Krasnodar Department of Internal Affairs is up for auction.

The hotel "Yekaterinodar", which was seized from the family of the former head of the Krasnodar Department of Internal Affairs Alexander Semyonov, is up for auction. The previous attempt to sell it was unsuccessful due to a lack of bids.

01:56, 30 August 2026

The rise in rental prices has threatened the well-being of families of Karabakh refugees.

Dozens of families of Karabakh refugees have been left homeless due to rising rental prices, facing difficulties in finding new housing. They have called on the Armenian authorities to control rental prices.

00:57, 30 August 2026

A resident of Volgograd who was injured during the drone attack has died.

A man who was injured during a drone attack in Volgograd on July 31 has died in the hospital. The total number of victims has reached three.

Broadcast of the debates. Screenshot from Maria Kotaeva's Telegram channel dated 29.08.26, https://t.me/m_kot_view/120.

23:58, 29 August 2026

The fight against corruption in South Ossetia was included in the programs of all debate participants.

Murad Valiev called for the development of the economy of South Ossetia and attracting investments during the debates, Marat Kambolov boasted about agreements made with Russian agencies and regions in the field of social policy, while Kazbek Kodoev emphasized the importance of strengthening the control functions of government structures. At the same time, all presidential candidates in South Ossetia highlighted the need to fight corruption.

23:00, 29 August 2026

Participants of the march in Tbilisi on the 640th day of protests expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of the authorities.

The march on the 640th day of daily protests in Tbilisi was dedicated, in addition to demands for the release of political prisoners, to emigration.

22:00, 29 August 2026

The Sochi resident disagreed with the court's decision regarding the ownership of his plot.

Sochi resident Alexander Batalin disagreed with the appellate court's decision regarding the ownership of the plot. The court ignored key facts, including that the sale of the plot was concluded on behalf of the deceased owner, he stated, expressing his intention to appeal the decision.

21:00, 29 August 2026

The number of fatalities from the UAV attack on Volgograd has reached three.

Two people who were injured in the drone attack on Volgograd at the end of July died in the hospital. Six more people were discharged after treatment.

20:00, 29 August 2026

The suspect in the murder of a Russian in Tbilisi has been detained.

A citizen of Armenia was detained in Tbilisi for the murder of a Russian after a conflict in a supermarket.

19:00, 29 August 2026

The condition of the Anapa beach has caused criticism on Telegram.

The beach in Anapa is covered with seaweed, and the entrance to the sea is bogged down, as follows from the video of an Anapa blogger. The beaches have been spoiled after being filled with imported sand, noted the commentators.

18:00, 29 August 2026

Roman Melnychenko faced pressure in the pre-trial detention center.

After refusing to sign a contract to participate in the special military operation, Volgograd lawyer Roman Melnychenko, who is accused of discrediting the army, is being forced to run in the pre-trial detention center. He has submitted a request to the head of the facility for disability registration.

17:00, 29 August 2026

Denis Kulanin is concerned about the possibility of being sent to Russia.

The court scheduled a hearing on the deportation case of Denis Kulanin, who is on a hunger strike because he fears deportation to Russia, and the security forces have not handed over his passport to the migration department. Activists have already purchased a ticket for Kulanin to a third country.

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