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12:53, 16 August 2026

A contractor from Gukovo killed in Ukraine

In Ukraine, contract soldier Sergey Sklyaruk has been killed. Since the beginning of the special operation, at least 972 fighters from the Rostov region have been officially recognized as killed.

Students of a school in Vladikavkaz. Frame from the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF4eQiXOp6E

11:56, 16 August 2026

Residents of North Ossetia complained about the high cost of preparing children for school.

This year in North Ossetia, sending one child to school will cost parents about 30,000 rubles, journalists calculated. Local residents, commenting on these calculations on social media, pointed out that actual expenses are even higher, especially for families with multiple children, and complained about the insufficient amount of government assistance.

Tourists in a boat. Frame from the video on the page https://www.instagram.com/dagestan_inform/reel/Db6P_taNNjX (the activities of the company Meta (owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) are banned in Russia)

10:56, 16 August 2026

Social media users pointed out the unresolved issue of tourist safety in Dagestan.

The dangerous manner of operating boats and the lack of life jackets pose a threat to tourists in the Sulak Canyon, social media users pointed out. Commentators shared their own negative experiences of such trips and demanded increased safety control for tourists.

Traffic light in Nartkala. Screenshot of the publication https://www.instagram.com/chp.nalchik/p/DcBTyzWsic8 (the activities of the company Meta (which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) are banned in Russia)

09:55, 16 August 2026

The state of transport infrastructure in Nartkala has given rise to criticism of officials.

Traffic lights at one of the dangerous sections of Nartkala have not been working for about two months, a local resident complained on social media. Other residents, commenting on his complaint, pointed out the risk of traffic accidents and criticized the inaction of officials.

Demolition of a house illegally built on a site designated for a school in Makhachkala. Photo Press Service of the Ministry of "City of Makhachkala"

08:56, 16 August 2026

Shchukin's report on combating illegal construction has raised skepticism among the residents of Dagestan.

A Coordinating Council has been established in Dagestan to address the issue of illegal construction, reported acting head of the republic Fyodor Shchukin. Local residents, commenting on his report on social media, expressed doubts about the effectiveness of the new body. At the same time, some commentators expressed hope for assistance in legalizing housing, while others debated ways to combat illegal construction.

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

07:57, 16 August 2026

Three people died during a drone attack on the Rostov region.

Last night, during a drone attack on the Rostov region, three people died and one was injured.

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

06:58, 16 August 2026

The rise in gasoline prices has caused dissatisfaction among the residents of Abkhazia.

The price of fuel coming to Abkhazia through alternative supply channels has risen to 110 rubles per liter, reported the Ministry of Energy of the republic. Residents, commenting on the message in Telegram, pointed to increased expenses, complained about the gasoline shortage, and doubted the agency's claim of selling fuel without profit.

05:59, 16 August 2026

The minibus driver has been arrested in Georgia after the accident with the deceased tourists.

In Georgia, a minibus crashed at a high-altitude resort, killing four tourists from Belarus, and 16 others were injured. It turned out that the driver was working illegally; he has been arrested.

04:59, 16 August 2026

A worker died at a construction site in Kaspiysk

A tower crane operator fell from the cabin at a construction site in Kaspiysk and died on the spot. It turned out that he was allowed to work with violations.

04:00, 16 August 2026

The TikToker was fined in Azerbaijan for an obscene video.

The court in Azerbaijan fined TikToker Javid Abbasov 700 manats for a video deemed obscene.

03:00, 16 August 2026

The number of killed fighters from the southern regions of Russia in Ukraine has exceeded 9600.

At least 4773 fighters from the regions of the North Caucasus Federal District and 4832 fighters from the regions of the Southern Federal District have been officially recognized as killed during the special military operation in Ukraine.

02:00, 16 August 2026

The opposition Georgian TV channel was fined for bias.

The Communications Commission of Georgia fined the opposition TV channel TV Pirveli five thousand lari for bias and subjectivity in the presentation of material in news broadcasts.

01:00, 16 August 2026

The Ministry of Defense reported on the drones shot down over the Rostov region.

Over the regions of Russia, 180 drones were shot down during the day, including over the Rostov region and the Black Sea.

00:00, 16 August 2026

Farmers in southern Russia have completed the wheat harvest against a backdrop of market uncertainty.

The diesel fuel shortage has led to losses during the harvest, and the purchase prices for grains are below production costs, said farmers from Stavropol. Maritime exports from southern Russia have faced problems, and shipments through the Baltic or Far Eastern ports seem unrealistic. As a result, the current situation may lead to a series of bankruptcies among agricultural producers, analysts indicated.

23:00, 15 August 2026

Three fighters from the Astrakhan region were killed in the special military operation zone.

Ivan Ketroshan, Radmir Mukhametov, and Ruslan Maulemberdiev were killed in a military operation in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the operation, at least 758 fighters from the Astrakhan region have been officially recognized as killed.

22:00, 15 August 2026

Artists from Vladikavkaz have turned to Bastrykin due to problems with the workshops.

For 13 years, lawsuits have been ongoing over the workshops in Vladikavkaz, with artists trying to prove that the premises were illegally privatized. They have asked the head of the Investigative Committee of Russia, Alexander Bastrykin, to intervene in the situation.

21:00, 15 August 2026

Participants of the march in Tbilisi opposed the policies of the "Georgian Dream" government.

On the 626th day of daily protests in Tbilisi, a march took place against the ruling party's policies, with participants demanding a return to the course of Eurointegration and the release of those who were imprisoned for participating in the actions.

Karekin II. Screenshot photo Yerevan Today, https://t.me/rusyerevantoday/99386

20:00, 15 August 2026

A new judge has been appointed in the case of Karekin II.

Judge Serge Rushanyan has accepted the case of the Catholicos of All Armenians and six bishops.

Larisa Tupcokova. Frame from the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfgmPpScCng dated 15.08.26.

19:00, 15 August 2026

Circassian activists called on the Attorney General to stop the persecution of Larisa Tupcokova.

Human rights defenders and activists addressed the Attorney General of Russia, pointing out the facts of the falsification of the criminal case against Larisa Tupcokova and called for the cessation of her persecution.

18:00, 15 August 2026

The Armenian Ministry of Defense denies an increase in non-combat losses.

In 2026, 11 people died in the armed forces of Armenia, more than half of them due to suicide, and three cases are related to non-statutory relations, the Ministry of Defense stated.

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A fighter from Stavropol was killed in the special military operation zone.

Gas stations in Makhachkala. Screenshot from "Economics of Dagestan" dated 26.08.26, https://t.me/economicsmagazine/8787

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New microdistrict in Mamedkala. A still from the video of the Derbent district administration from 26.08.26, https://t.me/glava_derbent_rayona/1695

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