Dagestan

October 13, 2026 23:19

• The commander of the DPS platoon was arrested in Dagestan for exceeding his authority.

  The Derbent City Court sent the commander of the platoon of the DPS battalion to the pre-trial detention center, accused of exceeding official powers. According to the investigation, he unlawfully ordered the release of a detained driver who refused to present documents to the patrol officers.

October 13, 2026 20:23

• Activists explained the demand for debates before the elections for the head of Dagestan

  Although the outcome of the elections for the head of Dagestan is predetermined, the debates among candidates for this position are necessary, believe the authors of the appeal to the deputies. Journalists interviewed by "Caucasian Knot" doubted the activists' arguments and do not expect a response from the authorities.

October 13, 2026 15:34

• The fight against terrorism in the North Caucasus has been marked by numerous complaints about violations of the rights of detainees.

  In the regions of the North Caucasus Federal District (NCFD), 33 terrorist-related crimes have been prevented this year and 260 people have been detained, reported the National Anti-Terrorism Committee. Relatives of the accused local residents regularly complain about falsifications and violations of the rights of the detainees, while analysts have repeatedly questioned the validity of some reports from law enforcement about the prevented terrorist attacks.

October 13, 2026 00:31

• The name of the killed serviceman from Dagestan has been announced.

  Samurkan Beybalaev from the Khivsky district was killed in combat in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 2152 servicemen from Dagestan have been officially recognized as killed in it.

October 12, 2026 20:03

• Quarantine due to the marble bug has been established in the districts of Dagestan.

  The Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Dagestan reported the establishment of a quarantine phytosanitary zone in the Magaramkent, Derbent, Suleiman-Stalsky, Tabasaransky, and Khivsky districts. The administration of the Magaramkent district reported on measures to combat pest insects.

October 12, 2026 18:04

• A fighter from Khasavyurt was killed in the military operation.

  Ahmed Salavatov was killed in combat operations in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 2151 fighters from Dagestan have been officially recognized as killed.

October 12, 2026 16:12

• A resident of Dagestan is suspected of involvement with the "USSR"*

  Investigators believe that a resident of Dagestan was distributing documents and propaganda materials promoting a banned extremist organization.

October 11, 2026 21:00

• Adakhov spoke about his health being undermined due to the persecution by law enforcement.

  The conflict with officials and law enforcement from the Astrakhan region led to the second detention this year of activist Davud Adakhov in Stavropol, who is engaged in protecting the rights of farmers. According to him, the first time he spent two months in custody, although he was not called for a single interrogation. The second time, the court refused to arrest him; currently, a case is being investigated against Adakhov for insulting a law enforcement officer. The time spent in the pre-trial detention center undermined his health, the activist complained.

October 11, 2026 15:42

• The pensioner from Makhachkala complained about the violation of housing rights

  The garage owner, using forged documents, privatized the neighboring premises through the court, and then demanded to vacate it, complained 71-year-old resident of Makhachkala, Zuhra Mamedova, who lives in this building. She noted that she has lived in the premises for 22 years and is raising her underage granddaughter.

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