Kabardino-Balkaria

March 21, 2026 08:25

• The number of fighters from southern Russia killed in the SVO has exceeded 8,900.

  At least 4,384 soldiers from the North Caucasus Federal District and 4,519 from the Southern Federal District have been officially recognized as killed in the military operation in Ukraine.

March 21, 2026 00:33

• A soldier was convicted in Nalchik for going AWOL.

  The Nalchik Garrison Military Court sentenced serviceman Beslan Mestayev to five years in prison after he left his military unit stationed in Ingushetia without permission and was absent for almost a year.

March 20, 2026 19:41

• A serviceman was convicted in Nalchik for evading military service.

  A military court in Nalchik sentenced serviceman Georgy Gurtsiev, who was detained in Kabardino-Balkaria after six months of absence from his unit, to a prison term.

March 19, 2026 19:32

• The date of Eid al-Fitr coincided in all regions of southern Russia.

  On March 20, Eid al-Fitr was celebrated in all regions of southern Russia, including Dagestan, according to representatives of the muftiates and authorities.

March 19, 2026 17:36

• Residents of Nalchik reported price increases ahead of Eid al-Fitr.

  Beef, sour cream, butter, and mushrooms have increased in price in Nalchik stores and markets. Residents believe the price hikes have been ongoing since the beginning of the year and are not due to the approaching Eid al-Fitr.

March 19, 2026 16:38

• Z-blogger Remeslo was placed in a mental hospital after criticizing Putin.

  Nalchik-born lawyer and blogger Ilya Remeslo was placed in a St. Petersburg psychiatric hospital after the head of the Akhmat special forces, Apti Alaudinov, questioned whether the pro-Putin blogger's criticism of the president was voluntary.

March 19, 2026 14:38

• Residents of the North Caucasus Federal District spoke about the impact of mobile internet restrictions on everyday life.

  Mobile internet restrictions forced people to carry cash and significantly slowed down business operations, according to respondents in the North Caucasus Federal District. They reported problems with in-store and online purchases, hailing taxis, and searching for information.

March 18, 2026 21:30

• March 19 will be Ramadan for Muslims in southern Russia.

  The muftiate reported that the new moon was not observed this evening, so March 19, which was declared a non-working day in several republics of the North Caucasus Federal District, will be a day of Ramadan.

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