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The waters near Tuapse. Sentinel-2A image from May 6, 2025, source: "Transparent World," https://t.me/twrussia/6047.

15:31, 9 May 2026

A satellite image captured stains in the waters off Tuapse.

A satellite image captured slicks in the sea from Shepsi to the port and the Tuapse city beach. The slicks don't necessarily indicate oil slicks on the water, but film-like pollution has been previously recorded in this area, according to the Transparent World project.

14:37, 9 May 2026

The cancellation of the May 9 military parade set a precedent in Rostov-on-Don.

Rostov-on-Don's Victory Day military parade was cancelled today for the first time in decades. Officials have not commented on the parade's cancellation, while mobile phone and internet service issues have been reported in the city center.

Russian soldiers. Still from a Russian Defense Ministry video: https://t.me/mod_russia/57396

13:40, 9 May 2026

The number of fighters from southern Russia killed in Ukraine has exceeded 9,100.

At least 4,494 soldiers from the North Caucasus Federal District and 4,607 from the Southern Federal District have been officially recognized as killed in the military operation in Ukraine.

12:42, 9 May 2026

Three fighters from Kamyshin have been identified as killed in Ukraine.

Alexander Khatsenko, Sergey Kondaurov, and Maksim Shikhaev were killed in combat in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 1,775 soldiers from the Volgograd region have been officially recognized as killed.

Parade in Volgograd. May 9, 2026. Photo: Volgograd Region Administration https://t.me/rgn_34/

11:50, 9 May 2026

The military parade in Volgograd took place amid restrictions.

The Victory Day parade in Volgograd took place today without modern military vehicles; organizers limited themselves to a display of vintage equipment. The celebratory event took place amidst communication restrictions and failed to generate much excitement among spectators.

Fuel tanks and fertilizer wagons at the Bilyajari station. Baku, May 9, 2026. Photo: Report https://report.az/ru/energetika/azerbajdzhan-otpravit-v-armeniyu-ocherednuyu-partiyu-nefteproduktov

10:52, 9 May 2026

A train carrying fuel and fertilizers has been sent from Baku to Armenia.

Today, 479 tons of diesel fuel were exported from Azerbaijan to Armenia, and a transit shipment of agricultural fertilizers from Russia was also sent.

09:59, 9 May 2026

Festive events in the Myasnikovsky district have been cancelled following a drone attack.

Officials in the Rostov region explained the cancellation of mass events planned for Victory Day by a desire to focus on dealing with the aftermath of the drone attack.

Alina Dzhikaeva in the courtroom. Photo: Moscow Courts of General Jurisdiction

09:00, 9 May 2026

The defense appealed the arrest of Alina Dzhikaeva.

An appeal has been filed against the arrest of Alina Dzhikaeva, editor-in-chief of the Telegram channel "Sapa," who is accused of bribing a Makhachkala police officer.

07:58, 9 May 2026

A fighter from Stavropol was killed in a military operation.

Anatoly Zapahalov from the Apanasenkovsky District was killed in combat in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 945 soldiers from the Stavropol Krai have been officially recognized as killed.

Murat Khokonov in December 2023. Photo by a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.

07:00, 9 May 2026

The court sided with Professor Khokonov in a dispute over his dismissal from the university.

The cassation court upheld the court decisions ordering bailiffs to reinstate Murat Khokonov at Kabardino-Balkarian State University. The professor considered this decision a victory in his lengthy legal battle.

05:59, 9 May 2026

Former chief oncologist sentenced in Rostov region

A court in the Rostov region sentenced the former chief physician of the regional oncology center, Evgeny Glumov, to two years in prison, finding him guilty of abuse of office.

04:51, 9 May 2026

98 IDP families returned to Aghdam and Khojavend

362 people from 98 IDP families returned to Aghdam and Khojavend and were given keys to their apartments.

03:52, 9 May 2026

The court seized land from the elite Mayak village in Gelendzhik in favor of the state.

The Gelendzhik City Court upheld the Krasnodar Krai Prosecutor's Office's claim to return the land and real estate of the elite Mayak village near Gelendzhik to state ownership.

02:53, 9 May 2026

Opposition activist Gela Hasaya struck a deal with the prosecutor's office.

Opposition activist Gela Hasaya, who was detained on charges of beating a man, made a plea bargain with the prosecutor's office and admitted his guilt.

01:54, 9 May 2026

An Ingushetia resident was convicted of possessing ammunition and a grenade.

The Nazran District Court sentenced Ingushetia resident Issa Polonkoev to six and a half years in prison after ammunition and a grenade were found during a search of his home. An appeals court upheld the sentence.

00:55, 9 May 2026

The charges against former Kuban Vice Governor Nesterenko have been reclassified.

The case of former Vice Governor of Krasnodar Krai Alexander Nesterenko has been submitted to the Leninsky District Court of Krasnodar. Previously accused of abuse of office, he now faces three counts of abuse of office.

23:56, 8 May 2026

The beach in Vityazevo has been removed from the emergency zone.

The section of the beach where imported sand was first used has officially opened to visitors, the mayor of Anapa announced. Commenters on Telegram are dissatisfied with the quality of the sand and the residual oil pollution on the coast.

23:22, 8 May 2026

Pro-European protests in Tbilisi have continued for 527 days.

Activists gathered outside the Georgian parliament building for the 527th day in a row to demand the release of political prisoners and support the demand for the purchase of medications for children with Duchenne syndrome.

22:24, 8 May 2026

Two fighters from Dagestan were killed in Ukraine.

Ilyas Kurbanov and Dmitry Isakin from the Kizlyar district were killed in combat. Since the beginning of the Russian operation in Ukraine, authorities have publicly named at least 1,920 Dagestani combatants killed there.

An owl from the shelter in Tuapse. Photo: Chronicles of Razliv / Telegram

21:59, 8 May 2026

A bot for reporting injured birds has been created in Tuapse.

Tuapse residents are asked to report oil-soaked birds spotted along the coast to a special Telegram bot. Volunteers have also asked for help rescuing an injured dolphin.

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