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Situation at the gas station. Still frame from the video "Krasnodar/Teletype" from 16.08.26, https://t.me/tipichkras/82120.

00:00, 17 August 2026

The accident in the queue for gasoline in Kuban resulted in three casualties.

A truck at high speed crashed into a queue of cars at a gas station on the Ust-Labinsk — Belorechensk highway in the Krasnogvardeysky district, one person died, and two others were injured, sources reported.

23:00, 16 August 2026

The authorities of the municipalities in Kuban affected by the fuel oil spill have demanded compensation for cleaning the shore.

The administration of Anapa demands that the companies "Volgotransneft", "Kama Shipping", and "Kamatransoil" and insurers compensate 601 million for cleaning the shore from fuel oil and disposing of contaminated soil, while the authorities of the Temryuk district demand 28 million. The "Morspasluzhba" demands reimbursement of 485 million, which was spent on cleaning the waters of the Black Sea.

22:00, 16 August 2026

Protesters in Tbilisi have been demonstrating against the actions of the authorities for the 627th consecutive day.

At the Parliament of Georgia, on the 627th day of daily protests, activists gathered demanding the country return to the course of Eurointegration and the release of political prisoners.

21:00, 16 August 2026

Representatives of the CSTO threatened Armenia with restrictions.

The Organization of the Collective Security Treaty must consider the prospects of Armenia's participation in a timely manner. In particular, the issue of depriving Armenia of its voting rights may be considered on November 11, representatives of the participating countries stated.

20:00, 16 August 2026

Chechen authorities reported on the distribution of food in the Gaza Strip.

285 families in the Gaza Strip received food assistance, including 80 families living in the Al-Abir camp, reported Ramzan Kadyrov.

19:00, 16 August 2026

Commentators linked the escalation of the gasoline crisis in Kuban to tourists.

In Krasnodar, less than two-thirds of gas stations are operating, and in Anapa, fuel is available at only 24 gas stations, the authorities reported. Long queues and searches for the necessary fuel have returned, bloggers reported. The high demand for gasoline may be related to the tourist season, particularly as tourists are heading home, commentators suggested.

18:00, 16 August 2026

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

Sanal Korvikov from the Ketchenerovsky district was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the special military operation, at least 252 combatants from Kalmykia have been officially recognized as killed.

17:00, 16 August 2026

The prosecution requested 20 years for the former head of the security service of the "Pokrovsky" holding.

The prosecutor requested to sentence the former head of the security service of the agricultural holding "Pokrovsky", Sergey Yechkalov, to 20 years in prison. According to the investigation, he participated in the seizure of the assets of the agricultural complex "Kushchevsky". The defense demands the acquittal of the defendant.

15:59, 16 August 2026

The company from Georgia has stopped gasoline shipments for deliveries to Abkhazia.

The company Repsol, which owns the Connect gas station network and sold gasoline to an intermediary with the permission of the Georgian government, announced the cessation of gasoline shipments to Solidus LLC, which supplied fuel to Abkhazia.

15:00, 16 August 2026

Kuban law enforcement reported the detention of a visitor for extremist slogans.

Law enforcement detained a visitor in the village of Poltavskaya who was shouting extremist slogans in the yard of a high-rise building.

The building of the post station in the village of Balta. Frame from the video of the "Ossetia-Iriston" TV channel - https://iryston.tv

14:00, 16 August 2026

Activists called for the creation of a museum of the Military-Georgian Road at the site of the station in Balta.

North Ossetian activists proposed to restore the remaining buildings of the 19th-century post station in the village of Balta and create a museum of the Military-Georgian Road there. The station is located eight kilometers from Vladikavkaz.

13:41, 16 August 2026

The number of fatalities in the drone attack on the Rostov region has increased.

The bodies of two more people have been found, who died in last night's drone attack on the Rostov region.

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.

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