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Kadyrov reported the involvement of a Ukrainian citizen in the attack on a traffic police post in Chechnya
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Kadyrov reported the involvement of a Ukrainian citizen in the attack on a traffic police post in Chechnya
9 April 2025

The attack on police officers in Chechnya was supervised by a Ukrainian citizen through subordinates in Turkey. In light of the incident, preventive measures against extremism and terrorism have been strengthened in the republic. This was announced by the head of the region, Ramzan Kadyrov.

In North Ossetia's Mozdok, they tried to attack a military airfield again
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In North Ossetia's Mozdok, they tried to attack a military airfield again
9 April 2025

A military airfield in Mozdok was attacked by drones, local residents report. The head of North Ossetia reported the downing of 15 UAVs.

Defense of Crimean Tatar political prisoners again criticized prosecution witnesses
Human rights
Defense of Crimean Tatar political prisoners again criticized prosecution witnesses
8 April 2025

In the Southern District Military Court, Crimean Tatars Abdulmedzhit Seytumerov, Ametkhan Umerov, Eldar Yakubov, Ruslan Asanov, Remzi Nimetulayev and Seidamet Mustafayev asked questions to a hidden prosecution witness. However, according to lawyer Emil Kurbedinov, he answered with routine memorized phrases.

In Dagestan, a life sentence has been requested for the person accused of kidnapping and murdering a girl
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In Dagestan, a life sentence has been requested for the person accused of kidnapping and murdering a girl
8 April 2025

A hearing was held in the Supreme Court of Dagestan on the criminal case of the kidnapping, rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl from Kaspiysk, Kalimat Omarova. The trial has been going on for seven years. The prosecutor requested a life sentence for the accused, Magomed Mirzalibagandov. The defendant admitted his guilt.

A resident of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic was fined for cutting up posters with Russian military personnel
Human rights
A resident of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic was fined for cutting up posters with Russian military personnel
8 April 2025

A court in the city of Maisky (Kabardino-Balkaria) fined local resident Timur Stolnikov 15 thousand rubles. He was found guilty under the article on discrediting the Russian army.

Azerbaijani activist's 10-year sentence upheld
Human rights
Azerbaijani activist's 10-year sentence upheld
8 April 2025

The Baku Court of Appeal upheld the 10-year sentence for activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev. The defense is preparing a cassation appeal to the Supreme Court of Azerbaijan.

A criminal case has been opened over the attack on police officers in Chechnya
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A criminal case has been opened over the attack on police officers in Chechnya
8 April 2025

The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for Chechnya has opened a criminal case over the attempted murder of law enforcement officers. This concerns yesterday's attack on a traffic police post in Achkhoy-Martan.

 

Six Crimean Tatars have been asked to receive long prison terms
Human rights
Six Crimean Tatars have been asked to receive long prison terms
8 April 2025

The prosecutor has asked for 17 years of strict regime imprisonment for 41-year-old Osman Abdurazakov, 51-year-old Leman Zekeryaev, 31-year-old Ayder Asanov, and 39-year-old Ekrem Krosh. They want to sentence 69-year-old Khalil Mambetov and 55-year-old Refat Seidametov to 17 and a half years of imprisonment.

In Chechnya, an unknown man stabbed two police officers
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In Chechnya, an unknown man stabbed two police officers
7 April 2025

In the city of Achkhoy-Martan, on Kadyrov Street, an unknown man attacked a road patrol post with a knife. Two police officers were injured and taken to the hospital. This was reported by RT, citing a source in law enforcement agencies.

The North Ossetian Ombudsman has once again asked the Abkhazian authorities to strip Shamil Basayev of all awards
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The North Ossetian Ombudsman has once again asked the Abkhazian authorities to strip Shamil Basayev of all awards
7 April 2025

The Human Rights Commissioner of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Tamerlan Tsgoev, recalled his request addressed to Abkhazia. It is for the self-proclaimed republic to strip the Chechen field commander Shamil Basayev of all state awards and titles. In the Russian Federation, he is recognized as a terrorist.