Astrakhan Region

October 20, 2026 22:30

• The "Lukoil" gas stations have resumed operations in Astrakhan.

  After a long break, gas stations of the "Lukoil" network have reopened in Astrakhan, but there are still restrictions on the volume of gasoline sold.

October 17, 2026 05:15

• Authorities have recognized at least 9850 fighters from southern Russia as killed in Ukraine.

  At least 4901 fighters from the North Caucasus Federal District and 4949 military personnel from the Southern Federal District have been officially recognized as killed during the special operation in Ukraine.

October 16, 2026 02:55

• Astrakhan drivers doubted the long-term resolution of the fuel crisis.

  The measures taken by the regional government to normalize the fuel crisis have yielded results, but there are doubts that the effect will last in the long term, said Astrakhan drivers interviewed by "Caucasian Knot."

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 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 08, 2026 19:45

• The authorities of the Astrakhan region have canceled the fuel sales regime based on vehicle numbers.

  In the Astrakhan region, a decision has been made to cancel the regime of gasoline sales linked to the state registration numbers of vehicles.

October 07, 2026 19:59

• The number of killed fighters from southern Russia in Ukraine has reached 9800.

  At least 4872 fighters from the North Caucasus Federal District and 4928 from the Southern Federal District have been officially recognized as killed in the military operation in Ukraine.

October 04, 2026 05:59

• Flight restrictions have been introduced at three airports in the Southern Federal District.

  Restrictions have been introduced at the airports of Astrakhan, Volgograd, and Sochi today due to flight safety concerns.

October 03, 2026 20:00

• A fighter from the Astrakhan region was killed in the military operation.

  Albert Sitkaziev was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, at least 764 fighters from the Astrakhan region have been officially recognized as killed.

October 03, 2026 04:33

• The case of bloggers Kovalenko and Yaroshenko has reached the court.

  The case of Astrakhan blogger Svyatoslav Kovalenko and his friend Andrey Yaroshenko, who are accused of desecrating the memorial to the heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad at Mamaev Kurgan, has been submitted for court consideration.

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