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OC Media
18 hours ago
- Politics
- OC Media
North Ossetia tightens security over alleged threats of Ukrainian assassinations and drone attacks
Sign in or or Become a member to unlock the audio version of this article Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel Aliyev's fears — become an OC Media member today Become a member Authorities in North Ossetia have imposed strict security measures in response to what they describe as 'information about a planned assassination attempt on members of the Russian armed forces and their relatives' by Ukrainian intelligence services in Vladikavkaz, according to a statement from the regional government. All public events have been suspended, filming of military facilities has been banned, and checks on transit vehicles and private cars have been intensified, including personal searches of drivers. Residents of Vladikavkaz have been officially urged to avoid crowded areas due to 'credible intelligence about the threat of drone attacks'. The Ministry of Internal Affairs also warned citizens of potential criminal liability for participating in unauthorised public gatherings. In an official statement, the ministry said that 'law enforcement agencies will immediately suppress attempts to hold unauthorised public events as well as any provocative actions by participants'. A local blogger from Vladikavkaz, Alik Pukhaev, reported that a local police officer came to his home and made him sign a warning about participating in unauthorised protests. The officer also asked whether the blogger had any information about planned rallies — a sign that local authorities are actively monitoring civic activity. In North Ossetia, police are pressuring bloggers and activists over rumors of a potential protest. Officers from the Center for Combating Extremism have been making preventive visits to bloggers, public figures, and activists across the republic. The trigger? Rumors circulating… — Alik Puhati (@rajdianos) July 22, 2025 Due to the ongoing threat posed by drones, the region has also repeatedly restricted mobile internet and cellular networks. These measures are officially intended to prevent remote control of drones. North Ossetia is not the only region affected: nearly all parts of Russia have faced some level of internet disruption in recent months. The worst outages are being reported in the regions bordering Ukraine. In April 2025, North Ossetia was the target of a major drone attack. According to officials, 15 drones were shot down in the Mozdok district. Debris from one of the drones reportedly landed on an uninhabited building. There were no casualties or serious damage. The attack was the most significant drone incident in the region to date. Advertisement The previous drone attack on North Ossetia occurred on 25 December 2024, resulting in the death of a civilian woman, 57-year-old Ida Chivaeva. A drone had struck a shopping centre where Chivaeva worked before opening hours, killing her. Drone strikes against North Ossetia began in the summer of 2024. In July 2024, North Ossetia was reportedly attacked twice by drones. According to North Ossetian Head Sergei Menyailo, during the first attack, 'minor destruction and fires' were recorded at the airfield. He later deleted his post about the damages on Telegram. During the second attack, Menyailo claimed that 'there were no casualties or damages'. On 12 December 2024, Menyailo reported another drone attack on Mozdok district. He specified that the Mozdok district was attacked, but claimed there were no casualties or damages as a result of the incident.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Top Ukrainian ex-official found DEAD in pool at same Spain complex as assassinated Putin defector pilot who fled Russia
A FORMER Ukrainian official has been found dead at the same spot where a defected Russian chopper pilot was assassinated. Igor Hrushevsky, an ex-employee of Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs, was mysteriously Spain . 8 Maxim Kuzminov was a Russian who defected to Ukraine Credit: Wikipedia 8 A swimming pool in the residential area of La Cala de Villajoyosa, where both Hrushevsky and Kuzminov were found dead Credit: Darren Fletcher 8 The chopper pilot is said to have been assassinated by thr Russians 8 Kuzminov was on Putin's most-wanted list after being paid a reported £400,000 to steal his Russian military chopper and defect to Ukraine Credit: Wikipedia Ihor was swimming in the pool of a residential complex called Cala Alta in Villajoyosa, south of It is the same building where was apparently shot dead after he defected to Ukraine in an Mi-8 helicopter. The Kremlin was accused of carrying out Hrushevsky was found face down in the water, with no signs of life. more on Russia Though he was bleeding from one ear. Locals rushed to pull him out of the water and performed CPR, but failed to save his life, according to local media outlet The cause of death has not been revealed yet. Hrushevsky's death comes just 18 months after Russian defector Kuzminov was killed inside a garage allegedly by Putin's hitmen. Most read in The US Sun Ruben, a local worker, told The Sun he discovered the army captain, 28, in a pool of blood soon after what is believed to have been a brazen Kremlin-ordered hit job. The ruthless despot's hitmen are said to have Ukraine in August 2023. From 'moving' corpse & corruption scandal to quick 'suicide' story: 5 glaring questions in gun death of Putin minister The Sun was given access to the eerie murder scene yesterday, where He was dispatched in cold blood by six shots from a pistol believed to have been fitted with a silencer just a 10 minute drive from Benidorm's party strip. We walked his final steps around 50 metres to the spot where his body was found just short of the parking garage's electrically-operated metal doors. Kuzminov was on Putin's most-wanted list after being paid a reported £400,000 to steal his Russian military chopper in a major propaganda coup for Ukraine . He had been given a new identity and joined a large community of Russian speakers living in and around Benidorm using a Ukrainian passport with the name Igor Shevchenko. Ukraine's military intelligence later confirmed it had courted him to defect, as Kuzimov appealed to other pilots to follow his lead. In an interview broadcast by Ukraine's authorities, Kuzimov said: "I contacted representatives of Ukrainian intelligence, explained my situation, to which they offered this option: 'Come on, we guarantee your safety, guarantee new documents, guarantee monetary compensation, a reward.'" 8 The garage where Kuzminov was found dead Credit: Darren Fletcher 8 Cops at the scene where the pilot was found dead Credit: Reuters 8 Kuzminov fled Russia in a £15million helicopter after killing his two co-pilots, according to Russian media Credit: East2West The defector is believed to have moved to a flat which he was renovating and hoped to start a new life in the Benidorm suburb of Villajoyosa. Despite the continuing carnage between their nations in Eastern Europe , Russians and Ukrainians live side-by-side in Spain alongside British ex-pats and trippers. But Spanish police believed a Kremlin death squad had infiltrated the community and is standing by to liquidate more Putin enemies. Russian state media sensationally claimed Kuzminov shot and killed two of his crewmates who did not support him before he touched down in Ukraine. Their names were Nikita Kiryanov, 28, and Khushbat Tursunov, 35. Reports also alleged Putin's GRU military intelligence agents had orders to 'eliminate' him, no matter how long it took. The same GRU unit was allegedly behind the botched nerve agent attacks on 8 Russia's threats to Kuzminov's life were aired on Russian TV Credit: East2West
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Top Ukrainian ex-official found DEAD in pool at same Spain complex as assassinated Putin defector pilot who fled Russia
The Kremlin was accused of carrying out the defector pilot's assassination back in 2024 HITMAN FEARS Top Ukrainian ex-official found DEAD in pool at same Spain complex as assassinated Putin defector pilot who fled Russia Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FORMER Ukrainian official has been found dead at the same spot where a defected Russian chopper pilot was assassinated. Igor Hrushevsky, an ex-employee of Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs, was mysteriously found dead at a residential complex in Spain. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Maxim Kuzminov was a Russian who defected to Ukraine Credit: Wikipedia 8 A swimming pool in the residential area of La Cala de Villajoyosa, where both Hrushevsky and Kuzminov were found dead Credit: Darren Fletcher 8 The chopper pilot is said to have been assassinated by thr Russians 8 Kuzminov was on Putin's most-wanted list after being paid a reported £400,000 to steal his Russian military chopper and defect to Ukraine Credit: Wikipedia Ihor was swimming in the pool of a residential complex called Cala Alta in Villajoyosa, south of Valencia. It is the same building where Maksim Kuzminov was apparently shot dead after he defected to Ukraine in an Mi-8 helicopter. The Kremlin was accused of carrying out Kuzminov's assassination back in 2024. Hrushevsky was found face down in the water, with no signs of life. Though he was bleeding from one ear. Locals rushed to pull him out of the water and performed CPR, but failed to save his life, according to local media outlet El Español. The cause of death has not been revealed yet. Hrushevsky's death comes just 18 months after Russian defector Kuzminov was killed inside a garage allegedly by Putin's hitmen. Ruben, a local worker, told The Sun he discovered the army captain, 28, in a pool of blood soon after what is believed to have been a brazen Kremlin-ordered hit job. The ruthless despot's hitmen are said to have tracked down and executed the Russian helicopter pilot who fled to the Costa resort after defecting to Ukraine in August 2023. From 'moving' corpse & corruption scandal to quick 'suicide' story: 5 glaring questions in gun death of Putin minister The Sun was given access to the eerie murder scene yesterday, where Kuzminov was found gunned down. He was dispatched in cold blood by six shots from a pistol believed to have been fitted with a silencer just a 10 minute drive from Benidorm's party strip. We walked his final steps around 50 metres to the spot where his body was found just short of the parking garage's electrically-operated metal doors. Kuzminov was on Putin's most-wanted list after being paid a reported £400,000 to steal his Russian military chopper in a major propaganda coup for Ukraine. He had been given a new identity and joined a large community of Russian speakers living in and around Benidorm using a Ukrainian passport with the name Igor Shevchenko. Ukraine's military intelligence later confirmed it had courted him to defect, as Kuzimov appealed to other pilots to follow his lead. In an interview broadcast by Ukraine's authorities, Kuzimov said: "I contacted representatives of Ukrainian intelligence, explained my situation, to which they offered this option: 'Come on, we guarantee your safety, guarantee new documents, guarantee monetary compensation, a reward.'" 8 The garage where Kuzminov was found dead Credit: Darren Fletcher 8 Cops at the scene where the pilot was found dead Credit: Reuters 8 Kuzminov fled Russia in a £15million helicopter after killing his two co-pilots, according to Russian media Credit: East2West The defector is believed to have moved to a flat which he was renovating and hoped to start a new life in the Benidorm suburb of Villajoyosa. Despite the continuing carnage between their nations in Eastern Europe, Russians and Ukrainians live side-by-side in Spain alongside British ex-pats and trippers. But Spanish police believed a Kremlin death squad had infiltrated the community and is standing by to liquidate more Putin enemies. Russian state media sensationally claimed Kuzminov shot and killed two of his crewmates who did not support him before he touched down in Ukraine. Their names were Nikita Kiryanov, 28, and Khushbat Tursunov, 35. Reports also alleged Putin's GRU military intelligence agents had orders to 'eliminate' him, no matter how long it took. The same GRU unit was allegedly behind the botched nerve agent attacks on Sergei and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Russia: Four people died in truck accident in Kuzbass
Four people died in an accident with a truck and a car in Kuzbass. This was reported on July 19 in the press service of the regional Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It is specified that the accident occurred on the 74th km of the Belovo--Konovalovo--Prokopyevsk highway. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "It was previously established that the 44-year-old Kamaz driver drove into oncoming traffic, where he collided with a VAZ--2110 car," the agency said in a Telegram channel message. As a result of the accident, the 19-year-old driver of the car and three of his passengers died before the ambulance arrived. At the moment, all the circumstances of the incident are being established. The day before, two people were killed in an accident in the Orenburg region involving a passenger car, truck and fuel tanker. It is specified that the incident occurred on the 255th km of the M-5 Ural highway. The fires were eliminated by eight specialists and three pieces of equipment.
JAMnews
15-07-2025
- Politics
- JAMnews
Two people were killed in the collapse of a residential building in Tbilisi
Collapse of a building in Tbilisi Two people were killed and another is in critical condition in hospital after a residential building collapsed in Tbilisi on July 14, the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed. An investigation has been launched under Article 240 of the Criminal Code (violation of safety rules during mining, construction, or other work), which carries a penalty of a fine, corrective labor for up to 2 years, or imprisonment for up to 2 years. A year earlier, social media users had posted a video showing the condition of the now-collapsed building. Mayor calls the collapse an accident Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze described the building collapse as an accident. Speaking at the scene, he said the structure had been classified as fifth-category hazardous and deemed beyond repair. However, some residents refused the city's offer to temporarily vacate the building during its demolition and the construction of a new one, despite the mayor's office pledging to cover rental costs. 'A proposal was made guaranteeing the demolition of the building and the construction of a new one. Implementing this plan required 100% consent from residents, which, unfortunately, could not be secured,' Kaladze said. The next day, the mayor clarified that the building had in fact been categorized as third-class hazardous, a less severe designation. Union blames city hall The independent union of public servants 'Article 78 of the Constitution' recalled a decision adopted two years ago, which allows the municipality to redevelop dilapidated residential buildings without the unanimous consent of apartment owners. 'Even though Tbilisi City Hall and the district administration were informed about the deteriorated condition of the building, and its level of hazard had been determined, Kakha Kaladze now relies solely on the argument that 100% consent was lacking,' the union said. According to the union, Tbilisi City Council Resolution No. 21-1, adopted on January 27, 2023, has allowed for such redevelopment without unanimous consent for more than two years. The union also questioned why a parking lot had been set up in front of the collapsing building, and why commercial signage permits had been issued in recent years: 'What was City Hall thinking? Why did it allow businesses to operate inside a decaying building, set up a parking lot in front of it, and, having refused to rebuild it, fail to ensure the safety of both residents and passersby?' Ombudsman launches investigation The Public Defender's Office announced it would examine issues related to residential safety in the collapsed building. The office noted that despite the existence of a policy for replacing decaying residential buildings in Tbilisi, many families have had to live for years in hazardous conditions. 'These deteriorating buildings pose a danger to both residents and passersby. Years of research show that solving this systemic problem requires timely and effective action — something current legal guarantees and municipal programs are not equipped to deliver,' the ombudsman said. News in Georgia
