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Russia’s First Children’s Drone School Opens in Krasnodar as Founder Rejects Militarization Claims

Krasnodar Mayor Yevgeny Naumov praised the project as “extremely relevant” given the high demand for drones in both civilian life and war.

Russian Deputy Governor Arrested on Corruption Charges After Stepping Down to Fight in Ukraine

Alexander Vlasov is accused of large-scale fraud and abuse of power as well as embezzling donations meant for volunteer fighters in Ukraine.

Ukrainian Drones Hit Major Oil Refinery in Southern Russia for Second Time in a Month

Reuters calculations show that recent strikes on Russian oil refineries have cut its refining capacity by 17%, or about 1.1 million barrels per day.

Ukrainian Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Industrial Plant in Krasnodar

Several pro-war bloggers and Telegram news channels identified the facility as EuroChem-Belorechensky Mineral Fertilizers, a major producer of chemical...

Ukrainian Drone Attack on Novorossiysk Port Kills At Least 2

Residential buildings, a hotel and the office of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium were among the buildings damaged in the afternoon air strikes.

Krasnodar’s Main Airport Reopens After More Than 3-Year Closure

Pashkovsky Airport was among 11 airports in southern and western Russia closed due to safety risks posed by the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Scores of Birds Stricken in Krasnodar After Latest Black Sea Oil Spill

Authorities said around 30 cubic meters of oil, or roughly 200 barrels, leaked during loading at the Novorossiysk port on Aug. 29.

‘Nothing to Breathe’: Smoke From Krasnodar Landfill Chokes Town as Fire Burns for a Week

The blaze at the Simonovka landfill began last Monday and has spread in recent days amid high temperatures and strong winds.

Emergency Crews Battle Forest Fire Near ‘Putin’s Palace’ After Ukrainian Drone Attack

Krasnodar officials said debris from a drone downed by air defense systems sparked fires in three separate spots near the resort town of Gelendzhik.

Krasnodar Court Freezes Bank Accounts of Companies Linked to Black Sea Oil Spill

Rosprirodnadzor is seeking $614 million in damages from the two companies over the December 2024 oil spill off the coast of the Krasnodar region.

Krasnodar Drought Inflicts Nearly $600M in Crop Losses, Agribusiness Group Says

Earlier this summer, authorities in Krasnodar declared a state of emergency across nine districts after a prolonged dry spell began affecting thousands...

Ukrainian Drone Attack Sparks Fire at Krasnodar Oil Refinery

Ukraine has targeted the Afipsky refinery in Krasnodar multiple times since Russia’s 2022 invasion, most recently in February.

Young Woman Fined for Filming Oil Depot Fire After Ukrainian Drone Attack

The young woman and two others were forced to issue an on-camera apology for filming the burning oil depot near the resort city of Sochi.

Oil Spill Cripples Tourism in Russia’s Black Sea Resort of Anapa

According to regional officials, only 24,000 tourists visited Anapa in July compared to 100,000 during the same period last year.

Severe Drought Threatens 25% of Crops in Russia’s Agricultural Heartland

Regional authorities have declared states of emergency in 30 districts as extreme weather devastates fields of wheat, barley, corn and sunflowers.

2 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attack Near Sochi Olympic Village

Authorities said debris from a downed drone fell in the town of Adler, just south of Sochi, after it was intercepted by Russian air defense systems.

Gelendzhik Airport Welcomes First Commercial Flight Since Closure in 2022

The arrival of the passenger plane was marked with pomp: a ceremonial water salute from fire trucks and a welcome committee of officials, cameras and reporters...

Gelendzhik Airport to Reopen More Than 3 Years After Wartime Closure

Flights at 11 airports across southern and central Russia were grounded in February 2022 over safety concerns after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine...

Anapa Residents Decry Government Inaction Over Black Sea Oil Spill as Temperatures Rise

A group of residents called the official cleanup deadline of February 2026 “extremely unacceptable” and accused officials of misusing state funds.

Russian Tourists Defy a Toxic Black Sea Oil Spill as Summer Season Begins

Authorities have banned swimming off the coast of Anapa due to December's disastrous oil spill. Tourists have been seen enjoying the waters anyway.

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