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The Greek community in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, donated an exact replica of the Panagia Soumela icon to the Annunciation Church on August 16, marking a special day for the local community.
A powerful hurricane, accompanied by heavy rain and thunderstorms, struck the Rostov region in Russia, leading to widespread destruction and power line collapses. A state of emergency has been declared in Rostov-on-Don due to the scale of the damage.
Ukraine's defense forces have reportedly struck a facility belonging to the Radar Scientific and Technical Centre in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, which is believed to be involved in the Russian military-industrial complex.
Two Ukrainian prisoners of war have been sentenced to 18 years each in a strict-regime penal colony by the Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Additionally, another Ukrainian POW had their sentence increased to 29 years.
A tiger jumped into the audience during a circus performance in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, after a safety barrier collapsed. The incident caused panic among spectators.
An Azerbaijani actress claims that law enforcement raids in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, are specifically targeting Azerbaijani families.
A drone attack in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, struck a high-rise building, resulting in two fatalities. Smoke was reported over the port following the incident.
Russia's Dnepr Group of Forces has reportedly ordered the use of civilian vehicles to transport fuel along the R-280 highway connecting Rostov-on-Don with occupied Crimea, aiming to avoid Ukrainian strikes.
Ukrainian forces reportedly attacked targets in Russia overnight, with a series of explosions shaking Yaroslavl, Moscow, and Rostov-on-Don. A major oil refinery caught fire after being hit.
Ukrainian forces have reportedly struck targets in Syzran, located approximately 820 km from the front lines in the Samara region, and in the Rostov-on-Don region, with unconfirmed reports of attacks
A circus tiger jumped into the audience during a performance in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, after a safety barrier collapsed. There were no immediate reports of serious injuries.
Ukrainian air attacks in southern Russia have reportedly killed two people and injured 17 others, with drone strikes hitting cities like Belgorod and Rostov-on-Don. Concurrently, both Russia and Ukraine reported casualties from ongoing attacks in various regions.
Russia is preparing for its Victory Day celebrations, with reports highlighting a limited number of foreign leaders expected to attend. Concurrently, the Kremlin has stated that President Putin is ready for negotiations with European countries but will not initiate the first step.
Fires erupted at an oil refinery in Yaroslavl following reported explosions, while drones also targeted Moscow and Rostov-on-Don. These incidents prompted airport restrictions in the affected areas.
Russian police have launched a criminal investigation after a circus tiger jumped into a panicked audience during a performance in Rostov-on-Don.
A Russian court in Rostov-on-Don sentenced three Ukrainian teenagers from occupied Melitopol to prison terms ranging from seven to eight and a half years on terrorism charges.