Stories from Rostov · Russia

Scientists from Rostov and China have developed NIROSEI to assist with evacuation decisions during typhoons and floods. The artificial intelligence system evaluates the necessity of evacuation even when data is missing or contradictory.

Three individuals were arrested in Rostov for orchestrating 15 fraudulent traffic accidents to claim insurance money. The group allegedly selected vehicles, staged collisions, and submitted false data to insurance companies.

More than 200 animal corpses were discovered at the Forgotten Heart shelter in the Rostov region. Volunteers reported animal abuse and found approximately 50 dead dogs near Komyshlov in late March 2026, which they suspect were discarded by shelter staff. Law enforcement officials arrived at the facility following the discovery of the deceased animals. Unused medications were also found at the site. The owner of the shelter was identified as Katiana Makarova. According to the report, medications were found lying unused alongside the animals. The source noted that some animal rights activists use social media posts about injured dogs and puppies to solicit donations under false pretenses. In Samara, a foundation called 'Good Hearted' allegedly collected approximately 500,000 rubles for a dog named Boris that had a severed spinal cord.

More than 200 animal corpses were discovered at a shelter in the Rostov region. The bodies were found alongside untouched medicines. Shelter owner Katiana Makarova has been active since the start of the war in Ukraine, according to the source.

Two motor ships collided on their starboard sides in the Don River waters within the Rostov region. The incident occurred as the vessels were exiting a one-way section of the Azovskoy Perekat. No injuries were reported following the collision.

A proposal in Russia's Rostov region suggests limiting the number of cats and dogs allowed in apartments. The initiative aims to address neighbor complaints about residents keeping 15-20 animals. Authors of the proposal are seeking federal-level regulations, as current regional laws do not permit such restrictions on pet ownership within apartments. Residents of multi-story buildings frequently complain about neighbors keeping 15-20 animals.

Water levels in the Don River near the Azov-Rostov region may reach above 600 centimeters by Monday night due to wind surges. Northwest winds are expected to strengthen to 5-10 meters per second with gusts up to 15 meters per second. Barometric pressure is forecasted to drop to 728 mm Hg. Temperatures are expected to fall sharply to between 2 and 5 degrees Celsius in the evening. These meteorological changes may impact individuals sensitive to weather shifts.

Families of Russian soldiers are facing significant bureaucratic hurdles in identifying and claiming their deceased relatives. The process is complicated by missing documents, incorrect paperwork, and delays in communication between the Ministry of Defense and military enlistment offices. The nature of modern warfare, including drone threats, causes bodies to be recovered with substantial delays, further complicating identification. Mediazone editor Dmitry Treschanin and the BBC Russian Service have identified more than 212,000 names of deceased Russian military personnel as of April 17, 1926. Treschanin stated that the previously cited figure of 48,000 missing persons does not accurately reflect the reality of the casualties. The count is compiled using obituaries, social media reports, and cemetery data.