Stories from Rostov · Russia

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.