Daghestan
Former Daghestani utilities director fined $1,000 over mass waterborne infections
Although found guilty, the fine amounted to just ₽80,000 ($1,000).
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Ingushetia
Thousands in Ingushetia left without water
The water supply interruptions have been going on for two weeks despite the abnormal summer heat.
Azerbaijan
Water supply in Azerbaijan — a story of coordinated corruption and impunity
Despite the illusion of transparency, water supply in Azerbaijan’s Nardaran district shows high levels of corruption and state interference.
Daghestan
Over 100 people infected after drinking contaminated water in Daghestan
Most of those affected were young children.
Daghestan
Daghestani authorities complete investigation into mass poisoning of local residents
At least 270 people sought medical help related to the mass poisoning.
Kabarda–Balkaria
Brown water flows from taps in Kabardino-Balkaria villages
Brown water flowed from the taps in the Village of Atazhukino, in Kabardino-Balkaria’s Baksan District on 20 May, leaving local residents without water suitable for drinking or cooking, or for any other household needs. A video showing the brown water was published on 20 May by the PE Nalchik information portal and a number of other news agencies. Zaur Arkhestov, the deputy head of Atazhukino, told OC Media that on 20–21 May, heavy rains caused dirty water to flood the hollow where wat
Daghestan
Over 100 hospitalised by ‘tainted drinking water’ in Daghestan
More than 100 people have been hospitalised in Khasavyurt, a city in the Russian republic of Daghestan, with officials blaming the city’s water supply. Since 17 March, more than 100 people showing signs of acute intestinal infection were admitted to medical institutions. According to the Daghestani branch of the Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare (Rospotrebnadzor), drinking water was determined to be the preliminary cause of poisoning. A spokesperson fo
