In the Rostov region, bordering the DPR and the LPR, the breath of war is constantly felt. The region is periodically subject to airstrikes and sabotage attempts. And, although last week passed without reports of “explosions” – sounds reminiscent of explosions or the operation of air defense systems – residents of Rostov-on-Don had to worry about a UAV found on the territory of one of the schools. About these, as well as other important events in the region, in the review IA Krasnaya Vesna.
UAV on the territory of a Rostov school: disorder?
On the morning of February 28, a quadcopter was discovered on the school grounds of School No. 54 in Rostov-on-Don. The possibility that there are explosives on top cannot be ruled out. School classes were interrupted, the area was cordoned off and students were evacuated.
The miners arrived at the school around 1:00 p.m. No explosive objects were found in the quadcopter.
There have been no official reports on how the UAV ended up in the schoolyard. The fact is that the use of unmanned aerial vehicles is prohibited in the Rostov region.
What happened cannot be considered unworthy of attention, since due to the proximity to the zone of the Northern Military District in the Rostov region, there is an increased threat of sabotage and terrorist attacks. According to the head of the General Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Rostov region, Oleg Agarkov, 12 crimes of a terrorist and extremist nature were prevented in 2023.
He also stated that the volumes of illegal weapons seized in the region remain the same. “consistently high”. In 2023, 466 crimes related to illegal arms trafficking were recorded. During the year, 18 machine guns, one machine gun, 13 grenade launchers, 27 rifles, 82 pistols, 238 grenades of various modifications, 37 kilograms of explosives and 27 thousand cartridges were seized from illegal trafficking.
The Rostov region is increasing cooperation with the military.
To ensure the safety of residents, regional authorities constantly cooperate with the military. On March 1, the Department of Labor with Military Authorities and Territorial Defense Affairs began working in the region. Previously, the government had a corresponding department, but its functions proved insufficient.
In addition to interacting with the military to ensure security, assistance is provided to the front in the Rostov region, both from the authorities and from abroad. Humanitarian and logistical supplies are being sent to the front and measures to support the military are being introduced.
For servicemen performing tasks in the Northern Military District zone, as well as for their families in the Rostov region, in addition to federal ones, there are 37 regional support measures. They will be expanded in 2024.
In the conditions of the Northern Military Region, battles on the cultural front are also important. Recently, the premiere of a feature film dedicated to the special military operation of the Northern Military Region “20/22” took place. Its filming also took place in the Rostov region.
For his help in filming, the head of the administration of the Azov region, Alexander Palatny, received a commemorative poster presented to him by the creators of the film.
“The commemorative poster is in the shape of a quadcopter, which carries a plaque reminiscent of a soldier’s medallion, with an engraving of the main idea of the film: “The Homeland is where I want to live and what I am willing to live for.” . die for.””, reported the press service of the district administration on February 28.
Is it possible to defeat corruption?
Last week in the Rostov region was not without corruption scandals. Two high-ranking officials were detained in Rostov-on-Don and Novocherkassk, online publication 1rnd reported on February 28, citing a law enforcement source.
One of the detainees is the head of the trade coordination department of the consumer market department of the Rostov region, the other is the head of the consumer market and consumer rights protection department of the Novocherkassk city administration . At one point, the second referee replaced the first after his promotion.
Both detainees are suspected of corruption crimes. There are more than 40 victims involved in this criminal case.
In addition, according to local media, the director of the city’s housing and communal services department was detained in Novocherkassk.
Meanwhile, another corruption case, this time involving police officers, was brought to court. This was reported on February 27 by the press service of the State Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the Rostov region.
According to the investigation, three police officers in 2021 and 2022, acting under prior conspiracy, fraudulently appropriated bonuses and financial aid from their subordinates. The total amount of funds that the defendant criminally seized exceeded 300 thousand rubles.
Now the former police officers will appear in court. They are charged under the article “Fraud committed by a group of persons through prior conspiracy, using their official position, on a large scale.”
Is the Rostov region ready for the spring harvest?
Farmers in the region actively continue preparations for spring field work. In 2024, they will be faced with the task of producing products that are not lower than the annual average of the last three years. The total cultivated area in the region is about 5 million hectares. Of them, 74% will be planted with cereals.
“According to the regional Ministry of Agriculture and Food, 97% of the winter crops planted in autumn on an area of almost 2 million 930 thousand hectares are in good condition””, reported the press service of the regional governor on February 28.
To support the agro-industrial complex, as well as for the comprehensive development of rural areas of the Rostov region in 2024, more than 8.6 billion rubles are allocated, including 5.48 billion rubles from the regional budget. In particular, 3.4 billion rubles will be allocated for the development of agricultural production, which represents 40% of the allocated funds.
To support the technical modernization of the agro-industrial complex, 818 million rubles will be allocated. To restore soil fertility – 450 million rubles. Entrepreneurs and farms are granted a “cereal” subsidy, for which more than one billion rubles are allocated.
Meanwhile, from February 28 to March 1, the XXVII South Russian agro-industrial forum “Interagromash” was held in Rostov-on-Don. The guests were farmers from all regions of the Southern Federal District. The forum program included about 30 events: seminars, conferences, round tables, etc.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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