Foreign media reported that Russian troops were entering the southern part of Ossetia.

The situation in Russia's southern town of Rostov-on-Don continues to escalate as the military gathers and tensions rise. According to reports, soldiers from the private military company Wagner are moving closer to the city center and are currently stationed at the regional headquarters of the Federal Security Service and the local headquarters of the Internal Affairs Ministry in the city's downtown area.

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23 June 2023

Residents are being urged by local authorities to stay indoors, while the military continues to patrol the streets. The incident comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with many people worrying about the potential for violence.