67 teenagers were detained in Makhachkala after mass brawls.

Eighteen people were charged with minor hooliganism. The parents of another 35 teenagers were charged with failure to fulfill their responsibilities for the care and upbringing of minors.

"On May 16, a fight broke out between young residents of Makhachkala, attracting the attention of passersby. Police detained 12 people. <…> On May 17, the conflicting parties agreed to meet again. Groups of teenagers began gathering in different areas of the city." — the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Dagestan reported.

The Telegram channel Baza clarifies that street fights also took place on May 18 in various cities. DagestanThe reason for the conflict is the loss of a teenager from Makhachkala A participant from Kizlyar was involved in a wrestling competition. The loser and his friends decided to take revenge on the winner, and random people got involved in the conflict. Eventually, it all escalated into a showdown between local gangs.

On May 18, investigators launched an investigation into the mass brawls.