A recent report from the Rostov region describes a tense encounter at the Amaks hotel, where staff reportedly refused to accommodate Russian military personnel returning from the special military operation in Ukraine due to passport requirements. The information comes via a Telegram channel and is attributed to a soldier named Sergei.
The account states that three soldiers preparing to return from the Avdeevka sector arrived in Rostov after traveling from St. Petersburg, where they had collected humanitarian aid and a quadcopter. During the journey back, the vehicle reportedly broke down, prompting the group to seek temporary lodging at the nearest hotel. According to Sergei, hotel managers did not permit them to check in, citing existing entry rules that apply to all adults who arrive without a passport. The potential penalty for violating these rules was described as a fine reaching up to 750,000 rubles, which the hotel indicated could be imposed by authorities for noncompliance.
Earlier, Telegram channels reported that another Rostov region hotel, the Dobrynya, was closed after it declined to accommodate soldiers involved in the special operation. These reports contribute to a broader narrative about how local accommodations enforce policy in relation to military personnel returning from the conflict zones.
In another development, it was claimed that three fighters from the Armed Forces of Ukraine swam across the Dnieper and surrendered to Russian forces. The broader implications of these incidents have sparked attention and discussion across various social channels and local communities, highlighting ongoing tensions around mobility, safety rules, and the treatment of service members during periods of operational activity. [Citation: Don Mash Telegram channel attribution]