Russia's National Guard detain 300 migrants in Moscow raid

On August 5, 2025, the Russian National Guard (Rosgvardiya) and the Investigative Committee conducted a special operation at a hostel in central Moscow to identify violations of migration legislation.

Officers checked the migration cards, passports, and work permits of around 400 foreign nationals residing at the hostel, Caliber.Az reports per Russian media.

Authorities detained 300 individuals suspected of breaching migration laws and transferred them to the local police department for further investigation.

The OMON “Avangard” unit of Moscow Rosgvardiya provided security support to personnel from the Military Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee during the raid.

By Aghakazim Guliyev