- 23h ago
Russian drone strike on Kyiv munitions depot kills 37 as Ukraine investigates storage rules
A Russian drone strike on an ammunition warehouse in the village of Myla killed at least 37 people, prompting Ukrainian prosecutors to open an investigation into illegal weapons storage near residential areas.
- yesterday
Turkey summons Ukrainian ambassador after drone attacks on ships in Black Sea
The Turkish Foreign Ministry summoned Ukraine's ambassador to Ankara following drone strikes on two Turkish-operated merchant vessels off the Russian coast near Tuapse.
- yesterday
Royal Navy tracks Russian warship escorting sanctioned vessels through English Channel in 72-hour operation
British warships and a Merlin helicopter shadowed Russian naval vessels and sanctioned cargo ships from the North Sea to the coast of France before handing surveillance to NATO allies.
- yesterday
Putin and Lukashenko meet near Moscow to expand trade and Union State integration
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Belarusian leader Aleksandr Lukashenko at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence near Moscow on Saturday, reviewing bilateral trade that reached nearly $52 billion last year and grew 12.5% in early 2026.
- yesterday
Germany prepares to blame Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack and roll out new sanctions
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to formally accuse Moscow of targeting Ukrainian cargo planes at Leipzig/Halle airport, coordinating retaliatory measures in Berlin and Brussels.
- yesterday
Germany prepares national measures and EU sanctions over Russian drone plot in Leipzig
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is preparing to officially accuse the Kremlin of orchestrating a foiled explosive drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport, coordinating domestic actions with a new EU sanctions package.
- yesterday
Tusk warns of Russian escalation and 600,000-troop mobilization after NATO briefing
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that the next six months will be decisive following talks with NATO's Mark Rutte, citing intelligence that Russia plans to mobilize 600,000 troops.
- yesterday
Russian drone strike on Kyiv-area warehouse kills 37 and triggers negligence probe
A Russian drone strike on a warehouse in Myla killed at least 37 people and damaged 50 homes, leading Ukrainian authorities to open a criminal negligence investigation into munitions storage.
- 2d ago
Niger loyalist forces and Russian troops put down mutiny at Niamey air base
Loyalist troops and Russian Africa Corps units regained control of Niamey on Saturday following 24 hours of clashes with mutinous soldiers who seized Base 101 and assaulted the presidential district.
- 2d ago
US forces declare Strait of Hormuz demined as Treasury targets Iranian oil networks
US Central Command declared international transit lanes open after clearing Iranian sea mines, while the Treasury Department launched a new campaign targeting illicit oil revenues flowing to Tehran.
- 2d ago
Ukraine plans 1,000 daily drone strikes on Russia as military prioritizes air operations
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a plan to scale uncrewed strikes from 300 to 1,000 daily following a military leadership meeting, as Ukraine seeks to hit Russian fuel and logistical infrastructure.
- 2d ago
Russia warns of strikes on British military assets as CIA director visits Moscow
Moscow warned it could target British military facilities over missile technology sharing, while CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks with Russian security chiefs.
- 2d ago
Baltic Sea nations plan joint task force for drone defence and hybrid threats
Interior ministers meeting in Flensburg agreed to establish rapid information channels across the Baltic Sea to counter rising sabotage risks and covert aerial threats.
- 2d ago
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visits Moscow for eight-hour talks with Russian security chiefs
CIA Director John Ratcliffe conducted an unannounced eight-hour visit to Moscow on 25 August, meeting Russian intelligence chiefs to deliver warnings on Ukraine, NATO borders, and Middle East security.
- 3d ago
US Patriot missile stockpiles in Europe reach critical lows after transfers to Iran conflict
US and NATO officials reported severe Patriot interceptor shortages in Europe following six months of missile expenditures in the Iran conflict and previous transfers to Ukraine.
- 3d ago
Convicted German fraudster Hendrik Holt flees open custody in Berlin and taunts authorities from Moscow
German authorities issued a European arrest warrant for convicted fraudster Hendrik Holt after he failed to return from an approved day release in Berlin and sent a farewell email to prison officials.
- 3d ago
Russian air defence lieutenant colonel killed by car bomb in Saint Petersburg
A bomb placed under a vehicle in southern Saint Petersburg killed an air defence lieutenant colonel and hospitalised his wife on 27 August 2026.
- 3d ago
Russia threatens strikes on British military bases over Storm Shadow missile technology transfer
Moscow warned that British military sites in Europe and beyond could be struck after London agreed to share blueprints allowing Ukraine to manufacture Storm Shadow cruise missiles locally.
- 3d ago
Russia prepares heavier strikes on Kyiv as peace negotiations reach deadlock
Moscow is considering expanded ballistic missile attacks on central Kyiv as peace talks stall, while partners including China and India warn against any nuclear use.
- 4d ago
Drone strike on Luhansk minibus kills nine as missile attacks hit Donetsk
A drone attack on a passenger minibus in Russian-occupied Luhansk killed nine people and injured six on Wednesday, while parallel missile strikes in Donetsk wounded three.
