- Sep 19
Russia holds Duma elections amid 344 drone intercepts, cyberattacks on voting, and observer pressure
Voting entered its second day across 89 regions in Russia's first parliamentary election since 2022, marked by reports of 344 intercepted Ukrainian drones, digital voting cyberattacks, and restrictions on anti-war candidates.
- Aug 16
Ukraine launches over 820 drones at Russia, disabling seven of ten largest Wildberries logistics centers
Ukraine launched its largest drone offensive against Russian territory on 16 August 2026, deploying over 820 unmanned aircraft and disabling seven of the ten largest distribution centers of Wildberries, Russia's leading e-commerce platform, which Kyiv says supplies components for Russian drone production.
- Aug 16
Russia warns Britain over long-range drone strikes as Andy Burnham vows 100% support for Kyiv
Moscow said it may treat Britain as a direct war participant after reports revealed British-made drones struck Russian territory, while London pledged to maintain full military assistance.
- Aug 15
Ukraine sends 600 drones at Moscow in one of war's largest attacks as Russia strikes Kyiv and Kryvyi Rih
Ukraine sent 600 drones toward the Moscow region overnight in one of the largest attacks of the war, hitting a Wildberries warehouse and killing at least six in Russia, while Russian missile strikes on Ukraine killed at least five.
- Jul 4
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner urge compromise in Kyiv after Moscow talks with Putin
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Sunday following a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, urging both sides to compromise as the war threatens to continue into winter.
