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Tue, 4 Aug 2026

  1. Russian Beach Struck by Drone Leaving Seven Dead and 40 Injured

    Local authorities report that a Ukrainian drone hit a crowded tourist beach in southern Russia's Krasnodar region, killing seven people including three children.

  2. Ukraine strikes more Wildberries sites as five killed in Moscow region

    Ukrainian overnight drone strikes hit multiple warehouses belonging to Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries, leaving five dead near Moscow.

Wed, 5 Aug 2026

  1. Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills 14 and injures 22

    A massive wave of Russian missile and drone attacks has struck Kyiv and its outskirts, causing significant casualties and prompting urgent calls for air defense systems.

Thu, 6 Aug 2026

  1. Ukraine Warns Interceptor Shortage Costing Lives After Deadly Kyiv Strike

    A massive Russian aerial barrage comprising drones and ballistic missiles has left 21 dead in Kyiv, exposing critical gaps in Ukraine's air defenses.

  2. Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russia and vessels in Black Sea

    Strikes target energy facilities hundreds of kilometers inside Russia to curb war revenues, while retaliatory attacks leave at least 11 dead across Ukraine.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

  1. At least 13 killed in Ukrainian strike on Russia's Tatarstan region, officials say

    A long-range Ukrainian drone strike hits an oil refinery over 1,100 kilometres from the border in Russia's Tatarstan, killing 13 people including a child and injuring 75 others.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026

  1. Romania destroys Russian drones drifting near vital European offshore gas site

    This follows many drone incursions into Romania and a failed attack in Germany.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

  1. UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin warning

    The UK government stands firm on its landmark operation to intercept and seize the sanctioned tanker MT Smyrtos despite threats of retaliation from Vladimir Putin.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026

  1. Ukraine strikes major Russian rocket factory with missiles

    Ukraine successfully struck a major Russian rocket factory using Flamingo missiles, marking a significant achievement.

  2. Five killed as Russia launches fresh aerial attacks across Ukraine

    At least five people died in new Russian airstrikes across Ukraine while Moscow faced around 600 Ukrainian drones overnight.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026

  1. Cross-Border Strikes: Ukraine and Russia Exchange Heavy Attacks

    Overnight missile and drone strikes across the Russia-Ukraine border have left six dead in Russia's Belgorod region and caused widespread casualties.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026

  1. Russia jails prominent anti-war politician for 11 years

    Lev Shlosberg, 63, a senior opposition politician from the Yabloko party, was sentenced to 11 years in prison by a Russian court.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026

  1. Russia faces petrol shortage as drone strikes hit oil facilities

    BBC reporter Steve Rosenberg highlights long fuel queues across Moscow, temporary Euro 2 petrol sales, and Flag Day military displays amid the Ukraine war.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

  1. Ozon Struck by Drones, Shares Fall 12% After Attacks

    Logistics facilities of Ozon, Russia's second-biggest online retailer, were struck overnight, causing fires, injuries, and a 12% drop in shares.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

  1. CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports

    CIA Director John Ratcliffe arrived in Moscow on a military plane for unannounced talks on Tuesday, amid strained US-Russia relations.

Wed, 2 Sept 2026

  1. Germany Blames Russia for Leipzig Airport Drone Attack

    German officials state Russia is behind the August 4 explosive drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, ordering the closure of the Russian consulate in Bonn.

Thu, 3 Sept 2026

  1. EU and NATO vow to step up pressure on Russia after Germany drone attack

    EU and NATO leaders promise stronger action after Germany confirms Russia was behind an August 2026 drone attack at Leipzig airport.

Fri, 4 Sept 2026

  1. Europe Targeted by Spiralling Russian Sabotage Campaign

    Europe faces a surge of sabotage in August 2024, including airport drones and defense factory fires from Italy to Estonia, as Russia steps up hybrid attacks.

Sun, 6 Sept 2026

  1. US envoys set for Ukraine talks after meeting Putin in Moscow

    US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner head to Kyiv on Sunday after holding a three-hour closed-door meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

Tue, 8 Sept 2026

  1. At least two dead after Russian strikes hit Kyiv

    Russian airstrikes on Ukraine's capital Kyiv early Tuesday leave at least two people dead and ten injured following talks.

Tue, 15 Sept 2026

  1. Denmark accuses Russian warship of firing flares at helicopter

    Denmark summons the Russian ambassador after a warship fired two emergency flares at a military helicopter monitoring it in the Baltic Sea.

Thu, 17 Sept 2026

  1. US Charges Five over Alleged Russian Plot to Kill Ukrainians

    The US Department of Justice has indicted five individuals connected to Russian intelligence for conspiring to target Ukrainian allies in the US and Europe.

Sat, 19 Sept 2026

  1. Macron warns Russian hybrid attacks against Europe surging

    French President Emmanuel Macron warned during an Elysee Palace press conference on Sept 18, 2026, that Russian hybrid threats have intensified.

Sun, 20 Sept 2026

  1. Two killed in massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region

    A massive overnight Ukrainian drone strike on the Moscow region leaves two dead and six injured, damaging an oil refinery and residential buildings.

Tue, 22 Sept 2026

  1. Ukrainian Naval Drone Sinks Russian Kamikaze Drone Boat

    Ukraine achieves a military milestone by deploying a naval drone to sink a Russian kamikaze drone boat amid Black Sea port attacks.

  2. Lithuania ready to fight back and ready with evacuation plans

    Lithuanian PM states the country will fight back against potential Russian attacks, alongside evacuation plans and reinforced NATO troops.

Wed, 23 Sept 2026

  1. UK to fight Russian disinformation and push AI standards

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a new disinformation defence centre at the UN and pushed for global AI safety standards.

Wed, 30 Sept 2026

  1. Evan Gershkovich Recounts Russian Trap and Jail

    Former Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich details his FSB arrest in Russia and 16-month imprisonment before a prisoner swap.

Mon, 5 Oct 2026

  1. Russian strikes hit major bridges in Kyiv for four days

    Major bridges in Kyiv have been targeted by Russian strikes for four days, coinciding with a visit to Ukraine by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Tue, 6 Oct 2026

  1. Russia issues mass quarantine after plague researcher dies

    Russian authorities enforced a mass quarantine following the sudden death of a plague researcher from an undisclosed illness, amid unconfirmed lab accident rumors.

Thu, 8 Oct 2026

  1. Burnham to hold security talks in Berlin

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham meets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Thursday to discuss hybrid threats and sabotage from Russia, alongside ratifying the Kensington Treaty.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

  1. Ukraine strikes Yandex data centre in third attack

    Russia's Yandex suspends operations at a Vladimir data centre after a Ukrainian drone strike marks its third facility hit this week.

  2. PM says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit vote

    Andy Burnham stated Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum and warned of similar threats in France and Germany during an interview.

  3. Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia

    Donald Trump faces criticism from Republican and Democratic lawmakers after striking a deal to import Russian diesel amid energy crises.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026

  1. WHO report on Russian lab worker death highlights key uncertainty

    The World Health Organization has released a report on a Russian lab worker's death, noting key uncertainties without a confirmed cause.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026

  1. MI5 Chief Warns Against Overstating Russian Brexit Meddling

    MI5 head Sir Ken McCallum acknowledges Russian interference in the 2016 Brexit referendum but cautions against overstating its impact on the result.

  2. MI5 warns of rising UK threats from Russia, Iran and AI

    MI5 head Sir Ken McCallum says foreign threats have quadrupled in a decade, citing Russian reliance on criminal proxies and expanding Iranian campaigns.