Six people were killed and four injured in Ukrainian missile strikes on Russia's Belgorod region overnight, according to the acting governor. Concurrently, separate strikes in Russia and Ukraine left multiple casualties.
Ukraine's grain exports are severely restricted due to Russian Black Sea attacks, Danube drought, and political resistance from EU neighbors like Poland, threatening global food price spikes.
During Pacific Fleet exercises in Russia's Far East, Forpost UAVs detected simulated enemy landing ships and transmitted coordinates for Oniks and Uran missile strikes.
A WHO warehouse in Ukraine storing emergency health supplies was destroyed in a strike. Overnight missile exchanges between Kyiv and Moscow caused several deaths, over 50 injuries, and targeted infrastructure across Odesa, Kharkiv, and Belgorod.
Russia launched ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine, with weakened Ukrainian air defenses unable to intercept any missiles, increasing civilian danger and nervousness.
Ukraine struggles with a critical shortage of US-made Patriot air defense missiles, leaving it vulnerable to increased Russian ballistic missile attacks, with President Zelenskyy urging allies to share their stockpiles.
Ukrainian officials and experts anticipate a challenging winter due to potential Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, possibly tougher than last year. Kyiv is strengthening defenses, seeking aid, and reshuffling government to prepare for the anticipated assault.
Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv before dawn, killing nine people and injuring over 30, as part of an intensive air campaign. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy highlighted the critical need for Patriot air defense missiles, with only one of 27 ballistic missiles intercepted due to dwindling supplies.
Russian ballistic missile strikes killed at least nine and injured dozens in Kyiv, prompting President Zelensky to urgently request more Patriot interceptors. Separately, Ukrainian drones sank a Russian-owned container ship in the Black Sea.
Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv killed nine people and injured 23, including four children, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy blamed a shortage of air defense interceptors and announced retaliatory strikes on Russian oil refineries and a ship.
Russian attacks in Ukraine killed at least 15 people, including 10 in a ballistic missile strike on a drone technology exhibition near Kyiv and five in Sloviansk. Ukrainian President Zelensky reported 100 injuries near Kyiv and warned of another massive Russian missile strike.
US missiles struck targets in Iran, including the Caspian coast and Ahvaz, killing four. This followed Iran's attacks on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, and Jordan intercepting Iranian missiles. The escalation comes after Trump vowed "major military punishment" for Iran and its Houthi allies over a Red Sea blockade.
Common swifts, nesting in Jerusalem's Western Wall for millennia, face threats like habitat loss from modern buildings in Europe and disrupted nesting sites due to Iranian missile strikes in Israel. Despite their decline, simple solutions like nesting boxes can help these migratory birds.
Iran's Armed Forces have reportedly launched cruise missile strikes targeting US vessels, including a destroyer, stationed off the coast of Bahrain. State television cited an Iranian military representative, but no information on potential damage to the US warships was immediately available.
Russia conducted new missile attacks on Kyiv, causing fires and injuring at least two people. This marks the third attack on the capital this week. Meanwhile, President Zelensky urged NATO to admit Ukraine, citing its experienced armed forces and need for enhanced air defense.
Russia launched fresh missile strikes on Kyiv, causing fires and injuring at least two people. This marks the third attack on the capital this week. Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Zelensky urged NATO to allow Ukraine to join the alliance, citing its experienced military and defensive capabilities.
Kyiv experienced a large-scale Russian missile attack, the third in under a week, causing fires in two districts. The strikes coincide with NATO's summit in Ankara, where Ukraine's President Zelenskyy is urging increased air defense aid and discussing new defense agreements.
An oil tanker caught fire after being struck by an "unknown projectile" in the Strait of Hormuz, with US officials blaming Iran for missile strikes on commercial vessels. The incident has heightened tensions in a critical energy shipping route.
Belgorod and the Belgorod district experienced repeated missile strikes attributed to Ukrainian forces, leading to injuries and damage to infrastructure. Acting Governor Alexander Shuvayev reported no fatalities but confirmed three injuries in the village of Belovskoye, along with power and water outages due to damage to energy facilities.
Ukraine's drone and missile strikes on Russian energy infrastructure have triggered a severe fuel crisis, affecting two-thirds of Russia's regions. Crimea declared a state of emergency, banning fuel sales as tourism collapses. President Putin acknowledged the issue, though downplaying its criticality, while Russia has stopped publishing fuel price data.
US President Donald Trump stated that Iranian missile strikes at the start of a conflict effectively brought five Gulf countries into the US's sphere of influence. He identified Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain as the nations affected by these strikes.
Fury mounts in India over US refusal to apologize for killing Indian sailors in Strait of Hormuz strikes. Leaders to meet at G7 amid strained relations, with families demanding answers and opposition criticizing PM Modi's silence.
Россия усилила ракетные удары по Украине, используя дефицит ракет-перехватчиков Patriot у ВСУ. Темпы поставок не позволяют Украине создать целостную ПВО, а ближневосточный конфликт увеличивает потребность США и союзников в этих ракетах.
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has cancelled scheduled strikes on Iran, claiming a peace agreement is imminent and approved by Iranian leadership and allies. This comes amid ongoing exchanges of fire and despite Iranian news agency Tasnim urging dismissal of Trump's claims.
