
Current developments on the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East
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The BRICS countries meet in India. At the same time, military conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East continue.
Summit in India: China toughens its tone towards Washington – BRICS countries push for a ceasefire in Iran
Ukraine War: Two dead in Russia after Ukrainian attacks
Middle East: Despite progress by the USA, there is no end in sight to the Iran war
+++ Iran War +++ Iran promises to open the Strait of Hormuz Live blog
Ukraine: “Russian Blitzkrieg” – Ukraine is preparing for Putin’s autumn offensive

The Houthi rebels control strategic points on the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Despite close ideological ties to Iran, they increasingly operate independently, financed by local taxes and a smuggling network, while the anti-Houthi coalition is divided.
Yemen's Houthi militia has intensified its attacks on Saudi Arabia with drones and missiles. The targets were a military base and oil infrastructure. Saudi Arabia responded with airstrikes, while an oil pipeline disruption weighed on global markets.
The Houthi militia has increased its attacks on Saudi Arabia with drones and missiles. An attack on a key oil pipeline threatens to disrupt operations and could jeopardize up to four percent of global oil supply, which could further fuel global inflation.

In Oman, representatives discuss new shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite diplomatic efforts, the situation remains tense as the Saudi alternative oil pipeline has also been shut down for the time being following drone attacks.
Russia is intensifying drone attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, including a passenger train near the Polish border. Ukraine reports civilian casualties in Kramatorsk and Odessa and counterattacks on Russian oil refineries and factories.
Ukraine reports systematic Russian attacks on its railway network. A train near the Polish border was hit by a drone, but there were no injuries. At the same time, Russia is intensifying attacks on border crossings and infrastructure.