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Ukraine strikes two major Russian oil refineries as long-range drone war intensifies
Ukraine struck two major Russian oil refineries as long-range drones reached Yaroslavl and Bashkortostan, escalating the energy war.
August 6, 2026
Oman oil spill expands sevenfold as sanctioned tanker threatens protected reserve
A sanctioned tanker is leaking inside Oman’s protected Arabian Sea Reserve. The spill has expanded sevenfold while salvage remains unclear.
August 6, 2026
Ukrainian drone attacks kill eight across Russia and strike Wildberries warehouse
Ukraine struck Russia’s energy and logistics network, but eight civilian deaths show the growing cost and legal risk of deep drone warfare.
August 2, 2026
Moscow restaurant bombing kills three as investigators examine woman’s role
A bomb carried by a woman killed three outside Moscow’s Balzi Rossi restaurant, but investigators have not identified the organisers or motive.
August 2, 2026
Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills at least nine as Ukraine seeks more Patriot systems
Russia’s August 1 missile attack killed nine people across Kyiv as Ukraine renewed urgent demands for Patriot systems and ballistic interceptors.
August 1, 2026
US Russia sanctions bill faces revolt over 100% tariffs that could hit India and China
Congress wants to punish Russian energy buyers, but 100% tariffs could hit India and China while raising prices and expanding Trump’s trade powers.
July 31, 2026
NATO scrambles aircraft after Russian Kh-101 missile crosses into Poland
A Russian missile crossed into Poland as strikes killed 10 in Ukraine. NATO now faces a fresh test of eastern-flank air defence and escalation control.
July 31, 2026
Russian missile lands in Poland as massive Ukraine barrage kills nine and tests NATO defenses
A Russian missile crossed into Poland as Moscow launched 70 missiles and 280 drones at Ukraine, killing nine and testing NATO defenses.
July 30, 2026
North Korea troop deployment could reshape Russia’s next offensive in Ukraine
North Korea may send 30,000 more troops to Russia, raising new risks for Ukraine, Europe and Asia as Zelenskyy meets Trump.
July 28, 2026
Romania shoots down second drone in two days as Ukraine war tests NATO airspace defences
Romania has shot down two drones in two days. The interceptions protect NATO airspace but raise the risk of a direct confrontation with Russia.
July 26, 2026