A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan killed between 12-13 people and wounded 38-39 others on August 10, 2026, targeting the city's major oil refinery. The strike marks the deadliest attack inside Russia in more than two years of the ongoing conflict.
Russian forces claim to have captured multiple villages in Ukraine's Donetsk region, including Toretskoye, as part of continued offensive operations, while Ukraine reports nearly 200 combat engagements along the frontline. One Russian soldier featured in a propaganda video was subsequently captured by Ukrainian forces.
Syria and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding to reorganize Russia's military presence at the Hmeimim air base and Tartus naval base, converting them into joint training centers while transferring civilian facilities to Syrian control. The agreement follows 18 months of intensive negotiations and marks a new phase in relations between Syria's new government and Moscow.
Four people, including a three-year-old child, were killed in overnight Russian attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region on August 8, 2026, as Ukrainian air defense systems failed to intercept all incoming missiles and drones. Ukraine responded by striking another oil refinery inside Russia.
The U.S. Defense Department is pressing defense companies to dramatically speed up weapons production and deliveries amid concerns that the ongoing war with Iran has exhausted critical missile and munitions supplies. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg told contractors that "years-long development cycles are not acceptable," though funding to boost production remains stuck in Congress as diplomatic deadlock continues over the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukrainian drones struck at least three Wildberries logistics facilities across Russia, including a warehouse in Yekaterinburg over 2,000 kilometers from the border, while Russian forces killed at least 17 people in a ballistic missile attack on a Kyiv warehouse.
Ukrainian drone attacks on the Bryansk region bordering Ukraine killed two civilians and wounded six others, according to regional authorities. The strikes included a kamikaze drone hitting a moving car in Suzemsky District and an attack on Novozybkov.
Israel launched major retaliatory strikes on southern Lebanon after two reserve soldiers were killed and four seriously wounded in an IED explosion, marking the first Israeli military deaths since a June ceasefire with Hezbollah. The violence occurred as Israeli-Lebanese negotiations continued in Rome.
A North Korean ballistic missile unit has begun deploying to Russia's Voronezh Oblast with plans to field up to 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers for strikes against Ukraine, according to Ukrainian military intelligence. The deployment represents a significant expansion of military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.
The Israeli military conducted targeted strikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, issuing evacuation warnings to civilians for the first time since June and claiming the action was in response to Hezbollah ceasefire violations. The strikes, which occurred near Tyre and targeted weapons depots and infrastructure, resulted in one death and 11 injuries according to Lebanon's health ministry, marking one of the deadliest incidents since the June ceasefire began.
Ukrainian military reports Russian casualties have exceeded 1.45 million troops since the invasion began, with 1,390 killed in a single day, while recent cross-border strikes killed at least 14 civilians on both sides. Independent media investigation has confirmed identities of over 236,000 Russian soldiers killed.
Ukraine conducted a series of drone strikes on Russian territory in early August 2026, killing at least five people and repeatedly targeting warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, in regions including Tver, Vladimir, and Samara. The attacks represent an escalation in Ukraine's cross-border drone campaign against Russian infrastructure.
The head of US European Command warned the Pentagon he may no longer be able to sustain current support for Israel's air defense due to insufficient naval resources, particularly a shortage of Navy destroyers used to intercept Iranian ballistic missiles.
A Russian ballistic missile and drone barrage overnight killed at least 10 civilians, including children, and injured over 50 others across Ukraine. The attacks prompted NATO to scramble jets after a missile fell in Polish territory.
The European Union has provided €3.47 billion ($4 billion) to Ukraine for procurement of military equipment including drones, missiles, air defence systems, and Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets, according to the European Commission.
Iran pledged to 'punish the aggressor' following overnight U.S. military strikes described as a 'heavy wave,' which the Pentagon said were conducted in retaliation for an Iranian attack on U.S. forces.
Recent military engagement with Iran has further reduced the United States' already diminished stockpiles of advanced missile interceptors, potentially increasing risk to American troops in future hostilities, according to analysis.
Ukrainian drone attacks on tankers and port infrastructure at Russia's Novorossiysk and Taman facilities have forced the third shutdown this month of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal, Kazakhstan's primary oil export gateway. The strikes have disrupted both oil and grain shipments from Russian Black Sea ports.
Ukrainian forces hit two of Russia's largest oil refineries in overnight long-range strikes on Wednesday, just hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Donald Trump in Washington. The attacks are part of Ukraine's sustained campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure that has contributed to fuel shortages across Russia.
Ukrainian drone attacks targeted industrial facilities in the Russian city of Ryazan, approximately 120 miles southeast of Moscow, igniting fires at a Wildberries warehouse and an oil refinery. Russia's largest online retailer confirmed it evacuated warehouses in the region following the strikes.
Over a weekend update, the Pentagon revised its Defense Casualty Analysis System to reflect 18 killed and 624 wounded in the Iran war, while reclassifying four recent deaths under a new "Overseas Operations Casualties" category, drawing criticism over transparency from military families.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the transfer of intellectual property rights and a production licence for the Stone Cloak electronic warfare system to Ukraine during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to a Royal Navy base. The compact, tablet-sized system is mounted on drones to blind Russian radar and air defense networks, and Ukraine will become the first country authorised to manufacture it domestically at scale.
The Sudanese Armed Forces announced it has regained full control of the major highway connecting Khartoum to El-Obeid in North Kordofan State, capturing key towns including Umm Qarfa and Juraikh. The advance aims to break the months-long siege of El-Obeid by the rival Rapid Support Forces, though RSF responded with drone strikes on the city.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia is preparing to mobilize an additional 30,000 North Korean troops and expand domestic conscription as battlefield losses outpace recruitment. Intelligence reports suggest Russia is laying groundwork for a major mobilization wave.
Ukraine launched a strike on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, killing one sailor and injuring another. Iran condemned the attack and summoned Ukraine's envoy, while Ukraine claimed the vessel was transporting military cargo.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on July 23, 2026, that U.S. defense contractor Raytheon had expressed interest and readiness to pursue joint production of Patriot interceptor missiles with Ukraine following a meeting with company executives. The two sides will remain in contact to finalize the details, as Kyiv seeks to strengthen its air defenses against escalating Russian ballistic missile attacks.
An Iranian drone and missile attack on a US air base in Jordan killed three American service members and wounded several others, marking one of the deadliest strikes on US forces during the conflict. The attack demonstrated Iran's continued ability to threaten US military installations despite months of American airstrikes.
President Trump threatened to destroy Iranian infrastructure including bridges and power plants in retaliation for attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as the US conducted its 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iran and Tehran warned of escalating regional conflict.
Two American service members were killed and one remains missing after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks struck a U.S. military base in Jordan on Friday. Four additional service members were injured and medically evacuated, marking the first U.S. troop deaths since fighting resumed two weeks earlier.
The US expanded attacks deeper into Iran, striking bridges and energy infrastructure near Tehran, while Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Qatar. The conflict intensified after the US reimposed its naval blockade on Iranian ports.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced that 340 Ukrainian drones were dispatched toward the Russian capital over a 24-hour period on July 14, 2026, with most reportedly downed by anti-aircraft units before reaching the city. The attacks coincided with strikes on Russian oil facilities.
The US military launched airstrikes targeting Iranian defense and missile installations on Greater Tunb Island in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump pledging to intensify bombardment until Iran stops attacking ships and reopens the strategic waterway.
A Ukrainian drone attack on July 14, 2026, forced the shutdown of the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat petrochemical complex in Bashkortostan, which handles approximately 2.7% of Russia's oil refining capacity. Two main refining units were damaged, with repairs potentially taking weeks or months.
The United States launched air strikes against Iran for a third consecutive night while Iran retaliated with cruise missile attacks on tankers in the Gulf. President Trump reversed his decision to impose a 20% fee on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz just one day after announcing the controversial measure.
The United States launched multiple waves of strikes on Iran following Tehran's attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that left one crew member missing. Iran's Revolutionary Guard declared the strait closed and retaliated by targeting U.S. military bases and Gulf states, escalating a dangerous standoff over the vital waterway.
Russian forces killed at least five people, including a teenager, in aerial bomb strikes on Ukrainian cities including Kramatorsk and Zaporizhzhia, while Ukrainian forces continued targeting Russian oil tankers and infrastructure.
Unidentified airstrikes targeted Iran hours after U.S. Central Command announced the completion of its 90-target operation, with no country claiming responsibility. The attacks occurred amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions following the burial of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iran's assertion of sole control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen steeply after renewed military confrontation between the United States and Iran, following the collapse of a preliminary peace agreement and Iranian attacks on commercial vessels. The disruption is causing significant impacts on global energy markets.
The United States and Iran engaged in their most extensive military exchange since signing an interim deal last month, with attacks targeting commercial vessels and US military installations across the Middle East. President Trump indicated Iran has requested continued negotiations while revealing he has left instructions in case of his assassination.
The United States military conducted air strikes against targets in southern Iran in retaliation for Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while the Trump administration simultaneously revoked sanctions waivers on Iranian oil sales. Iran has vowed a 'crushing response' to the strikes.
Ukrainian forces have attacked 19 tankers from Russia's 'shadow fleet' over three days, targeting vessels delivering fuel to Russian-occupied Crimea in the Sea of Azov. The strikes represent an intensified effort by Kyiv to isolate the peninsula.
The Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group has surrounded el-Obeid, capital of North Kordofan state, trapping approximately 500,000 civilians amid constant drone strikes. Fears are mounting that the city could face a massacre similar to the prolonged siege of el-Fasher.
Ukrainian drones struck a major oil terminal and military facilities near St. Petersburg in one of the largest deep-strike operations of the war, prompting Putin to visit military installations and vow further territorial gains. President Trump subsequently held a 90-minute phone call with Putin, offering to help find a solution to the conflict.
Russia announced on Friday that its forces had seized the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka, a strategically important location on the route to the last major cities in the Donbas region still under Ukrainian control. The claim, if verified, would represent a significant advance in Moscow's campaign to capture the entire Donetsk region.
Months of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have created a severe fuel shortage, forcing the Kremlin to take the rare step of importing gasoline while long lines form at gas stations across the country. The crisis has compelled Russia to tap into fuel reserves as refinery capacity remains crippled.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly admitted that Ukrainian long-range strikes are causing fuel supply problems across Russia, with the Siberian region of Irkutsk implementing a 50-litre limit at state-run gas stations. Videos show fights breaking out at Russian fuel stations amid the shortages.
Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain on Sunday following consecutive US airstrikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to halt all negotiations as the 121-day conflict escalates. Kuwait intercepted Iranian drones and ballistic missiles while Bahrain activated air raid sirens.
Ukraine conducted long-range drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, igniting a major facility in southern Russia and killing at least two people. President Vladimir Putin publicly acknowledged Russia is experiencing a difficult period as Ukraine intensifies strikes on energy infrastructure up to 1,200 miles inside Russian territory.
A fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement faces collapse after both nations exchanged retaliatory strikes, while a Wall Street Journal investigation revealed Iranian attacks caused more extensive damage to U.S. military facilities than previously disclosed, prompting a reassessment of American military presence in the Middle East.
Moscow-installed authorities in Crimea declared a state of emergency on Friday after weeks of Ukrainian aerial attacks caused widespread power outages, fuel shortages, and damage to the peninsula's energy infrastructure. The declaration marks an escalation in Ukraine's campaign to target the Black Sea peninsula that Russia illegally annexed in 2014.
Russia continues incremental territorial gains in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, though experts dispute the significance of its progress. Meanwhile, President Trump offered a more positive assessment of Ukraine's performance, and analysts point to mounting costs for Russia's war effort and internal pressures on Putin's system.
Israeli troops shot dead two people in southern Lebanon in separate incidents involving armed Hezbollah operatives approaching IDF positions, testing a ceasefire that has seen reduced but not eliminated hostilities. The incidents come as northern Israeli communities remain largely deserted despite the lull in fighting.
Ukrainian drones struck multiple locations across Moscow including a major oil refinery in Kyiv's biggest air raid on the Russian capital since the war began, while separately MIT researchers published analysis of Russia's controversial Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile.
Ukraine and Germany signed an agreement on anti-ballistic capabilities, with President Zelenskyy calling on Western allies to deliver results by winter. The agreement comes amid broader European defense cooperation, including a separate Germany-Poland defense deal, as Ukraine continues to seek support from G7 leaders and the United States.
President Trump announced US forces killed Héctor 'Niño Guerrero' Flores, leader of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, in a military strike coordinated with Venezuela. The gang leader had a $5 million US bounty.
A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison for ordering military drones into North Korea in October 2024, which prosecutors argued was intended to heighten tensions and create a pretext for his failed martial law declaration in December 2024.
President Donald Trump threatened major military strikes on Iran and seizure of Kharg Island, the country's critical oil export terminal, following fresh attacks on U.S. bases in the region. Trump vowed to take control of Iran's oil and gas infrastructure as tensions push the Middle East closer to full-scale war.
India summoned US charge d'affaires Jason Meeks to protest a US military attack on the Palau-flagged commercial vessel Settebello off the coast of Oman. Three Indian seafarers remain missing after Oman rescued 21 others from the ship.
Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 17 people on June 9-10, 2026, according to Lebanese sources, as Israel intensified its military campaign against Hezbollah. The strikes included an attack on a vehicle in Sidon and came after Israel ordered residents of Tyre to evacuate.
An American Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz with President Trump accusing Iran of shooting it down. The two pilots were rescued and are reportedly safe, but Trump has vowed the U.S. will respond to the incident.
Russia launched at least 166 drones at Ukraine killing three people, while Ukraine's sustained strikes on occupied territories have created severe fuel shortages in Crimea with rationing limiting purchases to 20 liters. The escalation comes as President Zelenskyy seeks diplomatic solutions to end the war.
Israel and Iran engaged in direct military exchanges after Iran fired missiles at northern Israel and Israel launched airstrikes in response, marking the first direct confrontation since an April ceasefire. Iran announced a pause in strikes but threatened to resume if Israeli operations in Lebanon continue, while Netanyahu rejected any new security constraints.
Ukraine conducted extensive drone strikes targeting military facilities near St. Petersburg, Russia's second-largest city, including a naval base in Kronstadt. The attack, involving hundreds of drones reaching up to 1,000 kilometers into Russian territory, coincided with the final day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Ukrainian drones attacked an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, setting it ablaze during the city's annual economic forum promoted by President Putin. In response, Putin announced Russia will bolster its air defenses to counter the escalating Ukrainian drone attacks that have reached deep inside Russian territory.
A Ukrainian drone strike killed 8 people on a bus in Russian-controlled Donetsk, while a separate Russian missile and drone barrage killed at least 22 in Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in attacks by both sides.
Israeli airstrikes killed at least nine people in southern Lebanon and near Beirut on Wednesday, while Hezbollah launched cross-border attacks into northern Israel, undermining a ceasefire deal that U.S. President Donald Trump announced he had brokered earlier this week. The continued violence comes as Israeli forces maintain control of the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon.
Russia launched a massive overnight assault on Ukrainian cities using more than 70 missiles and 650 attack drones, killing at least 22 people and wounding dozens. The Kremlin accused Kyiv of 'acts of terror' in response to the strikes.
Gasoline rationing has been implemented across Crimea after Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil facilities disrupted fuel supplies. The peninsula's largest gas station chain has suspended fuel voucher distribution, with authorities warning the shortage could persist for at least another month.
Israeli forces have captured the medieval Beaufort Castle, a strategic hilltop fortress in south Lebanon, as Prime Minister Netanyahu orders strikes on Beirut suburbs amid intensifying hostilities with Hezbollah.
Israeli military issued sweeping evacuation orders for southern Lebanese cities including Tyre and Nabatieh, conducting strikes that killed at least 31 people as Prime Minister Netanyahu announced Israel is 'deepening' its military operation despite ceasefire.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to step up attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, despite a ceasefire agreement reached last month that was recently extended. The Israeli military has begun a wave of strikes across Lebanon following the announcement.
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of attacking a vocational school in Russian-occupied Luhansk, killing at least six people with reports of up to 18 children trapped in rubble. Russia has requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting while Ukraine claims it struck a drone command unit.
The United States used approximately double the number of interceptor missiles compared to Israel's own defenses during a recent Iranian missile attack, depleting roughly half of America's interceptor stockpile and raising concerns about US readiness for other military threats.
A series of Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon over several days killed at least 27 people, including six paramedics killed in two separate strikes within 24 hours and multiple children. Video footage captured one strike hitting paramedics responding to an earlier attack, killing two rescuers and a child.
President Trump announced he has put a planned military strike on Iran 'on hold' following requests from Gulf allies. The decision comes amid heightened regional tensions after the death of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with Israel having killed 3,000 in Lebanon since March.
Hezbollah drones, including inexpensive fiber-optic models costing around $300, successfully struck Israeli military positions including an Iron Dome battery in northern Israel, injuring soldiers. The escalating drone warfare in southern Lebanon is complicating Iran-U.S. negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz.
Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states reportedly restricted US military access to their airspace and bases, forcing Trump to pause the Strait of Hormuz escort operation. The move reflects Gulf frustration with US military actions in the region.
Iranian forces opened fire on U.S. Navy warships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, prompting American forces to retaliate by destroying six to seven small Iranian boats. The U.S. military also intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones during the engagement.
Two US Armed Forces personnel participating in African Lion joint military exercises reported missing near Tan Tan in southern Morocco. Search and rescue operation underway, with officials believing they were involved in an accident.
Mali's military junta faces unprecedented large-scale attacks from Tuareg separatists and jihadist groups, with rebels declaring the government will fall and demanding Russian forces withdraw from the country.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a congressional hearing on April 29, 2026, that the Iran war had cost an estimated $25 billion over two months; mostly munitions, operations and equipment replacement, without offering an end date. The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and its strike group are expected to depart the Middle East in the coming days after nearly a year of deployment.
Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda-linked jihadists have seized control of the key northern Mali town of Kidal following coordinated attacks on strategic junta positions. Russian mercenaries confirmed withdrawal from the city, marking the most serious challenge to Mali's military government in over a decade.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov unveiled a memorial in Pyongyang commemorating North Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine. Kim reaffirmed support for Russia's 'sacred war' and discussed long-term military cooperation.
Mali's Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack on his residence during coordinated assaults by jihadist militants and Tuareg separatist rebels across multiple cities, including the capital Bamako. The military intelligence chief was also reportedly killed in the sweeping attacks.
An Indonesian peacekeeper serving with UNIFIL was killed in artillery fire in southern Lebanon, as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered the military to expand operations in the region. The death marks a significant escalation in Israel's ground campaign.
Hezbollah has escalated attacks using advanced fiber-optic and night-vision equipped drones against Israeli ground troops in southern Lebanon, resulting in multiple casualties including the death of an IDF doctor and several wounded soldiers.
On 24 February 2022, Russia launched a large scale military invasion of Ukraine. Russian forces advanced from multiple directions, including from the north through Belarus, as well as from the east and south, striking military targets and entering Ukrainian territory.
