
Novorossiysk Fire Puts Russia’s Key Black Sea Export Hub in Focus
A drone attack on Novorossiysk sparked fires at a fuel oil terminal and residential building, putting Russia’s key Black Sea export hub back in focus.

A drone attack on Novorossiysk sparked fires at a fuel oil terminal and residential building, putting Russia’s key Black Sea export hub back in focus.

Germany’s foreign minister says German defense firms should benefit from Berlin’s support for Ukraine and take part in procurement.

Kyiv reported drone and ballistic missile strikes across residential, educational, industrial and logistics sites, with six people injured preliminarily.

Putin backed using volunteers deemed fully unfit for service in rear-area drone defense, adding to signs of manpower pressure in Russia’s war economy.

Germany is preparing counter-drone and cyber defenses after blaming Russia for a Leipzig airport sabotage attempt involving drones.

Latvia says a suspect in the Leipzig airport sabotage case had been living in Russia, as Germany expands measures affecting transport security and sanctions enforcement.

Volkswagen approved a historic restructuring plan with about 50,000 job cuts, a smaller model range and new profit and investment targets.

Putin told Pashinyan that Armenia’s move toward EU membership would effectively mean leaving the EAEU, sharpening a dispute over the country’s economic alignment.

Reports say Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll is leaving after clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, adding to Pentagon leadership turnover.

Foreign investment into Germany rose to 86 billion euros in 2025, with UK inflows surging and the US share dropping sharply, according to IW data.

The US has removed Syria from its terrorism sponsor list, lifting sanctions and opening new investment opportunities amid ongoing regional geopolitical tensions.

Russia is reportedly conducting sabotage on European arms factories by recruiting criminal groups, testing NATO's response without triggering collective defense protocols.

Drone attacks on Ozon's Krasnodar logistics center sparked a major fire and halted operations; casualties reported amid a series of strikes across southern Russia.

Russia operates a complex shadow air fleet to supply troops in Africa’s Sahel, circumventing Western sanctions with military and private flights across multiple countries.

Finland summons Russian ambassador after an IL-20 reconnaissance aircraft allegedly entered Finnish airspace for three minutes over the Gulf of Finland.

Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv causes at least five deaths, multiple injuries, and damages residential and medical facilities overnight.

NATO confirms readiness to defend member states amid reports of Iranian plans to strike military targets in Bulgaria and Cyprus, intensifying geopolitical tensions.

US President Trump announces an unprecedented economic war on Iran, threatening severe sanctions on countries supporting Tehran amid escalating regional tensions.

Over 180 drones were shot down near Moscow during an overnight attack involving 620 UAVs, leading to injuries and temporary airport restrictions in the region.

US envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt urging concrete disarmament steps to progress peace talks and Israeli security commitments amid ongoing Gaza tensions.

Russian ballistic missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and Kryvyi Rih overnight cause fires, one death, and multiple injuries, targeting urban and industrial areas.

Ukraine sanctions 13 ships and 28 companies over illegal grain exports from Russian-occupied areas, signaling tighter controls on unauthorized trade flows.

Russian air strikes on Kramatorsk and nearby areas caused casualties and significant damage to residential buildings, underscoring ongoing conflict risks.

Cl0p hackers linked to Russia claim data breaches at nearly 50 global companies, including Philips and Shell, raising concerns over market security and sector risks.

The US imposes up to 100% tariffs on imported drones and components, targeting national security threats and aiming to boost domestic production.

Ukrainian official reports at least 345 surrendered soldiers executed and widespread torture of POWs by Russian forces since early 2022 invasion.

Ukraine reports overnight strike damaging four Russian naval ships and key infrastructure in Novorossiysk, including missile-armed frigates and grain export facilities.

Germany's Bundeswehr reports hundreds of drone sightings near military bases amid growing hybrid threats, prompting new counter-drone technology initiatives.

More than 40 countries called for 24-hour advance notice of ballistic missile tests to reduce miscalculations and promote global security amid recent launches in the Pacific and Korean Peninsula.

A large Wildberries logistics center in Voronezh was hit by fire amid ongoing drone attacks, causing major operational disruptions and impacting sales across Russia.

Turkey has reopened its straits for Black Sea shipping after previously restricting vessel passage due to increased attacks on commercial ships amid regional conflict.

NORAD F-16 jets intercepted two civilian planes breaching temporary flight restrictions over Trump's New Jersey golf club, ensuring airspace security.

Germany strengthens counter-drone measures after a bomb-laden UAV incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport amid rising hybrid warfare threats from foreign actors.

The US Senate approved a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russia’s energy sector and officials, receiving praise from EU and Ukrainian leaders amid ongoing conflict tensions.

Russian missile strikes overnight in Kyiv region kill three, injure four, and ignite fires, prompting emergency response amid ongoing hostilities.

Russia's General Prosecutor's Office designates the American Human Rights Foundation as 'undesirable' due to its Tyranny Tracker project and ties to opposition figures.

Lieutenant General Igor Yerusalimov was secretly buried in Moscow following a deadly explosion at Balzi Rossi restaurant, raising questions about Russian military leadership stability.

The SBU reports striking over 100 Russian strategic targets and 21,000 military assets in a 40-day operation focused on military and fuel infrastructure.

Russian ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv and surrounding regions cause casualties amid Ukraine's struggle with limited Patriot missile defenses.

Major Russian banks face website access issues on Chrome, Firefox, and Safari following revocation of TLS/SSL certificates amid Western sanctions, shifting users to domestic browsers like Yandex.

Russia deploys the large anti-submarine ship Admiral Levchenko from the Northern Fleet to the Baltic Sea near Germany, replacing Severomorsk to protect maritime logistics.

Vladimir Osechkin suspends Gulagu.net amid escalating threats from Russian agents and a global human rights crisis impacting activists worldwide.

The Belgorod Reservoir has dried up to depths of 10-40 cm following Ukrainian strikes and uncontrolled water discharge, impacting regional water infrastructure.

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant lost external power for the 23rd time, operating on emergency generators amid heightened military activity and infrastructure challenges.

Venezuela's government and opposition plan direct talks in Caracas to discuss earthquake aid and election schedules amid ongoing political tensions.

NATO is considering deploying tactical nuclear weapons in Poland, Finland, and Lithuania to bolster deterrence amid rising tensions with Russia.

Humo’s net profit rose 3.3 times to UZS 410.9 billion in H1 2026, driven by strong revenue growth despite the loss of tax incentives starting April 2026.

Uzbekistan introduces subsidies covering up to 50% of costs for entrepreneurs building modern swimming pools, aiming to boost tourism and sports infrastructure by 2028.
Uzbekistan moves forward with national navigation and digital governance platforms to boost IT exports and improve public administration efficiency.

US forces intercepted ballistic missiles launched by Iran targeting troops in the Middle East, escalating tensions after recent ceasefire efforts.