Chornobyl forest fire spreads through mined areas amid wildfire crisis in Ukraine
More than 2,000 hectares have burned across four Ukrainian regions, with mine contamination and Russian war damage complicating firefighting operations.
800 mobile shelters installed to expand Ukraine’s rail protection system amid sustained attacks
Ukrzaliznytsia says the initiative is part of a broader effort to maintain rail operations under continued strikes on trains, stations, and logistics infrastructure.
Post-Assad Syria still dependent on Russian oil despite shift to the West – Reuters
Russian shipments now cover most of Syria’s crude needs as domestic production remains far below demand and alternative suppliers have failed to fill the gap.
Daytime Russian drone swarm hits western Ukraine, knocking Ternopil offline and injuring 10
Hundreds of drones struck across Ukraine, with impacts reported in Ternopil, Rivne, Vinnytsia, Cherkasy, and Odesa oblasts.
Ukraine hits both Russia’s military and the infrastructure funding it – from a refinery in Perm to air defenses in occupied Donetsk
Strikes hit a Perm refinery, air defenses, and multiple ammunition and drone sites across occupied territories in a coordinated overnight operation.
Army reform in Ukraine to boost combat pay and reshape how troops are recruited and retained
The changes aim to link pay more closely to combat exposure and responsibility, with infantry and frontline roles receiving the largest increases.
$7 billion lost from Russia’s war economy this year through Ukraine’s “long-range sanctions” on oil sector – Zelenskyy
Damage to processing and export facilities has reduced Russia’s ability to sell oil abroad at full capacity, driving a sharp drop in export earnings.
A Ukrainian project wants you to 3D-print a waterer for thirsty city birds
The initiative promotes simple printed attachments for AC units that provide birds with access to condensation water, which is clean enough for direct drinking in urban conditions.
US ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis to resign amid “frustration” with Trump – FT
FT reports Davis will leave her post in the coming weeks, adding to turnover in senior US diplomatic positions in Ukraine during the war.
“Drone Deals”: Ukraine to export surplus weapons as Zelenskyy unveils new defense trade framework
Zelenskyy says Ukraine plans to export only surplus weapons production, noting that some categories now have up to 50% excess capacity.
Russia wants up to 20,000 foreign recruits in 2026, using coercion and deportation threats to bring people to the frontlines – Ukrainian intelligence
Russia has recruited foreign nationals for military service throughout the war against Ukraine, often deploying migrants and vulnerable groups to high-risk frontline roles with limited training.
Ukraine tracking multiple ships carrying Russian-stolen grain as Israel dispute expands to Egypt and Algeria
Kyiv says it is compiling information on vessels and related entities while continuing protests over previous deliveries that triggered diplomatic tensions with Israel.
Ukrainian drones penetrated reinforced missile bunkers holding Russian Iskander systems in occupied Crimea
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces say the night strike caused fires at a concealed Russian missile storage site in occupied Crimea, with signs of damage later detected by satellite monitoring
Ukraine escalates pressure on occupied Luhansk, striking multiple Russian bases and supply points in coordinated operation
Ukrainian forces have struck multiple Russian troop locations and ammunition sites in occupied Luhansk region, targeting rear positions used to support frontline operations, according to the SBU.