Russian Ministry of Defence

Russian strikes on Ukrainian industry, ports, and logistics

36 clusters · 138 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Russia to continue targeting ships carrying military supplies to Ukraine

Russian military operations against Ukrainian maritime infrastructure, industrial sites, and logistics have intensified. Between August 27 and August 29, coordinated strikes utilizing drones, ballistic missiles, and high

Ukraine-Russia War: Escalating Drone & Infrastructure War

1571 clusters · 3766 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Russia launches massive drone strikes across Ukraine

The conflict has evolved into a high-intensity technological war of attrition focused on critical infrastructure. Russia has intensified its aerial campaigns, while Ukraine is scaling long-range drone production to targe

Russian advances and Ukrainian encirclements, Aug-Sept 2026

15 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Russian forces claim capture of eight settlements in Ukraine

By late August 2026, Russian forces continued to expand their territorial control across several Ukrainian regions. On 26 August, the Russian East grouping reportedly seized Nezhenka in the Zaporizhzhia region, while the

Ukraine-Russia war 2026: manpower and mobilization crisis

55 clusters · 666 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Ukraine requests $27 billion to cover unexpected defense budget deficit

The Kremlin continues to face severe personnel shortages as monthly troop losses outpace recruitment. While Russia recruits approximately 1,000 soldiers daily, reports indicate a monthly deficit of roughly 6,000 personne

Military unrest and security crisis in Niger

6 clusters · 221 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Niger mutiny exposes weaknesses in Sahel Alliance defense pact

In late August 2026, Niamey, Niger, experienced intense gunfire and explosions during a military mutiny. The unrest centered on the Diori Hamani International Airport and Base 101, the headquarters for Russia’s Africa Co

Ukrainian infiltrations of Russian government meetings

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Ukrainian influencer infiltrates Russian drone industry meeting

Ukrainian activist Yevhen Volnov, also known as Major Chornobayev, has conducted multiple infiltrations of closed Russian government video conferences. In early August, Volnov joined a Russian Ministry of Defence call r

Attacks on neutral shipping with Indian crews

10 clusters · 219 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Ukraine's Sybiha briefs India's Jaishankar on Black Sea tensions

Russian cruise-missile and drone strikes in the Black Sea continued through late July 2026, endangering neutral merchant vessels with Indian crews. The Guinea-Bissau-flagged bulk carrier Golden Leo was hit on 19 July by

Russian military leadership reshuffle

3 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Russia establishes new Unmanned Systems Forces under General Denis Lyamin

In early August 2026, President Vladimir Putin announced a major restructuring of Russia’s armed forces fighting in Ukraine. Lieutenant General Denis Lyamin, formerly chief of staff of the Centre group, was named command

Russia-Ukraine conflict escalation

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Marhanets drone strike kills infant; Ukraine hits Roskosmos facility

In late July 2026, Russia launched a large-scale barrage against Ukraine using over 70 missiles and approximately 280 drones. The strikes targeted Kyiv and several regions, including Dnipropetrovsk, Lviv, Kryvyi Rih, and