War
Global markets rose as oil prices fell following the agreement between the US and Iran
Global stock markets rose sharply, whilst oil prices fell following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. Investors reacted to the easing of tensions in the Middle East.
Russian troops have attacked infrastructure in several regions of Ukraine; there are casualties
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have carried out strikes on several regions of Ukraine. There have been fatalities and injuries, and significant damage to infrastructure.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces blew up a bridge using British Malloy T-150s – what is known about the operation
According to The Telegraph, Ukrainian marines used British Malloy T-150 logistics drones in an operation to destroy a bridge. The mission lasted two months, and the final blow to the already weakened structure was delivered by a missile.
Cameroon has confirmed the deaths of 16 citizens who were fighting for Russia
Cameroon has stated that the Russian authorities have confirmed the deaths of 16 of its citizens who were fighting against Ukraine. It is reported that this is the first time the Central African nation has officially acknowledged the involvement of its citizens in this war.
The General Staff reported 170 combat engagements over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, 170 combat engagements were recorded along the front line. Russian forces deployed aircraft, drones and artillery across various sectors.
The Russian army's casualties have risen by more than a thousand in the past 24 hours
Russian forces have lost a further 1,030 personnel in the war against Ukraine over the past 24 hours. Total losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.3 million.
The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire
The US has agreed to Pakistan’s proposal for a two-week ceasefire with Iran. President Donald Trump announced this on Tuesday evening.
Britain will not allow the US to use its bases to launch strikes against Iran’s civilian infrastructure
The UK will not grant the US access to its military bases for strikes against bridges and power stations in Iran. This refers solely to potential operations targeting civilian infrastructure.
Iran is calling on young people to form ‘human chains’ around power stations that Trump has threatened to attack
Ali Reza Rahimi, Iran’s Deputy Minister for Youth Affairs, has stated that Iranian young people will form ‘human chains’ around power stations across the country as part of a nationwide symbolic event.
For the first time, Ukraine has overtaken Russia in terms of the number of drones launched
In March 2026, for the first time since the start of the full-scale war, Ukraine launched more attack drones at targets on Russian territory than Russian forces had launched against Ukraine.
Petraeus stated that the US must learn how to wage a new kind of war from Ukraine
David Petraeus, a former CIA director and retired US Army general, has stated that the United States must learn from Ukraine a “completely new concept of warfare”. Following his tenth trip to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion, he said that Russia “no longer has the upper hand” and that the Ukrainian army is compensating for a shortage of personnel and resources through the systematic use of drones.
Iran is restoring its missile bunkers within hours of the strikes
Iran is rapidly restoring its missile silos to operational status following air strikes by the US and Israel. Intelligence reports indicate that Tehran retains a significant portion of its missile capabilities.
