War
Israel has urged Iranians to avoid travelling by train until this evening
The Israel Defence Forces have issued a warning to residents of Iran not to use rail transport until 9.00 pm local time. The military stated that being near railway lines could be life-threatening.
The EU has warned the US against strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure
The European Union has stated that attacks on civilian infrastructure are unacceptable, following threats by US President Donald Trump to strike Iran’s energy facilities. Officials in Brussels have emphasised the need for a diplomatic solution.
Iran's new supreme leader is in a critical condition following an airstrike
Mojtaba Khamenei, who has been elected as Iran’s new Supreme Leader, is unconscious and receiving treatment in the city of Qom. This is stated in an intelligence assessment set out in a diplomatic note.
The US and Israel have attacked the island of Kharg, which is Iran’s main oil export hub.
Several explosions have been reported on the island of Khark. Meanwhile, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced the end of the period of restraint.
Russia has provided Iran with the coordinates of 55 Israeli energy facilities
Russian intelligence may have passed on to Iran a list of 55 critical energy facilities in Israel. These are potential targets for missile strikes on the country’s power grid.
Ukraine warns of Russia's plans to establish drone control centres in Belarus
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Russia intends to deploy ground-based drone control stations in Belarus. The Ukrainian side believes that this could heighten the risk of further attacks.
Occupiers attacked a minibus in Nikopol: three dead, 12 injured
Russian forces attacked a minibus in Nikopol, in the Dnipropetrovsk region, with a drone this morning.
The SSU has detained an engineer at a defence plant in the Dnipropetrovsk region on suspicion of working for Russian intelligence services
The Security Service’s counter-intelligence unit has detained an engineer from a strategic defence enterprise in the Dnipropetrovsk region who is suspected of collaborating with Russian intelligence services. According to the investigation, he was working simultaneously for the FSB and the GRU.
Zelenskyy has announced new proposals from the US regarding security guarantees
Ukraine is preparing new initiatives for discussion with the US aimed at strengthening the security guarantees agreement. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that it is precisely these security guarantees that must be the key to a genuine end to the war and lasting peace.
Erdogan warned of the risk of the war spreading to other countries
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have attacked a number of regions in Ukraine, using drones, artillery and aircraft. The shelling has resulted in casualties and injuries, as well as damage to infrastructure and homes.
France is launching the DANAE programme for armed maritime drones
The French Navy is launching the DANAE programme, under which the country plans to develop and acquire its own armed surface-to-surface unmanned vessels. The first phase is already underway: following a tender in 2025, seven proposals are currently being tested, with a final decision expected by the end of 2027.
Russian strikes on Ukraine have resulted in fatalities and dozens of injuries across several regions
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have attacked a number of regions in Ukraine, using drones, artillery and aircraft. The shelling has resulted in casualties and injuries, as well as damage to infrastructure and homes.
