War
Odessa was attacked by drones overnight: a residential building was hit, fires broke out and three people were injured
Following a night-time attack by Russian drones on Odesa, strikes were recorded on residential areas, causing damage to high-rise buildings, a house in the historic centre and properties in the private sector. Three people are known to have been injured, two of whom have been hospitalised.
A prison inspector in the Russian Federation has been charged with mistreating prisoners
The Office of the Prosecutor General has announced that it has charged an employee of a Russian correctional facility in the Tula region, whom investigators believe to be involved in the systematic abuse of Ukrainian prisoners of war. According to law enforcement officials, between 2022 and 2023, he regularly beat the prisoners, humiliated them and subjected them to psychological pressure.
Iran has called on Gulf states to evacuate energy facilities following an attack on a gas field
Iran has warned Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE of possible strikes on their energy facilities in the coming hours. The statement came following an attack on the South Pars gas field.
Peace talks on Ukraine have lost momentum amid a shift in US priorities
The negotiation process between Ukraine and Russia, mediated by the US, is in danger of breaking down. Washington’s focus has shifted to the Middle East, which has affected the course of the talks.
The conflict surrounding Iran is affecting the situation in Armenia and Azerbaijan
The conflict involving the US and Israel against Iran is already having repercussions for its northern neighbours. Armenia and Azerbaijan are facing new challenges against the backdrop of regional instability.
The Trump administration sees peace with Russia as a way of countering China
The Trump administration believes that an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine could shift the global balance of power in the US’s favour. One of the stated aims is to weaken China’s influence.
The US has instructed all its embassies to urgently review security measures in light of the situation in the Middle East
The US State Department has ordered all diplomatic missions worldwide to carry out an immediate security assessment. This is due to developments in the Middle East and their potential repercussions beyond the region.
A Russian informant who was gathering intelligence for an attack on a thermal power station has been arrested in the Kharkiv region
The SBU has reported the arrest in the Kharkiv region of a man suspected of gathering intelligence to prepare a new Russian strike on one of Ukraine’s largest thermal power stations. According to the investigation, the suspect was tasked with assessing the condition of the facility following previous attacks and checking for the presence of air defence systems in the vicinity.
Israel has announced that it has killed Iran’s intelligence minister in a strike on Tehran
Israel has reported the death of Iran’s intelligence minister, Ismail Hatib, following an air strike on Tehran. There has been no official comment on this from Iran.
Ukrainian drones struck three Russian ‘Tor’ air defence systems and a fuel depot
Operators of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Forces struck several Russian anti-aircraft missile systems and a fuel and lubricants depot. The strikes took place in the Zaporizhzhia and Luhansk regions.
The US dropped bombs weighing over 2,200 kg near the Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command reported an attack on Iranian missile positions near the Strait of Hormuz. Shortly afterwards, the US embassy came under fire from missiles and drones.
The death of Ali Larijani could complicate efforts to bring the war between Iran, the US and Israel to an end
Ali Larijani, who played a key role in shaping Iran’s military and diplomatic strategy, was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Experts believe that his death could complicate efforts to bring the war to an end.
