Daily brief
In early September 2026, Russia launched a massive wave of drones and missiles at Ukraine, striking Kyiv for the sixth consecutive night and killing at least 12 people, including an Indian national, with more than 20 injured. Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed the death of the Indian citizen. The attacks also damaged a border crossing in Romania, according to reports. (ongoing coverage)
Ukraine replaces Islamists as primary source of terrorist threat for Russia two decades after Beslan.
Russia strikes logistics center near Odessa.
Putin says Russian forces continue striking Ukrainian military targets and take control of Sviatohirsk, while reporting advances toward Zaporizhzhia.
Niger's thwarted mutiny highlights junta's dependence on Russia.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary