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Conflict & Security · Middle EastGreek container ship Contship Jet sinks after drone strike off Bulgaria
The Greek container ship Contship Jet sank off Bulgaria after being struck by three naval drones. The crew of 18 was rescued. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called for a global maritime truce following the incident.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsraeli strikes kill five in Gaza, including 7‑year‑old Jouri al‑Soufi
Five Palestinians, among them 7‑year‑old Jouri al‑Soufi, were killed in Israeli air and drone strikes on Monday. Civil defence spokesman Mahmoud Basal reported 11‑13 deaths and around 50‑60 injuries in the last day, while Gaza authorities said Israeli quadcopter drones ignited a camp for displaced families on Sunday.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi coalition intercepts four to five drones
The Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted and destroyed four to five drones launched toward Saudi Arabia. The incidents took place in the Medina and Eastern regions, with coalition spokesperson Major General Turki al-Maliki confirming the operation.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastDrone attacks oil tanker MT GEM NO. 2 off Sharjah; crew safe
The Panama-flagged oil tanker MT GEM NO. 2 was attacked by a drone at Sharjah Anchorage on October 9. All 22 Indian seafarers on board were reported safe, confirmed by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The UAE National Guard also reported rescuing 22 Asian crew members after a fire broke out on the tanker.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineRussian drone strike kills two on Turkish cargo ship in Black Sea
A Russian drone strike hit a Turkish-owned civilian cargo vessel in the Black Sea, killing two people and injuring several crew members. The ship was carrying corn from Ukraine and heading to Italy when it was attacked.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineGermany Pledges €1 Billion Aid as Russia Strikes Kyiv Bridge During Merz Visit
Germany has pledged approximately €1 billion in military aid and an energy support package to Ukraine. The announcement came during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Kyiv, which was targeted by Russian drone attacks, including a strike on the Northern Bridge.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaUkrainian drones strike Russian oil facilities in Volgograd and Samara
Ukrainian drones targeted oil facilities in Russia's Volgograd and Samara regions on the night of October 2, 2026. Fires were reported at a Lukoil refinery and a chemical plant in Volgograd, and at a large oil distribution hub in Samara.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineDrone attack on Kyiv kills at least one, injures seven
Russia launched drone attacks on Kyiv, hitting infrastructure and causing casualties. Reports differ on the exact number of people killed and injured in the strikes.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaFire at Russian oil refinery after Ukrainian drone attack
A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl region following a Ukrainian drone attack. The fire was extinguished, and regional officials reported that 65 drones were shot down over the area.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Arabia intercepts drone south of Mecca, blames Houthis
Saudi Arabia's air defenses intercepted a drone south of Mecca, an act the kingdom attributed to Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Houthis have denied targeting the holy city, which Saudi Arabia declared a 'red line'.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaGerman investigators identify suspects in Leipzig drone attack
German investigators have identified two suspects in the attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, with at least one allegedly linked to Russia's GRU military intelligence. The drone, found near Ukrainian cargo aircraft, was laden with explosives.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionPutin Accuses Germany of Fabricating Evidence in Drone Incident
Germany accused Russia of a drone attack at Leipzig airport on August 4-5. Russian President Vladimir Putin denied involvement, suggesting Germany fabricated evidence to address domestic political issues. Germany closed Russia's consulate and cultural center in Bonn and summoned its ambassador.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineRussian drone attack closes Ukraine-Romania border crossing
Russian forces attacked the Orlivka ferry crossing on the Ukrainian-Romanian border with drones overnight. The crossing was temporarily closed, with traffic diverted to other points. Fires at the site were localized by rescue teams.
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Russia launches aerial assault on Ukraine, killing at least 11
Russia launched a large aerial assault on Ukraine's Kyiv and Odesa regions using missiles and drones. At least 11 people were killed and more than a dozen wounded, including children. Ukrainian forces reported destroying most of the incoming aerial targets.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaFire at Ust-Luga port follows drone attack
A fire broke out at Russia's Ust-Luga port on September 1 following a drone attack. The regional governor confirmed damage and a blaze at the facility, a major hub for oil and other exports.
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Iran claims drone attack on UAE air base
Iran's army claimed to have attacked the Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates with drones. The strike targeted areas where US forces and helicopters were stationed, according to Iran, which stated it was in response to US strikes on Larak Island. Oil prices rose following the incident.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaUkraine attacks Russian oil refinery and strategic bomber
Ukrainian forces attacked a Russian oil refinery in Yaroslavl and a Tu-95MS strategic bomber at the Engels airbase. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the strikes were a response to Russian attacks.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaFires at Russian logistics and industrial sites reported
Fires broke out at two major Russian facilities on Sunday, August 23. A drone attack targeted an Ozon logistics complex in Orenburg, while a large fire erupted at the Izhora industrial site in Kolpino, a suburb of St. Petersburg.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionExplosive drone found near Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig Airport
A drone carrying approximately 800 grams of Semtex was discovered near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport on 5 August 2026. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt described the incident as a 'new threat scenario', while outlets diverged on attributing responsibility and the plane's cargo.
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