A pharmaceutical facility owned by India’s Kusum Group was severely damaged in a Russian drone attack in Sumy, Ukraine. The strike reportedly killed one person and left several others injured. The main building of the plant was largely destroyed in the attack, with preliminary losses estimated at around ₹400 crore. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed condolences over the loss of life and acknowledged the damage caused by the strike. The incident

Russia Ukraine attacks intensified on September 28 as Kyiv, Dnipro and several other cities came under a new wave of drone strikes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said nine people were killed and more than 80 injured across the country, while Ukraine reported fresh counterstrikes on Russian defence and energy targets. Kyiv strike A jet-pow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of using citizens from 47 countries in its war against Ukraine, naming India, Ghana, Nepal and several other nations during an address to the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, 2026. Zelensky also focused on foreign recruitment, North Korea, expanding drone partnerships, possible winter attacks and efforts to reduce Russian war revenue. Recruitment raises concerns over foreign fighters

President Donald Trump used his September 22 address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly to launch a direct attack on the International Criminal Court, while also setting out US positions on Gaza, Iran, artificial intelligence, Venezuela, Greenland and the United Nations itself. The White House described the speech as a defense of American sovereignty and national interests.

Ukraine plans record defence and security spending of 4.885 trillion hryvnias, about $110 billion, in its draft 2027 budget. The allocation equals 43.8% of projected GDP, while Kyiv says it will need $52.6 billion in international support to keep its wartime finances stable. Ukraine defence budget reaches wartime record Ukraine’s government has proposed 4.885 trillion hryvnias for defence and security in 2027, an increase of 517.9 bill

Russia and Ukraine intensified attacks on industrial, transport and energy infrastructure in mid-September, with Moscow saying it struck Ukrainian steel facilities and cargo vessels while Kyiv reported drone attacks on Russian industrial sites. The exchanges underline how both sides are increasingly targeting economic assets beyond the front line. Russia Ukraine industrial strikes hit major steel facilities

Ukrainian drones reportedly targeted the Syzran Oil Refinery in Russia's Samara region overnight on September 15, extending Kyiv's campaign against Russian energy and industrial infrastructure. Monitoring channels reported fires at several points inside the complex, although the full scale of damage was not immediately independently confirmed. Ukraine Syzran refinery strike targets Russian energy

The Russian Orthodox Church has sent a fragment of medieval Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy’s remains toward Russian military units fighting in Ukraine, presenting the relic as a source of spiritual strength for soldiers. The Donskoy relic sent to Russian troops comes as fighting continues around Donetsk and the Church maintains its public support for Moscow’s military campaign. Donetsk The Mos

Russia resumed attacks on Kyiv on Tuesday after a three-day pause, with missiles damaging homes and starting fires across the Ukrainian capital. The renewed Kyiv assault came as US-led talks sought to revive diplomacy, while drone activity also continued inside Russia. Kyiv Attack Renews Missile Threat Explosions were heard across Kyiv on Tuesday morning as Russian forces launched ballistic mis

Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least 12 people, including an Indian national, as Moscow launched another wave of missiles and drones against Kyiv and several other regions. Residential areas, railway facilities and civilian infrastructure were damaged, renewing calls from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for stronger air-defence support. Kyiv Attack Kills Indian National An Indian citizen was among those killed in the latest attacks around Kyiv. The deceased was identified by Indian community sources as 40-year-old Sudarshan Bhabhilala from Gujarat. He reportedly suffered a severe head injury during the Russian attack. India’s embassy in Kyiv said it was deeply saddened by the death and was assisting the family with the repatriation of his remains. Another Indian national, Ganesh Kalleda from Telangana, was reported injured. The deaths came during a prolonged Russian assault on Kyiv and surrounding areas involving ballistic missiles, drones and other weapons. Ukrainian authorities said several civilian and railway locations were hit. Odesa and Border Infrastructure Hit The attacks extended beyond the capital. Zelenskyy said Russian strikes affected Odesa and surrounding areas, while Kyiv, Kherson, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Zhytomyr, Sumy and Dnipro regions also faced attacks. Ukraine also reported damage to railway, energy and export infrastructure. Zelenskyy’s office said Russia had intensified attacks since August and was increasingly targeting infrastructure that supports everyday civilian life. Ukraine has accused Russia of deliberately attacking civilian targets. Moscow, however, has repeatedly said its strikes are aimed at military and military-linked infrastructure. Ukraine Seeks More Air Defence The scale and frequency of the latest attacks have renewed pressure on Ukraine’s air-defence system. Ukrainian officials say the country needs more Patriot interceptors and other systems capable of stopping ballistic missiles and increasingly fast drones. Recent Russian attacks have combined conventional missiles with large numbers of unmanned aircraft, placing heavy pressure on Ukraine’s existing interceptor stocks. Western air-defence assistance therefore remains one of Kyiv’s most urgent military priorities. Modi Putin Peace Message The renewed violence came shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek on August 31. According to India’s Prime Minister’s Office, Modi reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy were the way forward for resolving conflicts. The two leaders also discussed the Black Sea conflict and its wider impact on maritime trade and Indian seafarers. Modi has continued to position India in favour of a negotiated settlement while maintaining its strategic partnership with Moscow. Indians in Russian Army The Ukraine war has also created a separate concern for New Delhi involving Indians recruited into the Russian armed forces. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said 227 Indian nationals had been recruited into the Russian military. Of them, 139 had been discharged while 51 had died. India remains in talks with Moscow to secure the release and repatriation of those still serving. The latest death of an Indian civilian in Ukraine adds another human dimension to the conflict for India. As Russian missile and drone attacks continue, New Delhi now faces both the task of assisting citizens affected inside Ukraine and pursuing the return of Indians still linked to Russia’s military.

The SCO Summit 2026 remains at the centre of global attention as Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds high-level meetings in Bishkek. Modi’s talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin focused on bilateral ties and the need for dialogue to resolve conflicts, while Nepal continues a massive flood rescue operation and Pakistan sees fresh political chatter around Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

Russia’s growing use of jet-powered drones is creating a new challenge for Ukraine’s air-defence network, with Kyiv experiencing longer daytime air raid warnings. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said around 800 jet-powered drones were among nearly 1,500 unmanned aircraft launched over four days. Kyiv Drone Attacks Russia has increasingly used daytime drone waves around the Ukrainian capital, disrupting businesses, emergency services and daily routines. Kyiv recorded eight air raid alerts by lunchtime on Monday, highlighting how frequently residents are now being forced to react to incoming threats. The presence of additional drones after an initial strike can also complicate rescue operations. Firefighters and other emergency crews may have to leave damaged locations when another threat appears, increasing the risk that fires and structural damage will worsen before teams can safely return. Shahed Drones Gain Speed The newer generation of Shahed-type drones can reportedly cruise at roughly 200 to 250 mph, about twice the speed of older piston-powered versions that travel near 115 mph. That increased speed makes them more difficult for Ukraine’s existing low-cost interceptor drones to catch and destroy. Shahed drones were originally developed in Iran before the technology reached Russia. Moscow has since expanded domestic production and introduced newer jet-powered variants, including the Geran-4 and Geran-5. Geran-4 Drone Campaign One Geran-4 reportedly struck an ammunition storage site in Myla, west of Kyiv, triggering hours of secondary explosions and damaging surrounding property. The source article reports 38 deaths in the attack. Ukraine says the scale of production is also increasing rapidly. Defence technology adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said at least 2,500 jet-powered drones were launched against Ukraine during August, compared with about 1,500 in July. Some recovered components reportedly carried production dates only days before the weapons were launched. Ukraine Air Defence Ukraine previously built a network of inexpensive ground-launched interceptor drones designed to destroy slower Shahed models. According to the source article, those systems helped raise interception rates above 90%, but the arrival of faster jet-powered variants is putting that approach under pressure. Zelenskyy said Ukrainian engineers are already developing faster interceptors specifically for the new threat. Four companies have produced relevant systems, with one technology described by the president as showing particularly strong results. Drone Warfare Intensifies The shift toward faster, mass-produced drones shows how quickly aerial warfare is evolving. Russia can increase pressure by launching large numbers of comparatively inexpensive weapons, while Ukraine must develop interceptors fast enough to catch them without relying entirely on costly aircraft or conventional air-defence missiles. That cost equation may become increasingly important as the campaign continues. Ukraine now faces the challenge of maintaining high interception rates while Russia expands production and uses jet-powered drones in sustained daytime waves. The outcome could shape how effectively Kyiv protects cities, infrastructure and emergency services during the coming months. 

Russia sabotage Europe concerns are rising as NATO countries investigate attacks and unexplained fires involving defence firms linked to Ukraine. Western officials say Russia increasingly uses proxies for hybrid operations, but direct Moscow involvement has not been established in every recent incident. NATO hybrid threat draws fresh scrutiny

US-Iran tensions, a deadly Russian drone attack in Ukraine, security concerns in Meghalaya and a new international notice linked to the Sambhal violence case. Officials have issued fresh statements as military, diplomatic and law-enforcement developments unfold. Trump Hormuz remarks sharpen US-Iran tensions US President Donald Trump said he views the Strait of Hormuz as “American territory”

Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has been appointed by Russia to an international arbitral tribunal hearing Ukrainian state-owned Oschadbank’s claim over assets and operations lost during the war. The treaty case involves losses in four Ukrainian regions and marks a notable new international role for the former CJI. Oschadbank claim Oschadbank’s claim concerns assets and busines

Peter Navarro says Donald Trump and Narendra Modi can manage the Russian oil tariff dispute as Congress advances a sanctions package targeting major Russian energy buyers. The Senate passed the bill 86-11, while an identical House companion was introduced on August 11, 2026. A bipartisan U.S. sanctions push targeting major buyers of Russian energy is putting renewed pressure on India-U.S. trade ties, but White House Senior

A Belgorod drone attack killed six people and injured 25 as Russia and Ukraine exchanged another wave of deadly strikes. Residential areas were damaged in Belgorod and Kharkiv, while attacks around Odesa highlighted the growing focus on ports, energy and logistics. Belgorod Drone Attack Kills Six Civilians Six people were killed and 25 others injured in an overnight Ukrainian drone attack on th

Russia has merged several irregular combat units into a new Ukrainian Volunteer Spetsnaz Brigade, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). The move has renewed concerns over the alleged use of Ukrainian prisoners of war in frontline combat, raising questions about compliance with international humanitarian law. Russia Forms Brigade Using Ukraini

Russian President Vladimir Putin has revived disputed historical arguments about western Ukraine, suggesting that some territories could eventually pass to Poland, Hungary and Romania. His remarks came during a televised meeting with Russian Navy personnel on July 26, 2026, as Moscow held scaled-down Navy Day observances. Putin’s Western Ukraine Claims During the meeting, Putin described part

A grain ship sinks near Odesa days after suffering major damage in a Russian missile attack, according to Ukraine’s Sea Ports Authority. The strike on the Golden Leo killed 10 people and renewed concerns about Black Sea shipping, grain exports and global food security. Odesa ship attack damages Golden Leo The civilian cargo vessel Golden Leo sank in the Black Sea after being struck near Odesa