8 August 2026
Ukraine has agreed not to target some non-Russian oil tankers and Black Sea infrastructure critical for exporting Kazakhstan's crude, after strikes on vessels last month halted loadings, according to a US official
Drones have attacked Ilskiy oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai
US intelligence has assessed that the explosive-laden drone discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany overnight on Wednesday belonged to Russian intelligence services. The drone was carrying military-grade explosives. - US official to CNN
Vessel is on fire near Gelendzhik16 hour ago
Vessel is on fire near Gelendzhik
The US Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act by a vote of 86-11. The bill now heads to the House, which returns after the August recess. The core provision authorizes the President to impose targeted tariffs of up to 100% on imports from the five largest buyers of Russian crude oil or natural gas. The bill also extends Iran sanctions, keeping restrictions on Iran's energy and arms sectors from expiring by renewing the 1996 Iran Sanctions Act through 2031. On Russia, it imposes primary sanctions targeting Putin, his inner circle, banks, state energy projects, and the "shadow fleet" of tankers, plus tariffs up to 500% on direct Russian imports
A ship has just been hit near Novorossiysk.18 hour ago
A ship has just been hit near Novorossiysk.
20 hour ago
Turkish Navy: A cargo ship flying the Turkish flag was attacked by a drone off the coast of the Russian port of Novorossiysk.
Fire reported after explosions in Bryansk
Drones have attacked Wildberries warehouses in Yekaterinburg
Users are reporting a widespread internet outage in the Russian segment. Complaints indicate that many Russian websites, services, and apps are no longer accessible.
Lithuania suspects Russia used Ukrainian drones against the Baltic region
Drones raid at the Yaroslavl oil refinery
A fire is reported on the territory of TsNIIMash (Central Research Institute of Mechanical Engineering in the Moscow Region)
Novoil refinery is on fire in Ufa
Fires at the oil refinery in Ufa
More impacts at the oil refinery in Ufa
Explosions were reported in Ufa
Drones raid reported in Kazan, Tatarstan
Fire at the Wildberries warehouses in Aleksin, Tula region
Drones raid at the Wildberries warehouses in Aleksin, Tula region
Explosion was reported at fuel station in Rostov, several cars caught fire
One of the largest oil spills in the Black Sea since the beginning of the year was discovered near the port of Taman. The contaminated area covers at least 80 square kilometers, extending approximately 20 kilometers from the port, according to the Transparent World project.3 day ago
One of the largest oil spills in the Black Sea since the beginning of the year was discovered near the port of Taman. The contaminated area covers at least 80 square kilometers, extending approximately 20 kilometers from the port, according to the Transparent World project.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kharkiv on July 27, Polish volunteer Marek Russek-Wolski was killed. Since 2023, Marek had been administering the Facebook group "Razem dla Ukrainy," where he collected humanitarian aid, which he personally delivered to residents near the front lines. He also helped evacuate the deceased
The Russian Pacific Fleet has begun exercises to defend its Far Eastern borders, the Defense Ministry announced. More than 13,000 service members, approximately 60 ships and submarines, and approximately 30 aircraft, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles are participating. The exercises are taking place in the waters of the Sea of Japan(East Sea) and the Sea of Okhotsk, as well as in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
Five people were killed and six more were injured in a drone attack in the Moscow region, the governor reported.
Explosions were reported in Chekhov, Moscow region
Explosions were reported in Kstovo, Nizhniy Novgorod region
Fire at the oil refinery in Syzran
4 day ago
The Cameroon-flagged vessel Nadezhda was attacked by drones in the Black Sea. Four sailors, including three Turks, were injured, the newspaper Cumhuriyet reported.
3 people killed, 13 wounded by debris after air defense shot down a drone in Gelendzhik