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Russia
Russian Guided Bombs Strike Zaporizhzhia, One Dead, Fires Erupt Across City
Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia with guided bombs, killing one and injuring at least eight, sparking fires and damaging homes and businesses across the city.
May 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kyiv’s Tuapse Strikes Caused Over $300M in Oil Infrastructure Damage, Plus Export Losses
Kyiv says a series of mid-April through May 1 attacks on Tuapse directly cost Russia over $300 million in damaged Black Sea port and refinery facilities, and much more in lost oil export revenue.
May 5, 2026
Ukraine
Drones and Missiles Strike Deep Into Russia, Targeting Oil, Arms Production
Ukrainian special services struck one of Russia’s largest oil refineries and a military electronics plant deep inside the country, hitting fuel infrastructure and systems used in missiles and drones.
May 5, 2026
Russia
First Russian Oil Arrives in Japan Since Iran War: Media
Japan, which depends on the Middle East for around 95 percent of its oil imports, has tried to diversify its sources of energy since the outbreak of war on February 28 saw Tehran shut the strait.
May 5, 2026
Russia
Russia Blacks Out Mobile Internet in Moscow, St. Petersburg Ahead of Victory Day Showcase
The restrictions come amid heightened security ahead of Russia’s flagship annual military event – the May 9 Victory Day parade – a key Kremlin showcase marking the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany.
May 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Military Plant Fortified Against Drones Hit by Ukrainian Missile Strike
The Cheboksary facility, protected with anti-drone structures, was struck by a long-range weapon deep inside Russian territory.
May 5, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Warns of ‘Mirror Response’ After Russian Strike Kills Rescuers in Poltava
Russia’s overnight attack hit energy infrastructure in Poltava, killing two rescuers in a second strike. Zelensky condemned the “cynicism” and warned Ukraine will respond in kind.
May 5, 2026
Europe
‘War With Russia Was Inevitable’: Historian-Turned-Soldier Reveals Who Saw It Coming
Ihor “Batko” Zhaloba spent decades studying Russian history before volunteering to fight it. His verdict: Europe remains dangerously unprepared, and Ukraine is the continent’s last line of defense.
May 5, 2026
Russia’s Growing Desertion Crisis Starting to Resemble WWI – Yerevan-Based Activist
An anti-war activist says Russia’s war in Ukraine is increasingly affecting daily life across Russia, while desertion is rising and state controls continue to tighten.
June 6, 2026
