Ukrainian FP-2 Drones Strike Russian Air Defences and Fuel Train in Eastern Ukraine

2026-03-16

(LUHANSK REGION, UKRAINE) – Ukraine has released video footage showing recent attacks by FP-2 strike drones against Russian military targets in eastern Ukraine, including air defence systems and a fuel transport train believed to be supporting Russian military operations. The video was published by the Maguar drone unit, which reportedContinue Reading

Drone Strike on Zaporizhzhia Leaves Thousands Without Electricity

2026-03-16

(ZAPORIZHZHIA, ZAPORIZHZHIA OBLAST) – Russian forces launched another drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia overnight on March 16, killing and injuring civilians, damaging residential buildings and leaving thousands without electricity, Ukrainian officials said. Regional authorities reported that several fires broke out following the strike. Emergency services were deployedContinue Reading

Ukrainian Special Forces Strike Russian Military Sites in Crimea and Zaporizhzhia

2026-03-16

(KYIV) – Ukrainian Special Operations Forces carried out a series of strikes against Russian military targets in occupied Crimea and the Zaporizhzhia region over a three day period, according to Ukrainian officials. Units from the Middle strike component of the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces targeted several military facilities used byContinue Reading

Iran Conflict Shows US Dependence on Europe as European Bases Prove Critical for Iran Operations

2026-03-16

(NEW YORK) – For many years, and particularly since Donald Trump returned to the White House, relations between the United States and Europe have been marked by tension. Trump has repeatedly criticised European countries, arguing they rely too heavily on American security guarantees while failing to invest adequately in theirContinue Reading

Donbas: Why Russia Wants These Four Cities More Than Anything Else in Ukraine

2026-03-16

(SLOVIANSK, DONETSK REGION, UKRAINE) – Russia’s demand that Ukraine surrender the entire Donbas region centres on four strategically important cities that form the backbone of Ukraine’s eastern defence system. Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, Druzhkivka and Kostiantynivka form a fortified defensive belt built and expanded over more than a decade of war. SinceContinue Reading

Russian Commentators Say Iran Crisis Diverts Western Focus, Predicts Strategic Gain From Iran War

2026-03-16

(MOSCOW) – Russian newspapers are presenting the conflict involving Iran as an opportunity for Moscow to strengthen its global influence, raise energy revenues and benefit from shifts in international markets. Several Russian publications have argued that the war could divert United States political and military attention away from Ukraine. TheContinue Reading

Reports Say Moscow Shared Intelligence With Iran to Target US Forces

2026-03-16

(LONDON) – Credible reports suggest that Moscow has supplied military intelligence to Iran to help identify United States military targets in the Middle East, according to comments by former British diplomat Cormac Smith during a discussion on the Times Radio programme Frontline. Smith said information reportedly passed by Russia includedContinue Reading

Ukraine under attack | Morning Report

2026-03-16

(KYIV) – Air raid sirens sounded across Kyiv on Monday morning as Russian forces launched another drone assault on the Ukrainian capital during the morning rush hour. Ukrainian air defences intercepted up to 30 Iranian designed Shahed drones, according to early reports, preventing wider damage in the city. The attackContinue Reading