(NOVOROSSIYSK, RUSSIA) – Russia has resumed oil exports from its main Black Sea terminal at Novorossiysk only three days after a major Ukrainian missile and drone strike, despite visible damage to key loading infrastructure. The rapid return to operations has surprised analysts and raised concerns about the terminal’s safety andContinue Reading
(PARIS) – France is preparing to sign a broad defence agreement with Ukraine that is expected to include Rafale fighter jets, advanced long range air defence systems and other equipment aimed at strengthening Kyiv’s ability to defend itself against continued Russian aggression. French journalists report that the deal is scheduledContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – A new documentary by Ukrainian filmmaker Oksana Karpovych uses thousands of intercepted telephone calls from Russian soldiers to offer a stark and unfiltered look at the realities of the war in Ukraine. The film places audio recordings of these conversations alongside images of destruction across the country,Continue Reading
(RYAZAN, RUSSIA) – Ukraine says it has carried out a strike on the Ryazan Oil Refinery, located south east of Moscow, in response to a heavy wave of Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. The refinery is operated by Rosneft and is one of Russia’sContinue Reading
(POKROVSK, DONETSK REGION) – A large Russian military column moving toward Pokrovsk was struck by Ukrainian forces following a brief period of heavy fog that had allowed the vehicles to advance undetected. The ambush has led to significant losses for Russian troops operating in the area, according to Ukrainian militaryContinue Reading
(NOVOROSSIYSK, KRASNODAR KRAI) – Satellite images published this week show extensive damage at a Russian military site located near the port of Novorossiysk, following what Ukrainian officials describe as a long range operation targeting air defence assets and critical oil export infrastructure. The first image, dated 11 November 2025, showedContinue Reading
(NOVOROSSIYSK, KRASNODAR KRAI, RUSSIA) – Ukraine has carried out a series of coordinated strikes on Russian infrastructure in and around the Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk, damaging the country’s oil export terminal and destroying an air defence system. The operations, conducted with long range Neptune missiles and drones, haveContinue Reading
(MOSCOW, RUSSIA) – Russia is experiencing a significant economic slowdown marked by widespread retail closures, rising food prices and increased dependence on agricultural imports. Data from Russian media and government officials indicate that Moscow’s shopping centres are facing a sharp decline in activity, while national food imports have grownContinue Reading
(HEGLIG) – Oil production and exports through Sudan and South Sudan have been suspended after a drone strike on the Heglig Oil Field’s central processing facility, according to company statements and local sources. The attack took place on Thursday and struck the main workshop and laboratory areas of the field.Continue Reading
(NOVOROSSIYSK / BLACK SEA REGION) – Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure have disrupted roughly 2% of global oil supply, according to recent analysis. The attacks focused on the Novorossiysk port, Russia’s largest Black Sea oil export facility. Novorossiysk plays a critical role in Russia’s oil trade, linking the countryContinue Reading
