Kurz: Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 107 of the 131 drones launched by Russian forces during the night of July 28, while impacts were recorded at nine locations.
Russian army launches 1,107 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region in one day, injuring 14 (2026-07-28 05:17 UTC)
Kurz: Russian forces carried out 1,107 strikes on 49 settlements across Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region over the past 24 hours. Fourteen people, including three children, were injured in attacks on the city of Zaporizhzhia and the surrounding district.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,560 over past day (2026-07-28 04:59 UTC)
Kurz: Russia’s total combat losses in its war against Ukraine have reached about 1,442,140 personnel since the start of the full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, including 1,560 troops killed or wounded over the past 24 hours.
Moscow Oblast industrial plant reportedly struck by Ukrainian drones, blackout in occupied Crimea (2026-07-28 02:41 UTC)
Kurz: Ukrainian drones targeted a Moscow Oblast steel fabrication plant, and a blackout was reported in occupied Crimea amid overnight strikes on July 28, according to monitoring channels.
Roger Waters blasts West for sacrificing Russian and Ukrainian lives for money (2026-07-27 23:38 UTC)
Kurz: The Pink Floyd co-founder says NATO’s military buildup risks catastrophe while ruling elites prolong the Ukraine conflict for profit Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine’s military intelligence names Russian unit behind deadly jet-powered drone strike on Chernihiv supermarket (2026-07-27 23:31 UTC)
Kurz: HUR called the attack a “war crime” in their report, which identifies the Russian unit that launched the video-equipped, rocket-powered drone at a busy civilian target in broad daylight.
Iran’s Araghchi discusses Hormuz Strait security with his Saudi, Omani counterparts (2026-07-28 06:06 UTC)
Kurz: Iran’s Araghchi discusses Hormuz Strait security with his Saudi, Omani counterparts Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi discussed issues related to the security of the Strait of Hormuz with his Saudi and Omani counterparts late on Monday. In separate phone calls, the statement…
Jordan says drone intercepted in its air space (2026-07-28 05:55 UTC)
Kurz: Jordan says drone intercepted in its air space The Jordanian army said that its air defences intercepted a drone in its air space a short while ago.
Kurz: Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments from across the region: US attacks killed 60 people and injured about 670 other Iranians in the south of the country in the past 10 to 12 days, Al Jazeera reported, citing Iranian news agency re…
Iran war: Netanyahu in Washington for meeting with Trump (2026-07-28 03:55 UTC)
Kurz: The meeting between the US President and the Israeli Prime Minister will be the first since the start of the war on Iran. Meanwhile, Washington has confirmed a new round of Israeli-Lebanese talks. Follow DW for more.
SAF claims gains on Omdurman–El Obeid road as fighting continues in North Kordofan (2026-07-27 19:14 UTC)
Kurz: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) say they have tightened their grip on the strategic Omdurman–El… The post SAF claims gains on Omdurman–El Obeid road as fighting continues in North Kordofan appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
Khartoum (2025): Sudanese filmmakers turn war into intimate portraits (2026-07-26 15:31 UTC)
Kurz: By Sara Bass for Radio Dabanga Drawing from footage shot in Sudan and Nairobi since… The post Khartoum (2025): Sudanese filmmakers turn war into intimate portraits appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
Sudanese army claim capture of strategic North Kordofan towns (2026-07-26 11:06 UTC)
Kurz: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) says it has captured the towns of Bara, Jabra El… The post Sudanese army claim capture of strategic North Kordofan towns appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
People in El Obeid, Sudan have limited services as drone attacks intensify (2026-07-20 12:34 UTC)
Kurz: Half a million people in El-Obeid, North Kordofan state, Sudan are facing limited basic services as drone strikes from the Rapid Support Forces intensify. Liesbeth Aelbrecht details the impact on people.
China tests first civilian drone that can fly 24 hours non-stop, fully loaded (2026-07-28 04:58 UTC)
Kurz: The first tonne-class long-distance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) suitable for multiple civil purposes to be built to airworthiness standards in China – Yitong UAV System’s TP200 – completed its maiden flight on Sunday. According to a Science and Technology Daily report on Monday…
China turns to public for help in deadly dam collapse probe after Typhoon Maysak (2026-07-28 03:02 UTC)
Kurz: The Chinese government has appealed to the public for clues as part of its investigation into a reservoir dam that collapsed in southern China earlier this month, causing heavy casualties. State media reported on Monday that the public was invited to submit information related to…
USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: July 27, 2026 (2026-07-27 17:16 UTC)
Kurz: These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of July 27, 2026, based on Navy and public data. In cases in which a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the…
George Washington CSG in the South China Sea After Philippine-Chinese Clashes (2026-07-27 15:10 UTC)
Kurz: MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier is steaming in the South China Sea following clashes this month between China and the Philippines across several disputed maritime features. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group – led by USS George…
Taiwan’s Tech Hurdles Threaten Military Capability and Potential Coalition Defense (2026-07-27 08:00 UTC)
Kurz: Taiwan produces the world’s most advanced semiconductors, yet the island’s own military is only in the opening stages of adopting artificial intelligence systems. This mismatch bears directly on Taiwan’s ability to deter Chinese aggression.Beijing is pushing to develop and field …
Pentagon starts review aimed at improving effectiveness of US force deployment in Europe (2026-07-28 04:32 UTC)
Kurz: This will be a real review, designed to ensure that NATO is moving fast and irreversibly toward Europe taking primary responsibility for its conventional defense, Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby said
Heat wave threatens to worsen France, Spain wildfires (2026-07-28 04:27 UTC)
Kurz: A fresh spell of extreme heat, driven by climate change, is expected to intensify some of Europe’s worst wildfires in decades, stretching firefighting resources.
Why Norway and Finland Should Preserve Two of Europe’s Most Important Security Arrangements (2026-07-27 07:30 UTC)
Kurz: Svalbard is a stark archipelago of glaciers and coal mines lying 650 kilometers (403 miles) north of Norway’s North Cape, roughly halfway between the Norwegian mainland and the North Pole. It belongs to Norway but is governed under a 1920 treaty that grants nationals of more than…