Russian forces lose another 1,500 troops and 69 artillery systems in war against Ukraine (2026-08-02 04:59 UTC)
Kurz: Total combat losses among Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine—from February 24, 2022, to August 2, 2026—amount to approximately 1,449,120 personnel, including 1,500 over the past 24 hours.
Kurz: Ukrainian forces struck a Russian airbase in Engels, an oil refinery in Saratov, and a warehouse belonging to Russian online retail giant Wildberries in Novosemeykino overnight on Aug. 2, monitoring channels reported.
Overnight Russian barrage kills nine in Kyiv, as air defense struggle with U.S. continues (2026-08-01 20:27 UTC)
Kurz: Ballistic missiles tore into five districts of the Ukrainian capital before dawn Saturday. President Trump is now walking back a promised boost to Ukraine’s missile defense systems.
Moscow restaurant explosion kills at least 3, injures 21, Russian authorities say (2026-08-01 18:35 UTC)
Kurz: The suspect, a security guard, and a patron of the restaurant were killed, and 21 others were injured, Russia’s anti-terrorism committee reported.
Russian drone attack on Rozetka warehouse kills employee, injures 7 following Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s Wildberries (2026-08-01 16:13 UTC)
Kurz: A Russian drone struck a warehouse belonging to Ukrainian online retailer Rozetka in Kyiv Oblast on Aug. 1, killing one employee and injuring seven others.
Recovery in Ukraine, one life at a time (2026-08-01 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: In classrooms, maternity wards, hospital corridors and local communities across Ukraine, people are rebuilding their lives despite the ongoing war.
Israeli settlers cut electricity poles in Nablus, report says (2026-08-02 05:48 UTC)
Kurz: Israeli settlers cut electricity poles in Nablus, report says Israeli settlers cut and damaged electricity poles during a predawn attack on the village of Madama, south of Nablus, causing a power outage in parts of the community, Wafa reported. During the past two weeks, several …
Israeli forces detain three Palestinians during raid in Bethlehem (2026-08-02 05:29 UTC)
Kurz: Israeli forces detain three Palestinians during raid in Bethlehem Israeli forces detained three young Palestinian men during a raid on the Dheisheh refugee camp, south of Bethlehem, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. Citing Palestinian security sources, Wafa reported …
No new Iran strikes for now amid deal hopes — Trump (2026-08-02 05:16 UTC)
Kurz: Donald Trump says the US and Israel have agreed to hold off on strikes on Iran if a peace deal is reached “rapidly.” Iran has vowed a decisive response to any new aggression. DW has more.
Report: Saudi crown prince urged Trump to refrain from strikes (2026-08-02 05:00 UTC)
Kurz: Report: Saudi crown prince urged Trump to refrain from strikes Saudi Arabia expressed concern over US President Donald Trump’s plans for massive strikes against Iran and sought clarity on the proposed course of action, US outlet Axios reported. Citing US officials, Axios said Sau…
US embassies warn Americans as Iran threatens more choke points (2026-08-01 19:22 UTC)
Kurz: U.S. embassies across the Middle East urged Americans to exercise caution after President Donald Trump said he was considering new military strikes against Iran.
Air strike kills at least 24 civilians in North Kordofan, RSF attack leaves nine dead (2026-07-30 18:33 UTC)
Kurz: At least 24 civilians, most of them women and children, were killed in an air… The post Air strike kills at least 24 civilians in North Kordofan, RSF attack leaves nine dead appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
UN warns conflict, displacement and cholera are deepening Sudan’s humanitarian crisis (2026-07-28 16:24 UTC)
Kurz: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that conflict, mass displacement… The post UN warns conflict, displacement and cholera are deepening Sudan’s humanitarian crisis 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.
Video of US flag desecration by Somali army trio sparks uproar amid stepped-up support (2026-07-13 11:07 UTC)
Kurz: Troops involved in a video that showed the American flag being stepped on and kicked were detained and an investigation is underway, the Somali defense ministry said.
Anti-Taliban resistance groups increase attacks in northeast Afghanistan, district center briefly falls (2026-07-31 15:41 UTC)
Kurz: Three anti-Taliban resistance groups launched separate operations across Badakhshan province, Afghanistan, over a two-week period, temporarily overrunning a district center and attacking Taliban positions in multiple districts. While there is no evidence of direct coordination am…
Will Philippine Sea be the main battlefield for PLA carriers in a Taiwan war? (2026-08-02 06:00 UTC)
Kurz: For decades, the Philippine Sea has been seen as the gateway through which US and allied forces would sail to Taiwan’s defence in a war with the Chinese mainland. But with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) increasingly pushing into the western Pacific, experts say Beijing would …
From Mao to now: why China’s Communist Party is intent on control over the military (2026-08-01 22:00 UTC)
Kurz: Having marked its 99th anniversary on August 1, the People’s Liberation Army is now just one year away from its centenary goals, with its evolution highlighting the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. In the third part of a series, Yuanyue Dang and William Zhen…
How Mexico Locked In Its Militarized Police State (2026-07-29 17:30 UTC)
Kurz: In 2021, Andrew Ivey wrote, “‘I Have Other Data’: The Guardia Nacional and the Entrenchment of Mexico’s Militarization’,” where he warned Mexico was headed toward a militarization trap. Five years later, amidst increased pressure from the Trump administration and the election of …
Russian forces attack Dnipropetrovsk region more than ten times, wounding seven people, Hanzha says (2026-08-02 05:59 UTC)
Kurz: Two districts in the Dnipropetrovsk region came under attack from drones and artillery; cars, a tractor, a private home, and a warehouse were damaged, and seven people were injured.
Drones strike another oil refinery and Wildberries logistics complex in Russia (2026-08-02 05:35 UTC)
Kurz: On the night of Saturday, August 2, a group of drones struck a number of targets on Russian territory, including an oil refinery in Saratov and the Wildberries logistics complex in the Samara Region.
Russian forces eliminate Ukrainian troops, ground robots near Krasny Liman — ministry (2026-08-02 03:00 UTC)
Kurz: Combat footage shows direct hits by FPV drones, destroying several unmanned ground vehicles and taking out Ukrainian troops," the Russian Defense Ministry said