Russian forces attack six districts of Kyiv region overnight (2026-09-09 05:58 UTC)
Kurz: Russian forces attacked the Bila Tserkva, Brovary, Boryspil, Fastiv, Obukhiv, and Bucha districts of the Kyiv region overnight and Wednesday morning, September 9, damaging a food-processing enterprise.
The Two Questions Ukraine Asks Before Every Decision (2026-09-08 19:50 UTC)
Kurz: Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum, only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselv…
Russia pounds Kyiv in overnight attack, killing 5, injuring 35, as brief truce ends in missile fire (2026-09-08 01:04 UTC)
Kurz: The attack has killed at least three people and injured 16 others, according to local officials. The strike signals a definitive end to Kyiv’s brief respite while hosting U.S. envoys.
Houthis say Saudi Arabia launched over 30 strikes across several regions in Yemen (2026-09-09 05:56 UTC)
Kurz: Houthis say Saudi Arabia launched over 30 strikes across several regions in Yemen More than 30 Saudi air strikes were launched across several regions in Yemen on Wednesday, according to Houthi-run Al Masirah TV. It said that aircrafts belonging to Saudi Arabia launches the attack…
Kurz: Centcom releases footage claiming attack on Iranian ship The US Central Command released a video where it claimed an an Iranian ship was “sinking in the Gulf of Oman” after a US attack on Tuesday. “M/T Riesco sinks in the Gulf of Oman, Sept. 8, after being destroyed by CENTCOM fo…
U.S. military says it destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers after attacks on Navy warship (2026-09-09 05:20 UTC)
Kurz: The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in response to the latest attacks on its warships. Iran hit American targets in Jordan.
RSF-aligned gov’t rejects UN fact-finding report as biased (2026-09-08 18:51 UTC)
Kurz: The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) aligned government, the Sudan Founding Alliance (Tasees) has rejected… The post RSF-aligned gov’t rejects UN fact-finding report as biased appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
Drought threatens Sudan’s agricultural season as food fears grow (2026-09-08 18:31 UTC)
Kurz: Farmers and residents across parts of South Kordofan and Darfur are warning that severe rainfall… The post Drought threatens Sudan’s agricultural season as food fears grow appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
Ebola response in eastern DR Congo must include food aid, WFP says (2026-09-08 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: As Ebola sweeps across the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), ensuring families meet their basic food needs is crucial to halt the spread of the deadly disease.
People in El Obeid 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.
Marines Help Philippine Armed Forces Develop Strike Plans for BrahMos Anti-Ship Missile (2026-09-08 19:13 UTC)
Kurz: U.S. and Philippine Marines are training how to defend Manila’s coastal waters through maritime strike rehearsals that simulate the use of recently acquired BrahMos anti-ship missiles, USNI News has learned. According to images recently released by the Pentagon, the drills practi…
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 Sept. 8, 2026, based on Navy and public data. In cases in which a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the…
China’s Warrior Scientists: Insights from Recent Operations Around Taiwan (2026-09-08 07:30 UTC)
Kurz: China’s marine scientific research ships are expanding their operations around Taiwan, and they are not just there to advance the frontiers of human knowledge. Their operations serve to undermine Taiwan’s independent political status and to force international acceptance of Beiji…
Putin rejects mobilization rumors, many Russians unconvinced (2026-09-09 05:57 UTC)
Kurz: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has dismissed rumors about military mobilization. But many Russians, including many DW users, say they are preparing for the possibility.
Russian forces launch nearly 40 strikes on Sumy region in 24 hours, killing and injuring civilians (2026-09-09 05:37 UTC)
Kurz: Russian forces launched nearly 40 attacks on 20 settlements in the Sumy region between the morning of September 8 and September 9, causing civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure.
Ukrainian checkpoint on border with Moldova suspends operations — State Border Service (2026-09-09 05:25 UTC)
Kurz: Military cargo for the Ukrainian armed forces is being delivered from Romania via international checkpoints in the Odessa region, transiting through Moldova
Kurz: Oil prices rise toward nearly $100 a barrel Oil prices have continued to rise, with Brent crude futures rising to reach $99.49 a barrel as of midnight GMT.