Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,820 over past day (2026-10-21 05:45 UTC)
Kurz: Russia’s total combat losses in personnel since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, have reached approximately 1,570,540, including 1,820 troops over the past day.
Russian drones kill 2 in Kharkiv Oblast, strike university building in Kremenchuk (2026-10-21 03:23 UTC)
Kurz: An 81-year-old woman and an 83-year-old man were killed when Russian drones attacked the village of Korotych, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported.
NATO to bolster Black Sea presence with patrol aircraft, drones after attacks on commercial ships (2026-10-21 02:23 UTC)
Kurz: “Allies have or will send additional maritime patrol aircraft, radar systems, explosive exploitation teams, intelligence personnel, drones, and more to the Black Sea,” U.S. Army Col. Martin O’Donnell, a NATO military spokesperson, said in a statement.
Ukrainian forces reportedly strike energy infrastructure in occupied Donetsk Oblast, Luhansk telecom site (2026-10-20 23:25 UTC)
Kurz: Ukrainian forces struck energy infrastructure in the city of Chystiakove in Donetsk Oblast, and blackouts were reported in Crimea amid drone fire, monitoring channels reported late on Oct. 20.
In Skepticism We Trust: Ukraine Reacts to the Diesel Deal (2026-10-19 18:15 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 week, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves …
Malaysia PM Anwar warns against Israeli navigation app Waze over data security concerns (2026-10-21 05:17 UTC)
Kurz: Given concerns about the app being used to monitor Malaysian citizens’ data, Anwar suggested they switch to using Tuju, an app developed by the Malaysian Highway Authority.
Saudi-led coalition says four drones launched towards kingdom intercepted (2026-10-21 05:11 UTC)
Kurz: Saudi-led coalition says four drones launched towards kingdom intercepted Four drones launched towards Saudi Arabia were intercepted and destroyed, according to a statement by the Saudi-led coalition early on Wednesday. “Interception and destruction of 4 drones launched towards t…
UK to deploy fighter jets, military advisers to Saudi Arabia as defence from Houthi attacks (2026-10-21 04:25 UTC)
Kurz: UK to deploy fighter jets, military advisers to Saudi Arabia as defence from Houthi attacks The UK is set to deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as a form of protection against Houthi attack. According to the British government announcement, the aircraft w…
Trump says Iran has a ‘dream’ for war to continue after US midterm elections (2026-10-21 03:18 UTC)
Kurz: Trump says Iran has a ‘dream’ for war to continue after US midterm elections US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has a “dream” for the war to remain ongoing beyond the November midterm elections. “Well, it’ll end very fast. As soon as the war ends – and it will end one wa…
Iran says it has agreement with Iraq to expel Kurdish Iranian opposition groups (2026-10-20 18:19 UTC)
Kurz: Iran’s ambassador to Iraq claimed on October 20 that Iraq has agreed to expel Iranian Kurdish opposition groups based in the Kurdistan Region. The announcement came amid increased Iranian attacks on these groups and as the Kurdistan Workers’ Party withdraws from positions in nort…
The CUBE that helps heal: Response to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (2026-10-20 15:13 UTC)
Kurz: The CUBE that helps heal: Response to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo DRC_092026_UNOCHA_RWAMPARA_ALIMA_22.jpg Elayne Wangalwa 20 Oct. 2026 3.13 p.m. In Ituri, where the fight against Ebola unfolds amid armed violence and displacement, a transparent care unit is chan…
UN condemns deadly drone strikes on Sudan civilians (2026-10-20 14:00 UTC)
Kurz: The United Nations has condemned drone attacks that have killed at least 48 civilians in… The post UN condemns deadly drone strikes on Sudan civilians appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
As Sudan war spills into Central African Republic, UN warns against early peacekeeper exit (2026-10-20 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: The UN warned on Tuesday against a premature withdrawal of its peacekeepers as the war in Sudan spills over into the Central African Republic (CAR).
Former UFC fighter, Green Beret Tim Kennedy reportedly shot in Congo ambush (2026-10-09 05:31 UTC)
Kurz: Former UFC fighter and Army Green Beret Tim Kennedy was reportedly wounded in an ambush in the Democratic Republic of the Congo last month that killed a former New Zealand special operations soldier and injured another contractor.
New USO brings pickleball and pancakes to troops fighting al-Shabab in Somalia (2026-09-18 11:22 UTC)
Kurz: A USO center recently opened at Cooperative Security Location Kismayo, a remote outpost, providing recreation, stress relief and support during deployment.
Kurz: Pakistani forces and the Taliban exchanged heavy fire along the border as Russia, the European, and China pressed for dialogue and action against terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan. The post Pakistan-Taliban border clashes continue amid diplomatic efforts appeared first …
Taiwan admits paying for retired US general to observe largest annual war games (2026-10-21 01:30 UTC)
Kurz: Taiwan’s defence ministry has confirmed for the first time that it has allocated funding for the US Indo-Pacific Command to send a retired general and other personnel to observe the island’s largest annual war games. The disclosure sheds rare official light on military exchanges …
Reading Pyongyang Through the Cracks of the International System (2026-10-20 19:30 UTC)
Kurz: In 2023, three North Korea analysts identified what they believe most people studying the country get wrong, and how analysts can avoid those traps. Three years later, we asked them to revisit their arguments and offer fresh insights into what North Korean propaganda reveals abou…
Zelenskyy says early warning system for Russian missile attacks resumes (2026-10-21 05:43 UTC)
Kurz: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the change happened after talks with his American counterparts, including a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Musk says SpaceX-Tesla merger ‘good idea’ as companies explore union (2026-10-21 05:53 UTC)
Kurz: Musk confirmed the long standing speculation of a possible merger between Tesla and SpaceX but warned that it would be premature to assume it is happening for sure.
France deploying counterterrorism troops to quell riots (2026-10-21 02:19 UTC)
Kurz: France is preparing a massive security crackdown after nationwide unrest resulted in mass looting and destruction last weekend Read Full Article at RT.com
Northrop sees growing commercial market for microelectronics products (2026-10-20 16:55 UTC)
Kurz: “We could continue to solely invest in it ourselves with the support of our current shareholders. We could think about broadening that base of investments, or we could think … about separating the business,” Northrop CEO Kathy Warden said.