Russia

Space

Perseid Meteor Shower and Partial Solar Eclipse to Light Up Skies

The peak of the Perseid meteor shower is expected on Aug. 12 to 13, with a partial solar eclipse also set to occur, according to the Canadian Space Agency.

WH News Aug 8, 2026

Europe

Ukraine Hits Refineries Deep in Russia as War Intensifies

Ukraine said it struck two oil refineries deep inside Russia, targeting Bashneft-Novoil and Slavneft-Yanos, according to the BBC. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attacks aim to limit oil revenues Moscow uses to finance its war.

WH News Aug 6, 2026

Europe

In Odesa, no-one is safe from Russia’s new Black Sea strikes

Russian attacks on Odesa have intensified in July, with 57 strikes on civilian vessels and port infrastructure, according to Ukraine's port administration.

WH News Aug 6, 2026

Europe

Deadly Kyiv Strike: Ukraine Warns Interceptor Shortage is Costing Lives

Eight people were killed and dozens injured in a Russian attack on Kyiv, as Ukraine warns that a shortage of air defense interceptors is leaving its skies vulnerable, according to BBC.

WH News Aug 5, 2026

Europe

Russia Strike Kills 21 in Ukraine Amid Missile Interceptor Shortages

A Russian attack on Ukraine killed at least 21 people, with President Volodymyr Zelensky stating that more missile interceptors could have saved lives, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 5, 2026

Innovation

Drone with Explosives Found at German Airport

A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport, according to police. A second unidentified object also collided with a cargo aircraft near the same airport.

WH News Aug 5, 2026

Europe

Russian Strike Kills at Least 17 as Zelensky Criticizes Delays

At least 17 people were killed in a Russian strike on Ukraine, according to BBC reports.

WH News Aug 5, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills 14 and injures 22, officials say

A Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv killed 14 people and injured at least 22, according to Ukrainian officials.

WH News Aug 5, 2026

Internet & Apps

Video Shows Russian Drone Chasing Ukrainian Street Vendor

A video shared by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on social media shows a Russian drone hunting a man in southern Ukraine, an instance of what Zelensky called a 'safari' attack against civilians.

WH News Aug 4, 2026

Europe

Nine killed in escalating long-range strikes between Russia and Ukraine

At least nine people were killed in cross-border strikes between Russia and Ukraine over the weekend as both sides expanded their targeting of civilian and economic infrastructure.

WH News Aug 4, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Soldier kills four in gun rampage in Russian-occupied Crimea

A soldier has killed four people in a random gun rampage in Russian-annexed Crimea, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 4, 2026

Europe

Ukraine strikes more Wildberries sites as five killed in Moscow region

Ukrainian drones struck three warehouses across Russia, including two operated by Wildberries, killing five people in the Moscow region, local officials said on August 4.

WH News Aug 4, 2026

Europe

Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach

Russia reported seven people killed and 40 injured after a Ukrainian drone struck a crowded beach near Arkhipo-Osipovka. Ukraine has not commented on the incident.

WH News Aug 4, 2026

Europa

Político antiguerra ruso huye del país

El político ruso Alexei Nadezhdin huyó del país tras ser designado 'agente extranjero' y prohibido de participar en elecciones.

WH News Aug 3, 2026

Europe

Russian anti-war politician says he has fled the country

Russian anti-war politician Alexei Nadezhdin says he has fled the country amid a pre-election crackdown on dissent, according to The Guardian.

WH News Aug 3, 2026