A Russian An-26 military transport aircraft has crashed in annexed Crimea, killing all 29 people on board. According to Russia’s defense ministry, communication with the aircraft was lost during a scheduled flight before search teams located the wreckage near a cliff. Officials say the plane was carrying 23 passengers and six crew members. Initial assessments suggest a technical malfunction, with no signs of external attack reported. A commission has been formed to investigate the incident.
01 April,2026 08:17 PM IST
Ukrainian drones have struck Russia's key Baltic Sea oil export hub at Ust-Luga again, marking the fifth attack in just 10 days. Industry sources say crude oil loading facilities operated by Transneft were targeted, potentially disrupting Russia’s ability to export crude and petroleum products. The repeated drone strikes are part of Ukraine’s intensified campaign against Russia’s energy infrastructure. Ust Luga is one of Moscow’s most important export terminals, handling around 700000 barrels of crude oil per day and millions of tons of petroleum products annually.
31 March,2026 09:41 PM IST
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has accused Russia of actively backing Iran in targeting and killing Americans, claiming Moscow is sharing intelligence that enables strikes on US personnel and assets. The explosive charge comes at a time when the Middle East conflict is already pushing global markets and diplomacy to the edge. According to Kallas, the growing Russia-Iran nexus is not just strategic, it’s operational. From alleged drone support to deeper military coordination, Western leaders are now questioning whether Moscow is fueling instability far beyond Ukraine. The issue has taken center stage at the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting near Paris, where leaders are grappling with a rapidly expanding West Asia crisis. Kallas has drawn a direct link between the war in Ukraine and the Middle East escalation, urging the United States to pressure Russia to halt its support for Iran. WATCH
27 March,2026 06:23 PM IST
The United States is reportedly considering diverting air defence missiles originally meant for Ukraine to the Middle East as the Iran war rapidly drains American stockpiles. Patriot and THAAD interceptors funded under NATO’s Ukraine program could now be redirected to defend US and allied assets in the Gulf. The Pentagon is facing a staggering burn rate, with billions spent in weeks and missile consumption far exceeding production capacity. Reports suggest hundreds of interceptors were fired in just days, putting pressure on already stretched inventories. Washington has also requested a massive supplemental budget to replenish missile stocks, signaling a potential shift in US military priorities from Ukraine to the Middle East conflict.
26 March,2026 09:43 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
