Amid Ukraine’s strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure, a strike hit the Bilorichenska coal mine in Russian-controlled Luhansk, damaging a power substation and leaving 41 miners trapped underground. The blast disrupted electricity supply critical for ventilation, lighting and lift access inside the mine.
06 April,2026 08:39 PM IST
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
Amid the Iran war, Gulf Arab states are pushing Washington to secure a tougher deal with Iran, warning that a ceasefire alone will not be enough to guarantee regional stability. Officials say any agreement must permanently curb Iran’s missile and drone capabilities and prevent the Strait of Hormuz from being used as a geopolitical weapon.
27 March,2026 10:53 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
