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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia has broadened its strikes to target Ukraine's data centres, expanding attacks beyond energy and civilian infrastructure. The claim underscores concern that digital and communications systems are now in Moscow's crosshairs as the war grinds on, with potential disruption to government services, banking and connectivity.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian strike hit the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv, with rescue crews searching for people who may be trapped inside. Emergency services are deployed, firefighters are battling a blaze, and the attack also damaged a pharmaceutical company facility in the city.

The Telegraph reports, citing the CIA, that Russia is planning seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France. According to the report, Moscow intends to expand its operations beyond Eastern Europe and the Baltics into the Mediterranean and Western Europe, raising concerns about security for NATO members on the alliance's southern flank.

According to American intelligence, the CIA has warned several European governments that Russia may be preparing a drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy. The warning, reportedly based on US-gathered information, has prompted concern among NATO and EU members about Russia's willingness to target Mediterranean countries, amid heightened tensions over drone incursions elsewhere in Europe.

US intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks against targets in Southern Europe. According to Spain's El Mundo, the intelligence was shared with European governments following a briefing by the CIA director. The report is drawing wide attention across Europe amid already heightened concern over Russian activity near NATO territory.

Russian attacks have hit Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile network operator, striking its data centres and disrupting mobile service. The strike on critical telecoms infrastructure affects millions of subscribers and underscores how the war is increasingly targeting civilian communications networks. Observers are discussing the implications for Ukraine's connectivity and wartime resilience.

A drone attack on Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv has left the building burning, with people reportedly escaping through windows. The post describes the strike as another example of Russian attacks on civilian targets, comparing it to previous strikes on schools and kindergartens. The claim is spreading widely, drawing outrage over the targeting of a scientific institution.

Reports say eight US Marines were wounded in a strike on a ship linked to Iran, not the single casualty initially suggested, and that the Pentagon kept the fuller toll quiet. Commentators are pressing US officials on why the extent of American injuries was not disclosed and what the incident means for tensions with Iran.

BBC News reports that artificial intelligence was used to hack into a government, raising questions about how such an attack was possible. The report examines the security failures that allowed the breach and what it reveals about AI-enabled cyber threats to state institutions. Coverage is drawing wide attention as governments assess vulnerabilities to AI-assisted attacks.

French President Emmanuel Macron used his final address at the UN General Assembly to criticise Israel and condemn what he called Donald Trump's 'shameful' diplomacy over Gaza. The remarks signal deepening Franco-American and Franco-Israeli friction over the war and stalled ceasefire efforts, and are drawing wide international attention and debate.

A Russian strike hit the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, the country's largest scientific research institution. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack, saying it illustrates the Russian regime's hostile contempt for science and truth, and adds to what he called the barbarity of Russia's ongoing strikes against Ukraine.

US intelligence has reportedly warned European allies that Russia may be preparing drone attacks launched from the sea against Spain, France and Italy. The warning, reported by the Independent, comes as European countries grow increasingly concerned about Russian sabotage and hybrid operations on their territory amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Details about the timing and credibility of the alleged threat remain limited.

American intelligence reportedly warned several European governments that Russia may be preparing a drone attack on one of three Mediterranean countries: Spain, France, or Italy. According to the report, the CIA shared the intelligence with allied capitals so they could prepare defenses. The warning comes amid rising tensions over Russian drone and airspace incidents across Europe, and it is drawing wide attention in France, Italy, and Spain.

At least 35 people were killed in Darfur, Sudan, when a drone attack hit a gathering at a court. A rights group has blamed the army for the strike, part of the ongoing war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces. The attack has drawn condemnation and renewed attention to civilian casualties in the conflict.

Russian forces launched a heavy attack on Kyiv following a deadly strike that hit Ukraine's Academy of Sciences, killing and wounding people in the capital. The assault is part of an intensifying wave of Russian air attacks on Ukrainian cities, damaging civilian and scientific infrastructure and drawing condemnation from Ukrainian officials amid the ongoing war.

The Telegraph reports, citing the CIA, that Russia is planning seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France. According to the report, Moscow intends to expand its focus beyond Eastern Europe and the Baltics into the Mediterranean and Western Europe. The claim is drawing wide attention, with the story trending strongly in France, Italy and Spain, the three countries reportedly targeted.

Russian forces launched strikes on Kyiv from multiple directions in broad daylight, hitting markets, gas stations, a hospital, offices, kindergartens and residential buildings, according to a widely shared report. The attacks are described as retaliation for Russia's inability to advance on the front line, with civilian casualties feared in several districts.

American intelligence, according to the CIA, has warned several European governments that Russia may be preparing a drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy. The information was reportedly shared with governments in those Mediterranean countries. The warning is drawing wide attention across Spain, France, and Italy as tensions between Russia and Europe continue.

US intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks against targets in Southern Europe. The warning, first reported by Spanish newspaper El Mundo, was allegedly shared with European governments following discussions involving the CIA Director. The report is drawing wide attention across Spain, Italy and France, where officials have yet to publicly confirm the intelligence.

A Russian strike hit the Kyiv Science Academy, killing 10 people, as wave after wave of jet-powered drones attacked cities across Ukraine overnight. The attack on the academy is among the deadliest recent strikes on the capital, and reports of the casualties have been carried by major international outlets including Reuters and The Japan Times.

Spain's El Mundo reports that the CIA warned Spain, France and Italy about a possible Russian attack scenario in which drones would be hidden inside ordinary shipping containers on merchant vessels and launched from the sea against European targets. The plan is described as a potential Russian version of Ukraine's 'Operation Spiderweb'. The reports are circulating widely in Russian, Spanish and Italian media, raising concerns about maritime security and drone threats to European infrastructure.

Russia bombed the Dobrobut Medical Center in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, this afternoon, setting the facility on fire. The strike on a medical facility in the middle of the capital is drawing strong reaction, with reports and images of the burning building circulating widely. There is no immediate word on casualties from the attack.

Kyiv is experiencing its heaviest month of Russian strikes since 2022, with more than 155 attacks already recorded this January. Monthly strike counts had fluctuated over 2026, peaking at 109 in January and falling as low as 21 in March before rising again. The sustained pace of attacks has renewed concern over air-defence capacity in the Ukrainian capital.

Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed at least seven people and wounded around 80, Ukrainian officials say. The attacks hit populated areas, adding to the heavy civilian toll of the war as Russia continues its campaign of strikes on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. The assault is drawing renewed international attention to the ongoing conflict and calls for continued support for Ukraine.

A Russian attack hit a public market near Kyiv, killing civilians and leaving nearly ten people injured, according to reports shared widely on social media. Commentators are condemning the strike as another war crime against Ukrainian civilians and calling for increased international attention and pressure on Russia over ongoing attacks on populated areas.

Confirmed and probable Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have passed 8,000, with health authorities struggling to bring the outbreak under control. The milestone highlights persistent challenges including difficult terrain, community distrust and attacks on response teams, as international health organisations continue efforts to contain the spread of the virus.

Russian forces struck central Kyiv again, damaging another hospital in the Ukrainian capital, according to Ukrainian media reports accompanied by photos from the scene. The attack is being condemned online as a war crime, with calls circulating for accountability through bodies such as the ICC, UN, and OSCE, and renewed attention on Western support for Ukraine's defense.

Russia may be preparing an attack on Europe resembling its 'Operation Spiderweb'. According to El Mundo, the CIA has warned Spain, France and Italy of a possible Russian scenario in which drones would be hidden inside ordinary shipping containers on merchant vessels and launched from the sea. The report is drawing wide attention across European and Russian media.