Sep 10, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC

Military confrontations around the Strait of Hormuz have intensified following a large-scale US operation that escorted millions of barrels of crude oil through the waterway while striking Iranian targets on Larak Island. Using air, naval, and space assets, Washington executed the largest oil transit since the conflict began. Tehran retaliated by deploying rocket-launched naval mines to reinforce its maritime blockade. Iranian officials maintained that the strategic waterway will remain closed until the US meets several conditions, including lifting oil sanctions, ending port blockades, unfreezing foreign assets, and halting military operations on all fronts. Analysts warn of a dangerous escalation cycle as both nations seek to exert pressure over the strategic choke point, which previously handled 20 million barrels of crude daily.

Sources: Expresso, Expresso das Ilhas, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)

Ukrainian drone attacks targeted major Russian commercial infrastructure while aerial strikes caused casualties on both sides of the border.

E-commerce firm Ozon reported strikes across six logistics hubs over three days, sending its stock down nearly 30 percent, while a Wildberries facility caught fire in Leningrad Oblast. Russian regional officials reported five deaths from drone impacts in Moscow Oblast and seven fatalities after a drone hit a beach in Krasnodar Krai. Meanwhile, overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv killed nine people and injured 33.

On the frontline, Russian forces achieved a tactical advance near Artelne in the Kharkiv region, while Ukrainian troops pushed toward Uspenivka in Donetsk Oblast. Additionally, Belarus announced the creation of a new air assault brigade along its border with Ukraine.

Sources: Mediazona, Point, Радіо Свобода, The Guardian, The Insider

Ukrainian agricultural workers operating close to active combat zones are resorting to personal weapons to protect their land and operations from Russian drone attacks.

Before the full-scale invasion, some Ukrainian agricultural coordinators managed complex global maritime grain exports and international logistics. Today, those same operators remain on front-line farms, using shotguns to defend against incoming hostile reconnaissance and strike drones while attempting to complete harvesting duties.

The ongoing war has forced a drastic transformation in daily farming routines across Ukraine's vulnerable border regions. Agricultural producers emphasize that sustaining crop production under constant aerial threat is vital for local economic survival, despite the extreme personal danger involved in routine field operations.

Sources: LSM.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has announced plans to secure two major corporate investors for the central city of Kraljevo over the next year. Speaking during a visit to the municipality, Vučić stated that bringing large-scale operations to the region remains essential for long-term economic development, with the aim of creating approximately 1,000 local jobs.

Meanwhile, in Belgrade, the Serbian National Assembly concluded its daily legislative proceedings on Monday afternoon. Lawmakers wrapped up scheduled debates on agenda items before adjourning for the evening, with parliamentary discussions set to resume on Tuesday at 10:00.

Sources: Tanjug

Heavy fighting continues along Ukraine's eastern front line, with the Ukrainian General Staff reporting between 221 and 254 combat engagements over a 24-hour period. Russian forces launched intense assault operations across multiple sectors, concentrating efforts on Lyman, Kostiantynivka, and Pokrovsk in an attempt to breach defensive positions.

Near Kupyansk, Ukrainian infantry conducted clearing operations along the right bank of the Oskil River after suppressing Russian drone capabilities to secure tactical positions. Reports also indicate Ukrainian forces may soon confirm control over up to 200 square kilometers near Lyman.

Meanwhile, Russia's Defense Ministry stated its troops captured several settlements approaching Sumy. Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov denied claims of Ukrainian advances in the Zaporizhzhia region. Additionally, strikes targeted ammunition storage facilities within the Kyiv region.

Sources: NV, Radio Svoboda, The Insider, Ukrainska Pravda.