Sep 14, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC

Ukrainian drone strikes recently targeted major commercial infrastructure across Russia, striking a Wildberries warehouse in Leningrad Oblast and hitting several logistics hubs belonging to e-commerce firm Ozon, including a facility in Dagestan. Following the attacks, Ozon's shares dropped by nearly 30%.

Cross-border strikes brought casualties to both nations. In Russia, a drone crash on a Krasnodar Krai beach left seven people dead and around 40 injured, while strikes in Moscow Oblast killed five and injured ten. Conversely, a Russian attack on Kyiv resulted in nine deaths and 33 injuries.

On the frontline, Russian troops achieved a tactical breakthrough near Artelne in Kharkiv Oblast. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces advanced near Velyka Novosilka, and Belarus deployed a new air assault brigade along its southern border.

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

US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have rejected media reports alleging that dwindling ammunition reserves limited American military operations against Iran. Posts published on Truth Social by Trump stated that the military holds "huge amounts of 'ammunition', especially certain types," while domestic production continues to scale up. Trump also threatened severe prison sentences for individuals leaking details regarding defense stockpiles.

The administration's statements follow reports from American news outlets, including CNN and The Washington Post, suggesting that depleted interceptor missile stocks caused internal concern and constrained strategic planning. Despite these media claims, US officials maintain that inventory levels remain robust enough to support national security priorities.

Sources: Die Zeit, FAZ, ORF.

The US Supreme Court has temporarily lifted a court-ordered freeze on the construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House, allowing work on the project to proceed for now. In a 5–4 decision, the court's conservative majority granted an emergency petition from the administration, pausing an injunction issued by a lower court.

Chief Justice John Roberts issued the order to allow justices additional time to examine the dispute with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. While the majority signaled that the administration has a high probability of having the preservation group's lawsuit dismissed, the justices specified that the procedural ruling does not determine the ultimate legality of the project. Consequently, foundational construction work may be substantially completed before the underlying litigation reaches a final resolution.

Sources: Der Standard, Die Zeit, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has questioned forecasts from German officials suggesting Russia could attack NATO territory by 2029, stating there are "neither facts nor evidence" to support the claim. Speaking to German newspaper Bild, Stubb argued that Moscow is unlikely to directly challenge the military alliance. However, he emphasized that member states must remain prepared for worst-case scenarios to maintain effective deterrence.

While Stubb expressed confidence against a conventional conflict, regional defense experts warn of ongoing non-conventional threats. Polish military analyst Col. Maciej Korowaj indicated that Russian intelligence is actively mapping NATO security responses across the Baltic Sea region. According to Korowaj, these activities aim to update operational plans for potential provocations, with risks expected to heighten in autumn. In response, regional allies are increasing intelligence coordination and hybrid defense measures.

Sources: Defence24, Portal obronny, Rzeczpospolita, TVP info

Italy is experiencing its fourth heatwave of the season, prompting the Italian Ministry of Health to issue weather alerts for residents and tourists across 27 major cities.

Temperatures in the capital, Rome, reached approximately 37 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Throughout the city, locals and visitors have been seeking refuge from the extreme weather by taking cover in shaded spaces and using public water fountains to stay cool. Health officials continue to urge people to avoid direct sunlight during the hottest hours of the day and keep hydrated as high temperatures persist.

Sources: Berlingske, DR