Sep 28, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC

Cross-border strikes between Russia and Ukraine persisted overnight despite commitments by both sides to pause attacks on Moscow and Kyiv during visits by U.S. peace envoys this weekend. Russian missile and drone bombardments across several Ukrainian regions, including Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, resulted in at least four fatalities and multiple injuries. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces reported targeting a Russian oil refinery, alongside drone strikes in Sochi and the Belgorod region.

The escalated military activity comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares to travel to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Simultaneously, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed both nations agreed to halt energy infrastructure attacks. However, Kyiv emphasized that any freeze remains contingent on Western security guarantees.

Sources: Avaz, Beta, CDM, N1, Vijesti

Tensions between Washington and Tehran have intensified following the first exchange of military fire between the two nations in a month. Explosions were reported near the southern Iranian coastal cities of Bandar Abbas and Sirik.

US President Donald Trump warned of potential follow-up strikes if Tehran chooses to retaliate, adding that Iranian leadership was "begging" for a diplomatic deal. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that while his country does not seek a broader conflict, Tehran will "respond decisively to aggressors."

Despite the military engagement, Iranian defense officials asserted that their naval forces remain fully operational and continue routine maneuvers in the region. Direct diplomatic negotiations remain stalled as both countries maintain heightened military readiness.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro)

A consensus involving 128 United Nations member states in Geneva has established an official definition for autonomous weapon systems, following warnings from the UN and International Committee of the Red Cross against crossing "a moral red line" by letting machines target humans autonomously.

Parallel to international diplomacy, national defense policies are adapting to artificial intelligence. German Defense Ministry concept documents confirm that military systems may act autonomously under specific operational conditions, though a spokesperson affirmed that "the decision on the use of military force remains with humans." To preserve sovereign decision-making and avoid reliance on foreign contractors like US-based Palantir, the German military is developing an in-house software platform for real-time military data processing and analysis.

Sources: Correctiv, Der Spiegel, Der Standard, Die Zeit, ESUT

Former Slovenian national football team captain Aleš Čeh and forward Jan Mlakar have reflected on their careers and the historic rivalry between Olimpija Ljubljana and NK Maribor. Čeh, who captained Slovenia during manager Srečko Katanec's "golden generation," spent over a decade as Katanec's assistant coach, including seven years working in Asia. He expressed affection for Olimpija and Austrian side GAK while reiterating his respect for Maribor.

Concurrently, 27-year-old Ljubljana native Mlakar has returned to Maribor for a third spell. Addressing his career decisions, Mlakar clarified that despite his hometown roots, he was "never close to joining Olimpija." He added that although Olimpija is currently experiencing organizational difficulties, "in the derby they can only gain."

Sources: Delo, Siol.net

A fresh wave of mutual bombardments has struck Ukraine and Russia following the departure of American envoys from Kyiv. Russian ballistic missiles hit the Ukrainian capital overnight, killing at least two people and injuring six others, shortly after Russian drones damaged an industrial plant in northern Ukraine.

In response, Ukrainian forces launched retaliatory drone strikes targeting Russia's Saratov and Samara regions. A major fire broke out at the Kuibyshev oil refinery in Samara, where local Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishev reported that air defenses intercepted dozens of incoming drones aimed at industrial facilities.

Concurrently, reports cited increased US-led NATO military maneuvers surrounding Russia's Kaliningrad enclave, involving Polish ground troops alongside American and Norwegian aircraft. NATO officials reiterated that the coalition remains a "defensive alliance" focused on maintaining readiness capabilities.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV