Weeks After Failed Drone Attack, Germany Points Finger at Russia

1 September 2026 at 18:58

The country said Moscow was behind an explosive-laden drone found near a Ukrainian plane at a German airport last month. Russia did not immediately comment.

A Ukrainian cargo plane sat at the Leipzig/Halle Airport in eastern Germany the day after an explosive-laden drone was found near it.

Russia kills at least 12 on sixth night of drone attacks on Kyiv

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By: Dan Sabbagh in Kyiv

1 September 2026 at 18:06

Zelenskyy says Moscow is capitalising on shortage of US-made Patriot interceptors to lower morale in capital

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At least 12 people have been killed in and around Kyiv overnight as Ukraine’s capital endured a sixth consecutive night of Russian drone and missile attacks aimed at shattering infrastructure and lowering the morale of the city.

Eight of the dead were reported killed in Kyiv, including seven at a railway depot on the city’s left bank, and four were killed in Boryspil, to the east of the city, in a wave of strikes at about 2.30am after hours of air alerts.

Russia kills at least 12 on sixth night of drone attacks on Kyiv

World news | The Guardian

By: Dan Sabbagh in Kyiv

1 September 2026 at 18:06

Zelenskyy says Moscow is capitalising on shortage of US-made Patriot interceptors to lower morale in capital

Europe live – latest updates

At least 12 people have been killed in and around Kyiv overnight as Ukraine’s capital endured a sixth consecutive night of Russian drone and missile attacks aimed at shattering infrastructure and lowering the morale of the city.

Eight of the dead were reported killed in Kyiv, including seven at a railway depot on the city’s left bank, and four were killed in Boryspil, to the east of the city, in a wave of strikes at about 2.30am after hours of air alerts.

German police investigating reported explosives at Brandenburg power substation – Europe live

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By: Jakub Krupa

1 September 2026 at 18:43

Russia believed to be behind hybrid activities in Germany and Europe, minister says

Over in Brussels, the European Commission is just starting its first midday briefing of the autumn.

It opens with an announcement that Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will receive Nato’s Mark Rutte tomorrow. This comes amid growing scrutiny of Russia’s activities on the eastern flank.

German police investigating reported explosives at Brandenburg power substation – Europe live

The Guardian

By: Jakub Krupa

1 September 2026 at 18:43

Russia believed to be behind hybrid activities in Germany and Europe, minister says

Over in Brussels, the European Commission is just starting its first midday briefing of the autumn.

It opens with an announcement that Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will receive Nato’s Mark Rutte tomorrow. This comes amid growing scrutiny of Russia’s activities on the eastern flank.

Ukraine war briefing: Pressure stays on Russian economy until war is over, says Bessent

The Guardian

By: Warren Murray with Guardian writers and agencies

1 September 2026 at 04:03

US treasury secretary speaks with Russian counterpart who is controversially attending G20 talks; India’s Modi says war must end. What we know on day 1,651

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