Ukraine War Impact: Russia’s massive overnight barrage hit Kyiv and the region again, killing 16 and injuring 40+ as Zelensky warned that air-defence missile shortages are costing lives; strikes damaged homes, a school and a children’s hospital, while Russian claims targeted drone-component facilities and logistics hubs. Cyber & Telecom Security: An AI-assisted tool is being used to harden satellite communications after the 2022 Viasat hack, as new concerns grow about Russian-linked cyber threats. Cross-border Sabotage: Poland arrested a Ukrainian man in Warsaw over an alleged Russian-backed assassination attempt on a Ukrainian defense-industry figure, involving a remotely triggered explosive device. Industrial Logistics Hit: Russia damaged warehouses tied to Yves Rocher Ukraine, Fozzy Group’s Fora fresh-produce distribution center, and “Faini Lody,” forcing order and logistics rerouting. Energy & Nuclear Vulnerability: Ukraine struck Russia’s TANЕCO refinery in Tatarstan and other energy assets; meanwhile, Zaporizhzhya NPP again lost external power, underscoring fragile grid dependence. Defense Production & Supply: Russia’s Rosatom says it’s in talks with 15 more countries on nuclear plant construction, while reports also point to growing missile and drone production pressures across the war economy. Shipping & Trade Routes: South Korea is testing an Arctic container route to Europe, but dependence on Russia’s Northern Sea Route is raising allied concerns.