OSINT report hourly 03.09.2026 00:06

1. Ukraine: President Zelensky condemned a confrontation between SBU and HUR units in Kyiv, calling for accountability from the Prosecutor General. Source: Kyiv Independent.

2. Ukraine: Defense forces destroyed a Russian MiG-29 jet and a Ka-27 helicopter near the Yeysk airfield in Krasnodar Krai. Source: Kyiv Independent.

3. Ukraine: The Ukrainian military reported the destruction of several Russian targets, including the sanctioned cargo vessel ALFA-1 in occupied Mariupol. Source: r_combatfootage.

4. Middle East: Saudi Arabia officially condemned a deadly Iranian attack on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Source: Al Jazeera.

5. Middle East: Reports emerged of a US airstrike hitting a wedding ceremony in Iran, with wreckage identified as an AGM-84 SLAM-ER cruise missile. Source: AP News.

6. Middle East: Peru announced it will sever diplomatic ties with Iran, reflecting a broader shift in Latin American foreign policy toward Israel. Source: Haaretz.

7. Middle East: Pro-Palestine activists in Belgium set fire to an Elbit-owned military equipment factory in Liege. Source: intelslava.

8. NATO: US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker addressed the alliance’s stance on Iran and security challenges following recent escalations. Source: ClashReport.

9. NATO: Germany is investigating new cases of sabotage, while the EU prepares a stronger response to Russian threats following a drone attack in Leipzig. Source: RFE/RL.

10. China: A Reuters investigation revealed that Chinese company COSCO is utilizing hidden equipment to conduct espionage against US military assets. Source: UNIAN.

11. Cyberattacks: The EU is pursuing additional sanctions against Russia following a failed attack on a major airport. Source: Al Jazeera.

12. Troop Movements: The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand after completing a nine-month deployment at sea. Source: Al Jazeera.

13. Troop Movements: A Russian Mi-8 helicopter collided with a truck in the Sakhalin Oblast, resulting in a significant ground incident. Source: intelslava.

14. Sanctions: Norway seized a Russian vessel at the request of Naftogaz due to Russia’s failure to pay a 4.22 billion dollar arbitration award. Source: ClashReport.

15. Sanctions: The UK fined Citibank London 6 million dollars for breaches of Russia-related sanctions. Source: Reuters.

16. Sanctions: The EU announced plans to target Russian defense firms with new restrictive measures. Source: Defence24.