OSINT report hourly 31.08.2026 12:02

1. Ukraine: Russian forces struck a Nova Poshta terminal in the Odesa region, causing extensive damage and a large fire. Source: NOELREPORTS.

2. Ukraine: Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group on the outskirts of Orikhiv. Source: NOELREPORTS.

3. Ukraine: Russian strike hit ATB supermarket warehouses in Pohreby near Kyiv, following an explosion in the Troieshchyna area. Source: NOELREPORTS.

4. Ukraine: Kazan airport suspended all flights from 04:30 to 07:57 due to a drone threat, delaying 40 arriving and departing aircraft. Source: NOELREPORTS.

5. Middle East: The UAE Ministry of Defense reported intercepting an Iranian drone over its territorial waters. Source: Clash Report.

6. Middle East: Iran’s IRGC claimed to have shot down a U.S. MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz, causing it to crash into the Persian Gulf. Source: Clash Report.

7. Middle East: Iran reported launching drone strikes against the UAE’s Al Minhad Air Base, targeting areas hosting U.S. forces. Source: Clash Report.

8. Middle East: An Iranian supertanker reportedly struck two naval mines in the southern Strait of Hormuz, resulting in a fire and forced stop. Source: Clash Report.

9. Middle East: Two Palestinians were reported dead following an Israeli military raid in Nablus. Source: Al Jazeera.

10. Middle East: The Pentagon is set to end 61 million dollars in aid to the Peshmerga as the final U.S. base in Iraq closes. Source: SOFX.

11. Asia: The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet has surpassed 900, with rescue efforts ongoing for hundreds trapped in hydropower tunnels. Source: Al Jazeera.

12. Asia: China’s three biggest airlines reported heavy first-half losses due to a fuel price shock. Source: Reuters.

13. Asia: A Seoul court sentenced Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han to two years in prison for bribery. Source: AP News.

14. Asia: China’s factory activity contracted in August despite an uptick in export demand. Source: AP News.

15. Cyberattacks: Security researchers demonstrated that corporate AI agents can be tricked into executing live network code. Source: SOFX.

16. Troop Movements: Polish special forces conducted exercises involving an attack 100 kilometers behind enemy lines. Source: Defence24.

17. Sanctions: A U.S. Senator urged Congress to pass a new sanctions bill against Russia, citing a moment of extreme urgency. Source: Kyiv Independent.