Ukrainian drone strikes hit western Russia overnight, killing at least three people and injuring two others. In the Penza region, a woman died and two were wounded in an attack on a local facility, while in the Samara region, an elderly man was killed when his home caught fire from falling drone debris, according to regional officials.

Editor’s Note: This story highlights the escalating toll of the war in Ukraine, as strikes spill over into Russian territory, causing civilian casualties. It underscores how the conflict is increasingly affecting everyday people, not just military targets, and raises concerns about further retaliation or escalation.

Long-standing border disputes between Uganda and South Sudan have escalated into rare, deadly armed clashes, marking a significant and dangerous turn in tensions between the two nations.

Editor’s Note: Border disputes aren’t new in this region, but the shift to heavy fighting is alarming—it risks destabilizing an already fragile area and could draw in more actors if not resolved quickly. For locals, this means heightened danger and uncertainty.