Sunday

February 8, 2026

Armed conflicts and attacks

Russo-Ukrainian war

Attacks in Russia during the Russo-Ukrainian war

A 65-year-old man accused of shooting and critically injuring lieutenant general Vladimir Alekseyev on February 6 is detained in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is deported to Moscow, Russia. (Sky News)

Nigerian bandit conflict

One person is killed in a shooting attack by heavily armed bandits in a community in Kwara State, Nigeria. (The Punch)

Business and economy

United States embargo against Cuba

Cuba suspends refueling for airliners at its airports, including José Martí International Airport, saying it has exhausted the country's fuel supply due to the U.S. blockade of the island and the end of fuel supplies from Venezuela. (First Post)