A prior Russian strike on Kyiv's energy grid on November 3, 2026, marked the largest strike on energy that year, triggering widespread blackouts and water supply cutoffs across the city

An ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine that was sparked with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalated into a full-scale invasion in February 2022, resulting in widespread casualties, displacement and significant geopolitical consequences for Europe and the world.

A comprehensive overview of ongoing and historical armed conflicts, military engagements and geopolitical tensions shaping the world today.