🌍 28.10.2026 AFTERNOON EDITION

The US warned Gulf countries of a possible new war with Iran after the elections - WSJ

The United States has warned several Arab countries in the Gulf of a possible short but intense military campaign against Iran after the November 3 congressional elections. Washington is preparing for potential renewed strikes, but President Donald Trump has not yet made a final decision on a new operation.

Night strike on Kharkiv: buildings damaged, child among injured

The State Emergency Service showed photos from Kharkiv, where five people, including a four-year-old child, were injured as a result of a Russian strike on the Osnovyansky district on the evening of October 27. As is known, a drone hit the Osnovyansky district, causing a large-scale fire that engulfed 2,500 square meters. As a result of the shelling, a multi-story residential building, a private house, outbuildings, and an industrial building were on fire. High-rise buildings, garages, and cars were also damaged.

The Starlink incident in Ukraine has further isolated Europe from the US - Bloomberg

Disruptions to Starlink services in Ukraine have once again exposed Europe's dependence on US technology. The situation has intensified discussions about the need to develop its own satellite systems, allowing European countries to meet their critical communication and defense needs independently.

The Pentagon spent over $47 billion on the war with Iran: where did the money go?

The US military's expenses for the war against Iran have exceeded $47 billion, which is more than 25% above the expected amount announced by the US Department of Defense in July. The main part of the expenses is related to the need to replenish ammunition stocks and replace military equipment used or lost during combat operations. In particular, more than $29 billion is needed to replenish expended ammunition stocks. Another $6 billion is for replacing military equipment. The provided data does not contain a clear estimate of the costs of restoring damaged US military bases due to Iranian missile and drone attacks. The last time the Pentagon reported on the financial aspect of the war was in September, and the amount was just under $44 billion. Thus, the last month of confrontation has drained the Pentagon's budget of another $3 billion.