PJSC Aeroflot – current Russian airline, state-linked carrier
Ukrainian drones have struck a major Moscow oil refinery for the second time this week, producing large fires, black smoke and reports of at least 16–17 wounded. Russian air defences have shot down hundreds of incoming drones across multiple regions, closed Moscow airports and prompted threats of "massive" Russian retaliation.
Drones heading for Moscow have been intercepted, airports suspended briefly, and several Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted energy facilities and shipping near Crimea and Ukraine’s coast. The latest events come amid a wider exchange of strikes between Moscow and Kyiv.
A Boeing 737 cargo plane operated by Pakistan’s K2 Airways has disappeared after departing from Sharjah, UAE, en route to Karachi. Radar contact was lost as the aircraft rapidly descended. Rescue efforts are underway in the Arabian Sea. Investigators are examining navigation failures, potential mechanical issues, and the broader safety record of Pakistan’s aviation sector.
The wreckage of a K2 Airways cargo plane has been recovered roughly 53 nautical miles south of Ormara, Pakistan. Officials say the crew of five remains missing after the aircraft reported a navigation-system problem and disappeared while approaching Karachi. Navy and civilian teams are continuing a multi-agency search in rough seas, with authorities directing all resources to locate the crew.
The New York Times has reported that Russia has turned Japan into a base for intelligence gathering and procuring dual-use technology for its war in Ukraine. Ukraine cites Ukrainian estimates that 90% of Russian missiles and drones contain Japanese components. Tokyo is expanding counter-espionage efforts as lawmakers authorize a new coordination body for intelligence.