Day: June 26, 2026

Summary

Brooklyn’s dealing with a rough patch—11 hurt in a Belt Parkway pileup and a subway robbery raising safety alarms. Meanwhile, a key Putin ally’s death sparks questions about Russia’s future, and the FBI warns drone attacks could hit U.S. soil soon. Ukraine’s drone game is also keeping Russia on its toes.

Key Stories

11 injured in Brooklyn Belt Parkway crash — A multi-vehicle wreck on the Belt Parkway sent 11 people to the hospital, adding to Brooklyn’s recent string of traffic and transit safety scares.

Former Putin ally Sergei Ivanov dies suddenly — Sergei Ivanov, a longtime Putin confidant and ex-defense minister, has died. Analysts are watching to see if this shakes up Putin’s inner circle or his grip on power.

FBI warns drone attacks could hit U.S. soon — The FBI’s deputy director says it’s only a matter of time before battlefield-style drone attacks reach American soil, calling lone attackers the bigger threat than another 9/11.

Ukraine drones overwhelm Russian defenses — Ukraine’s growing fleet of long-range drones is swamping Russia’s air defenses, forcing Moscow to scramble as Kyiv steps up its strikes deep inside enemy territory.

Reflecting Pool sabotage sparks security probe — The National Park Service confirmed the Reflecting Pool’s liner was slashed with a razor or knife, kicking off a joint investigation into what looks like deliberate sabotage.