A bombing at an upmarket Italian restaurant in central Moscow killed five and injured 19. Russia's foreign ministry blamed Ukraine, calling it a "terrorist attack." Pro-Kremlin sources suggest the target was Col Gen Alexander Chaiko, commander of Russia's aerospace forces, reportedly celebrating his 55th birthday.
The top U.S. military commander in the Indo-Pacific, Adm. Samuel Paparo, warned China against dominating the region and using law as a tool for coercion, amidst high tensions in the South China Sea. The Philippines vowed to push back against China's actions, while negotiations for a South China Sea code of conduct are reportedly making progress.
A top US military commander in Europe warned the Pentagon about impending hard decisions on missile defense resources due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, which is heavily depleting American military stockpiles and naval assets needed for Israel's defense. Concerns are mounting over shrinking advanced missile inventories and lengthy replenishment timelines.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has named Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine’s top commander, replacing Oleksandr Syrskii. The appointment comes amid internal military tensions and protests over the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired the country's top military commander, General Olexander Syrskyi, and defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, within a week. The shakeup follows strained relations and differing views on war strategy, raising questions about its impact on Ukraine's war effort against Russia.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi, 43, as the new military commander-in-chief, replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi, 60. This shake-up follows protests over the dismissal of tech-savvy defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov and reflects tensions over military strategy.
Ukraine launched over 400 drones at Moscow, hitting industrial sites and an oil depot, while Russia continued ballistic missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, causing multiple casualties. Cross-border strikes also led to deaths in Belgorod and on a cargo vessel near Odesa, as Ukraine's military commander Syrskyi faces potential dismissal.
Sweden will deliver 16 Gripen E fighter jets to Ukraine for $2.54bn. Denmark also announced a $671.8m military aid package. Meanwhile, Ukraine's military prepares for a potential Russian offensive from the north, and a parcel bomb injured three in Monaco, reportedly targeting a Ukrainian-origin businessman.
US and Cuban military leaders met at Guantanamo Bay to discuss operational security, amidst heightened US pressure, including fuel restrictions, indictments, and military deployments, with Cuba vowing to defend itself and seeking equal-footing talks.
Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills Hamas military commander Mohammed Odeh, blamed for October 2023 incursion into Israel that killed 1,200 and took 250 hostages; ceasefire in place since October 2025, but IDF continues targeted attacks.
The Pentagon's inspector general is investigating US military commanders' procedures for boat strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific. The probe follows outrage and allegations of international law violations, with critics claiming victims were poor laborers, not drug traffickers.
Israeli forces killed Izz al-Din al-Haddad, head of Hamas' military wing and planner of the Oct 7 attacks, in a Gaza City airstrike. The IDF stated Haddad managed Hamas' hostage system and planned attacks. Two other operatives were also killed.
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei faces significant medical challenges post-bomb attack, impacting his direct engagement. This has amplified the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' influence, with analysts suggesting a shift towards a 'board-style' leadership where military commanders hold sway. The situation casts uncertainty over ongoing ceasefire talks and diplomatic pathways.
