NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the need to boost military production and replenish ammunition stockpiles across the Atlantic. He cited US President Donald Trump's efforts with the Defense Procurement Act to facilitate company collaboration for increased output.
G7 countries agreed to increase air defense and long-range system supplies to Ukraine. They are also open to granting licenses for Ukraine to boost its own military production, according to a joint statement from the summit in France.
Crimea has banned nighttime rides on mopeds, quad bikes, and motorcycles, citing their noise resemblance to drone attacks and alleging children are deliberately involved. Ukraine has intensified drone attacks on the peninsula, impacting supply routes and fuel availability. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone hit a Moscow refinery, halting operations, and Russia's strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine.
G7 leaders aim to prioritize the Ukraine war, with Donald Trump suggesting the US may soon reinstate sanctions on Russian oil. Meanwhile, Ukraine reports a bomber crash and Russian strikes kill at least eight people across multiple regions. A Russian artist critical of Putin was killed in Poland.
US intelligence suggests Iran is rapidly rebuilding its military production network, particularly drones and missiles, much sooner than anticipated. This is attributed to Iran's decentralized manufacturing, indigenous engineering, and use of commercial components, raising concerns for the US and Israel.
Ukrainian drones struck the Syzran oil refinery in Russia, over 800km inside the country, causing a fire and killing two people. President Zelenskyy stated this is part of a broader plan targeting Russian oil revenues amid escalating attacks.
Kim Jong Un inspected several DPRK military industry enterprises, reviewing production plans, noting enthusiasm and shortcomings, and setting goals for modernization and specific ammunition production.
