Iran’s missile campaign against US and Gulf targets is becoming more accurate, according to analysts cited in the article. The piece links the improvement to Chinese satellite imagery, Russian tactics and advances in Iran’s ballistic missile programme.
US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iranian infrastructure, including bridges or power plants in or near Tehran, for any attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating US strikes on Iran and the strait's closure impacting global oil trade.
Russia's extensive nuclear arsenal has proven ineffective in the Ukraine war, despite threats. The article argues tactical nuclear weapons are unlikely to be used due to historical ineffectiveness in non-nuclear conflicts, risk of radioactive fallout on Russian territory, and Moscow's claim over eastern Ukrainian oblasts.
An Iranian ballistic missile killed three US service members at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, striking housing units and exposing challenges in US air defenses. The attack, one of three in 24 hours, prompted US President Donald Trump to vow retaliation, while Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned of 'unforgettable lessons'.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims its Aerospace Force used cruise missiles to destroy Amazon's central data infrastructure and target US air defense systems in Bahrain. The alleged attack, unconfirmed by US or Bahraini officials, comes amid ongoing military confrontations between Iran and the US.
Russia launched a major overnight ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, killing one and injuring 16. Ukrainian officials reported around four dozen ballistic missiles, with air defenses downing 18 of 41 missiles and 108 of 125 drones. President Zelenskyy reiterated the urgent need for interceptors.
Russia launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv overnight, killing at least one person and wounding 16. The barrage involved 41 missiles of various types, damaging residential buildings, warehouses, a supermarket, and a dormitory across several districts.
Jordan's foreign ministry summoned Iran's charge d’affaires to protest "continuing attacks" against its territory, demanding an immediate cessation. This diplomatic action follows the Jordanian military's interception of three missiles launched from Iran.
Russia launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, killing at least six and injuring dozens. The five-hour assault involved Iskander-M and Zircon missiles, causing fires and damage across the capital and other regions, including a Turkish-owned grain ship.
President Trump announced the US will license Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, a move welcomed by US officials and lawmakers. The decision comes as Ukraine faces shortages of these defensive weapons due to Russian attacks. Meanwhile, Russia banned diesel exports amid fuel shortages and denounced NATO's aid to Ukraine.
Russia has banned diesel exports to stabilize its domestic market following Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, which have caused gasoline shortages and price spikes. Meanwhile, Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least three in Kyiv and four in Odesa.
US President Donald Trump claimed Iran is plotting his assassination, stating he's 'on every single one of their list.' This follows US strikes on Iranian targets and subsequent Iranian drone and missile attacks on US-linked facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, escalating regional tensions.
Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte defended US military strikes on Iran as 'absolutely necessary' following Tehran's alleged attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes targeted over 80 Iranian sites in retaliation.
Ukraine reported striking a dozen Russian "shadow fleet" tankers delivering fuel to Crimea with drones. Simultaneously, Kyiv faced a Russian missile attack injuring two, while Odesa also sustained a missile strike. President Zelenskyy appealed for NATO membership and discussed ending the war with US President Trump.
Kyiv experienced its third major Russian missile assault in under a week, causing fires in two districts. This escalation coincides with NATO's summit, where Ukraine seeks increased air defense aid and discusses potential membership.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy argued for NATO membership at the alliance's summit, highlighting Ukraine's advanced defensive capabilities developed during its conflict with Russia. He also stressed the need for European development of anti-ballistic missile systems.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will press NATO for interceptor missiles at the upcoming summit after Russia's missile barrage on Monday, which Ukraine was unable to counter. The attacks killed at least 28 people in Kyiv and exposed critical air defense shortages.
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded for interceptor missiles after Russia's overnight attacks killed at least 28 people, exposing a critical shortage of US-made air defense systems. Russia is reportedly ramping up ballistic missile attacks, exploiting the global deficit of Patriot interceptors.
Kyiv, Ukraine, experienced a ballistic missile attack by Russia early Monday, resulting in at least seven deaths and 24 injuries. Residential buildings were damaged, with people potentially trapped under rubble in the Podil and Darnytsia districts. Another person died and 10 were injured in Bucha.
Kyiv experienced a ballistic missile attack by Russia early Monday, resulting in at least three deaths and eight injuries. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported people trapped under rubble in the Podil district, with drone debris also found elsewhere in the city.
Kyiv experienced a ballistic missile attack from Russia early Monday, with one building directly hit in the Podil district. At least eight people were wounded, and some may be trapped under rubble. This follows a deadly attack last Thursday.
Overnight Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv killed at least 21 people and injured over 90, hitting residential buildings. Ukraine's president urged for more air defense supplies, calling the attack "the most massive enemy attack."
Kyiv experienced its worst Russian attack in over four years, with 21 killed and dozens injured. Russia launched nearly 500 drones and over 70 missiles, hitting residential buildings and infrastructure. President Zelenskyy urged allies for more air defense, stating Ukraine fights alone.
Kyiv experienced its "most massive attack" with drones and missiles overnight, resulting in 20 deaths and 90 injuries. The barrage, lasting over 11 hours, targeted residential areas and infrastructure across a wide area, including a high-rise apartment block. Russia claims retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on its civilian infrastructure.
