US Vice President JD Vance stated in his new book that even transferring all available US shells and interceptor missiles to Ukraine would not meet the country's needs. He recalled a conversation with a Ukrainian parliamentary leader in 2024 at the Munich Security Conference where he conveyed this assessment.
The IDF reported intercepting rockets fired by Hezbollah towards troops in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah also launched an anti-tank missile and mortar shells at Israeli forces in several incidents. Iran urged an end to attacks on Lebanon as part of a peace deal, while Israel's defense minister stated forces would not withdraw from occupied territory.
A Russian law enforcement source told TASS that the price of a 155-mm shell purchased by Germany for Ukraine has tripled to 6,000 euros since 2022, up from 2,000 euros. The source also noted that Soviet-era 152-mm ammunition costs around $1,000.
China is reportedly developing a new naval gun system capable of firing 155mm shells, which would be the largest of its kind globally. An experimental ship, the Wu Yunduo, underwent sea trials near Dalian in early May, following its appearance with the gun installed at a shipyard in February.
Ukrainian forces shelled DPR's residential areas 10 times in 24 hours, wounding 2 civilians, damaging vehicles, buildings, and infrastructure.
Ukraine launched a massive shelling attack on the village of Belaya Beryozka in Russia's Bryansk Region using a Grad multiple launch rocket system. Acting governor Yegor Kovalchuk reported no casualties among the residents.
Israeli forces shelled areas in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on June 9, 2026, following evacuation warnings. The strikes killed 8 and injured 32, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. Iran threatened a "harsh response" if Israeli targeting of southern Lebanon continues, while the US expressed concern that ongoing Israeli operations could derail diplomatic efforts with Iran.
President Zelensky has instructed Ukraine's Ministry of Defense to intensify efforts in all formats for the supply of anti-ballistic systems and long-range 155mm shells. He also called for increased diplomatic steps to boost air defense system deliveries.
The Ukrainian military conducted 12 shelling attacks on residential areas in the Donetsk People's Republic over the past 24 hours, damaging buildings and infrastructure, and wounding five civilians.
French Leclerc tanks have successfully tested a new anti-drone capability, using 120mm OEFC F1 shells to intercept FPV drones during live-fire exercises in Abu Dhabi. The shells, designed for urban combat, contain over 1100 tungsten pellets, creating a wide spread to counter fast-moving drones.
Butterfly Conservation launches a public vote to determine Britain's favourite butterfly from 60 species, with the poll running until 7 June.
WWF-Hong Kong staff approached a mainland Chinese tourist family on a beach in Sai Kung after their son was spotted collecting crabs, prompting the release of the animals. Authorities have increased patrols on the island ahead of the May 1 holiday, which lasts five days on the mainland but only one day in Hong Kong.
About a dozen visitors were observed removing small crabs and shells from a tombolo on Hong Kong's Sharp Island on Friday, the first day of mainland China's five-day Labour Day golden week. Conservation officers and WWF-Hong Kong staff confronted the visitors and issued warnings. A 42-year-old mainland tourist surnamed Chen released the crabs his son had collected after being approached by staff.
Former FBI Director James Comey surrendered to US authorities after being charged with threatening President Donald Trump via a social media post. Prosecutors allege his Instagram message, featuring seashells and numbers, conveyed a threat. Comey maintains his innocence, calling the charges vindictive, and plans to fight them in court.
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a grand jury on Tuesday for allegedly making a threat against President Trump's life via a May 2025 social media post showing seashells arranged to form '8647' — a phrase combining '86' (slang for 'get rid of') and Trump's presidential number 47. Comey, who was fired by Trump in 2017, has called himself innocent and plans to fight the charges, which carry a maximum 10-year prison sentence. This is the second attempt to prosecute Comey; the first case was dismissed in November.
Former FBI director James Comey has been charged over a social media photo of seashells that officials say constituted a threat against US President Donald Trump.
Former FBI Director James Comey was charged with threatening to kill President Donald Trump after sharing an image on Instagram containing numbers that '86' is slang for 'eject' or 'remove'. Comey insisted he did not know what the numbers meant. A federal judge dismissed the case two months later, ruling the interim prosecutor who brought the charges was improperly appointed. Comey was also separately indicted in late September on charges of lying to Congress during 2020 testimony and obstructing a congressional proceeding, pleading not guilty before that case was also dismissed.
The indictment stems from a 2025 photo of seashells posted by Comey that critics have said encouraged violence against the US president.
James Comey, former FBI director and longtime Trump critic, has been indicted by the Justice Department in a second criminal case. The charges stem from a social media post showing shells reading '86 47' that Trump administration officials claimed advocated the assassination of Trump, the 47th president. Comey deleted the post, saying he didn't realize some people associate those numbers with violence and that he opposes violence of any kind.
The Justice Department has secured an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, the second time the Trump administration has indicted him. The case centers on a 2024 Instagram post showing seashells arranged to read "8647" — with 86 being slang for "get rid of" and 47 referring to President Trump as the 47th president. Donald Trump Jr. accused Comey of "calling for my dad to be murdered" at the time. A federal judge dismissed an earlier DOJ attempt to indict Comey last November, finding the acting U.S. attorney was unlawfully appointed, but the cases were dismissed without prejudice.
The Justice Department has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two counts of allegedly threatening President Trump by posting a photo on Instagram last year showing seashells arranged to say "8647" — with 86 being slang for "get rid of" and 47 referring to Trump as the 47th president. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the unsealed indictment at a press conference, saying threatening the president's life will never be tolerated. Comey has denied the charges, saying he didn't realize some people associate the numbers with violence and that he believed it was a political message, not a violent threat. This is the second attempt by the Trump DOJ to indict Comey; a previous indictment was dismissed in November.
Deputy Chairman of the regional government Sergey Cherevko said that there were no fatalities or injuries
European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius revealed at a European Parliament hearing that Russia significantly outproduces the EU in military production. Russia produces 1,100 cruise missiles annually compared to the EU's 300, 900 ballistic missiles versus the EU's zero, and 4 million artillery shells versus the EU's 2 million. Kubilius called these figures 'a big challenge' and stated the EU must increase weapons production to deter Russia.
Almost 15 ammunition shells were fired at the region
