Centcom said Iran fired ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in the Middle East, while U.S. and Saudi forces struck sites in eastern Iraq in retaliation for drone attacks. The escalation has also pushed oil prices higher.
Russian attacks in Ukraine killed at least 15 people, including 10 in a ballistic missile strike on a drone technology exhibition near Kyiv and five in Sloviansk. Ukrainian President Zelensky reported 100 injuries near Kyiv and warned of another massive Russian missile strike.
President Trump stated the US would hold Iran responsible and inflict major military punishment on both Iran and the Houthis if Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian ships continue, following recent missile and drone strikes on oil tankers.
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.
Ukraine launched over 400 drones at Moscow, hitting an oil depot and logistics center, and struck Black Sea vessels. This follows intensified exchanges, with Russia targeting Kyiv and Ukraine hitting Russian warehouses, indicating a distant agreement. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy also faces a domestic political crisis.
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.
China successfully tested an intercontinental-range submarine-launched ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine on July 6, joining an elite club of UN Security Council permanent members. While a defence win, it increases regional responsibilities and marks a step towards continuous SSBN patrols, potentially altering the nuclear deterrence landscape in the Asia-Pacific.
Overnight attacks by Russia and Ukraine resulted in nine fatalities. Russian strikes in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region killed three, including two at an industrial site in Kryvyi Rih. A drone attack in Kherson killed one person. Ukrainian strikes in Enerhodar, Russia-occupied Ukraine, killed four, while a drone strike in Russia's Samara region killed one.
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.
During a NATO summit, Donald Trump offered Ukraine a license to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, a move aimed at bolstering Kyiv's defense against Russian ballistic missile attacks. The offer comes amid Ukraine's urgent need for these advanced air defense systems.
Ukraine's air defense forces report significant challenges in intercepting Russian Zircon and Iskander-M ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv, attributing the failures to a critical shortage of Patriot missile interceptors. Officials state that while cruise missiles and drones are largely intercepted, ballistic missiles pose a greater threat due to limited defensive capabilities.
Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's Omsk oil refinery, its largest, located 2,700km from Ukraine. The attack, confirmed by local authorities, occurred before a Nato summit. Russia claimed most drones were destroyed, with no casualties. President Zelenskyy hailed it as a significant achievement, extending Ukraine's strike capability to Siberia.
Russia launched one of its largest combined missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, killing at least 18 people and injuring 60, primarily in Kyiv. Ukrainian officials cited critical air defense gaps due to a shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles, prompting President Zelenskyy to renew calls for more aid.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged NATO allies to make "strong decisions" to stop Russia's attacks after at least 12 people were killed in heavy strikes in Kyiv on Monday. Ahead of the summit in Turkey, Zelensky stressed the "critically important" need for US and European support for air defense, citing shortages of Patriot missiles.
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.
Russia launched ballistic missiles at Ukraine's Kyiv region on Monday, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens. The attack, the second on the capital in under a week, occurs ahead of a NATO summit in Turkey where US President Trump is expected to discuss the war with Ukrainian President Zelensky and later Russian President Putin.
Russia launched ballistic missiles at Ukraine's Kyiv region on Monday, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens. The attacks occurred ahead of a NATO summit in Turkey where US President Trump and Ukraine's Zelenskyy are expected to discuss the war.
Russia launched a barrage of ballistic, cruise missiles, and drones on Kyiv, killing at least seven people and damaging residential buildings. The attack occurred hours after Ukrainian President Zelensky warned of an "imminent massive strike."
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.
Kyiv experienced its worst Russian attack in over four years, with 21 killed and dozens injured by nearly 500 drones and over 70 missiles. Residential buildings and infrastructure were hit, prompting a day of mourning. President Zelenskyy reiterated calls for air defense aid.
Russia launched a massive wave of 74 missiles and over 490 drones targeting Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities on Thursday. The attack killed at least 13 people and wounded over 80, with residential buildings and critical infrastructure among the damaged sites. Ukrainian air defense intercepted most drones and cruise missiles but struggled with ballistic missiles.
Cold launch technology is the global standard for safely ejecting submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) using high-pressure gas, preventing rocket engine ignition inside the launch tube and protecting the submarine.
