Ukraine plans to increase military wages by one-third to 30,000 hryvnias and offer fixed-term contracts to boost recruitment. President Zelenskyy also aims to recruit more foreign volunteers. Meanwhile, Russia's Putin claims Ukrainian drone strikes aim to sow confusion and damage the economy, though he admits some economic damage.
Drone strikes in el-Obeid, Sudan, killed up to 23 people, with reports of attacks hitting residential areas, a funeral, and a food truck. Emergency Lawyers blamed the RSF, though they did not claim responsibility. This follows other recent drone attacks in the region.
Iranian media reports drone strikes targeting the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Manama, Bahrain, amid retaliation for alleged US aggression. An air raid alert was issued, with smoke seen over the facility. Iran's IRGC claimed responsibility, stating the operation followed US strikes on Iranian territory.
Ukraine launched long-range missile and drone attacks deep inside Russia, hitting a military factory in Cheboksary and oil refineries in Samara and Vladimir regions. President Zelenskyy declared a new 'Day of the Unmanned Systems Forces'. Meanwhile, Russia reported arrests in Moscow car bombings and continued attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea ports.
Iran's IRGC claimed drone strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait and hit two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, declaring the waterway closed. This follows renewed US strikes on Iran, ordered by President Trump in response to 'aggression'.
Iran's IRGC claims drone and missile strikes on US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, and two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, retaliating for renewed US attacks. Bahrain and Kuwait reported intercepting aerial targets. The US Central Command confirmed strikes on "multiple targets" inside Iran.
A Ukrainian drone struck a Moscow-Simferopol passenger train in Crimea, killing the assistant driver and injuring the driver. Passengers were unharmed and are being transported by bus.
The United States reported shooting down Iranian drones targeting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while Kuwait and Bahrain condemned Iranian attacks and intercepted missiles and drones. The exchanges come amid a wider conflict involving strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and retaliatory actions. Separate violence in the West Bank killed a seven-month-old baby, and an Israeli strike on a Lebanese army vehicle killed several soldiers.
Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on St. Petersburg, Russia, killing one, setting an oil depot ablaze, and disrupting operations during a key economic forum, hours after Putin rejected peace talks.
President Vladimir Putin said Russia will improve its air defenses following Ukrainian drone attacks that struck an oil terminal and naval base in St. Petersburg during his flagship economic forum. He expressed openness to a Ukraine peace deal based on understandings from his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed direct talks.
Russia's envoy to the UK, Andrey Kelin, admitted the war in Ukraine is costly and that Russia 'cannot lose'. Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in St Petersburg and a warship in Kronstadt, overshadowing Putin's economic forum. EU members agreed to open accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that Ukraine's drone strikes deep inside Russia are causing 'panic' in the Kremlin, leading to escalated attacks on Ukraine. This comes after Ukraine targeted military and energy sites in St. Petersburg, which President Zelensky called a 'just response' to Russian assaults.
EU's Kaja Kallas stated Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russia are causing "panic" in the Kremlin, leading Moscow to increase attacks on Kyiv. Ukrainian drones hit energy and military sites in St Petersburg, prompting President Zelensky to call the strikes "fair" retaliation.
Iran launched a drone strike on Kuwait's international airport, killing one and wounding 63. This follows US and Iran exchanging missile and drone strikes, jeopardizing ceasefire efforts. Israeli PM Netanyahu criticized European leaders and warned Iran is "playing with fire."
Iran launched a drone strike on Kuwait's international airport, killing one and injuring 63, amid escalating US-Iran tensions. The attack follows exchanges of missile and drone strikes between the two nations, jeopardizing ceasefire efforts.
Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait's international airport killed one Indian citizen and injured over 60. Iran's IRGC claimed responsibility, citing retaliation for US strikes on an oil tanker and Qeshm Island. The US confirmed strikes on Iran and interception of missiles aimed at Kuwait and Bahrain, escalating regional tensions.
Israeli drone strikes killed at least six people in southern Lebanon, including four Syrians and two Palestinians in Tyre. A separate strike hit a car near Beirut. The exchange of fire occurs amid US-brokered talks between Israel and Lebanon aimed at de-escalating hostilities.
Iran launched drone strikes on Kuwait's international airport, causing significant damage and casualties, amid escalating US-Iran military exchanges over the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing conflict in Lebanon.
Ukraine launched deep drone strikes on St Petersburg, hitting an oil terminal and naval base, coinciding with the SPIEF economic forum. Russia accused Ukraine of a separate deadly bus strike in Donetsk. The attacks escalate the tit-for-tat campaign.
Kuwait's international airport terminal sustained significant damage and several injuries from Iranian strikes, escalating regional tensions. This attack occurred amidst reciprocal missile and drone exchanges between the US and Iran, jeopardizing ceasefire efforts.
The US and Iran have engaged in a fresh exchange of missile and drone strikes, further undermining US efforts to secure a ceasefire agreement. The latest incidents involved US forces disabling a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz and Iran reportedly targeting US bases in response.
Eight people, including a father and his two children, were killed in Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon on Tuesday. This follows a day of escalating tensions and rocket fire, despite a US-brokered ceasefire and upcoming talks.
Russia launched extensive missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, resulting in at least 12 deaths and dozens of injuries. Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions were heavily targeted, with Russia claiming to hit military-industrial and infrastructure targets. Ukraine also conducted drone strikes within Russia.
Russia launched 656 drones and 73 missiles across Ukraine, killing at least nine people and wounding dozens. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported four deaths and 58 wounded in the capital. Five died and 25 were injured in Dnipro, and ten were wounded in Kharkiv. Russia stated the strikes targeted military-industrial complex and infrastructure.
