The Israeli army announced Saturday it was preparing strikes against Hezbollah in the Nabatiyeh region of southern Lebanon, urging 20 localities to evacuate. Meanwhile, the US reported downing Iranian drones targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as cautious optimism surrounds a potential US-Iran framework agreement.
The Ukrainian military conducted nearly 140 shelling attacks on populated areas in Russia's Kursk Region and launched 165 drones in the past 24 hours. Governor Alexander Khinshtein reported no casualties, though some property damage occurred.
US Central Command announced the downing of several Iranian attack drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. This incident occurs amid reports of imminent US-Iran peace talks, raising questions about Iran's negotiating tactics. Despite tensions, officials express optimism about reaching an agreement soon, with Switzerland proposing to host a signing ceremony, though Iran suggests a digital signing.
Governor Andrey Bocharov stated that Volgograd Oblast was attacked by Ukrainian drones overnight. Air defense forces repelled the attack, but debris caused fires in the Kotovsky and Kumylzhensky districts. One fire at an industrial site is still being extinguished, while a forest fire has been put out. No casualties were reported.
EUA interceptaram drones iranianos no Estreito de Ormuz neste sábado (13), poucas horas após ambos os países declararem avanço em um acordo de paz mediado pelo Paquistão. Divergências persistem sobre urânio enriquecido e liberação de ativos iranianos.
US forces intercepted and downed several Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz in recent hours, according to CENTCOM. The strait remains open for transit despite an Iranian-enforced blockade, with ongoing talks between Tehran and Washington mediated by Pakistan marked by exchanges of fire.
US TV channel drones, including KMBC 9 (ABC), allegedly filmed Algerian national football team's training sessions, violating strict secrecy measures. This has caused discontent within the Algerian delegation, who aimed to protect tactical aspects before the World Cup. Further controversy arose from Bolivian goalkeeper Carlos Lampe's technical analysis of the team's play.
US TV drones, including KMBC 9 (ABC affiliate), filmed Algerian national team's training sessions, breaching strict secrecy measures. This has caused discontent within the Algerian delegation, who aimed to protect tactical aspects before their World Cup matches, particularly against Argentina. Further controversy arose from Bolivian goalkeeper Carlos Lampe's technical analysis of the team's play after a closed-door friendly.
The US military intercepted several Iranian attack drones targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps had previously announced a ban on all commercial ships and oil tankers, in response to US airstrikes on military sites in southern Iran. This escalation follows a reported agreement between the US and Iran, accepted by all parties including Israel.
The US Central Command (Centcom) reported that Iran launched several one-way attack drones targeting commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. US forces successfully intercepted all drones, ensuring the continued unimpeded flow of traffic through the international trade corridor.
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.
Global leaders engage in high-stakes diplomacy as the US and Iran inch closer to a deal, while the conflict in Ukraine escalates with Russia reporting troop gains and Ukraine evacuating industrial assets. Tensions also flare between NATO and Iran over missile activity, and Europe demands visa restrictions on Russians.
Hong Kong's Development Bureau is launching a 12-month trial of heavy-duty drones, capable of carrying up to 150kg, to transport construction materials and perform maintenance tasks. The "Sandbox X" project aims to explore the safe application of emerging drone technology in real-world conditions, potentially reducing safety risks and costs for public projects.
Lithuanian startup Aktyvus Photonics has developed a compact laser target designator, smaller than a palm and weighing 200g, designed for drone integration. This ITAR-free module can guide munitions to targets and is seen as a significant development for NATO's eastern flank.
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.
Four Palestine Action activists have been sentenced to lengthy custodial terms for damaging drones and equipment at an Elbit Systems UK factory. A judge ruled there was a "terrorist connection" to the offences, citing the planned nature of the attack and its aim to intimidate the government and public for political causes. The damage caused was estimated at £1.2m.
A Ukrainian drone manufacturer claims fully autonomous drones killed Russian soldiers in a one-time battlefield test two years ago. Defense officials state Ukraine bans AI in final target interception, emphasizing human control and adherence to international law.
Vladimir Poutine a dénoncé les frappes de drones ukrainiens, les jugeant destinées à semer la division et à nuire à l'économie russe. Parallèlement, la Suède a alerté sur le risque d'une offensive russe contre l'OTAN dans un futur proche, tandis que l'UE reprend les négociations d'adhésion avec l'Ukraine.
US forces intercepted multiple Iranian attack drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran and the US claim to be close to a peace deal. Disagreements over Iran's nuclear program and control of the strait persist.
Iran-linked hacking group Handala has threatened the 2026 FIFA World Cup, claiming to have hacked FBI surveillance drones and warning participating teams to "tighten your World Cup security." The group, linked to Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security, also previously claimed to have hacked FBI Director Kash Patel's email.
NATO countries are pushing to grant their top military commander, U.S. General Alexus Grynkewich, more authority to shoot down drones by the upcoming July 7-8 summit in Ankara. The proposed changes aim to streamline decision-making and allow for quicker responses to growing aerial threats, particularly along the Eastern Flank, by reducing national caveats on weapon use and integrating air defense systems.
An AI company, Niantic Spatial, has developed navigation technology for robots and drones using billions of real-world images collected from Pokémon Go players. This data, gathered over a decade, trains AI models for GPS-denied environments, raising ethical concerns among players about their data's use in military applications, despite assurances from the companies involved.
Russia's air defense systems intercepted 13 drones targeting Moscow since midnight, according to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin. Three drones were downed in the latest incidents, with emergency services responding to debris crash sites.
AI trained on Pokémon Go location scans may help military drones navigate without GPS, raising concerns over civilian data use for military purposes.
