Nikolay Patrushev, Russian Presidential Aide, stated that Western countries are developing scenarios for pre-emptive strikes on Russian naval bases and planting magnetic mines on merchant ships in European ports. He emphasized the need for Russia's Navy to adopt an active strategy and maintain combat readiness.
The US launched "self-defence strikes" against Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, retaliating for the downing of an American Apache helicopter. The strikes targeted Iranian air-defence systems and radar sites, testing a fragile US-Iran ceasefire.
Ukraine launched drone attacks on a St. Petersburg oil terminal and the Kronstadt naval base ahead of Russia's SPIEF economic forum. President Zelensky stated these attacks are part of Ukraine's long-range sanctions plan to hasten peace.
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.
US and Cuban military leaders met at Guantanamo Bay to discuss operational security, amidst heightened US pressure, including fuel restrictions, indictments, and military deployments, with Cuba vowing to defend itself and seeking equal-footing talks.
A report citing classified US intelligence alleges Cuba has acquired over 300 military drones from Russia and Iran, potentially targeting US bases and vessels. Cuba denies the claims, calling them a fabrication to justify US sanctions and aggression.
