Roundup of international developments including a deadly drone strike in Belgorod, Netanyahu's stance on a Palestinian state, US-Iran maritime tensions, and military updates from the Ukraine conflict zone.
Russia's Battlegroup West reported destroying 65 heavy quadcopters, 29 fixed-wing drones, two ammunition depots, and a Starlink station belonging to Ukrainian forces in the last 24 hours. Air defense units also downed a guided air-launched munition and three loitering munitions.
Global tensions escalate as Iran faces potential conflict with the US, with Donald Trump demanding nuclear program dismantlement. Russia warns of nuclear proliferation if Israel uses nukes against Iran, while Ukraine strikes Russian territory. EU prepares for energy crisis.
S7 Airlines will increase flights to China. Russia warns Ukraine of responsibility for attacks, conducts nuclear drills, and condemns US pressure on Cuba. US loses drones to Iran, discusses diplomatic property with Russia. Brent crude drops. EU leaders urge Ukraine to investigate corruption.
Mikhail Gerasimov also said that two Starlink satellite communications stations and 19 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed
Russia's Uragan multiple launch rocket system of Battlegroup West destroyed a Ukrainian command post for heavy hexacopters and military personnel in the Kharkov Region. Russian UAV operators additionally destroyed five Ukrainian reconnaissance drones by aerial ramming using FPV fighter drones homed by radar crews of the 27th Motorized Rifle Brigade.
