Russian President Vladimir Putin confirms gradual development of nuclear forces, highlighting successful Sarmat ICBM test, Oreshnik hypersonic system deployment since 2025, and nearing completion of Poseidon and Burevestnik nuclear-powered systems.
The Israeli military announced that two soldiers will face 30 days of military detention and be removed from combat duty for destroying a statue of Jesus Christ in the Christian village of Debl in southern Lebanon. The incident, which showed a soldier using a sledgehammer to strike a crucifix, drew widespread condemnation. Six additional soldiers who were present but did not intervene have been summoned for clarification discussions.
Two Israeli soldiers will receive 30 days military detention for destroying a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in the village of Debel, southern Lebanon. The soldiers, who have not been named, will also be removed from combat duty following an IDF inquiry. Six other soldiers who failed to intervene will be dealt with separately. The incident occurred during Israel's ongoing occupation of southern Lebanon under a US-brokered ceasefire with Hezbollah.
