US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced creation of a new military command dedicated to building and providing autonomous and robotic capabilities across the US military, reflecting shifts in modern warfare technology.
Russia launched a massive overnight strike on Wednesday hitting a communications center in Ukraine's capital Kyiv, energy facilities in the Kyiv region, and the port of Izmail. The attacks killed at least seven people and wounded dozens, with Russian forces using ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones.
Ethiopian government forces and allied militias reportedly captured the strategic town of Alamata in southern Tigray, according to pro-government militia statements. The development marks a significant shift in the renewed conflict between federal forces and Tigray rebels.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 170 drones during the night of September 26-27, with Ukrainian air defenses successfully neutralizing 147 of them. The mass assault involved multiple drone types launched from various sites across Russia and occupied territories.
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces confirmed a drone strike on the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region, located approximately 400 kilometers from the launch point. The attack, carried out by the 1st Separate Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces and the 414th Separate Brigade, caused a fire at the facility.
The chiefs of staff of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey held talks in Riyadh on Friday to discuss enhanced military coordination, intelligence sharing and implementation of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. The meeting comes amid escalating Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia.
Russia's Perm oil refinery, the seventh-largest in the country by refining capacity, shut down operations on September 25 following a Ukrainian drone attack that caused fires and damaged pipelines, storage facilities, and processing units including the AVT-5 crude distillation unit.
Russia announced strikes on Ukrainian defence industry facilities and vessels, while drone attacks on Kyiv killed at least seven people including a 14-year-old boy and injured over 50. The escalating strikes have also forced the closure of Ukraine's largest steel plant.
Tigray People's Liberation Front forces seized control of three airports and clashed with federal troops across northern Ethiopia, effectively shattering the 2022 peace deal and signaling return to major conflict.
Russia's Moscow Oil Refinery, owned by Gazprom Neft, completely halted crude oil processing after Ukrainian drones struck both primary distillation units on September 20, causing fires. Russia's total oil refining capacity has reportedly fallen 45% following the attack.
Ukrainian military analysis reveals that 69% of Russian forces on the Zaporizhzhia front line have criminal records, with 31% of Russia's overall force having signed up to avoid criminal charges. A Ukrainian commander warned that small Russian infantry groups could reach the city of Zaporizhzhia this winter.
Jihadists killed more than 100 soldiers in central Mali this month in an attack on a military camp, according to two sources. The Malian army said it evacuated troops from the camp and conducted retaliatory strikes against enemy positions during an operation lasting more than a week.
Houthi fighters are pushing to seize strategic heights in Yemen's Kahboub Mountains to cut off the Red Sea coast from Saudi-backed forces, following reports that President Trump called off American airstrikes at the last minute even as troops were loading bombs onto aircraft.
President Donald Trump decided on Sunday not to join Saudi Arabia in joint military strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, after two weeks of deliberation over the kingdom's plea for military assistance. The decision comes as Trump balances the request against his need for Saudi cooperation in his broader conflict with Iran.
Ukraine's intelligence service reports Russia plans to deploy at least 27 Yemeni nationals in combat operations against Ukraine, as the Kremlin issues its 18th denial since summer of plans to mobilize another 300,000 Russian citizens by year's end.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Ukraine has successfully deployed a newly developed interceptor drone capable of shooting down Russia's jet-powered Shahed strike drones, sharing footage of the system in action. The announcement came as Russia launched a major overnight attack with 2 Zircon missiles and 174 drones, half of which were jet-powered Shaheds.
At least 22 US service members have died in the Iran war according to six officials, while the Pentagon's public Defense Casualty Analysis System has listed only 17 fatalities. The discrepancy raises questions about transparency in reporting casualties.
Ukraine fired a barrage of drones targeting 16 Russian regions as Russia held parliamentary elections, the first since the invasion began. The Black Sea resort city of Sochi temporarily closed beaches due to threats of Ukrainian sea drone attacks.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has rejected calls from US President Donald Trump to deploy military forces to the Middle East in support of US war efforts against Iran. Lee stated he would not send troops or military assets that could draw South Korea into the conflict, though Seoul is reviewing a potential role in safeguarding regional navigation.
A Russian barrage of missiles and drones targeting Ukraine's capital and surrounding region injured at least 19 people, including children, overnight and into Thursday morning. Ukraine's Air Force reported destroying or suppressing 131 aerial targets during the attack.
India and Pakistan summoned each other's top diplomats after an Indian and Pakistani naval vessel collided in the Arabian Sea. India accused Pakistan's vessel of maneuvering in an 'unprofessional and unsafe' manner.
Russian forces killed at least nine civilians in multiple drone attacks on civilian vehicles and transport across Ukraine this week, including an FPV drone strike on a car in Sumy Oblast that killed four people on September 19, and earlier attacks on a passenger bus and train in southern Ukraine that killed five.
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace overnight Tuesday, while in a separate incident a Russian warship fired emergency flares at a Danish military helicopter tracking the vessel. The incidents mark the latest tensions on NATO's eastern flank amid the ongoing Ukraine war.
Pentagon inspector general's first report on Iran war acknowledges advanced weapons shortfalls and reveals $33.4 billion cost in initial four months, contradicting President Trump's assertions about military readiness.
President Donald Trump called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to stop targeting Russia's diesel fuel infrastructure and refineries, claiming the attacks are contributing to a global diesel shortage and hurting the world. The request comes as diesel prices surge amid ongoing conflict in Iran.
Israel's military demolished a large underground tunnel complex operated by Hezbollah beneath the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, using over 1,100 tonnes of explosives in a massive operation. The explosion, which destroyed more than a mile of tunnels, was significant enough to trigger seismic activity and reportedly completes the destruction of Hezbollah's last major defensive line in the region.
Iran launched missiles at a US military base in Jordan and targeted vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after the US destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday. The escalating tit-for-tat strikes follow Iran's recent attacks on American warships in the region.
Russia intends to conduct final tests of a new, currently unnamed ballistic missile with a range of up to 800 kilometers (500 miles) by the end of 2026, according to Ukrainian military intelligence. The tests could involve strikes against targets in western Ukraine.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have captured a US unmanned submarine drone in the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has blockaded during the ongoing Middle East conflict. The US dismissed the drone as defective and malfunctioning, stating it contained no classified equipment.
Units of Russia's 101st Missile Brigade equipped with Oreshnik intermediate-range missile systems have been stationed in Belarus, according to Ukrainian military intelligence. Despite the deployment, Ukrainian officials assess the immediate threat level remains low.
US Central Command confirmed striking and sinking Iranian oil tanker M/T Kylo in the Gulf of Oman on September 6, marking one of the most significant kinetic actions against Iran's petroleum infrastructure in decades. Iran claims it also targeted the USS George Washington aircraft carrier, though the Pentagon denies any hit.
Israel announced it has seized the Ali Taher ridge in southern Lebanon from Hezbollah, clearing tunnels beneath the strategically located hill approximately 10 kilometers from the border. Hezbollah dismissed the claim as an electoral ploy by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while Israel expanded bombing campaigns beyond its declared security zone.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused security officials of deliberately not waking him for over an hour during the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, claiming he would have ordered immediate mobilization and prevented the massacre. Reports indicate his first phone call to the IDF chief occurred three hours after the attack began.
Top military commanders privately warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that prolonged operations in Iran have strained materiel and personnel to unsustainable levels, according to a leaked classified assessment reported by The Washington Post.
US forces conducted their first military action against Iran in a month, striking IRGC rocket launchers preparing to deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks on US bases in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and UAE.
The U.S.-Israeli war in Iran has now lasted six months, far exceeding President Trump's initial prediction of a four-to-five week conflict. Nearly 8,000 people have been killed, and there is little indication the conflict will end soon, raising concerns among Republican strategists about midterm election impacts.
The US military is experiencing a 'beyond critical' shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe, largely driven by President Trump's six-month war with Iran. Defense officials say supplies have been quickly and unexpectedly drained by the conflict.
Russia is preparing to intensify strikes on Ukraine, including targeting Kyiv's city center, after concluding that peace negotiations have stalled. Moscow is considering escalating conventional ballistic missile attacks as diplomatic efforts fail to produce results.
South Korea scrambled fighter jets on Wednesday in response to Russian military aircraft entering its air defence zone over the East Sea, marking the second such incursion in recent weeks and escalating tensions between the two countries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia intends to mobilize an additional 300,000 troops for the war effort following parliamentary elections in mid-September. The warning comes as Russia's voluntary recruitment system struggles to compensate for battlefield losses.
President Donald Trump has launched a new campaign to isolate Iran's economy, threatening severe economic consequences for any country doing business with Tehran. Iran condemned the planned sanctions and warned its response to new U.S. threats would be "devastating," as the USS George Washington carrier strike group arrived in the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln.
A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft transited the Taiwan Strait in international airspace on Friday, with the U.S. 7th Fleet stating the move demonstrates America's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The transit comes just before a planned meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Trump.
Israeli forces deployed phosphorus shells and conducted airstrikes and heavy artillery fire across multiple areas of southern Lebanon overnight and early Saturday, according to Lebanese state media. The attacks occurred despite an existing truce, with extensive destruction reported in several towns.
Two Russian drones struck a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, central Ukraine, killing at least 16 people and injuring over 130. President Volodymyr Zelensky, whose hometown is Kryvyi Rih, condemned the attack as 'despicable' and vowed retaliation as rescuers continue searching for nine missing people, including two children.
A Russian drone attack on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, central Ukraine, killed at least 16 people and wounded more than 130 on Friday. President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of using a 'double-tap' strike deliberately targeting emergency responders with a second drone after the initial attack.
Myanmar's military has deployed hundreds of troops to forcibly clear areas designated for a Russia-backed special economic zone and port project in the country's south, burning villages and sealing off surrounding areas. The offensive has sparked clashes with resistance groups and reports of civilian casualties, including a separate air strike on a Buddhist monastery that killed 14 people.
Myanmar's military has deployed hundreds of troops to forcibly clear areas designated for a Russia-backed special economic zone in the country's south, burning villages and sealing off land. Separately, a military airstrike on a Buddhist monastery in Sagaing region killed 14 people during a meditation retreat.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Turkey against "dangerous adventures" in Syria following Israel's strike on the Abu Al-Duhur air base. Turkey condemned the attack and vowed continued military support for Damascus, raising tensions amid a NATO summit where President Trump praised U.S.-Turkey relations.
A major Russian airstrike killed at least 15 people and injured over 40 in Kyiv and surrounding areas, as President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Ukraine's allies have failed to replenish critical air defense missiles. Zelensky told CNN that Ukraine has only a tenth of the Patriot interceptor missiles it needs and requested the US sell 10% of its Patriot stockpile to defend against Russian ballistic missile attacks.
Syria warned that continued Israeli attacks on its territory fuel regional tensions following strikes on the Abu al-Duhur airbase in Idlib province, approximately 70 kilometers from the Turkish border. US envoy Tom Barrack called the strikes an "unnecessary escalation" and suggested creating a deconfliction mechanism.
Russia has threatened the United Kingdom with consequences following reports that British-made drones were used by Ukraine to strike targets deep inside Russian territory. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham reaffirmed London's full support for Ukraine despite the warnings.
Ukraine conducted one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, launching between 600-822 drones overnight targeting Russian territory including Moscow and a major warehouse facility. Russian authorities reported shooting down the drones and confirmed at least six deaths, as the assault came amid escalating long-range attacks by Ukrainian forces on Russian military-industrial and energy infrastructure.
Iran claims Qatar is detaining three Iranian military pilots who went missing in March 2026 during the Middle East conflict, while Qatar denies holding them and says search teams found remains of one pilot. The diplomatic dispute has escalated with Iran accusing Qatar of blocking investigations into the pilots' fate.
A Russian oil refinery in Orsk, located more than 1,300 kilometers from Ukraine, has been completely shut down following a Ukrainian drone strike, with repairs expected to take up to six months according to the local governor.
Israel's defense minister clarified that Israeli forces will not withdraw from southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, walking back earlier remarks suggesting indefinite occupation that drew US rebuke. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over the fragile Lebanon agreement, with Lebanon denying it agreed to a verification mechanism for Hezbollah's disarmament.
The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington is heading to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, following reports of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed Lincoln as the Iran war continues with no clear end in sight.
The U.S. military has lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the war with Iran, representing roughly 25 percent of its fleet, according to U.S. officials. The losses highlight the significant depletion of America's drone arsenal in the ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian forces struck the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil refining and petrochemical complex in Russia's Bashkortostan republic, approximately 800 miles from the border, causing a fire at the facility. The attack marks the fourth refinery strike in three days as part of Ukraine's ongoing campaign to target Russia's vital oil sector.
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces renewed their assault on al-Obeid and intensified drone attacks across the country following battlefield losses, while officials discovered a mass grave containing at least 25 bodies, including women and children, in Kurmuk after the army retook the town.
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces renewed their assault on al-Obeid and intensified drone attacks across the country following battlefield losses, while officials discovered a mass grave containing at least 25 bodies, including women and children, in Kurmuk after the army retook the town.
Ukraine has halted drone strikes on oil tankers using Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk following a request from US Vice President JD Vance, according to Ukrainian officials. The pause comes despite recent Ukrainian attacks on the port that killed three people and damaged grain terminals.
A massive Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk killed three people and forced major grain export terminals to halt operations. Russia warned the strikes could disrupt global food markets and drive prices higher.
Ukraine conducted a massive drone attack on Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, disabling two major grain terminals and raising concerns about global supply disruptions. The strike comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to seize European vessels in retaliation for potential seizures of Russian merchant ships.
A Pentagon review revealed that US airstrikes targeting Houthi militants in Yemen during 2025 killed more than 150 civilians, significantly higher than previously acknowledged. The assessment comes amid growing concerns over civilian casualties in the region.
Russian forces launched a missile strike on the Pisochyn community in Kharkiv region on August 11, injuring two men with blast injuries, one in serious condition. The attack hit premises of a civilian enterprise near a local market.
A U.S. military helicopter fired on a Panama-flagged cargo ship that attempted to break the American naval blockade of Iranian ports on Tuesday. The incident marks an escalation in enforcement of the Trump administration's blockade as U.S.-Iran tensions remain high.
UN investigators reported that Myanmar's military intensified aerial attacks on civilians in the run-up to elections held in December and January, using low-cost aircraft including motorized paragliders and gyrocopters. All sides in the civil war committed war crimes including torture and sexual violence over the past year.
Ukrainian forces attacked several major oil and petrochemical facilities deep inside Russian territory, including the Taneco refinery in Tatarstan and a refinery in Orsk, as part of an escalating campaign targeting Russia's energy infrastructure. The strikes come as Ukraine has submitted new proposals to U.S. negotiators aimed at ending the four-year conflict.
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan killed between 12-13 people and wounded 38-39 others on August 10, 2026, targeting the city's major oil refinery. The strike marks the deadliest attack inside Russia in more than two years of the ongoing conflict.
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan killed between 12-13 people and wounded 38-39 others on August 10, 2026, targeting the city's major oil refinery. The strike marks the deadliest attack inside Russia in more than two years of the ongoing conflict.
A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian border city of Belgorod killed between five and six people and injured 27-37 others, including children, according to Russian authorities. The attack damaged residential buildings and was part of a broader Ukrainian drone campaign involving 285 drones over 12 hours.
Russian forces claim to have captured multiple villages in Ukraine's Donetsk region, including Toretskoye, as part of continued offensive operations, while Ukraine reports nearly 200 combat engagements along the frontline. One Russian soldier featured in a propaganda video was subsequently captured by Ukrainian forces.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia plans to deploy between 30,000 and 50,000 North Korean soldiers to Russian territory, claiming Pyongyang is studying modern warfare tactics. Zelenskyy called on South Korea to provide air defense support amid concerns the threat could extend beyond Ukraine.
Russia and Ukraine conducted multiple rounds of strikes between August 9-11, 2026, killing at least 20 people including civilians. Ukrainian drones struck an oil facility in Nizhnekamsk killing 13, while Russian forces targeted warehouses in Kyiv and industrial facilities in Zaporizhzhia.
Russian forces conducted overnight strikes targeting fuel storage facilities and port infrastructure in Ukraine's Black Sea ports of Odesa and Chornomorsk, with Ukrainian officials reporting over 200 missiles and drones launched and at least 8 casualties. Russia's Defense Ministry claims the strikes hit facilities and cargo vessels being used by the Ukrainian military.
Russia launched over 200 missiles and drones targeting Ukraine, killing at least five people and damaging Odesa's port infrastructure, while Ukraine struck Belgorod, killing five. President Zelenskyy accused Moscow of threatening global food security by targeting the critical Black Sea port.
Syria and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding to reorganize Russia's military presence at the Hmeimim air base and Tartus naval base, converting them into joint training centers while transferring civilian facilities to Syrian control. The agreement follows 18 months of intensive negotiations and marks a new phase in relations between Syria's new government and Moscow.
Four people, including a three-year-old child, were killed in overnight Russian attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region on August 8, 2026, as Ukrainian air defense systems failed to intercept all incoming missiles and drones. Ukraine responded by striking another oil refinery inside Russia.
Israeli troops entered Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, a village under Lebanese army control per a US-sponsored agreement, and built an earth barrier overnight. Multiple Lebanese soldiers were wounded in separate incidents, including three injured while defusing unexploded ordnance and one targeted in a strike on a military bulldozer in Tyre district.
Four people, including a three-year-old child, were killed in overnight Russian attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region on August 8, 2026, as Ukrainian air defense systems failed to intercept all incoming missiles and drones. Ukraine responded by striking another oil refinery inside Russia.
The U.S. Defense Department is pressing defense companies to dramatically speed up weapons production and deliveries amid concerns that the ongoing war with Iran has exhausted critical missile and munitions supplies. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg told contractors that "years-long development cycles are not acceptable," though funding to boost production remains stuck in Congress as diplomatic deadlock continues over the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukrainian drones struck at least three Wildberries logistics facilities across Russia, including a warehouse in Yekaterinburg over 2,000 kilometers from the border, while Russian forces killed at least 17 people in a ballistic missile attack on a Kyiv warehouse.
Ukrainian drone attacks on the Bryansk region bordering Ukraine killed two civilians and wounded six others, according to regional authorities. The strikes included a kamikaze drone hitting a moving car in Suzemsky District and an attack on Novozybkov.
Israel launched major retaliatory strikes on southern Lebanon after two reserve soldiers were killed and four seriously wounded in an IED explosion, marking the first Israeli military deaths since a June ceasefire with Hezbollah. The violence occurred as Israeli-Lebanese negotiations continued in Rome.
Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv overnight on August 16, 2026, killing at least 17 people and sparking fires across multiple districts. The attacks came as Ukraine launched what Russian officials described as the largest-scale drone assault of 2026, with Moscow reporting at least seven killed and over 100 drones intercepted.
President Vladimir Putin announced a major military reshuffle on Wednesday, establishing a new Unmanned Systems Forces branch under Denis Lyamin and replacing key operational commanders in Ukraine as Russia's territorial gains have slowed.
A North Korean ballistic missile unit has begun deploying to Russia's Voronezh Oblast with plans to field up to 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers for strikes against Ukraine, according to Ukrainian military intelligence. The deployment represents a significant expansion of military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.
The Israeli military conducted targeted strikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, issuing evacuation warnings to civilians for the first time since June and claiming the action was in response to Hezbollah ceasefire violations. The strikes, which occurred near Tyre and targeted weapons depots and infrastructure, resulted in one death and 11 injuries according to Lebanon's health ministry, marking one of the deadliest incidents since the June ceasefire began.
Ukrainian military reports Russian casualties have exceeded 1.45 million troops since the invasion began, with 1,390 killed in a single day, while recent cross-border strikes killed at least 14 civilians on both sides. Independent media investigation has confirmed identities of over 236,000 Russian soldiers killed.
Intense exchanges of drone and missile attacks between Russia and Ukraine over a 48-hour period in early August 2026 killed at least 27 people across both countries, with Ukrainian strikes hitting targets deep inside Russia including oil refineries, military facilities, and a Black Sea resort, while Russian forces responded with attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.
Ukraine conducted a series of drone strikes on Russian territory in early August 2026, killing at least five people and repeatedly targeting warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, in regions including Tver, Vladimir, and Samara. The attacks represent an escalation in Ukraine's cross-border drone campaign against Russian infrastructure.
