Defense
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Ukraine destroys second bridge in Kursk region
Ukrainian forces are trying to cut off Moscow’s resupply routes in Kyiv’s cross-border incursion into Russian territory.
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19 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza as Blinken looks to broker cease-fire deal
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Safety deteriorating at Ukraine nuclear plant after drone strike, IAEA warns
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Germany to halt new Ukraine military aid: Report
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Israeli strike in southern Lebanon reportedly kills at least 10
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Gaza cease-fire talks to resume next week
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Ukraine destroys key bridge in Kursk region
Ukraine can fire our weapons during attack inside Russia, says Canada
“Ukrainians know best how to defend their homeland,” says Canadian defense department.
Germany to get Patriot missiles in $5B deal
The Germans will also get training and spare parts.
Don’t go head-to-head with Musk on space internet, satellite CEO tells Europe
Europe should look beyond space internet and start planning for a military-grade surveillance system instead.
Kremlin ally Belarus calls for peace in Russia-Ukraine ‘scuffle’
Putin ally Aleksandr Lukashenko says, “Let’s sit down at the negotiating table” to end the conflict.
Biden ‘open’ to sending long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine
The Pentagon is already working through fixes to allow Ukraine to launch the weapons from its fighter planes.
As Kyiv makes gains in Kursk, Russia strikes back in Donetsk
Ukraine captured a record 102 Russian soldiers in the Kursk region in one day on Wednesday.
Mark Rutte’s first NATO task: Find a right-hand woman
Two senior former officials from North Macedonia and Bulgaria are among those competing to become the incoming NATO chief’s deputy.
Search on for survivors after fighter jet crashes in northern France
One pilot has been found alive as the search continues.
German authorities suspect water supply sabotage on military base
The water supply at a base next to the Cologne airport is showing “unusual values” a German military spokesperson said.
Germany zeroes in on Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream pipeline explosions
Nord Stream gas pipelines running from Russia to Germany blew up in September 2022.
Germany issued arrest warrant for Ukrainian over Nord Stream bombing, reports say
The suspect was able to evade the arrest warrant.
Ukraine hammers Russian airbases as Kyiv’s incursion triggers panic
The Ukrainian attack is “creating a real dilemma” for Russian leader Vladimir Putin, said U.S. President Joe Biden.
Russia arrests army staffer suspected of spying for Ukraine
The woman was in touch with Ukrainian intelligence via Signal app, Russian authorities say.
Fears grow of Iranian attack on Israel, as Tehran laughs off West’s plea to keep cool
International leaders launch joint diplomatic push to calm tensions.
Ukraine snatching Russian territory to stop cross-border shelling, Zelenskyy says
Kyiv’s incursion is “bold and brilliant,” say U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal.
Trump lauds ‘honorable’ Zelenskyy, slaps ‘bad’ EU in Musk interview
“There’s nobody that feels worse about the Ukraine situation than I do,” Trump tells X owner during their two-hour chat.
Russian blame game heats up as Ukraine’s special military operation riles Putin
Local authorities admit Kyiv’s forces now control dozens of settlements inside Russia.
Up to 180K Russians flee Ukraine’s continued offensive
Kyiv’s forces advance further into Russian territory and have reportedly managed to repel Moscow’s attempts to reinforce defending troops.
Iran ‘will bear responsibility’ for attacking Israel, warn UK, France and Germany
Israeli intelligence believes Tehran will strike within days, according to reports.
Russia sets Ukrainian nuclear power plant on fire, says Zelenskyy
Fighting close to large nuclear facilities in Ukraine and Russia has caused concern among atomic experts.
Moscow vows ‘tough response’ to Ukraine’s push into Russian territory
Russian foreign ministry says Kyiv overnight launched a “large-scale drone attack on a number of Russian regions.”
Zelenskyy confirms Ukraine’s forces fighting in Russian territory
The cross-border offensive is Kyiv’s deepest penetration into Russia since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
At least 90 reported killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school
Israel’s military said it struck an “active” Hamas command center in the attack, which came during dawn prayers at the school.