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Ukraine ... Russia Day 1407 ... New Year's Drone Attacks
On January 31, Ukraine faced drone attacks on several locations across the country as Russia continues its invasion with no signs of de-escalation. The ongoing conflict marks day 1407 since Russia sta...
Ukraine starts 2026 with strikes on Russian oil, Shahed depot, and command post in Krasnodar and Tatarstan
At the beginning of 2026, Ukraine conducted military operations targeting strategic locations within Russia. The attacks included striking an oil depot, destroying a storage facility for unmanned aeri...
Russia uses its new ballistic missile in a major attack on Ukraine and a warning to West
Russia has launched an extensive military operation against Ukraine, deploying newly developed ballistic missiles as part of this offensive. The use of these weapons serves both as a tactical advantag...
U.S. Has Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (Updated)
A report claims that U.S. military operations led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro through airstrikes and special forces intervention....
Russia Achieves Highest Gains in Ukraine Since War's First Year
According to recent reports, Russia has made significant territorial gains in eastern Ukraine that are greater than those achieved during the initial stages of the war. This development highlights a p...
Kyiv Accuses Russia of Attacks on Energy Infrastructure
The Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, has accused Russian forces of conducting attacks on energy infrastructure within Ukraine. The accusation highlights continuing hostilities and the impact on critical civil...
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 31, 2025
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) provides an analysis on the ongoing offensive campaign by Russia in Ukraine as of December 31, 2025. The report includes key takeaways and situational maps det...
Ukraine says it has hit a Russian gas processing plant and oil refinery
The Ukrainian military claims that it has expanded its offensive operations against Russian energy infrastructure, striking not only crude refineries but also pipelines and additional key facilities....
US Military Launches Large-Scale Strikes Against ISIS in Syria
The United States military has conducted extensive operations against the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria. Details of the strikes, including targets and extent of damage, were given in a release from US...
US Conducts 'Large-Scale' Strikes Against ISIS in Syria
The United States announced that they have conducted large-scale military strikes against ISIS targets in Syria. The operation aims at disrupting and degrading the terrorist organization's capabilitie...
US Announces Large-Scale Strikes Against ISIS in Syria
The United States has declared conducting large-scale military strikes against ISIS targets within Syria. Details about specific locations or objectives were not provided....
Friday, January 9 - Russia War on Ukraine: News and Information from Ukraine
A round-up of news and information regarding the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine as detailed by sources within Ukraine for Friday, January 9....
Frontline report: Ukraine turns Polish MiG-29s into frontline wrecking balls against Russian offensives
Ukraine has incorporated recently acquired Polish MiG-29 jets into its combat operations almost immediately after their adaptation for Western precision munitions. These aircraft have been used effect...
India Performed Creditably During Operation Sindoor, Says Stimson Centre Analyst Christopher Clary
Christopher Clary, a Fellow at the Stimson Center's South Asia program, has noted that India demonstrated commendable performance during the May 2025 conflict with Pakistan. According to Clary’s repor...
Missile Fragments Add To Evidence MQ-9 Reaper Drone Carried Out Venezuela Strike
U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats in Venezuela are indicated by missile fragments to have been conducted by an MQ-9 Reaper drone, suggesting the expansion of kinetic operations involving aerial asset...
Russia Claims Downing of 4,300 Ukrainian Drones in December
Russian forces claim to have shot down over 4,300 Ukrainian drones in the month of December, setting a new record according to Moscow's official statements....
Russian President Putin Wishes Victory for Russian Troops in Ukraine
In his annual New Year's address, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his hope for Russian troops' success in Ukraine and emphasized Russia’s commitment to ending what he referred to as the 'de...
Not over yet: Ukraine’s hunt for Russians in Kupiansk extends into next year
Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi has announced plans to extend counter-sabotage operations across Kupiansk, a city with extensive territory, until at least early 2026....
Kremlin wants victory under Christmas tree: Russian troops pushing to outflank Pokrovsk from Dobropillia axis
Russian forces reportedly continue their efforts to outflank Pokrovsk, a strategically important city in Ukraine, using routes from the Dobropillia axis. Recent intelligence indicates that these opera...
Ukrainian drones hit Syzran oil refinery in Russia, military installations across occupied regions (MAP, VIDEOS)
According to the Ukrainian General Staff, Ukrainian forces have conducted strikes on several Russian targets including a boat storage site in occupied Crimea and a Shahed drone depot in Makiivka....
Zelenskyy says Russia using Belarus territory to circumvent Ukrainian defenses
President Zelenskyy made statements indicating that Russian forces are utilizing the territory of Belarus as a means to avoid direct confrontation with Ukraine's defensive capabilities, potentially re...
Trump Announces US Strike on ISIL in Nigeria
US President Donald Trump has announced strikes against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Nigeria, marking a significant expansion of military operations against terrorist groups in A...
USA Reports Widespread Attacks on ISIS Positions in Syria; Kurdish Forces Withdraw from Aleppo
The United States has reported widespread attacks on Islamic State (ISIS) positions in Syria. Additionally, Kurdish forces have withdrawn from the city of Aleppo....
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1402: Ukraine continues dismantling Russian air defense systems in Crimea
Ukraine has been actively targeting and dismantling Russian air defense systems located in the Crimean Peninsula as part of ongoing military operations. This latest move indicates continued pressure o...
Stay Below the Radar: Why New Zealanders Fighting in Ukraine Are Advised Not to Use Social Media
New Zealanders involved in combat missions in Ukraine have been advised by authorities and military experts to refrain from using social media platforms, as their activities should remain under the ra...
Trump Orders US Special Forces to Prepare for Greenland Takeover
According to reports, President Trump has discussed with senior U.S. military leaders about preparing for potential operations on Greenland. The story suggests a level of uncertainty or speculation re...
Russia-Ukraine War: Key Events on Day 416
The article provides an overview of significant events that occurred during day 416 of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. It includes updates on military operations and diplomatic efforts but does n...
Venezuela Isn’t Ukraine
The article discusses the potential U.S. military operations in Venezuela that might involve capturing President Nicolás Maduro and conducting broader strike campaigns. It contrasts the purpose behind...
Key Events of the Russia-Ukraine War on Day 406
A compilation of significant events and developments that occurred during day 406 of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine....
How India Reshaped Pakistan's Nuclear Strategy Through Operation Sindoor
India has significantly altered the strategic balance with Pakistan by executing Operation Sindoor, which challenged Islamabad's long-standing nuclear doctrine. Previously, Pakistan relied on its nucl...
Strikes on Daesh
The Royal Air Force carried out successful strikes against ISIS in a coordinated mission with French forces....
Update: air strikes against Daesh
The Royal Air Force (RAF) continues its operations against Daesh targets in both Iraq and Syria....
Israeli forces injure one Palestinian, detain six in raids near Ramallah and al-Bireh
On Tuesday, Israeli forces injured one Palestinian man with live ammunition during confrontations at the al-Amari refugee camp south of Ramallah, subsequently detaining him along with five other Pales...
Maintaining Regional Security: US Forces Attack ISIS Terrorist Organization | Eagle Strike | Syria | Nigeria
The United States has conducted military operations against ISIS targets in both Syria and Nigeria under the operation codenamed 'Eagle Strike'. These operations aim at maintaining regional security b...
US conducts series of lethal strikes on narco vessels
The US Southern Command's Joint Task Force Southern Spear carried out three separate lethal strikes against narco vessels between December 29 and 31, 2025....
US forces kill, capture ’nearly 25 ISIS’ fighters in Syria operations
During a nine-day period, U.S.-led coalition forces executed eleven missions in Syria, resulting in the death of at least seven Islamic State (ISIS) combatants and the destruction of four weapons stor...
‘We’ve Metastasized Russia’s Military,’ Say Ukrainian Partisans
In an interview with the Kyiv Post, Ukrainian Atesh partisans claimed they have disrupted Russia’s rear defenses and caused concern within Russia and among occupied territories....
US forces kill, capture ’nearly 25 ISIS’ fighters in Syria operations
Over nine days, U.S. forces along with allied troops carried out eleven operations leading to the death of at least seven ISIS fighters and the destruction of four weapons caches....
Guidance: British forces air strikes in Iraq and Syria: monthly list
Details of British military operations conducted in support of Iraqi forces combating ISIS/Daesh, outlined in a monthly chronological list....
Nigeria: Bomb Attacks by United States Against Extremists
This article suggests an erroneous understanding as it appears that LOsservatore Romano (The Roman Observer) reported on Nigeria experiencing bomb attacks allegedly from the United States against extr...