North Korea conducted its first ballistic missile tests in five months, launching multiple short-range missiles from an area south of Pyongyang towards the northeast. These tests, which are the first since South Korea’s new president took office, occurred days before U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders are set to meet in South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. Experts suggest these actions could be to highlight North Korea’s commitment to recognition as a nuclear weapons state, potentially influencing upcoming diplomatic discussions, which could include the lifting of economic sanctions. Japan has confirmed that it is in communication with the United States and South Korea, and is sharing real-time missile warning data.
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A projectile struck a southern Israeli day-care center, causing significant damage to a play area. Security footage captured the impact, highlighting the danger posed to even the youngest residents. Israeli police are investigating the incident. The attack underscores the escalating conflict’s impact on civilian areas.
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Iran launched a third ballistic missile attack, following two previous incidents. The limited number of missiles were largely intercepted or landed in sparsely populated regions. No casualties resulted from this attack.
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A major Russian attack on Kyiv involved 250 drones and 14 ballistic missiles, resulting in at least 14 injuries and significant damage to residential areas. Ukrainian forces intercepted a large number of these projectiles, but the assault constituted one of the largest combined aerial attacks on the city to date. The attack occurred amidst ongoing prisoner exchanges between the two countries, prompting President Zelensky to call for further sanctions on Russia. Zelensky emphasized that Moscow’s actions prolong the war.
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North Korea’s recent launch of a suspected ballistic missile has once again heightened tensions in the region. This event, reported by both South Korea’s Defense Ministry and Japan, occurred near Pyongyang and sent the missile arcing towards the East Sea. The timing, coinciding with Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to South Korea to reaffirm the US-South Korea security alliance, adds another layer of complexity to the already strained geopolitical situation.
The missile launch is prompting a flurry of speculation. Some suggest that North Korea, possibly emboldened by its new mutual defense agreement with Russia, might be experimenting with newer Russian missile technology.… Continue reading
Satellite footage suggests that Russia’s recent ICBM launch test was nothing short of a disaster. The RS-28 Sarmat, touted by President Vladimir Putin as a formidable weapon with virtually no range limitations, seems to have failed spectacularly, leaving many questioning the state of Russia’s military prowess.
The aftermath of the test has not only raised eyebrows but also sparked a wave of mockery and skepticism. Some have even gone as far as to suggest sabotage, pointing out the subpar track record of Russian engineering. The use of consumer-grade pagers in the telemetry systems of the missile has only added to the embarrassment, highlighting the lack of attention to detail and maintenance in Russia’s military infrastructure.… Continue reading
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