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world4 days ago•211 min saved

Pakistan widens cross-border strikes into Afghanistan against militants

Pakistan says its military carried out intelligence-based, selective airstrikes against seven militant camps inside Afghanistan, targeting the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and affiliated groups, as well as a ISIS-linked group. Afghanistan condemned the strikes as a violation of its sovereignty. The attacks, which hit civilian areas in Nangarhar and Paktika and reportedly killed civilians including women and children, come amid a spike in Pakistani militant attacks and test a fragile ceasefire between the two countries.”

via CNN|

#afghanistan #airstrikes #cross-border-attacks

world19 days ago•24 min saved

Moscow's Northern Raids: Narrative Push, Not a Breakthrough

ISW assesses that Russia's ongoing northern border raids are part of a cognitive warfare strategy intended to depict a broader offensive, but they have not yielded confirmed, operationally significant advances. Claims of seizures like Sydorivka remain unverified, and activity has been limited to small-group incursions. Ukraine's defense-industrial base is nearing self-sufficiency with Western partnerships and exports. Milbloggers blame SpaceX Starlink outages for hindering Russian comms, while Russia continues to adapt Shahed drones with rearward air-to-air missiles. Ukrainian strikes against Kapustin Yar and other infrastructure are noted, and winter weather plus command-and-control challenges constrain Russian efforts as Moscow uses the narrative of looming victory to pressure the West and Kyiv.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#cross-border-attacks #kapustin-yar #northern-sumy

world1 month ago•28 min saved

Winter drag slows Russian advances as ISW flags tempered momentum in Ukraine

ISW’s January 14, 2026 assessment says Russian advances slowed late 2025 into January, likely due to harsher winter conditions and pressure to hit year-end goals. Russian gains declined after peaking in early December, with about 276 km2 gained Dec 1–17, then ~89 km2 (Dec 17–31) and ~74 km2 (Dec 31–Jan 13). While poor weather briefly aided some advances, colder temperatures are constraining the infantry-heavy offensive template. Moscow continues to push broader territorial aims beyond the current peace plans (including Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, and Odesa obasts) and sustains a cognitive warfare campaign with limited cross-border attacks in northern Ukraine, not yet signaling a major northern offensive. Ukraine has made political-military moves (e.g., Fedorov as defense minister) while Western diplomacy stalls; Russia cites Lavrov’s remarks and the Novorossiya framing to press for greater concessions. A Polish cyberattack on its energy grid is noted as part of broader strategic pressure. Frontlines are not reported as collapsing, and ISW notes no confirmed major Russian advances on January 14.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#cross-border-attacks #isw #peace-plan

world2 months ago•29 min saved

Russian Advances and Civilian Impact in Ukraine's Sumy Region

Russian forces are conducting limited cross-border attacks in northern Ukraine as part of a cognitive warfare campaign to influence Western perceptions and negotiations, but there is no evidence of preparations for a major new offensive, and Ukrainian forces continue to resist and make local advances. Russia has also seized Siversk after prolonged fighting, and Ukrainian-Russian negotiations are ongoing with no significant breakthroughs. Russian activities include illegal deportations and targeted drone strikes, while Ukrainian forces are countering and advancing in some areas.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#cognitive-warfare #cross-border-attacks #peace-negotiations

international-news1 year ago•2 min saved

Ukraine Uses Western Weapons for Strikes Inside Russia

Ukraine has reportedly used US-supplied HIMARS rocket launchers to strike targets in Russia, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. This follows a recent policy shift by President Joe Biden allowing limited use of these weapons on Russian soil. The attacks, which included hitting a Russian S-300 air defense system, signal a new phase in the war and come after months of appeals from Ukrainian officials for permission to target Russian territory.

via Business Insider|

#cross-border-attacks #himars #international-news

international-relations1 year ago•2 min saved

"Escalating Conflict: Ukraine Targets Russia's Border Regions Again"

The Belgorod region in Russia has been targeted by increasing Ukrainian attacks, with the city of Belgorod suffering a deadly rocket barrage on Dec. 30. The region's proximity to the Ukrainian border makes it vulnerable to artillery strikes and incursions, leading to casualties and disruptions to daily life. Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to punish the attacks and criticized pro-Kyiv Russians involved in the incursions, while Belgorod officials have taken measures to protect residents, including evacuating children and closing schools. Ukrainian officials assert their right to counter Moscow's aggression, linking the attacks to Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine.

via The Associated Press|

#belgorod-region #cross-border-attacks #international-relations

international-relations1 year ago•5 min saved

"Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions Escalate: Airstrikes and Cross-Border Conflict"

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated following cross-border attacks, with Pakistan targeting hideouts of armed groups including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Afghanistan. The Afghan Taliban swiftly condemned the attacks and retaliated by firing mortar shells on Pakistani military positions. The ongoing conflict is impacting public-to-public relations between the two countries, with Pakistan hoping to use its influence over the Afghan Taliban to contain the Pakistan Taliban. However, attacks by the Pakistan Taliban have increased, leading to a deadly year in Pakistan. The situation has the potential to strain the already fragile relationship between the two neighbors, with implications for trade, refugees, and public sentiment.

via Al Jazeera English|

#afghanistan #cross-border-attacks #international-relations

international-relations1 year ago•4 min saved

"Pakistan's Cross-Border Airstrikes Escalate Tensions with Afghanistan"

Tensions escalate between Pakistan and Afghanistan as Pakistan launches air attacks into Afghanistan targeting armed groups, prompting a retaliatory claim from the Taliban. The Afghan defence ministry later claimed to have fired across the border at Pakistan positions. The attacks come after a recent suicide bombing in Pakistan's North Waziristan district, with analysts linking the strikes to the rise in tensions. The ongoing conflict highlights the complex security challenges along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, with potential for further escalation unless diplomatic efforts are pursued.

via Al Jazeera English|

#afghanistan #cross-border-attacks #international-relations

international-conflict1 year ago•3 min saved

"Alleged Cross-Border Attacks: Pro-Ukrainian Forces Target Russia"

Pro-Ukrainian Russian forces, including the Freedom for Russia Legion and the Siberian Battalion, claimed to have launched cross-border attacks in Russia's Kursk and Belgorod regions, while the Russian defense ministry said Ukrainian forces attempted to cross the border from three directions but were "thwarted." The ministry claimed to have eliminated tanks and an armored personnel carrier and killed 60 Ukrainian soldiers. Additionally, Russia's Belgorod region suffered drone strikes, with one causing a fire at an oil depot and another damaging a power line. A Russian military plane also crashed in the Ivanovo region, the second such incident this year, with Russia blaming Ukraine for the January crash of an IL-76 over Belgorod.

via CNN|

#cross-border-attacks #international-conflict #pro-ukrainian-groups

international-conflict2 years ago•0 min saved

"Hezbollah's Retaliation: Rockets Target Israel Following Drone Strike"

Hezbollah retaliated by firing at least 30 rockets from Lebanon at northern Israel after an apparent Israeli drone strike targeted two Hezbollah operatives, including a senior commander. The drone strike was reportedly in retaliation for an earlier Hezbollah attack on a military base that wounded 3 IDF soldiers. Tensions at the border remained high as cross-border attacks continued throughout the day, with no immediate reports of injuries from the rocket fire at the Upper Galilee town of Meron.

via Times of India|

#cross-border-attacks #drone-strike #hezbollah

international-relations2 years ago•0 min saved

"Pakistan Accuses India of Extra-Judicial Killings on Pakistani Soil"

Pakistan accuses India of extra-judicial killings of two of its citizens on Pakistani soil, alleging credible evidence of Indian agents tied to terrorist organizations. Foreign Secretary Qazi detailed the assassinations in Rawalakot and claimed that Indian agents used technology, safe havens, and financing for cross-border attacks. Pakistan's statement follows accusations by Canada and the United States against Indian agents, while New Delhi rejects Ottawa's allegations and investigates Washington's claims of Indian agent involvement.

via Times of India|

#cross-border-attacks #extra-judicial-killings #india

international-conflict2 years ago•3 min saved

"Mass Evacuation in Belgorod as Ukraine-Russia Border Conflict Escalates"

Russia has begun evacuating residents from the Belgorod region due to deadly Ukrainian strikes, following Moscow's biggest air attack on Ukraine since the invasion. Ukrainian strikes on Belgorod killed at least 25 people, prompting more Russian strikes. Ukraine has consistently targeted Russian regions near the border, with the recent attacks being some of the deadliest. Evacuation efforts are ongoing, with residents traveling nearly 100 miles away from their homes. Ukraine's Defense Intelligence claimed to have made an incursion into Belgorod region, destroying a Russian stronghold and mining roads used by Russians.

via CNN|

#belgorod #cross-border-attacks #evacuation

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

Lebanon's PM Asserts Commitment to UN Resolutions Despite Hezbollah Attacks

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati visited southern Lebanon to reaffirm Lebanon's commitment to UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which ended the 2006 conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Despite Mikati's claims, Hezbollah has been continuously violating the resolution by launching cross-border attacks on Israel. The attacks have intensified since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, with Hezbollah operating freely along Lebanon's border and firing rockets and anti-tank missiles at Israeli towns and army positions. The IDF has responded by striking Hezbollah's cells and posts in southern Lebanon.

via The Times of Israel|

#cross-border-attacks #hezbollah #international-relations

international-conflict2 years ago•7 min saved

Russian militias aid Ukraine with cross-border attacks to fight Putin.

Two independent militias, the Russian Volunteer Corps and the Freedom of Russia Legion, have staged a series of joint cross-border attacks inside Russia's Belgorod region, killing dozens of enemy troops, taking others prisoner, and stealing weapons. The aim is to give Russian civilians a taste of the death and destruction that President Vladimir Putin's war has wrought on Ukraine and to show that Putin is failing to keep the Russian motherland safe. The cross-border attacks have also put Ukraine's government in an awkward position, as its Western supporters fear that strikes on Russian soil are too provocative.

via The Washington Post|

#cross-border-attacks #international-conflict #militias

conflict2 years ago•3 min saved

War Escalates as Russia and Ukraine Exchange Attacks.

Russia's Belgorod region was attacked by Ukrainian artillery fire, mortar shells, and drones, while a medical clinic in Dnipro was attacked by Kremlin's forces, killing a passer-by and another civilian. A Russian S-300 missile hit a dam in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk province, placing nearby settlements under threat of severe flooding. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the blast in Dnipro as a war crime. The governors of Belgorod and Kursk have called for arming local volunteer self-defence units to be prepared for similar raids in the future.

via Al Jazeera English|

#conflict #cross-border-attacks #drones