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Ukraine's intelligence agencies claim to have destroyed a Russian 'Oreshnik' missile launch system at Kapustin Yar, marking a significant covert operation. The missile, capable of reaching Europe with nuclear or conventional warheads, highlights ongoing tensions and the potential threat of advanced missile technology deployment in the region.
Iran executed four individuals accused of being linked to an Israeli intelligence operation, stating that they had illegally entered Iranian territory from Iraq's Kurdistan region to carry out a bombing operation in an Isfahan-based factory producing equipment for Iran's Ministry of Defence. The Supreme Court rejected their appeal, and Iranian state media reported that the operation was meant to take place in the summer of 2022 on behalf of Israel's Mossad, but was averted by Iranian intelligence. Iran and Israel, longtime foes, are currently in a dispute over Iran's nuclear program, with mutual accusations of backing militant attacks and carrying out targeted killings.
Turkish President Erdogan announced that the leader of the Islamic State, code-named Abu al-Husayn al-Qurayshi, was killed during a Turkish intelligence operation on Saturday. This marks the third time in less than a year and a half that the extremist group has lost its top leader. Erdogan provided few details about the operation.
Turkish President Erdogan announced that Turkish intelligence forces have killed the suspected leader of ISIL, Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi, in an intelligence operation in Jinderes, northwestern Syria. The raid took place near the northern Syrian town of Jinderes, which is controlled by Turkey-backed rebel groups. The area was later encircled by security forces to prevent anyone from approaching. ISIL has not yet made any announcement regarding the incident.