All articles tagged with #military escalation
Originally Published 1 day ago — by abcnews.go.com
A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at a Russian oil depot in Volgograd, amid ongoing Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, including the use of a hypersonic missile, as tensions escalate in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by DW
North Korea claimed to have shot down a South Korean drone that entered its airspace, alleging it was equipped with surveillance cameras, while South Korea denied the flight and called for an investigation. The incident follows previous drone disputes between the two countries, amid ongoing tensions and accusations involving drone incursions and military activities.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Financial Times
Moscow warns that the US seizure of a Russian tanker could lead to military escalation at sea, highlighting tensions between the two nations.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by BBC
The US claims to have conducted a large-scale strike in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, amid heightened tensions and military activity in the region, with Venezuela condemning the actions as aggression and declaring a national emergency.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Reuters
The US conducted military strikes in Venezuela following threats by President Trump against Maduro, with explosions reported in Caracas and other regions, prompting Maduro to declare a national emergency amid accusations that the US aims to seize Venezuela's oil resources.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by ایران اینترنشنال
Israel has warned the US that recent Iranian missile drills may be cover for a surprise attack, amid heightened tensions and concerns over Iran's military capabilities and intentions, with discussions of potential future strikes and strategic shifts within Iran's military leadership.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by Axios
Israeli officials warn that Iran's recent missile exercises could be a cover for an attack, prompting heightened alert and coordination with U.S. forces, amid concerns of a potential escalation in Iran's missile capabilities and regional tensions.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by BBC
The US has announced an $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan, including advanced missile systems and artillery, which has angered China and heightened regional tensions amid ongoing geopolitical disputes.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by The Kyiv Independent
Ukrainian drones reportedly attacked an oil tanker in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, causing a fire and casualties, amid ongoing Ukrainian efforts to target Russian oil infrastructure and military assets, though details about the vessel involved remain unverified.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Axios
The U.S. is escalating its pressure on Venezuela by preparing to seize more oil tankers and potentially conducting land strikes, aiming to weaken Maduro's regime amid ongoing sanctions and military actions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by abcnews.go.com
North Korea launched a suspected short-range ballistic missile toward eastern waters, escalating its weapons testing amid stalled talks with the US and South Korea, with increased military activity and regional tensions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
The Trump administration has deployed warships, fighter jets, and surveillance aircraft to the region as part of an armed conflict against narco-terrorists, with U.S. forces closing in on Venezuela.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Salon.com
The article discusses the Trump administration's recent military actions in Latin America, including the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean and targeted strikes against alleged drug smuggling vessels, which are criticized as illegal and potentially escalatory, with concerns over the use of terminology like 'terrorist' and the legality of extrajudicial killings.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
The Pentagon is deploying the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier to the Caribbean as part of an escalating US military campaign against drug cartels and Venezuelan government, including potential strikes on land targets, under the Trump administration.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
President Trump is considering military and diplomatic options to target drug trafficking routes inside Venezuela, including potential land strikes and covert operations, amid increased US military presence in the Caribbean, though no decision has been finalized.