All articles tagged with #military strike
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized President Trump's military strike on Venezuela, calling it unlawful and a violation of U.S. law, expressing concern over the lack of congressional authorization and the potential for prolonged conflict, while questioning the effectiveness of U.S. efforts to fix Venezuela's oil infrastructure and criticizing the move away from Trump's campaign promises to avoid endless wars.
UK and France conducted airstrikes on an IS arms bunker in Syria, targeting militant infrastructure amid ongoing regional security concerns.
The U.S. conducted a covert military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, involving a night-time raid with special forces, which resulted in Maduro's detention and raised questions about future U.S. involvement in Venezuela's political landscape.
President Donald Trump indicated that the U.S. conducted a strike on a shore facility linked to drug smuggling in Venezuela, part of an escalating campaign against drug trafficking boats, though few details were provided and the exact location remains unclear.
The IDF launched airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, including a combat training ground and weapon warehouses, as part of ongoing operations against Hezbollah's terror infrastructure, following recent assassinations of Hezbollah and Iranian military figures in Lebanon.
Ukraine claimed to have used British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles to strike a key Russian oil refinery in Rostov, marking a significant attack on Moscow's energy infrastructure and supporting Ukraine's strategy to target Russian logistics behind the front lines.
President Donald Trump announced that the US conducted a significant military strike against Islamic State in Nigeria, in coordination with Nigerian forces, targeting terrorists accused of attacking Christians. The operation aims to combat Islamist insurgents like Boko Haram and IS West Africa Province, amidst ongoing violence and complex religious dynamics in Nigeria. The US has designated Nigeria a 'Country of Particular Concern' for religious freedom issues, though Nigeria emphasizes its commitment to religious tolerance and sovereignty.
President Donald Trump announced that the US conducted a military strike against ISIS terrorists in Nigeria, targeting those persecuting Christians, amid ongoing concerns about religious violence and US involvement in Nigeria.
The Israeli military announced it killed Hussein Mahmoud Marshad al-Jawhari, a key Iranian Quds Force operative involved in planning attacks from Lebanon and Syria, in an operation in Ansariyeh, Lebanon, amid ongoing tensions and Israeli strikes targeting Iranian-backed groups.
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) revealed details of a successful underwater drone attack that disabled a Russian Kilo-class submarine in Novorossiysk, aided by the destruction of a Russian reconnaissance aircraft, highlighting vulnerabilities in Russia's military infrastructure.
The U.S. Southern Command conducted a lethal strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing one alleged narco-terrorist, as part of ongoing efforts against drug trafficking routes, bringing the total known deaths from such operations to at least 105 since September.
Ukraine's Defense Forces have targeted a Russian patrol ship and an offshore oil platform in the Caspian Sea, as well as a radar system in Crimea, in ongoing efforts to weaken Russian military capabilities amid the conflict.
Adm. Mitch Bradley indicated to lawmakers that it is possible to release edited portions of a video showing a military boat strike that killed two survivors, despite previous claims that full unedited videos could compromise sensitive information. The discussion highlights ongoing debates over transparency and national security concerns regarding the release of military footage. Democrats argue that there is no legitimate reason to withhold the video, while officials emphasize the need to protect sources and methods.
Ukraine claims to have attacked a Russian submarine using underwater drones, highlighting ongoing tensions and military activity in the region.
A Pentagon inspector general report concluded that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risked exposing sensitive information about a planned Yemen military strike by sharing it via Signal, which could have endangered U.S. troops, despite Hegseth's claims that the information was unclassified. The report highlights concerns over the handling of classified information and its potential security implications.