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The US has identified potential military targets in Venezuela, including ports and airports, as part of a counter-narcotics campaign aimed at disrupting drug trafficking facilitated by President Maduro's regime, with reports suggesting possible imminent strikes amid increased military deployment and covert operations.
The IDF has conducted over 500 airstrikes in Gaza City targeting Hamas infrastructure, including buildings, tunnels, and weapons depots, as part of an escalating military operation aimed at degrading Hamas' capabilities while minimizing civilian casualties.
Ukrainian drones targeted key Russian military facilities, including an optical plant in Azov and a research institute in Moscow Oblast, causing damage and injuries amid ongoing tensions and Russian drone defenses claiming to intercept many attacks. Russia also reported multiple drone strikes across its regions, with casualties and damage, while Ukraine's military confirmed hitting strategic targets.
The IDF conducted extensive overnight airstrikes in Tehran targeting military industrial sites and nuclear research facilities, amid ongoing tensions and recent missile exchanges between Israel and Iran, with additional developments including drone interceptions, evacuation warnings in Iran, and diplomatic efforts to address Iran's nuclear program.
Ukraine has stated that it will continue targeting Russian oil refineries, despite US concerns about rising oil prices and potential retaliation. The US has urged Ukraine to refrain from attacking these facilities, fearing the impact on global oil prices and potential Russian retaliation. Ukraine's recent attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure have been effective, causing damage to multiple refineries and leading to a spike in oil prices. Ukraine views the refineries as legitimate military targets and intends to continue its strikes.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of a potential full-scale World War III if a direct clash between Russia and NATO were to occur, emphasizing the threat of nuclear escalation amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine. A simulation by Princeton's Science and Global Security program outlined the catastrophic consequences of a limited tactical nuclear exchange, estimating millions of immediate casualties. The article details potential U.S. targets for Russian nuclear strikes, including major cities, military and nuclear sites, and key communication facilities, highlighting the grave implications of such a conflict.
After the deaths of three American service members in a drone attack in Jordan, U.S. forces are expected to launch retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed militant groups across the Middle East. However, the delay in action has given these groups time to prepare and go into hiding, while Iran's president has warned of a strong response to any aggression. Experts caution that any counterattack risks escalating tensions and drawing the U.S. deeper into the region, as both sides are at the mercy of a single mistake or miscalculation that could spiral out of control.
Israeli airstrikes targeted military sites near the eastern Syrian city of Deir el-Zour, causing material damage and injuring two soldiers, according to Syrian state media. This comes two days after an alleged Israeli attack on an Iranian weapons shipment near Damascus. The Israeli military has not commented on the specific strikes, but it has admitted to conducting numerous sorties against Iran-backed groups in Syria over the past decade. Israel has accused the Syrian military of assisting Hezbollah, and previous airstrikes have targeted Syrian air defense systems.
Israel allegedly conducted an air strike on military targets near Damascus, Syria, resulting in the death of four Syrian soldiers and the injury of four others. Syrian air defense systems were activated in response to the attack. The strike reportedly targeted warehouses belonging to Hezbollah near the town of Al-Dimass.
The Russian Navy conducted a live fire exercise in the northwest Black Sea, destroying a target ship with anti-ship cruise missiles. This comes after Russia declared cargo ships traveling to Ukrainian ports as potential military targets and scrapped a grain exports deal with Ukraine. Moscow has also designated certain areas in the Black Sea as temporarily dangerous for passage, warning of risks to establishing shipment routes without its participation. Despite this, Ukraine remains prepared to continue grain exports through its southern ports.