All articles tagged with #military tension
Venezuela condemned an alleged illegal incursion by US fighter jets near its coast, accusing Washington of provocation and threatening national sovereignty amid ongoing US-Venezuela tensions involving military deployments and accusations of drug trafficking.
North Korea threatened 'grave consequences' after a joint US, Japan, and South Korea bomber flight near the Korean Peninsula, which North Korea views as a provocation, escalating regional tensions.
South Korea plans to suspend a 2018 military agreement with North Korea and resume front-line military activities in response to North Korea's recent provocative balloon campaign. This move is expected to escalate tensions along the heavily militarized border, with South Korea vowing strong retaliation if further provocations occur. The 2018 agreement, which aimed to reduce military tensions, has been in jeopardy due to ongoing hostilities.
Russia has put Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and other Baltic officials on a wanted list, accusing them of "destroying monuments to Soviet soldiers." This move comes amid warnings of an imminent Russian military buildup along Estonia's border and escalating tensions in the region. Kallas has been a strong supporter of Ukraine, leading efforts to increase military assistance to Kyiv and tighten sanctions against Russia. The removal of Soviet-era monuments has been a delicate issue in Estonia, and tensions remain high as Russia intends to double the number of its troops stationed along its border with the Baltic states and Finland.
North Korea has fired several cruise missiles off its east coast, near the port of Sinpo, according to South Korea's military. The exact number and type of missiles are not yet clear. This comes after recent tests of a new strategic cruise missile and aggressive rhetoric from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, raising concerns about the possibility of war. South Korea has stated that it will retaliate multiple times stronger if North Korea carries out a provocation.
Hamas has claimed to have captured "dozens" of Israeli soldiers, including officers, and civilians during a surprise attack on Southern Israel. The captives are reportedly being held in "safe places" and militant tunnels, potentially setting the stage for prisoner swap negotiations. Israeli civilians and soldiers have been taken captive, including elderly women with dementia and workers from Thailand and the Philippines. The attack has escalated military tension between Israel and Palestine, with devastating attacks from both sides resulting in numerous casualties.