Israel Air Force jets conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah military structures in Lebanon's Yaroun and Kafra regions, with an additional strike in the Kfarhamam region to eliminate an immediate threat. This action was in response to an explosive Hezbollah UAV crossing into Israel's Metula area, which was subsequently shot down by Israeli forces. No injuries were reported.
The IDF has continued to strike Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, with IAF fighter jets targeting terrorist infrastructure in the areas of Ayta ash Shab and Kfar Kila. Several rocket launches from Lebanon were detected entering Israeli territory in the areas of Metula, Ghajar, and Malkia, prompting ongoing tensions in the region.
The Military Advocate General of the IDF, Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, has sent a letter to IDF commanders stating that some soldiers' actions during the war in Gaza have "crossed the criminal threshold," including unjustifiable use of force, looting, and destruction of civilian property, and action must be taken against them.
Houthi rebels have targeted the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower with naval drones in the Red Sea, adding a new surface-level threat to the attacks from airborne drones and missiles. The use of sea drones, pioneered by Ukraine, has been encountered by US forces, with two drones being taken out as an imminent threat to shipping. The emergent technology presents a "scary scenario" for the US Navy, as it lacks intelligence on the extent of the Houthi drone arsenal, and the drones provide an "immense asymmetric advantage" for their users.
The IDF has conducted airstrikes on two Hezbollah military complexes in Lebanon, located in the cities of Ramya and Rashaya al-Fakhar, citing their recent use for launching rockets into Israel.
Despite significant losses in armored vehicles, Russia has been able to replenish its inventory by reactivating thousands of stored vehicles, allowing it to sustain its assault on Ukraine at current attrition rates for another 2-3 years. However, this strategy comes at a cost as the refurbished and stored legacy equipment is often quite old, forcing Russia to sacrifice quality for quantity. The Russian military has also faced challenges in recruitment efforts, with persistently high casualty rates keeping most units below establishment strength and conscripts complaining about poor training and equipment.
The US military has targeted and destroyed a Houthi surface-to-air missile in Yemen, citing an imminent threat to US aircraft. This comes amidst ongoing conflict in the region, with other news including US strikes on unmanned drones in western Yemen, an incident in London involving a corrosive substance, and Russian bomb damage prompting hospital evacuation in northeastern Ukraine.
A Ukrainian soldier detailed how he and his comrades used a U.S.-supplied Bradley IFV to attack a Russian T-90 tank, with footage showing successful strikes against Russian targets. The Bradley has been effective in taking on Moscow's forces, with reports indicating that Russian soldiers are afraid to launch operations when they know a Bradley will be against them. The interview with the Ukrainian crew provides a personal and detailed account of the encounter, highlighting the impact of American-supplied Bradleys in Ukraine's military efforts.
Ukraine is resorting to desperate measures to recruit more troops for its ongoing war with Russia, including confiscating people's passports and attempting to enlist a mentally disabled man. Military recruiters have been accused of using forceful tactics and exceeding their authority, leading to widespread concerns about lawlessness and illegal practices. Some Ukrainian men have turned to the courts to fight against wrongful draft notices and forced mobilization. Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has responded to the accusations, stating that changes to legislation are being developed. Both Ukraine and Russia have suffered significant casualties in the conflict, with estimates of tens of thousands of deaths and injuries on both sides.
