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The Taliban government in Afghanistan confirmed retaliatory border attacks on Pakistani troops following accusations of Pakistan violating Afghan airspace and bombing inside Afghanistan, leading to increased tensions and military exchanges along the border, with both sides warning of further escalation.
Hezbollah fighters destroyed an Israeli military surveillance system near the Lebanon border and launched missiles at Israeli military sites in response to the ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza. The attacks came after the Israeli army targeted Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, resulting in casualties. The Israeli campaign in Gaza has led to a significant number of casualties, and Hezbollah has vowed to continue its retaliatory operations as long as the Israeli onslaught on Gaza continues.
Hezbollah has warned that it will target American positions in the Middle East if the United States directly intervenes in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The group emphasized that there will be no red lines and all American positions within the region will be considered legitimate targets. Russia has also expressed concerns about external forces getting involved in the conflict and called for negotiations to de-escalate the situation. Western nations are worried about potential Iranian involvement in the Hamas offensive against Israel, although Iran has denied these allegations.
Russia and Ukraine have escalated retaliatory attacks against each other, with Ukraine targeting two bridges linking Crimea to the mainland and Russia claiming to have shot down a drone heading for Moscow. The Chonhar bridge to Crimea was damaged by a missile strike, while another bridge near Henichesk was shelled, injuring a civilian driver. A Ukrainian naval drone struck a Russian fuel tanker, halting traffic on a third bridge. Both countries have increased strikes on troops, weaponry, and infrastructure as Ukraine seeks to dislodge Russian forces. The conflict has resulted in casualties and destruction, with no prospect of direct peace talks at present.
Sweden is facing a "clear risk" of retaliatory terror attacks as Iran issues threats over recent protests in Stockholm where a man desecrated the Quran. The demonstrations have sparked anger in the Muslim world, leading to calls for reprisals from Iranian officials. In response, the Swedish government has instructed various agencies to enhance security measures. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson expressed concern over the potential for serious incidents and warned that the country is now considered a "prioritized" target for terror attacks. The protests have strained relations between Sweden and Muslim nations, with Iraq cutting diplomatic ties and other countries summoning Swedish ambassadors to lodge formal protests. Iran has demanded that Sweden hand over the Quran desecrator, with officials calling for severe punishment, including execution.
A key air defense system, the Avenger, at a coalition base in Syria was reportedly not fully operational when a suspected Iranian drone attacked US forces on March 23, killing a US contractor and injuring several American soldiers. The conflict between the US and Iran-backed militias in Syria has escalated, with retaliatory attacks on coalition bases. The Avenger is a short-range air defense system meant to defend against drones, cruise missiles, helicopters, and low-flying aircraft. Its full operating capabilities are essential given the aerial threats that American forces are currently facing in Syria.