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Two US soldiers from the Iowa National Guard were killed in an ISIS ambush in Palmyra, Syria, during a counter-ISIS mission, marking the first US troop deaths in Syria since last year, with President Trump promising serious retaliation.
At least 14 soldiers were killed in South Sudan following a deadly shootout triggered by a love triangle dispute among military personnel, amid ongoing tensions and fragile peace efforts in the country.
Four soldiers from the U.S. Army's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment were killed when their Black Hawk helicopter crashed near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington during routine training. The victims, all highly decorated, were part of an elite unit known for nighttime missions. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and this incident follows previous accidents involving the same regiment.
The U.S. Army identified four soldiers from JBLM who died in a helicopter crash during a training mission in Thurston County on September 17, 2025. The soldiers were Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew Cully, Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew Kraus, Sgt. Donavon Scott, and Sgt. Jadalyn Good. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and the Army expressed deep condolences and gratitude to the responders and the soldiers' families.
Four IDF soldiers were killed and others injured in a blast in Rafah during a military operation targeting militant hideouts, with the incident highlighting ongoing tensions and military activity in Gaza.
Three IDF soldiers were killed and one seriously wounded when an anti-tank missile struck their tank in Jabaliya during a military operation, amid ongoing conflict in Gaza, with the incident under investigation.
Five IDF soldiers from the Netzah Yehuda Battalion were killed and 14 injured when an explosive device detonated in Beit Hanoun, Gaza, marking the deadliest incident since recent escalations. Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed condolences and mourning for the fallen soldiers, emphasizing their sacrifice in the fight against Hamas.
Three Israeli soldiers, Sgt. Lavi Ghasi, 1st Lt. Yaacov Elian, and 1st Lt. Omri Shwartz, were killed in combat in the northern Gaza Strip. The Israeli army also reported that eight soldiers were seriously wounded in the fighting.
The Israeli army has named three soldiers who were killed in combat in the Gaza Strip. The soldiers include Master Sgt. Joseph Avner Doran, Sgt. 1st Class Shalev Zaltsman, and Staff Sgt. Boris Dunavetski. The IDF also reported that an officer and five reservists were seriously injured in the fighting. Since the start of the ground operation, 121 Israeli soldiers have been killed.
Suspected jihadists attacked a military unit in Niger's southwest, killing seven soldiers. In a tragic turn of events, five additional soldiers died in a traffic accident while responding to the assault. The attack took place in the Tillaberi region, known as a hideout for jihadist groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State. The incident comes as France prepares to withdraw its anti-terrorism force from Niger, following a coup two months ago. The post-coup government has cited the deteriorating security situation as justification for the French withdrawal.