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Saudi Arabia bombed the Yemeni port city of Mukalla over a shipment of weapons believed to be for separatists backed by the UAE, escalating tensions between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi amid ongoing Yemen conflict and regional rivalries.
Donald Trump announced that the US will resume sending primarily defensive weapons to Ukraine after a pause, citing the need for Kyiv to defend itself amid ongoing Russian attacks, following recent deadly strikes and international appeals for increased support.
The White House confirmed it has frozen some air defense and precision weapons shipments to Ukraine following an assessment of US stockpiles, raising concerns about the impact on Ukraine's defense capabilities amid ongoing conflict with Russia. The decision, part of a broader review of US military support, has elicited mixed responses from Ukrainian officials and highlights the complex dynamics of US aid to Ukraine.
The Pentagon has paused the shipment of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine due to concerns over depleted U.S. military stockpiles, following a review of national defense resources amid ongoing global conflicts. This delay affects critical missile systems and munitions, drawing criticism from Ukrainian officials and highlighting the complex balance between supporting Ukraine and maintaining U.S. military readiness.
The Pentagon has paused weapons shipments to Ukraine due to concerns over U.S. military stockpiles, following a review prompted by extensive military aid to Ukraine, the Middle East, and other regions, with some shipments already delayed and ongoing assessments potentially extending the hold.
The US seized a weapons shipment from Iran destined for Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, including unmanned underwater-surface vehicle components, explosives, and missile launcher assemblies. Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla of CENTCOM condemned Iran's actions, stating that the supply of advanced weapons to the Houthis violates international law and disrupts international shipping. In response to Houthi attacks on commercial ships, US forces downed seven mobile anti-ship missiles and three unmanned aerial vehicles in Yemen.
American forces conducted self-defense strikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels after seizing an Iranian weapons shipment bound for the militants. The U.S. Coast Guard cutter intercepted the ship in the Arabian Sea and found over 200 packages of weaponry, including missile components and military-grade communication equipment. U.S. Central Command stated that the strikes were necessary to protect freedom of navigation and international waters, and emphasized their commitment to countering the flow of Iranian lethal aid in the region through lawful means.
The Pentagon has announced plans to send up to $400 million worth of ammunition, artillery, anti-aircraft and anti-armor weapons, armored personnel carriers, and other equipment to Ukraine. This includes Stryker armored personnel carriers, munitions for air defense systems, and rocket systems. The shipment also includes small arms ammunition, grenades, night vision systems, and spare parts. This marks the 43rd time the U.S. has sent weapons and equipment to Ukraine since Russia's invasion in 2022, with a total commitment of over $43 billion in security assistance. The U.S. aims to support Ukraine's immediate battlefield needs and long-term security requirements.
The commander of Russia's ground forces, Gen. Oleg Salyukov, met with the chief of South Africa's army, Lt. Gen. Lawrence Mbatha, in Moscow to discuss "military cooperation" and the "enhancement of combat readiness" of their armies. The meeting came after the US accused South Africa of sending weapons to Russia to aid in the war in Ukraine, which South Africa denies. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed the country's non-aligned stance and denied favoring Russia over other countries. The meeting is likely to increase scrutiny of South Africa, which is the only African nation in the BRICS bloc.