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Russia builds drone launch pads near Ukraine that could reach NATO members
Russia has constructed ten new drone-launch bases near its borders with Ukraine and Belarus, featuring launch rails capable of deploying long-range UAVs.
ArcelorMittal steel plant in Ukraine hit by Russian missile strike, two dead
A Russian missile strike hit the ArcelorMittal mining and metallurgical complex in Kryvyi Rih, killing two people and injuring workers while disrupting production.
Cross-border strikes kill 19 people in Russia and Ukraine
Intense cross-border drone and missile attacks by Russia and Ukraine have left 19 people dead, escalating long-range attacks and prompting NATO airspace interventions.
Ukraine launches massive drone attack on Russia with casualties reported
At least seven people were killed in Russia following what officials called Ukraine's largest-scale drone offensive of the year, which targeted Moscow and regional logistics hubs.
NATO fighter jets shoot down drone over Romanian airspace
Spanish F-18 fighter jets operating under NATO command shot down an unidentified drone over Romanian territory after it crossed the border from Moldova.
Turkiye details mechanisms of defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
Turkiye has detailed the operational frameworks of its new trilateral defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, mirroring NATO's collective security model.
Trump says decoy plane faced greater risk during secret NATO flight swap
US President Donald Trump has confirmed he secretly swapped planes during a NATO summit in Turkiye following a potential threat, leaving journalists aboard the decoy.
German bus driver kicks explosive drone away from Leipzig airport
Federal prosecutors have opened a counterterrorism investigation after a bus driver at Leipzig/Halle Airport kicked an explosive drone away, thwarting a potential attack.
US intel warns Kremlin may launch limited NATO strike as autumn approaches
US intelligence agencies warn that the Kremlin could test NATO's collective-defence guarantee with a limited strike as early as this autumn, following a foiled explosive drone incident at a German logistics hub.
US intelligence says Russia may test NATO with limited strike this autumn
Officials warn that mounting pressure on Vladimir Putin could lead to a Russian hybrid warfare campaign or limited strike against NATO allies.
Leipzig/Halle Airport halts flights after explosive‑laden drone spotted
Leipzig/Halle Airport shut both runways after an explosive-laden drone was discovered near parked Ukrainian Antonov cargo planes, prompting a bomb squad response and flight disruptions.
Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 10 and a missile falls in Poland
A massive overnight Russian barrage across Ukraine kills at least 10 people and breaches NATO airspace, with a cruise missile landing in rural Poland.
NATO scrambles jets as Russian missile enters Polish airspace during Ukraine attack
NATO scrambled jets and activated ground defenses after a Russian cruise missile entered Polish airspace during a massive overnight aerial assault on Ukraine. The attack killed multiple civilians, prompting urgent international condemnation and renewed calls for air defense.
Poland investigates suspected Russian missile crash in NATO territory
Poland is investigating a massive crater in an eastern field near Tarnawa-Kolonia after an unidentified object crashed into NATO territory.
Romania summons Russian ambassador after shooting down third drone
Romania summoned Russia's ambassador after an F-16 fighter jet shot down a third drone in as many days over the Black Sea.
Germany rejects Trump's call for warships to patrol Hormuz Strait
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius rebuffed requests for naval support in the Hormuz Strait, stating that the conflict is not Germany's war.
US launches second day of strikes on Iran as regional tensions escalate
US forces have expanded military operations against Iran, hitting naval and air defense infrastructure after President Trump declared the ceasefire void. In retaliation, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted American bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Trump gives Ukraine OK to produce Patriot missiles as war with Russia drags on
President Donald Trump announced he will grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air-defense missiles. The move marks a shift in U.S. policy, though experts caution that establishing production could face significant logistical and security challenges.
Trump declares Iran ceasefire over following escalating military strikes
Following a volatile exchange of military strikes, President Trump has declared an end to the Iran ceasefire, sparking global energy market concerns. The escalation follows attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and retaliatory U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.
US strikes on Iran were 'absolutely necessary', says NATO chief Mark Rutte
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has defended recent U.S. air strikes on Iran as necessary, highlighting a growing divide among alliance members.