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The UAE says Iran launched two ballistic missiles toward its territory; the first fell outside UAE waters and the second within, with neither hitting land. It marked the first missile alert in months after earlier false alarms, amid renewed regional tensions following a collapsed framework deal and Iran’s resumed strikes against neighbors.
North Korea launched a ballistic missile from Wonsan, traveling over 700 km before landing in waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan, six days after a similar test; North Korea gave no immediate comment. Analysts say the timing signals a warning ahead of the US–South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises (Aug 17–27), which involve about 18,000 South Korean troops and roughly 28,500 US personnel and are condemned by Pyongyang as invasion rehearsals. The episode reflects a pattern of missile tests around drills and Pyongyang’s expanding weapons cooperation with Russia.
North Korea launched a ballistic missile—its second in under a week—as the U.S. and South Korea prepare for the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises. Details on the missile’s trajectory, range, and where it landed were not immediately released, while Japan protested the move and the U.S. said it is monitoring the situation with allies.
North Korea launched a ballistic missile from Wonsan toward the East Sea, traveling about 700 km and landing outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone, about a day after Zelensky warned that Pyongyang’s growing combat experience with Russia could threaten Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines. The launch comes ahead of the Ulchi Freedom Shield drills and follows Pyongyang’s pattern of responding to US-South Korea exercises, highlighting tensions linked to Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile ahead of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises by the United States and South Korea. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said the launch does not pose an immediate threat and reaffirmed commitment to defending the region and allies, while Seoul, Tokyo, and other allies monitor and coordinate responses amid broader regional tensions.
Iran reportedly considered firing a ballistic missile with a small warhead at Ukraine in retaliation for a Ukrainian strike on an Iranian ship, but after a flurry of diplomacy officials told The New York Times the plan was not carried out, a move that could have escalated into a broader war given Tehran’s alliance with Moscow.
Eight people were wounded—among them an 11-year-old—when Russia launched ballistic missiles at Kyiv early July 11, causing damage across several districts and prompting air- force warnings as Ukraine endures ongoing attacks.
Ukraine, citing US intel, warned of a possible Oreshnik medium‑range missile launch by Russia before June 14 from Kapustin Yar, with a high probability of a strike within 24 hours; Moscow warned the US and partners, though no official US warning had been issued at publication; Russia previously used Oreshnik in May near Bila Tserkva, and Putin said one strike was to test the warhead rather than for combat.
Turkey says NATO defenses intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran before it entered Turkish airspace; there were no reported casualties or damage. The incident highlights ongoing regional security tensions and NATO’s role in intercepting threats near Turkish territory.
A Russian ballistic missile hit a Philip Morris warehouse in eastern Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, sparking a fire over 5,000 square meters. More than 80 firefighters and 20 units battled the blaze; there were no casualties as staff sheltered inside.
At an emergency UN Security Council session, the US and Britain condemned Russia's firing of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile at Ukraine as a dangerous escalation; Moscow said the strike hit an aviation repair factory, while Kyiv has not confirmed the target. Observers say the two Oreshnik strikes have been largely political or symbolic, possibly using dummy warheads, and question the missile's accuracy for delivering non-nuclear bombs. The wider assault continued with casualties in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa, including attacks on civilian sites and ships in the Black Sea. Separately, a US-linked investor group won rights to mine Ukraine's Dobra lithium deposit (TechMet and Rock Holdings), with Ronald Lauder reported among investors.
The United Kingdom announced Project Nightfall to rapidly develop ground-launched long-range ballistic missiles for Ukraine, capable of traveling over 500 kilometers with a 200‑kilogram warhead. Production plans call for up to 10 missiles per month at a maximum cost of about $1.07 million each, with three industry teams awarded a total of $12 million in development contracts to deliver the first test missiles within a year, as Kyiv seeks to increase pressure on Russian targets behind the front lines.
An aviation expert argues that Russia’s Oreshnik missile used to strike Lviv Oblast was likely assembled from older Soviet components and functions as a political, psychological intimidation tool rather than a decisive military asset; Moscow reportedly informed the US ahead of the launch, signaling a message to Europe, while speed claims of 13,000 km/h are disputed. Ukraine lacks intercept capability, but the strike is not expected to alter the frontline balance.
Russia launched the Oreshnik missile into Ukraine, marking its second use since 2022, with the missile capable of carrying nuclear or conventional payloads and designed to be highly destructive and difficult to intercept, signaling an escalation and warning to the West amid ongoing tensions.
North Korea launched an unidentified ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan, prompting responses from South Korea and Japan. Kim Jong-un has called for increased production of weapons amid a series of missile tests and visits to military facilities, signaling a focus on enhancing missile capabilities ahead of a major party congress.