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Houthis Strike Aden Airport and Riyadh as Saudi-Yemeni Forces Retake Mocha

Yemen’s internationally recognized government and Saudi Arabia reported coordinated Houthi attacks on Aden airport and Riyadh on October 7, 2026. A missile hit near Aden’s runway, forcing the diversion of a Cairo flight to Jeddah, while Saudi forces intercepted a missile north of Riyadh. These strikes occurred as Saudi-led coalition forces advanced in a counteroffensive to retake the Red Sea port of Mocha and secure the Bab al-Mandeb strait.

via Al Jazeera|

#conflict-and-security #houthis #iran

conflict-and-security4 days ago•1 min saved

Black Sea drone strikes sink cargo ship, leaving 10 crew missing

Two commercial vessels were struck by drones in Bulgarian waters on Tuesday, resulting in the sinking of the Alfa Watan and the disappearance of its crew. While the second ship, the Able, is also sinking, its 18 crew members were rescued. Bulgarian officials condemned the incident as a violation of maritime law but did not attribute the attack to any specific state, even as the war in Ukraine intensifies.

via BBC|

#black-sea #bulgaria #conflict-and-security

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Turkish grain ship sinks in Black Sea after drone strike kills two

A Turkish-owned grain carrier sank in Romanian waters on Monday after a drone attack killed two crew members and injured three others. President Zelenskyy blamed Moscow, calling it a 'horrific' strike on neutral waters, while Romania confirmed the incident in its exclusive economic zone. The event highlights growing fears of the war spilling over into NATO territory.

via Al Jazeera|

#black-sea-security #conflict-and-security #maritime-incidents

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Black Sea grain vessel sinks after drone attack, killing two crew

A Turkish-owned grain carrier, the Royad Mammadov, sank in the Black Sea near Romania’s exclusive economic zone on October 5, 2026, following a drone attack. Romanian authorities confirmed two deaths, three injuries, and one missing crew member, while 11 others were rescued. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed Russia for the strike, describing it as a terror act against civilian shipping, though Romanian officials have not yet named a suspect. The incident occurred near the Pescăruș offshore platform, highlighting ongoing security risks for maritime trade in the region.

via Euronews.com|

#black-sea #conflict-and-security #drone-warfare

conflict-and-security5 days ago•4 min saved

Merz pledges €1.3bn aid in Kyiv as Russia intensifies strikes on bridges

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv on Sunday to announce a €1.3 billion aid package, including €1 billion for military equipment and €350 million for energy repairs. The visit coincided with intensified Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, including the fourth consecutive strike on Kyiv’s Northern Bridge. Merz emphasized that supporting Ukraine is vital for European security, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the aid and noted potential Russian technology sharing with North Korea.

via Euronews.com|

#conflict-and-security #defense-aid #germany

conflict-and-security6 days ago•2 min saved

Ethiopian forces seize Mekelle as Tigray rebels retreat amid diplomatic rupture

Ethiopian federal forces have entered the Tigray regional capital, Mekelle, after the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) abandoned the city. This development follows a counter-offensive that pushed rebels out of Afar and Amhara states. The conflict, which resumed on September 23, has triggered a diplomatic crisis with Eritrea and Egypt, while the African Union and religious leaders urge emergency intervention to prevent further escalation.

via France 24|

#african-union #conflict-and-security #ethiopia

conflict-and-security9 days ago•3 min saved

Ethiopia Bans Drones After Overnight Blasts in Capital

Explosions were heard in Addis Ababa overnight following an indefinite ban on drone flights by the National Intelligence and Security Service. Opposition forces claimed responsibility for the blasts, which occurred near military headquarters and secret service bases. The violence follows a week of renewed fighting in Tigray between the government and a new rebel alliance. Ethiopia has also expelled Eritrean diplomats, accusing the neighbor of supporting the insurgents, a claim Eritrea denies.

via bbc.com|

#addis-ababa #conflict-and-security #drone-ban

conflict-and-security10 days ago

Puntland forces rescue hijacked tanker, revealing five crew killed by pirates

Puntland security forces have successfully recaptured the oil tanker MT Honour 25, which was hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia in April. While the vessel is now under government control, officials confirmed that five crew members were killed by the pirates before the rescue operation began. The victims included three Pakistanis, one Indian, and one national of Myanmar. Four other crew members, comprising three Pakistanis and one Indian, were injured. Sixteen suspected pirates have been arrested, though authorities are still pursuing those who escaped. This incident marks the first known deaths at the hands of Somali pirates in over a decade, occurring amidst a broader resurgence of maritime attacks in the region.

via BBC|

#conflict-and-security #maritime-security #mt-honour-25

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Settlers torch homes and block court-ordered return of Palestinian family in West Bank

Over 100 Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Jalud, setting fire to homes and preventing the Tubasi family from returning to their property despite a recent court order. The incident highlights a surge in settler violence in the West Bank, with the UN recording over 1,600 attacks this year. While Israeli authorities condemned the violence, critics note that few perpetrators are prosecuted, and the family was forced to evacuate again at gunpoint.

via BBC|

#benjamin-netanyahu #conflict-and-security #israeli-settlers

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Pakistani Airstrikes Kill Four in Afghanistan, Escalating Border Crisis

Pakistan launched a second wave of airstrikes in Afghanistan within a week, killing at least four civilians in Kandahar, Paktia, and Khost. The Taliban government condemned the attacks as 'reckless' and vowed an 'appropriate response,' while Islamabad insisted the strikes targeted military objectives linked to cross-border drone attacks. This escalation follows a deadly bombing in Pakistan and threatens to collapse recent mediation efforts by China, Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.

via BBC|

#conflict-and-security #cross-border-strikes #kandahar

conflict-and-security16 days ago•2 min saved

Ethiopia and Tigray Exchange Accusations of Offensives as Drone Strikes Kill Civilians

Ethiopian federal authorities and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) have accused one another of launching military offensives, raising fears of a renewed full-scale war. Tigrayan forces seized federally administered airports in the region, prompting the cancellation of all Ethiopian Airlines flights to Tigray. Concurrent drone strikes in the town of Alamata killed at least 14 civilians and injured 22 others, with local officials alleging that schools were targeted. The federal government has not commented on the strikes, while Tigrayan authorities describe the events as an 'open invasion' and a violation of international law. This escalation follows months of mutual accusations regarding the breach of the 2022 peace deal and a recent announcement by the TPLF to join a broader rebel alliance aimed at ousting Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

via BBC|

#abiy-ahmed #conflict-and-security #drone-strikes

conflict-and-security1 year ago•7 min saved

Tensions Rise as Israel Targets Hezbollah and Expands Operations in Lebanon and Syria

The IDF conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah infrastructure amid ongoing tensions, while Israel prepares for a potential Gaza occupation involving multiple military divisions. The situation includes international reactions, protests, and concerns over military plans and civilian impacts, with escalating violence and diplomatic efforts continuing.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#conflict-and-security #gaza #hamas

conflict-and-security2 years ago•1 min saved

"IDF Conducts Targeted Operation in Northern Gaza, Mourners Bury Victims of Israeli Strike"

The IDF and Shin Bet conducted a targeted operation in Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza after discovering Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists hiding in schools, with soldiers eliminating several terrorists who attempted to harm them during the operation.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#conflict-and-security #gaza #hamas

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Mogadishu Hotel Siege Ends with 5 Attackers Killed

A 13-hour siege of a hotel near Somalia’s presidential palace in Mogadishu ended with the killing of al-Shabab fighters by security forces, resulting in three soldiers killed and 27 people wounded. The attack, claimed by al-Shabab, highlighted the group's ability to strike the capital despite military efforts by the government, local militias, and international support. Al-Shabab, which has been waging war against the Somali government for over 16 years, continues to maintain a strong presence in rural Somalia and has carried out numerous attacks, including on the SYL Hotel, a high-security area opposite the presidential palace.

via Al Jazeera English|

#al-shabab #conflict-and-security #mogadishu

conflict-and-security2 years ago•1 min saved

Israeli Forces Target Islamic Jihad in Deadly Strike on Rafah

The IDF and the Shin Bet conducted a strike against Islamic Jihad terrorists and infrastructure in the Rafah area, ensuring no damage was caused to a nearby hospital. They emphasized their commitment to operating under international law and minimizing harm to non-combatants.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#conflict-and-security #idf #islamic-jihad