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NATO fighter jets were scrambled after a Russian missile crossed into Polish airspace and crashed amid Russia’s broader strikes on Ukraine, which left civilians dead and injured on the Ukrainian front; Poland reported a crater at Tarnawa-Kolonia but said there were no injuries or damages on Polish soil, as concerns grow about the conflict spilling over into NATO territory.
An Iranian missile fired toward Israel landed near the Itamar settlement in the West Bank, causing extensive damage to four homes and the local Chabad center modeled after the 770 headquarters, but miraculously no injuries were reported as residents thanked divine protection and recounted near-miss survival stories.
Russia’s Oreshnik missile—an expensive, 40-ton weapon built from the RS-26—continues to underperform: inert warheads, missed targets, and limited damage suggest it’s more of a terror tool than a practical weapon, with reports of possible multiple launches and mounting questions about its strategic value.
Leaked documents obtained by Iran International allege a Chinese firm, with Turkish and UAE partners, helped Iran’s IRGC acquire chemicals for ballistic missiles through a covert network centered on Haokun Energy and GDCP, detailing planned shipments of thousands of tons of sodium chlorate and sodium perchlorate worth $43 million and suggesting links to sanctions circumvention and the Shahid Rajaee Port explosion.
A Kyiv Independent analysis argues Russia’s Oreshnik IRBM, touted as a game-changing deterrent, has delivered limited battlefield impact in Ukraine due to its speed, reliance on dummy munitions, and the need for a nuclear or conventional warhead to cause significant damage. Experts say its effectiveness is more symbolic than tactical, to be fading propaganda and signaling, with Moscow reportedly saving it for future operations and Belarusian deployments.
Zelensky said Ukrainian intelligence, with data from the US and European partners, believes Russia is preparing to launch an Oreshnik missile as part of a broader attack that could target Kyiv; Ukraine is strengthening air defenses, pressing Western allies to increase pressure on Moscow, and urging civilians to heed air‑raid alerts and take shelter as the war moves toward a peace-based end.
Russia conducted large-scale drills of its strategic nuclear forces and test-fired the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, while Ukraine stepped up drone attacks, signaling heightened tensions in the war.
Turkey revealed a full-scale model of the Yildirimhan, a conventionally armed, long-range ballistic missile with an estimated 6,000 km range, shown at SAHA 2026. Described as a single-stage, four-engine, liquid-fueled system, road-mobile and capable of carrying a 3,000 kg warhead, the project signals Ankara’s push to broaden its conventional deterrent. While timelines remain unclear and MTCR/export concerns apply, analysts view Yildirimhan as potentially a stepping stone toward deeper strike capabilities, without indicating nuclear ambitions at this stage.
Turkey's Defense Ministry unveiled the Yildirimhan intercontinental ballistic missile at the SAHA defense expo, claiming a 6,000-kilometer range and Mach 25 speed powered by four rocket engines. Analysts say the program appears advanced and could bolster deterrence, while officials provided few technical details. The event also featured Roketsan's broader missile lineup, including a counter-UAS system, an anti-tank missile, a micro munition, and a small-winged cruise missile for drones, underscoring Turkey's push for a more independent, homegrown defense industry.
Turkey unveiled the domestically developed intercontinental ballistic missile Yildirimhan at the SAHA 2026 defense expo, claiming a range of up to 6,000 km and speeds from Mach 9 to Mach 25 using liquid-fuel propulsion, with a 3,000 kg payload; the launch signals progress toward a self-reliant Turkish defense industry and places it among the few nations with ICBM capability.
Overnight Russian drone and missile strikes hit multiple Ukrainian cities, killing at least 12 people, with casualties reported in Odesa, Kyiv, and Dnipro. Kyiv reported a child among the dead and a building collapse, while rescuers pulled survivors from rubble and civilians were urged to shelter as strikes continued.
North Korea says it tested a solid-fuel engine for a long-range missile capable of hitting the U.S. mainland, according to a government release. Independent journalists were not allowed to cover the event, and independent verification of the test was not provided.
NATO shot down a ballistic missile launched from Iran that entered Turkish airspace—the second interception in six days—debris landed near Gaziantep with no injuries. Iran denied targeting Turkey, and NATO emphasized its readiness to defend allies.
Turkey said NATO air defenses shot down a second Iranian ballistic missile that entered its airspace, marking the second intercept in a week. Ankara warned Tehran to heed its cautions and did not invoke NATO Article 4; debris landed between a western airbase and an eastern radar base used by the US/NATO, with no casualties reported.
Turkey said NATO air defences destroyed a ballistic missile fired from Iran as it crossed Iraq and Syria into Turkish airspace, marking the first time a NATO member has been drawn into the expanding Middle East conflict. NATO condemned Iran’s targeting of Turkey and pledged solidarity with allies, while debris reportedly fell near a US-hosting area in Hatay. No casualties were reported, and Ankara warned parties to avoid escalation while defending its territory and airspace and consulting with NATO.