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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.
Germany is planning a satellite-based missile-detection system to reduce its reliance on the United States for defense and intelligence, signaling a push toward greater strategic autonomy.
Russia has deployed the nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile on 'combat duty' in Belarus, signaling increased military activity in the region amidst other geopolitical tensions.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Trump are set to discuss Iran's renewed missile and nuclear activities following satellite images showing reconstruction at key missile sites, with both leaders warning of decisive action if Iran restores its nuclear program.
Poland confirmed that a Polish missile, likely an AIM-120 AMRAAM fired during an air defense operation against Russian drones, caused damage to a house in Wyryki-Wola, amid ongoing tensions and political disputes over the incident and NATO's response.
A Russian Iskander missile that hit Ukraine's government building contained over 30 foreign-made components, highlighting ongoing Western technology presence in Russian weapons despite sanctions, with Ukraine sharing findings with international partners for further action.