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The United States and Iran appear to be digging in at opposing ends of a growing crisis, with Tehran increasing its control over the Strait of Hormuz and launching missiles that Israel says were intercepted, while regional flare-ups extend to the West Bank and Lebanon as attacks and counterattacks continue to escalate.
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on multiple Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least four people and injuring 16, with strikes reported in Zaporizhzhia, Poltava and Kherson as air defenses were active and residents were urged to seek shelter.
Iran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia, a joint US–UK base in the Indian Ocean; one missile failed in flight and the other was intercepted by a US warship, with no damage reported. The UK Ministry of Defence called the attack reckless, and analysts remain uncertain whether Iran has missiles long enough to reach the 2,350-mile target, though some note longer-range options. The incident occurs amid broader regional tensions and ongoing debates over UK–US use of bases to defend shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
A missile hit a helipad inside the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad’s Green Zone, causing smoke and damage with no immediate word on casualties; security officials said the strike damaged part of the air defense system, and Iran-aligned groups in Iraq have long threatened US facilities, though there was no immediate claim of responsibility as the broader US-Israel war on Iran continues and security alerts have been renewed.
Kyiv reported explosions around 9 p.m. local time as Russia launched ballistic missiles; Ukraine’s air defenses were active and a power outage occurred in at least one district, part of a broader Russian campaign against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure that has strained the grid amid freezing temperatures.
Russia launched a nuclear-capable missile in a large-scale attack on Ukraine, claiming retaliation for a drone attack, amid concerns over Moscow's nuclear arsenal and a faltering peace plan.
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine, including the use of a new hypersonic missile, the Oreshnik, marking only the second time it has used this weapon, as a warning to NATO and the West amid ongoing tensions and conflict escalation.
A missile attack on Kharkiv killed two, including a child, and injured around 28, with Ukraine blaming Russia and Russia denying involvement, amid ongoing tensions and upcoming peace talks.
Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least one person and injuring 27, just before a key meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump to discuss security guarantees and territorial issues amid ongoing conflict and Russian territorial gains. The attack targeted energy infrastructure and residential buildings, escalating tensions ahead of diplomatic talks.
Russian missile strikes near Odesa kill seven and injure 15, amid ongoing conflict and Ukraine's efforts to secure financial and territorial resilience, including a €90bn EU loan. US intelligence suggests Putin aims to reclaim Ukraine and parts of Europe, contradicting claims of a desire to end the war, as international talks in Miami seek a peace plan.
A large-scale Russian missile attack has destroyed two Ukrainian power plants, escalating the ongoing conflict between the two countries.
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure and cities including Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv, causing fires, power outages, and injuries, amid ongoing tensions and attacks aimed at destabilizing Ukraine during winter.
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, firing 705 projectiles, targeting civilian areas and energy infrastructure, resulting in at least four deaths and widespread damage, prompting calls for increased international pressure and sanctions.
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy and civilian infrastructure, resulting in casualties, power outages, and damage across multiple regions, prompting Ukraine and Poland to respond with emergency measures and heightened military alertness.
At least four people were killed and dozens injured in Ukraine due to Russian missile and drone strikes, with Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk region being heavily affected. Ukraine's air defenses intercepted many of the incoming threats, while Russia claimed to shoot down Ukrainian drones over its territory. The conflict continues to escalate as Ukraine seeks increased military support from Western allies, including long-range missiles and enhanced air defenses, amid ongoing tensions and attacks.