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Ukraine faces new Russian offensive as peace talks stall
Russia is pressing forward with a spring offensive along Ukraine's front lines as U.S.-backed peace negotiations hit a wall, forcing Kyiv to rely on battlefield ingenuity to hold its ground. Ukraine is leaning into recent tactical wins and expanded mid-range strike capabilities to counter the renewed push. The dual pressure of military escalation and diplomatic collapse marks a critical inflection point in the three-year conflict.
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Israeli military warns of inbound missiles from Iran, says anti-missile defences active
Iran launched a fresh missile salvo at Israel late Tuesday, triggering air raid sirens across Jerusalem and audible explosions over the West Bank city of Jericho. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed its anti-missile systems were active following a day that had already seen more than a dozen separate missile alerts. The attack marks a significant escalation in direct strikes between the two regional powers.
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Russian weapons, tactics seen in Ukraine are shaping Myanmar’s civil war
Myanmar's military junta is deploying Russian-supplied aircraft and adopting battlefield tactics drawn directly from the war in Ukraine, including the use of mass infantry assaults that have become synonymous with Russian forces. The influence extends beyond hardware, with conscripted soldiers being sent in waves against opposition positions — a brutal approach that has defined some of the costliest engagements in eastern Europe. The convergence signals how Russian military doctrine is now shaping conflicts far beyond Ukraine's borders.
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Blaze at Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga after major Ukrainian drone attack
A large fire erupted at Ust-Luga, one of Russia's most significant oil export terminals on the Baltic Sea, following a substantial Ukrainian drone strike. Russian officials confirmed the attack on Wednesday, marking a notable escalation in Ukraine's campaign to strike energy infrastructure deep within Russian territory. The port handles a significant share of Russia's crude and refined fuel exports, making it a strategically valuable target.
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Israel’s military to occupy swathe of southern Lebanon amid widening war
Israel's Defense Minister has publicly stated for the first time that Israeli forces will occupy a stretch of southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, roughly 30 kilometers north of the Israeli border. The declared "security zone" would amount to nearly a tenth of Lebanese territory. The move marks a significant escalation, transforming what began as a military campaign into an explicit territorial occupation strategy.
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