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WarAt least 81 U.S. aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war, toll nearly doublesAt least 81 U.S. military aircraft have been lost or damaged in the Iran war, including F-15E Strike Eagles, an F-35A and dozens of MQ-9 Reapers.

WarWar in Ukraine spreads across 3 different dimensionsAny war is not that simple and has many angles, but Russia's war in Ukraine is becoming more difficult each day. And not only because of its constant intensity, but because of its complexity. In the next few months, we will see three concrete, distinctive tracks of Russia&

Kyiv IndependentOct 7

WarRussia carried out sabotage against Danish defense firms, intelligence saysJosefine Christensen, an analyst at the Danish national security and intelligence service (PET), said Russia was increasingly focusing on targets directly connected to Western military support for Ukraine.

Kyiv IndependentOct 7

WarFormer CIA officer warns against trusting Russia's account of mysterious death in SiberiaGlenn Corn, a former CIA officer, explains why Vladimir Putin's Kremlin cannot be trusted on the Russian researcher's death, citing past coverups.

WarIran's propaganda responds to Trump after hitting U.S. bases: 'bases, not bedrooms'Defending a war only he wanted, Donald Trump offered Los Angeles and San Diego up as sacrificial lambs to Iran. Scoffing, Iran has no interest in civilian targets. The war has cost the United States over 80 aircraft, and at least 8 US bases have been hit. — Read the rest The post After hitting U.S…

Boing BoingOct 7

WarIran Doesn't Have Capability to 'Take Out' San Diego or LA, Experts SayAn expert tells Newsweek that Iran doesn't have the weapons needed to launch long-distance, devastating strikes on California.

WarIran plans to block 'illegal routes' through Strait of Hormuz, IRGC official saysIran will soon block what it deems "illegal routes" through the Strait of Hormuz, an official from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.

WarPutin signals eagerness for peace talks as Russian forces lose groundKirill Kudryavtsev/AFP via Getty Images The Kremlin’s iron-fisted ruler is suddenly begging for an exit strategy, offering to sit down for talks “as soon as possible” while his supposedly unstoppable army loses key ground. During an address at the Valdai Discussion Club, Russian dictator Vladimir…

The Daily BeastOct 7

WarKim Jong Un Sends Birthday Letter to Putin Calling for 'Holy War'SPUTNIK / via REUTERS Kim Jong Un has wished his best pal Vladimir Putin a happy 74th birthday in a mushy public letter. The dictators of North Korea and Russia, respectively, have formed an uncomfortable bromance that has even seen the former send the latter troops to help fight Ukraine. In his…

The Daily BeastOct 7

WarSatellite images show attack jets at Chinese military facility in LaosNew ‘support and training centre’ prompts concern in region but China says it is ‘not directed at any third party’ Satellite images show attack jets stationed at a new overseas Chinese military facility in Laos, which opened last week and gives Beijing’s air force its first foothold in mainland…

The GuardianOct 7

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WarAt least 20 dead in Russian strikes on UkraineRussian strikes on central and eastern Ukraine killed at least 20 people overnight and injured 50 more with attacks on civilian infrastructure.

WarUK consulate in East Jerusalem prepares to shut as UK-Israel relations hit lowForced closure marks low point in UK-Israeli relations, with reports UK is considering retaliatory expulsion of Israeli diplomats from London Israel marks three years since 7 October attack – live The UK consulate in East Jerusalem gave few signs that it was at the centre of a geopolitical…

The GuardianOct 7

PoliticsTrump sons' investments win billions in Pentagon contracts since his electionPresident Donald Trump announced a $6.6 billion investment with AI defense company Anduril Industries on Tuesday -- the most recent government funding agreement into a company with investment ties to the president's sons. The Trump administration announced the Navy will support $2.9 billion of the…

WarSecretary of State Rubio: Iran has lost control of Strait of Hormuz despite increasing attacksSecretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz has significantly weakened in recent weeks, as oil flows approach prewar levels and the U.S. naval blockade intercepts Iranian tankers.

The Washington TimesOct 7

WarArmy sets execution date for Nidal Malik Hasan at Fort HoodThe execution by firing squad of Hasan is scheduled for Dec. 3 at Fort Hood, the same location where the former Army officer killed 13 and wounded 32.

Military TimesOct 7

PoliticsPete Hegseth named in federal appeal over Pentagon COVID mask mandate disputeThe Federal Appaeal over Pentagon's 'COVID mask mandate' dispute named Pete Hegseth as the soldier fights on.

OK! MagazineOct 7

WarEU ambassadors approve largest-ever Russia sanctions list targeting defense industryThe list targets a wide range of defense industry players, from shipyards and aviation companies to electronics manufacturers, armored vehicle repair facilities, and aerospace companies.

Kyiv IndependentOct 7

War80+ U.S. warplanes destroyed or damaged in Trump's Iran war; $3B cost, 8 months inEvelyn Hockstein / REUTERS More than 80 U.S. warplanes have been destroyed or damaged in the course of Donald Trump’s war on Iran at a cost of more than $3 billion, according to a new congressional report. The Middle Eastern conflict is now in its eighth month and has cost the Pentagon tens of…

The Daily BeastOct 7

WarIsraeli attacks across Gaza kill at least four PalestiniansIsraeli air strike kills Palestinian Civil Defence rescue volunteer in northern Gaza.

Al JazeeraOct 7

WarChinese military activity nearly doubles around Philippines in disputed watersChina nearly doubled its military and coast guard vessels near Philippine flashpoints in September, raising the stakes for a U.S. treaty ally.

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WarAt least 15 killed in Ukraine as Zelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale strikesRescue workers are continuing a search for residents after an apartment building in Pryluky was destroyed.

WarEU provides Ukraine 1.2 billion euros for drones and missiles"The money will be spent on drones, drone interceptors, drone ammunition, and missiles manufactured by Ukrainian entities," reads a European Commission press release.

Kyiv IndependentOct 7

WarIsrael attacked Gaza 9 of every 10 days during ceasefire, Al Jazeera reportsIsrael attacked Gaza nine days out of 10 during a so-called ceasefire.

Al JazeeraOct 7

WarIsraeli troops seen smashing memorial in occupied West BankAn Israeli soldier was spotted smashing a memorial to Palestinians during raids in the occupied West Bank.

Al JazeeraOct 7

WarIsrael continues demolishing buildings in Gaza a year after ceasefireIt’s perhaps the most dramatic wound inflicted on the Gaza Strip by Israel’s military campaign over the past three years: the city of Rafah, once home to a quarter million people, has been erased. Satellite imagery shows the Israeli military has systematically razed the southern city and other towns…

WarU.S. troops on Okinawa face curfew, alcohol ban after Marine charged with local woman's murderU.S. forces on Okinawa were barred from drinking alcohol for 48 hours and put under a 30-day curfew in the wake of the murder of a local woman allegedly committed by an American Marine.

WarGeneral Staff: Russia has lost 1,544,260 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022The number includes 1,690 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Kyiv IndependentOct 7

WarUS officials feared Iran planning drone attack on RAF Fairford similar to Ukraine tacticsUS officials feared Iran could be planning an attack similar to Ukraine's Operation Spider's Web in 2025, according to reports.

WarRussian missile attack kills 2 in Kyiv hours after Zelensky warns of strikesA missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv killed two people on Wednesday, the mayor said, after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of “massive strikes” heading towards the city. The capital has come under increased attack in recent weeks as winter approaches, with air raid sirens wailing nearly…

WarThree years of Israel's genocide in Gaza: In numbersThree years of attacks has devastated Gaza, killing tens of thousands, destroying homes, and collapsing basic services.

Al JazeeraOct 6