In a statement issued recently by US Pentagon spokesperson Major General Pat Ryder, the United States reaffirmed its determination to prevent Iran and its proxies from exploiting the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The statement also highlighted the military forces already deployed in the region in case of further involvement."The United States is…
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Israel successfully intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen toward central Israel yesterday. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the missile, fired by Houthi rebels, was intercepted by the long-range Arrow air defense system outside the country's borders. Despite the successful interception, air raid sirens sounded throughout central Israel as a precautionary measure against…
The US Navy successfully intercepted a large barrage of ballistic missiles, drones (UAVs), and cruise missiles launched by Houthi forces in the Red Sea. According to U.S. military officials speaking to CNN, the barrage targeted three U.S. warships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical maritime route connecting the Red Sea and the Gulf…
Hezbollah launched a ballistic missile from Lebanon targeting Mossad headquarters in Tel Aviv. The missile was intercepted by Israel’s David’s Sling defense system, with no reported casualties. In retaliation, Israel struck the missile launch site in southern Lebanon.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Ukrainian forces have successfully captured the entire town of Sudzha in Russia's Kursk region, marking a major escalation in the ongoing conflict. The town, located just 10km from the Ukrainian border, fell to Ukrainian troops in a historic offensive, described as the biggest assault on Russian soil since…
On Sunday, July 14, 2024, as reported by Hellenic National Defence General Staff (GEETHA/HNDGS) sources, during the early morning hours in the Gulf of Aden, the Greek Frigate PSARA (F454), as part of the EUNAVFOR Operation ASPIDES, engaged a swarm of Houthi unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV/DRONE) attempting to strike a commercial ship. During the engagement,…
Israel-Gaza War - The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has executed over 100 airstrikes using fighter jets, drones, and helicopters across the Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours. These operations aim to disrupt Hamas' regrouping efforts in areas like Rafah, Zeitoun, and Jabalia. Israeli tanks have also been seen moving in Rafah.A significant strike…
War in Ukraine – The situation in Vovchansk, a city in the Kharkiv region, remains dire as battles continue between Ukrainian forces and Russian troops. Ukrainian forces are actively resisting Russian attempts to seize the city, as reported by the Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff. Despite their efforts, the Ukrainian command acknowledges that the situation…
The Biden administration in the US has halted the delivery of a significant amount of ammunition to Israel, a move that marks a significant shift in US foreign policy amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. As military operations in the region escalate, Washington's decision to delay the supply of 2,000 and 500-pound bombs indicates its concern…
Athens, Greece - The Hellenic Navy has recently received the first two MH-60 Romeo helicopters, a significant boost to its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities. These advanced helicopters, delivered at the Elefsina airbase via the US C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft, are part of a total order of seven, marking a pivotal enhancement in Greece's naval defense…