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US and Iran exchange strikes as fragile ceasefire collapses
The US and Iran traded military strikes on June 27-28, each accusing the other of violating the two-week-old ceasefire. Iran targeted US infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain while the US hit Iranian missile and radar sites. Meanwhile, Russia launched massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, and North Korea conducted major weapons tests as South Korea boosts its drone forces.
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US and Iran trade strikes, each blames other for ceasefire breach The US struck Iranian missile and radar sites after an Iranian drone hit a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by launching missiles and drones at US facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain, threatening the two-week-old truce. 1234
Russia launches 129 drones and ballistic missiles at Ukraine Ukraine's air force intercepted most of the 129 drones and six Iskander-M missiles, but 36 people were injured across the country. Attacks hit Kyiv, Sumy, Kherson, Donetsk, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts. 56
Ukraine threatens to take war to Belarus over drone attacks Ukraine issued an ultimatum to Belarus after Russian drones launched from Belarusian territory attacked Ukraine. Kyiv warned it is poised to strike Belarusian military infrastructure if the attacks continue. 7
North Korea tests new weapons as South Korea boosts drone army Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of a ballistic missile warhead and upgraded rocket launcher, calling for a 'deadly and destructive' posture. South Korea announced plans to train 500,000 troops as 'drone warriors' and successfully tested its Cheonryong long-range missile. 89
Sudan fears mass atrocities as RSF surrounds key city of el-Obeid The UN and US warned of imminent mass atrocities as the Rapid Support Forces deployed around el-Obeid. The US imposed new sanctions on Sudan for chemical weapons use, while Sudan accused the UAE of arming the RSF. 10
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