Military strike

Drone strikes are an effective counterterrorism strategy. Initially, the US military was the sole user of this technology in Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, Libya, Syria, and Pakistan. Today, Ukraine, Russia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and military groups like the Houthis have increasingly deployed the technology. How do drone strikes work?

Russia Fires Hypersonic Ballistic Missiles at Ukrainian Cities, Leaving Several Dead and Dozens Injured Russia has launched hypersonic ballistic missiles at Ukraine's two largest cities, resulting in multiple casualties and nearly 100 injuries. The attack occurred on Thursday, targeting Kyiv and Kharkiv. Ukrainian officials have reported at least five deaths and 73 injuries in Kyiv, while 15 people were injured in Kharkiv. The Russian military has claimed responsibility for the strikes…

Three US service members were killed and several others injured in a drone attack on a military base in Jordan on January 28, 2024. The attack, carried out by a group of drones, caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. Officials have described the attack as highly coordinated, with the drones targeting specific areas of the base. A senior military official stated, "It was a very sophisticated attack. The drones seemed to know exactly where to strike." The names of the…

A surface-launched weapon traveling through the air struck and killed U.S. servicemembers in the Middle East, ending the decades-long streak of air

Japan Edges Toward Military Pre-Emptive Strike Option -- TOKYORuling-party lawmakers are pushing for Japans military to have the ability to strike foreign missile-launch sites to improve deterrence against potential attacks from North Korea and China.

The US and UK have launched airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, responding to recent attacks on ships in the Red Sea. The strikes, carried out by the US military's Central Command with British support, targeted radar sites and other infrastructure used by the Iranian-backed Houthis. These airstrikes were prompted by an increase in attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea, including a recent strike that damaged a ship off the coast of Saudi Arabia. The US and its allies…

North Korea is working to ensure its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities cannot be destroyed by military strikes, U.N. monitors said ahead of a meeting between U.S. and North Korean officials to prepare a second denuclearization summit.