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Military developments, their reported scope and the consequences for civilians, transport and essential services.

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Ordered by reported development. Each article describes what was known at the time shown.

Ukraine appoints a new defence minister

Ukraine approved and installed a new defence minister, following nominations submitted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. One headline links the appointment to an election dispute.

NATO conducts large air operation near Kaliningrad

Several headlines report that NATO conducted an air operation involving about 25 aircraft near Kaliningrad. NATO also provided further details about the operation, while separate coverage reported that NATO fighters were scrambled after a drone entered Romanian airspace.

Russian and Ukrainian strikes cause deaths and damage amid ongoing war

The headlines describe Russian missile and air attacks in Ukraine that killed at least five people, including three in one reported strike, and injured 33 in Kyiv. They also report Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian oil facilities and an exchange of major drone and missile strikes.

Russia and Ukraine exchange 103 prisoners of war each

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 103 captured soldiers each in a prisoner swap. The headlines also report that more than 16,000 Ukrainian civilians remain detained and tortured by Russia, according to the UN.

Ukraine’s parliament approves Evgeniy Khmara as defense minister

Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada approved Evgeniy Khmara as minister of defence with 312 votes. Ukrainian officials described his priorities as the front, personnel and defense-industry development, and said he is already cooperating with military leadership.

Ethiopian Fano leader claims armed groups formed unified coalition

Zemene Kassie said Fano factions from Amhara and Oromia had joined a national movement with a unified command against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government. The claim suggests greater coordination, but its operational strength remains unclear.

Iran rejects UAE claim of missile attack

Iran has rejected the United Arab Emirates' claim that it launched a missile attack. Iran also warned of possible false-flag operations.

Israeli strikes and Gaza-related disputes prompt international condemnation

Reports indicate an Israeli strike on a police headquarters in Gaza that killed nine Palestinians, including a 13-year-old child. Other headlines describe condemnation of Israeli conduct, disputes over West Bank settlement construction, and backlash against Israelis allegedly linked to the military in Indonesia and Thailand.

Nigerian forces conduct operations against ISWAP in Borno

Nigerian troops detonated two improvised explosive devices, carried out an airstrike that killed eight suspected ISWAP fighters, and reported surrenders and the evacuation of students after an infiltration alert in Borno State.