Russia launches deadly missile strikes on Kyiv ahead of NATO summit
Russia launched a wave of missiles and drones at Kyiv in the early hours of Monday, killing at least 11 people. The strikes came on the eve of a critical NATO summit that President Trump is expected to attend. This marks the second wave of attacks on the Ukrainian capital within a week, drawing widespread international condemnation.
China conducted a rare test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile in the South Pacific, with a nuclear-powered submarine firing a long-range missile. The test drew sharp criticism from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, with Australia calling it 'destabilising to the region.' The incident has heightened tensions in the already volatile Pacific strategic landscape.
Ukraine has escalated its long-range drone campaign, striking a key oil terminal in St. Petersburg and targeting Russian supply lines. The attacks have triggered a fuel crisis affecting nearly every region of Russia, demonstrating the strategic impact of Ukraine's midrange drone capabilities. The campaign has reshaped battlefield dynamics by disrupting Russian logistics.