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Yemen's armed forces claimed responsibility for drone attacks on US military bases in the UAE and Bahrain, causing large explosions. The strikes were said to be in retaliation for continued US support of Israel's military operations in Gaza.
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has condemned the latest drone strike on civilian infrastructure, calling it a serious provocation and urging the international community to respond strongly. The official also appealed for more modern air defense systems from Western allies to protect Ukrainian airspace.
Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament passed the government's annual budget on February 13, ending a record 266-day political impasse. The budget preserves funding for the drone program, despite earlier threats by the Kuomintang to cut it significantly, while other cuts were approved in areas like special allowances and military infrastructure.
A drone with explosives crashed at Leipzig/Halle airport, a vital NATO hub, raising fears of Russian sabotage. Intelligence suggests Moscow orchestrated the incident to test NATO defenses, amid a broader drone campaign across Europe. Military experts warn European air defenses are outdated, and NATO's slow response highlights vulnerability.
Al Jazeera gained rare access to a Ukrainian long-range drone unit conducting strikes deep inside Russian territory. Ukrainian officials call these attacks 'long-range punishment', targeting economic and psychological damage. The campaign has expanded beyond oil and gas to include dual-use goods sellers like Wildberries.
A drone exploded near Bulgaria's Balkan Stream pipeline, and two more were detected at a German military base, adding to recent incidents across Europe. The sightings have stoked fears that Russia's war in Ukraine could spill over into NATO territory, though Germany has yet to assign blame.
Russia and Ukraine continued overnight aerial attacks against each other, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. Ukraine targeted multiple Russian oil refineries, while Russia struck the Dnipropetrovsk region and a cargo ship near Odesa.
Ukraine announced drone strikes on two Russian oil refineries, killing at least two people according to Russian officials. President Zelenskyy said the attacks aim to weaken Russia's war capabilities. The strikes are part of a broader campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure.
A 44-year-old railway worker was killed in Ukraine's Sumy region and two civilians died in Russia's Bryansk region as cross-border attacks continue. Ukrainian drone strikes also hit facilities deep inside Russia, including Tatarstan and Togliatti, as part of Kyiv's strategy to disrupt Russian logistics and infrastructure.
