The Israeli army has brought the medieval castle Beaufort under its control for the first time in 26 years. The advance marks an intensification of ground operations against Hezbollah, while the ceasefire agreed in April has effectively collapsed.
Einen Tag nach den ersten Meldungen über ukrainische Drohnenangriffe verdichten sich die Folgen: Die IAEA bestätigt Schäden am Turbinengebäude des AKW Saporischschja, während die Krim den Benzinverkauf rationiert und Kiew weitere Luftabwehr aus Deutschland meldet.
Three days after the first reported drone attacks, the situation escalates significantly: Ukrainian special forces have hit a key station of Russia's largest Siberia-Europe oil pipeline in Kirov region as well as an oil base in Rostov — a state of emergency has been in effect in Matveyev Kurgan since this morning.
The US wants to accelerate the reduction of its military presence in Europe. The Pentagon will confront NATO allies in June with concrete withdrawal plans, according to multiple media reports citing Pentagon sources.
Israeli troops have captured the medieval Beaufort Castle, conducting their deepest ground offensive in Lebanon in 26 years. Meanwhile, a Hezbollah drone attack claims an Israeli life — while a hostage family member plans to challenge Netanyahu.