A new report argues the war in Ukraine has entered a new phase. Russia's rate of advance is stagnating while Ukraine employs novel mechanized counterattacks and intermediate-range strikes to break positional warfare, though neither side can yet conduct operational maneuvers.
New satellite imagery reveals China is expanding its nuclear missile capabilities, including developing a new silo field and testing missiles designed to reach the United States, according to analysts. The expansion suggests China is significantly increasing the size and reach of its nuclear arsenal.
Politico reports that the United States has military assets positioned and troops in place to potentially launch an attack on Cuba, according to unnamed defense officials. The article cites ongoing tensions and new strategic deployments as factors enabling a rapid strike if ordered. No official White House or Pentagon confirmation has been provided.
The Pentagon has acknowledged that US troops are reportedly being targeted by adversaries using commercially available location data, raising concerns about digital security and operational safety. Officials stated that the Defense Department is reviewing policies to limit the exposure of service members' location information through apps and data brokers.
A Russian drone struck an apartment block in Galați, Romania, near the Ukrainian border, injuring two people, according to Romanian officials. The incident marks the first time a Russian drone has hit a building in the NATO member state since the start of the war in Ukraine.
Satellite imagery and analysis indicate China is constructing launch pads near its network of nuclear missile silos, likely for air defense systems to protect the silos from potential attack. The new construction is part of a broader expansion of China's nuclear arsenal and its supporting infrastructure, according to researchers and defense officials.