Senior Pentagon officials recommended providing Ukraine with white phosphorus munitions for use in battlefield illumination and smoke screens, but the White House has repeatedly rejected the idea due to concerns over civilian harm. White phosphorus is not illegal, but its use carries significant risks, including severe burns and respiratory damage. The Pentagon’s recommendation aimed to supply Ukraine with these shells for non-lethal purposes, but the … Continue reading Pentagon has recommends giving white phosphorus shells to Ukraine

NATO is preparing to transport large numbers of wounded troops during a potential war with Russia, possibly using hospital trains due to likely challenges with air evacuations. Lieutenant-General Alexander Sollfrank, NATO’s logistics commander, noted that medical evacuations in a Russia conflict would involve a larger war zone and more casualties compared to recent wars. Russian air defenses would complicate air evacuations, making trains a viable … Continue reading NATO plans for large-scale transport of wounded troops in case of Russia war

China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean, raising regional security concerns amid its rivalry with the U.S. The ICBM carried a dummy warhead and landed in a designated area, with China stating the test was part of routine training and not directed at any nation. This marked the first such long-range test in 44 years, the Associated Press has reported. Analysts … Continue reading China fires ICBM into Pacific

IDF Northern Commander Maj. Gen. Uri Gordon told troops they must be ready to invade Lebanon, as tensions with Hezbollah escalate. He emphasized the need to improve security for 60,000 northern residents displaced for nearly a year. Gordon highlighted that the conflict has entered a new phase, with Operation Northern Arrows targeting Hezbollah’s firepower and leadership, The Jerusalem Post has reported. While airstrikes continue, former … Continue reading IDF commander urges readiness for possible Lebanon invasion amid Hezbollah conflict

Israel’s top general, Maj Gen Herzi Halevi, stated that the country is preparing for a possible ground invasion of Lebanon as airstrikes continue to target Hezbollah’s infrastructure. The Israeli military is calling up reserves and readying troops for operations in response to Hezbollah’s missile attacks, including a failed strike on Tel Aviv. Amid growing international pressure for a ceasefire, the US warned of the risk … Continue reading Israel widens air strikes after Hezbollah fires at Tel Aviv