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Russia’s Use of INF-Banned Missiles in Ukraine Sparks Global Alarm

                                                      File photo: The two leaders met in Alaska earlier this year Russia has reportedly deployed the 9M729 ground-launched cruise missile —a weapon once banned under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty —against Ukraine, marking its first confirmed use in combat. The missile, capable of carrying either nuclear or conventional warheads, has an estimated range of up to 2,500 kilometers , far exceeding the 500 km limit once imposed by the treaty. Background The INF Treaty , signed in 1987 by U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, prohibited ground-launched missiles with ranges between 500 and 5,500 kilometers. However, U.S. officials accused Russia of secretly developing the 9M729 in violation of the pact. This dispute ultimately led Presiden...

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Israeli Air Force Strikes Deep Inside Lebanon After Hezbollah Downs a Drone

 


The Israeli military has carried out airstrikes deep inside Lebanon, targeting positions of the militant Hezbollah group. Residents near the northeastern city of Baalbek reported explosions as the strikes hit their mark. According to a Hezbollah official, at least two people lost their lives in these attacks.

These strikes represent some of the most significant military actions within Lebanon since the Israel-Hamas conflict began over four months ago. The situation escalates further as Israel’s Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, pledges to intensify operations against Hezbollah, even if a ceasefire is reached with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The timing of these strikes, coming shortly after Hezbollah claimed to have shot down an Israeli drone, adds to the mounting tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border.

The incident underscores the delicate balance in the region, where geopolitical rivalries and historical animosities continue to shape events. As talks for a Gaza ceasefire unfold, the situation in Lebanon remains volatile, with both sides closely monitoring developments.

In the aftermath of these airstrikes, questions arise about the potential ramifications for regional stability. The international community watches closely, hoping for de-escalation and a path toward lasting peace. However, the events of today serve as a stark reminder that the Middle East remains a complex and fragile theater of conflict.


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