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Iran-backed attacks in Middle East continue after dozens of US strikes
The Pentagon has insisted that the barrage of attacks by Iran-backed militants, and United States retaliatory strikes, don’t amount to war.
US airstrikes target militia-controlled areas in east Syria
CENTCOM officials said the attack was in response to an Aug. 15 attack targeting U.S. forces.
US launches three airstrikes against al-Shabab in Somalia
The strikes killed four militants, according to a release.
US-backed Syrian Kurds to turn to Damascus if Turkey attacks
The YPG, a backbone of the SDF, has led the fight against the militants of the extremist Islamic State group and has been a proven top U.S. ally in Syria.
Ukraine says its drones hit Russian fast boats at sea
The attacks were captured on video that Ukrainian officials released on Monday morning.
By Davis Winkie
Syrian fighters ready to join next phase of Ukraine war
So far, only a small number of Syrian fighters appear to have arrived in Russia for military training ahead of deployment on the front lines.
US military changes explanation of attack on base in Syria
It is now believed the April 7 attack was carried out by the “deliberate placement of explosive charges” by one or more individuals at an ammunition holding area and shower facility on the base.
Ukrainian helicopters raid oil depot in Russian city: reports
The Mi-24 helicopters can be seen launching missiles at the depot in videos posted to social media.
By Davis Winkie
This week in Congress: Lawmakers question the military’s policies on drone strikes
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 7, 2022.
US military coalition in Syria takes out rocket launch sites
The strikes against the launch sites apparently were conducted by U.S. forces, but a statement issued by the coalition did not specify who carried them out.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
US stepping up airstrikes this week to support Afghan forces
“A number of strikes have occurred over the last several days from both manned and unmanned strike platforms,” a DoD spokesman said.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press