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NEW|Russian forces conducted a large-scale series of missile and drone strikes against Ukraine on the night of July 20 to 21 that included over 400 drones as Russia continues to launch significantly larger strike packages in June and July 2025 than in January to May 2025. (1/6)
The July 21 Israeli strike on Hudaydah targeted two areas near berths 2 and 5 where the Houthis have previously held containers (behind 5) and dump trucks and other vehicles (behind 2). The IDF said that the strike on July 21 targeted construction equipment, among other assets.…
Israeli airstrikes targeting Houthi-controlled Hudaydah port since May have badly damaged Hudaydah's port berths. Several of these berths are inoperable. The Houthi ability to repair this damage seems very limited, though they could probably repair all the berths given time
The Syrian transitional government faces major obstacles in restoring rule of law, regaining trust, and healing inter- and intra-communal divisions in Suwayda Province even as the ceasefire holds. Distrust between the Bedouin and Druze communities remains high as more accounts…