Conflicts

Conflicts

Ethiopian advance brings fighting toward Zalambessa on the Eritrean border

Reuters and AFP placed Ethiopian forces at or near Zalambessa after a northward advance. Their accounts differ on positions, and do not establish a crossing into Eritrea.

October 15, 20263 minute read

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Two ships reported struck in Hormuz as wider attack claims emerge

UKMTO reports described unknown projectiles hitting a container ship and a tanker on October 13. The notices did not identify an attacker.

October 15, 20262 minute read

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Pakistan presses Kabul for action after reported Kurram crossing clash

Ishaq Dar renewed Pakistan’s demand on October 12. The Afghan Taliban rejected broader accusations, while the Kurram casualty claims remain Pakistan’s account.

October 15, 20263 minute read

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How ceasefire monitoring turns a report into a finding

An explosion, a verified violation and an attributed attack are different findings. The agreement determines who can establish each one and what follows.

October 15, 20265 minute read

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Missile debris injures four and damages 15 homes in Riyadh, Saudi authorities say

Saudi Civil Defense attributed the debris to two intercepted cruise missiles launched by the Houthis. Its statement did not identify the defense system or give the condition of those injured.

October 14, 20262 minute read

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How to read battlefield claims and combat footage

A video can show a real event while carrying a false date, location or explanation. Start by separating what is visible from what the caption asks you to believe.

October 14, 20264 minute read