Deploys

Somalia: Islamic State deploys suicide attackers in Puntland State as offensive intensifies BOSASO, Somalia — Islamic State militants in Somalia launched suicide attackers against a Puntland State security position in the Miiraale valley on Saturday, prompting a fierce clash that left at least seven people dead as regional forces push deeper into militant strongholds in the Cal-Miskaad mountains. Assault and casualties Puntland State authorities said their forces repelled the attack and killed four militants at the scene.…

US aircraft carrier's arrival in the Caribbean sharpens tensions with Venezuela The USS Gerald R. Ford, the United States Navy's largest aircraft carrier, steamed into the Western Hemisphere this week, joining a collection of U.S. warships, forward-deployed F-35 stealth jets in Puerto Rico and a broader maritime operation that Washington says is aimed at disrupting drug trafficking. Caracas responded with alarm, announcing its own “massive” nationwide military deployments and warning that the show of force could spark a…

Ukraine Deploys UK Long-Range Missiles Against Russia - Reports Recent reports indicate a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia: Ukrainian forces have reportedly begun utilizing long-range missiles supplied by the United Kingdom. This marks a notable escalation in military capabilities for Ukraine and a pivotal moment in their fight to reclaim territories occupied by Russian forces. Contextual Background Since the onset of hostilities in 2014 after Russia's annexation of Crimea, Ukraine…

ANKARA, Turkey - The nation of Turkey has dispatched two warships to safeguard the Somali coastline, reports Middle East Eye. The ships, christened Oruc Reis, have been tasked with protecting energy and oil exploration activities in the region. The deployment follows an oil agreement recently inked between Somalia and Turkey, with Ankara taking on the dual roles of exploration and safeguarding the waters from foreign threats. This venture is poised to enhance Somalia's economic prospects. Alparslan Bayraktar, Turkey's…