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Girl Injured by Drone Debris After Bahrain Air Defense Interception
Bahrain's Interior Ministry stated that an 11-year-old girl received minor injuries from falling drone debris. The incident followed air defenses intercepting an Iranian attack on the Gulf kingdom.
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asiaone.compolitics33 days ago
Lithuania Ends Drone Alert After Suspected Aircraft Diverts Near Vilnius
Lithuanian authorities lifted an air alert after a suspected military drone flew near the capital before changing course. The incident occurred one day after NATO intercepted a drone over Estonia.
world33 days ago
UAE Air Defense Destroys Six Drones in 48 Hours
The United Arab Emirates said its military detected and destroyed six hostile drones over the past 48 hours. The Ministry of Defense reported no casualties or damage to civilian or strategic facilities.
Al Jazeeraworld38 days ago
Finland Ends Drone Alert After Scrambling Fighter Jets Over Helsinki
Finnish authorities stood down defence forces on May 15, 2026 after an alarm over suspected drone activity in airspace near Helsinki. Fighter jets were scrambled, the capital’s airport was closed for three hours, and residents in the Uusimaa region were told to stay indoors. Offi…
The Washington Postpolitics38 days ago
Latvian Prime Minister Resigns After Coalition Loses Majority
Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned on May 14, 2026, after her left-leaning coalition partner withdrew support following the sacking of the defense minister over two suspected Ukrainian drones that entered Latvian territory on May 7. One drone crashed at a fuel storage facility…
tass.compolitics39 days ago
Latvian Prime Minister Announces Resignation After Coalition Partner Withdraws Support
The Latvian prime minister announced her resignation on Thursday after a coalition partner withdrew its support, leaving the government without a majority. The move follows the defense minister's resignation last week over the handling of stray Ukrainian drones that crossed into…
washingtonpost.comfinance52 days ago
Drones Intercepted by Air Defenses Near U.S. Embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone
Air defense systems near the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone activated to intercept several drones. At least one drone was shot down, with reports indicating two were engaged. The incident remains preliminary and unconfirmed, occurring in an area housing key government build…
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