Russian FM Lavrov:

Syria must not be divided, and Israel should not secure its safety at others’ expense.

Syria’s collapse cannot be allowed, despite some wanting it.

We understand Türkiye’s legitimate security concerns on its Syrian border.

Ahmad al-Sharaa described Syria’s relations with Russia as longstanding and strategic, and we support and affirm this approach.

Syrian forces are pursuing remnants of the former Assad regime in rural Tartous, neutralizing several members.

Ukrainian Special Forces (SSO) revealed and decoded a note from a killed North Korean soldier detailing FPV drone interception tactics.

Here's the “live bait” method:

Form a trio during drone detection—one acts as bait to lure the UAV, while two others shoot it down.

The bait should maintain a 7-meter distance, while shooters stay 10-12 meters away.

If the bait remains still, the drone will stop, giving shooters a chance to destroy it.

Turkish MoD:

We see the defense cooperation between the Turkish Armed Forces and Syria’s new administration as a significant opportunity, not only for the interests of both nations but also for the stability of our region.

Iranian President Pezeshkian: Why are the lights in this hall on?

“We use far more gas and electricity than Europe. Why turn on the lights here when there’s sunlight? It’s so warm I’m sweating—why heat this place so much?”

Summary of energy crisis in Iran...

As the hostage and ceasefire negotiations draw to a close, Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya has been appointed commander of the organisation's military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades.

Hayya, who is also Hamas' chief negotiator and senior leader in Gaza, plays a crucial role in these negotiations.

Source Al Araby Al Jadeed

The Saudi Hospital in El Fasher, North Darfur, the last functioning hospital in the region, has been destroyed after being shelled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The hospital was attacked at least 16 times by RSF artillery and drones.

NEW: Syrian security forces capture General Mohammed Kanjo Hassan in Khirbet Al-Ma’zeh, rural Tartous.

He oversaw field courts in Sednaya Prison.

Turkish Bayraktar AKINCI UCAV successfully tested the UAV-122 supersonic missile with a TV-seeker.

This marks the first test of missile's fire-and-update capability.