An explosive-laden Russian drone veers into Lithuanian airspace. Pentagon inspectors general warn that Operation Epic Fury has severely depleted munition stocks as US congress set to approve an arms package for Israel including forty-thousand heavy bombs. Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drones launched toward the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. American Space Force admits to having weapons in orbit in violation of international agreements with fears of starting a new arms’ race.
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