Ukraine has alleged an airstrike on a Russian ballistic missile plant in the North, with local officials stating that the site was targeted by Ukrainian-made Flamingo missiles. The Russian plant, which is known to produce intercontinental ballistic missiles and short-range ballistic missiles, was reportedly hit along with a gas processing plant in the Russian region of Samara.
According to the Ukrainian military, the strike was carried out using locally-made Flamingo missiles, with the target being over 800 miles away from Ukraine. Russian news channel Astra reported that the targeted location was the Votkinsk Machine Building Plant, a state-owned factory that produces intercontinental ballistic missiles, including those with nuclear capabilities.
Ukraine’s response to US President Donald Trump’s peace plan has been severe, with local residents sharing videos showing black smoke rising from the area and several buildings in the city of Votkinsk suffering damage. Russia has temporarily closed several airfields in the region following the strike.
The attack occurred at a time when negotiations between Moscow and Kiev under US mediation had stalled without progress. Iran and the US have differing views on easing sanctions, with an Iranian official stating that both parties must agree on a reasonable time table for lifting restrictions. A report by the Afghan media suggests that around 17.4 million people’s needs are not being met due to a lack of funds.
A British Pakistani teenager died after being stabbed in Birmingham, while details have emerged about the documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The US has stationed at least 60 fighter jets at a Jordanian airbase, with US Ambassador Mike Huckabee stating that Israel’s control over the entire Middle East is possible.
Experts predict a foot or more of snowfall from Philadelphia to New York and Boston, with flight disruptions likely due to a storm. A case of violence against Muslim citizens has been reported in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
US President Donald Trump has announced an increase in global tariffs to 15% from 10%, while a report by Indian media suggests that Air India has not paid around 42 billion rupees in dues. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been ranked as the most disliked leader by 61% of citizens in 58 countries, including the US and Europe.
A journalist in the US asked whether the destruction of Gaza was in line with Christian values, to which Senator Lindsey Graham responded that he does not agree. Ahead of Trump’s deadline, Portuguese airbases have taken positions in anticipation of US aircraft, while a US naval fleet led by the Abraham Lincoln has already arrived in the Middle East.
The Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques has announced that registration for the upcoming fast will be available on their website. Khalid Mehmood Siddiqui stated that any problem can be solved through dialogue, and that Pakistan wants to live in peace. In a separate development, England has set a target of 147 runs for Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup 2026.
PTI leader and former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Minister, Ahsan Iqbal, expressed his disappointment at the lack of serious study of the constitution and law by the two leaders.
