Iran on Saturday (local time) summoned Ukraine's chargé d'affaires over an attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea that killed one sailor and injured another. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy later confirmed the strike, while Tehran vowed retaliation.A woman holds an Iranian flag on a street in Tehran, Iran | Representational image(via REUTERS)Hours after Ukraine reportedly launched an attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, killing at least one sailor and injuring another, Tehran on Saturday (local time) summoned Kyiv's chargé d'affaires.Citing Iranian state media, Anadolu Agency reported that Manouchehr Moradi, assistant foreign minister and director general for Eurasia, summoned Kyiv's chargé d'affaires and conveyed the Islamic Republic's strong protest following what Tehran described as a "criminal" attack by the Ukrainian military on the vessel overnight.Moradi also stressed that Iran would firmly defend its national security interests, warning that attacks against the lives and property of the country's citizens "will not go unanswered."Here's what we knowAccording to a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry on Press TV, the strike occurred early Saturday, leading to an explosion aboard the vessel that resulted in the death of a sailor.Earlier on Saturday, Iran accused Ukraine of attacking one of its commercial vessels in the Caspian Sea and condemned it as an act of aggression. The Islamic Republic also called on the UN Security Council, the European Union, and the international community to hold those responsible accountable.Ukraine confirms attack in Caspian SeaMeanwhile, Ukraine officially confirmed a series of long-range strikes targeting Russian military logistics and supply chains, including maritime operations in the Caspian Sea. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a post on X, wrote, "Ukraine continues applying long-range sanctions in response to Russian strikes. Last night, the warriors of our Defense Forces hit targets across different regions of Russia that are fueling this war. Once again, a plant in Kirov was struck - the one supplying components for the weapons Russia uses to attack our people. That's about 1,200 kilometers from Ukraine's border. Also hit were an oil refinery in Tyumen, a logistics facility in Yekaterinburg, and a fuel and lubricants depot in Rostov-on-Don. We also achieved very strong results with long-range strikes in the Caspian Sea - including vessels used in military cargo shipments involving Iran, as well as a warship."Tehran vows retaliation, condemns attackTehran condemned the attack in the Caspian Sea and warned Kyiv of retaliatory consequences. In a statement, the foreign ministry said, "By attacking an Iranian commercial vessel, the Ukrainian regime not only committed an internationally wrongful act but also, in a dangerous manner, sought to spread insecurity."According to the statement, the foreign ministry said, "Any party genuinely concerned about peace and security in Eastern Europe and the surrounding regions should adopt a responsible position regarding this dangerous action by the Ukrainian regime and hold Ukraine's ruling authorities accountable for this criminal and provocative act."Additionally, Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, condemned the attack in a phone call with the European Union's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, earlier in the day. He "strongly and unequivocally" condemned Kyiv's military attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea and "called for a firm response from the United Nations Security Council, the European Union, and the international community, and for the perpetrators and supporters of this criminal act to be held accountable."Further, the Ukrainian president claimed that Moscow was passing on its satellite observations in the Middle East to Tehran to enable the country to launch direct strikes in the region.The latest incident is expected to further strain already tense relations between Tehran and
At least 10 people were killed by a Russian missile strike at a gathering on a training range near Ukraine’s capital, triggering a probe into potential negligence by the event’s organizers. The attack on Friday injured about 100 others, Ukrainian Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko said on Telegram, without specifying the nature of the event. The strike hit a location where representatives of the country’s arms industry were present, the Ukrainian Council of Defense Industry, an association of private defense manufacturers, said in a Facebook statement.“War doesn’t absolve anyone of responsibility for management decisions,” Kravchenko said. “On the contrary, it requires the utmost professionalism, caution and awareness of every step.”Investigators will determine who decided to hold the event, who approved its location, timing and format, what security measures were in place, and whether the risks were properly assessed under martial law, he said. A war-crimes investigation into Russia’s strike was also opened, Kravchenko said.“Efforts to determine exactly what happened and the fate of those affected are ongoing,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X after the strike.Telegram monitoring channels reported several high-speed missiles approaching Kyiv at about 11:30 a.m. local time, an unusual time for such an attack, as Russian barrages are more commonly launched overnight or in the early morning.Russian forces launched three Iskander-M ballistic missiles, or S-400 air defense missiles used in a ground-attack role, from the north, Ukraine’s Air Force said on Telegram. One missile was intercepted, while two struck the Bucha district outside Kyiv.The strike hit a private military training ground where an event was taking place, the Kyiv regional state administration said on its website. A private sports complex unconnected to the military was damaged, Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat said on local television.“Whatever was happening there will be investigated,” he said.The targeted civilian facility is not under the authority or management of the Defense Forces, the Suspilne news website cited the country’s General Staff press service as saying. Organizers of public events must take security risks into account as far as possible during wartime and make use of shelters, the General Staff told Suspilne. The Russian Defense Ministry said its military had hit a site where a demonstration of unmanned aerial vehicles was taking place. The event hosted Ukrainian drone developers, manufacturers and military command representatives, according to the ministry.There have been cases during the war of Russia attacking mass gatherings in Ukraine, triggering public criticism over insufficient precautions. Ballistic missile attacks are particularly difficult to defend against because they reach their targets within minutes, leaving little time for people to reach shelter.In August 2023, a Russian missile struck a theater in central Chernihiv during a conference on drone technology, killing seven people and injuring more than 140. The attack prompted Ukrainian authorities to tighten rules governing public announcements of defense-related events.Russian ballistic missiles have also struck military ceremonies. One such attack in 2025 killed 12 soldiers and wounded 60 others at a training base, leading then-Land Forces Commander Mykhailo Drapatyi to resign, as he took responsibility for failures by subordinate officers. Drapatyi was named as Ukraine’s new commander-in-chief on Tuesday.©2026 Bloomberg L.P.This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.Stay updated with the latest Trending, India, World and US news. Follow CJP Protest LIVE updates as Sonam Wangchuk ends his 26-day hunger strike following government assurances, while the Jantar Mantar protest continues. Get the latest updates on talks between the CJP delegation and the Centre, the demand for Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, possible arrest
China’s Coast Guard clashed with the Philippines for a third time this week in the South China Sea, as tensions in the disputed waters escalate.China Coast Guard Reports Third Clash With Philippines This WeekChina’s Coast Guard clashed with the Philippines for a third time this week in the South China Sea, as tensions in the disputed waters escalate. China Coast Guard on Friday took “control measures” on multiple Philippine vessels conducting “illegal activities” at the Scarborough Shoal, according to a statement from the force. It didn’t elaborate on the measures taken.The Philippine Coast Guard didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on the incident, which marks a second straight day of skirmishes at Scarborough Shoal. On Thursday, Manila said a China Coast Guard vessel fired a water cannon at a Filipino vessel for more than two minutes at the disputed shoal.Amid these tensions, the US Seventh Fleet on Friday posted a photo on X of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group transiting the Luzon Strait to conduct operations in the South China Sea.Meanwhile, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. spoke on the phone with US President Donald Trump late Thursday, who assured Marcos that he would take up Manila’s concerns when he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to Manila. The incidents at Scarborough Shoal took place after China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro met on Wednesday, where they exchanged strong protests in their first sit-down since 2024. Wang warned in that meeting that bilateral relations are “at a crossroads, and it is up to the Philippines to make the correct and rational choice.”Tensions were already high earlier this week after the Philippines accused China Coast Guard personnel of aggressively striking and wounding a Navy serviceman with a wooden baton at the Second Thomas Shoal.China took effective control of the Scarborough Shoal, which it calls Huangyan Island, and its adjacent waters after a standoff with the Philippines in 2012. Beijing has created manmade islands and put up buildings in contested waters in a bid to assert its sweeping claims over the South China Sea, which have been rejected by a ruling of an international tribunal in 2016. ©2026 Bloomberg L.P.This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
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