Fire Hits St. Petersburg Oil Terminal in Massive Drone Attack on Russia
Drones hit St. Petersburg on Oct. 18, sparking a fire at the Petersburg Oil Terminal. Officials say 126 were downed nearby and 127 near Moscow.
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Military news from The Boston Report: defense policy, NATO, the Pentagon, weapons tests and armed forces worldwide, with context from official sources.
Bulgaria Asks NATO for Jets, Anti-Drone Help After Black Sea Attacks
After drones sank two ships off its coast, Bulgaria asked NATO for combat aircraft and counter-drone systems. Ambassadors meet next week.
Iran Gives Houthis Targeting Intelligence for Saudi Strikes: WSJ
A WSJ report says IRGC officers help the Houthis aim missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia. Tehran and the Houthis deny Iranian involvement.
North Korea Tests Zam-2.0 AI Torpedo in Naval Weapons Push
North Korea says its new Zam-2.0 torpedo uses AI for targeting. What state media claimed, what was left out, and why it matters at sea.
Starshield Speed Limit: Musk Says U.S. Controls Ukraine Curbs
A Starshield speed limit cut links for Ukrainian drones above 160 km/h. Musk says the U.S. military and Trump decide such curbs; service is partly restored.
Karakoram 2026: China and Pakistan Hold First Joint Army Drill
Karakoram 2026, the first China-Pakistan joint army training, opened in Korla, Xinjiang, with drone, sniping and high-altitude counterterrorism drills.
US Weighs MOAB Against Iran Nuclear and Energy Sites
MOAB Iran strike plans: CNN says the U.S. drafted options to use the ‘mother of all bombs’ on Iranian energy and nuclear sites, including Pickaxe Mountain.
Drone Warfare Guide: History, Types, Defenses and What Comes Next
A sourced guide to drone warfare in 2026: history, FPV and Shahed drones, counter-drone defenses, AI, costs, U.S. policy and the law.
Russian Attack on Ukraine Energy Leaves 600,000 Without Power
Russian attack on Ukraine energy sites cut power to 600,000 days after Trump’s energy ceasefire; Starlink limits and Rutte’s air defense plea explained.
PLA Combat Readiness Patrol Near Taiwan: 11 Jets Cross Median Line
A PLA combat readiness patrol near Taiwan sent 13 sorties, 11 across the median line, on Oct. 14 during China’s live-fire week. The numbers and context.