In Kyiv, President Vladimir Putin threatened to target “decision-making centres” with Russia’s new hypersonic missile following an attack on Ukraine’s energy grid that left a million people without power. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a firm response to Russian aggression, while Putin justified the bombardment as retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory. Tensions escalate as both sides deploy new weapons in the ongoing conflict before the US President-elect takes office.
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US, South Korea begin joint military drills but pause live-fire training after bombing mistake
South Korea and the United States began their annual joint military exercises, pausing live-fire training after two fighter jets mistakenly bombed a civilian area during a warm-up drill. The modified Freedom Shield exercise, condemned by North Korea, combines simulations and field training and runs through March 20. South Korean air force Gen. Lee Youngsu apologized for the incident, attributing it to a pilot error in entering wrong coordinates, resulting in injuries and property damage that...
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