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Defense news — October 13, 2026

Publications tagged with Defense published on October 13, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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World Middle East Defense Intelligence
Oct 13, 2026, 21:15 UTC
Israeli Aggression in Southern Lebanon
Israeli artillery and air strikes continue to target various areas in southern Lebanon, including towns such as Mifdoun, Hadatha, Mansouri, and Majdal Zoun. The attacks result in civilian casualties and displacement. The Lebanese resistance confirms its commitment to defend Lebanon, while the Lebanese street expresses concern about new European support forces.
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World Middle East China Defense
Oct 13, 2026, 18:34 UTC
Ukraine Destroys Rare Russian Drone 'Prince Vladimir Sviatoslavich'
Soldiers from Ukraine's 762nd Brigade successfully destroyed a rare Russian drone, the 'Prince Vladimir Sviatoslavich', using a STING interceptor. The drone was taken down with a precision strike, as captured on video.
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World Middle East Defense
Oct 13, 2026, 12:16 UTC
Armed Clashes in Sistan and Baluchestan
From 11 Farvardin to 18 Mehr, at least 63 armed incidents occurred in Sistan and Baluchestan and Kerman, resulting in at least 94 deaths and 33 injuries. In the first 18 days of Mehr, 18 more incidents were recorded. Recently, at least six people were killed in an armed clash in Sistan and Baluchestan, with various types of weapons used and military reinforcements deployed.
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Politics Regulators Middle East Defense
Oct 13, 2026, 04:34 UTC
Russia Shoots Down Hundreds of Ukrainian Drones Over Regions
Russian air defense forces have shot down hundreds of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over various regions in recent days. On October 11 alone, 78 UAVs were downed over territories in Tver, Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Kaluga, Tula, Oryol, Smolensk regions, and the Moscow region. Additionally, the Southern military district reported destroying 121 UAVs in 24 hours. In the Kaluga region, 37 UAVs were shot down, while in Kharkiv, over 110 UAVs were downed by 'North' group operators.
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Israeli Aggression in Southern Lebanon

Ukraine Destroys Rare Russian Drone 'Prince Vladimir Sviatoslavich'

Armed Clashes in Sistan and Baluchestan

Russia Shoots Down Hundreds of Ukrainian Drones Over Regions