October 2025 • Page 29 of 61 • The Defense Post

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17 October

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky meeting with other foreign ministers.

Ukraine Military Aid Falls 43 Percent Despite New NATO Initiative: Report

Military aid to Ukraine dropped by 43 percent in July and August compared to the first half of the year, a German research institute said.

17 October

Terrorism

Staff Writer With AFP

Syria Bus Blast Kills Five Defense Ministry Personnel: Official

A blast targeting a bus in Syria's eastern province of Deir Ezzor killed at least five defense ministry personnel, an official from the ministry said.

17 October

Europe

Norwegian soldiers conduct training during an exercise with Light Tactical Vehicles during an exercise at an undisclosed location within the European Theater, on Sept. 2, 2025. The Norwegian-led arctic operation was a first-of-its-kind mission to conduct rapid insertion of military assets to remote and austere location. The operation focused on NATO sea denial and maritime domain awareness capabilities and helps set conditions to quickly respond and defeat any crisis or threat to NATO allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Addysyn Tobar)

Staff Writer With AFP

Ex-US Embassy Guard in Norway Convicted of Spying for Russia, Iran

A Norwegian court has sentenced a former US embassy security guard to three years and seven months in prison for spying for Russia and Iran.

17 October

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Yemen’s Houthis Say Military Chief Killed in Israeli Attack

An Israeli attack has killed the military chief of Yemen's Houthi rebels, the Iran-backed group said, threatening revenge.

17 October

War

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukrainian Drone Kills Russian State Media Correspondent

A Russian state media correspondent was killed in a Ukrainian drone strike in the Moscow-occupied part of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region.

17 October

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Lebanon Says Israeli Strikes Kill One and Wound Seven

Lebanon's health ministry said that Israeli strikes in the south had killed one person and wounded seven, while the Israeli military said it had targeted Hezbollah and its allies.

17 October

Americas

Guardsmen patrolling the streets. Photo: Tennessee National Guard

Staff Writer With AFP

National Guard in Memphis on Trump’s Orders

National Guard forces have been deployed on US President Donald Trump's orders to aid law enforcement personnel in Memphis, Tennessee, the state's military department said.

17 October

Land