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Air
China’s Air Incursions Into Taiwan Zone Doubled in 2022
China's warplane incursions into Taiwan's air defense zone nearly doubled in 2022, with a surge in fighter jet and bomber sorties.
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Middle East
Israeli Strikes Put Damascus Airport Out of Service, Kill 2: State Media
The Israeli army carried out a missile strike Monday that put Damascus International Airport out of service and killed two soldiers.
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Air
Ukraine Says Repelled Russia Nighttime Drone Attack
Ukraine said it repelled a nighttime drone attack from Russia, a day after Moscow launched a new wave of missile strikes in the run-up to New Year celebrations.
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Middle East
Ten Oil Field Workers Killed in Syria Attack: State Media
An attack in eastern Syria killed 10 oil field workers, state media reported, a day after Syrian Kurdish-led forces announced an offensive against jihadists.
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Air
US, Chinese Jets in Close Encounter Over South China Sea
A Chinese fighter jet flew dangerously within 20 feet of a much larger US air force surveillance aircraft over the South China Sea, the US military said.
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Middle East
Iran to Hold Military Exercises Near Strait of Hormuz
Iran's army begins military exercises in strategic southern regions east of the Strait of Hormuz, state news reported.
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Air
Belarus Says Shot Down Missile Launched From Ukraine
Belarus said its air defense shot down a missile launched from Ukrainian territory, in the first such incident reported by Minsk since the start of Moscow's Ukraine offensive.
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Europe
Putin Oversees Launch of New Warships, Submarines
President Putin oversaw the commissioning of several new warships and a nuclear-powered submarine as he vowed to further strengthen Russia's navy.
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Asia Pacific
Philippines, China Move to Avoid ‘Miscalculation’ in Disputed Sea
The Philippines and China will establish direct communication to avoid "miscommunication" in the hotly disputed South China Sea.
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Middle East
Syria’s Kurds Launch Offensive Against IS Militants
Syrian Kurdish-led forces said they had launched an offensive against Islamic State fighters, days after jihadists launched a prison attack.
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