Discarded metal left by decades of conflict has become a livelihood for impoverished Afghans. But many have been killed by unexploded munitions.
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How America Watches for a Nuclear Strike
Hundreds of satellites and spacecraft are keeping an eye on Russia’s nuclear forces from above. So far, they haven’t seen much to worry about.
Russian Airstrike Near Poland’s Border Fuels NATO’s Fear of Expanded War
Russian missiles hit a military base being used to train foreign volunteers who want to help Ukraine repel the invasion, killing a reported 35 people just 11 miles from the Polish border.
Booms, Smoke and Fire Signal Horror of Russian Attack on Base
Residents of a town near Poland’s border awoke to frightful sounds and an awareness they were no longer safe.
The Base Attacked In Western Ukraine Has Been a Hub For Foreign Militaries
The base outside Lviv that was attacked by Russian forces early on Sunday was a key link between Ukraine’s armed forces and Western militaries before the war.
‘Inadequate’ Security Led to Deaths of 3 Americans in Kenya Attack, Report Finds
The inquiry also found shortcomings in the sharing of intelligence before the deadly assault by the Shabab in 2020.
North Korea Builds ICBM Base Near China to Deter U.S.
The location is meant to protect its most powerful weapons from pre-emptive strikes, allowing the military to expand an already rapidly growing arsenal.
Gunfire Rattles Burkina Faso’s Capital as Soldiers Revolt
The government denied rumors of a coup, but soldiers who want changes to the fight against Islamists appear to have taken control of several military bases.
At Bagram Air Base, a Notorious Prison Lies Empty
Taliban fighters now guard the prison at Bagram Air Base, which once held thousands of Taliban and Al Qaeda members who were set free in August.
Biden Military Review Leaves Troops Where They Are, for Now
The report sidesteps a decision on what to do about troop numbers in Somalia, after President Donald J. Trump’s decision to pull out last year.