Ukraine said that, for the first time since Russia's invasion, it had downed a Russian long-range bomber used to fire cruise missiles at cities across the war-battered country.
Islamic State killed 20 Syrian soldiers and affiliated pro-government forces in two attacks on Damascus-controlled areas of the war-torn country, a war monitor said.
Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan, as US media quoted officials saying Israel had carried out retaliatory strikes on its arch-rival.
Portuguese F-16 fighter jets participating in NATO's Baltic Air Policing have escorted two Russian military aircraft flying close to the alliance's airspace.
General Dynamics European Land Systems has revealed the Piranha Heavy Mission Carrier, a new 10-wheel variant in the line of armored fighting vehicles.
China is bolstering its space capabilities and using its civilian program to mask its military objectives, the head NASA said, warning that Washington must remain vigilant.