Middle East
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Jan- 2022 -23 January
UAE Bans Drones for a Month After Yemeni Houthi Attack
The United Arab Emirates has banned the use of drones for one month, days after Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a deadly drone and missile attack on Abu Dhabi.
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23 January
Syria Battle Between IS, Kurdish Forces Kills Over 135: Monitor
The death toll from fighting between US-backed Kurdish forces and IS jihadists who attacked a prison in northeast Syria four days ago reached 136 Sunday.
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21 January
Dead, Wounded in Strike on Yemen Prison: Red Cross, Houthi Rebels
An air strike has destroyed a prison in the Houthi rebel stronghold of Saada in northern Yemen, leaving many dead or wounded.
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21 January
11 Soldiers Killed in Iraq by IS Jihadists: Authorities
Eleven Iraqi soldiers were killed in an overnight attack by the Islamic State group against their base in the eastern province of Diyala.
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21 January
Israel Buys Three Military Submarines From Germany
Israel announced a deal with Germany to develop and purchase three submarines from German industrial giant Thyssenkrupp for $3.4 billion.
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20 January
Israel’s Elbit Systems Develops JLTV-Compatible Spear Mortar
Israel’s Elbit Systems has developed a new version of the Spear 120mm mortar compatible with the Oshkosh Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.
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20 January
IS Attacks Syria Prison, Freeing Jihadists: Monitor
The Islamic State group attacked a Kurdish-run jail in northeast Syria, freeing fellow jihadists, a war monitor reported without specifying how many escaped.
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20 January
S. Korea and UAE Sign $3.5B Missile System Contract
South Korea has been awarded a contract by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to supply mid-range surface-to-air missiles for $3.5 billion.
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19 January
Israel Tests Arrow 3 Ballistic Missile Defense System
Israel’s Arrow 3 missile defense system intercepted a target outside the Earth’s atmosphere in a planned test.
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18 January
US Vows to Hold Houthi Rebels Accountable for UAE Attack
The US condemned the Houthis' drone strike on Abu Dhabi and vowed to hold the rebels accountable for the "terrorist attack."
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