--- title: "Military Operations — News & Analysis | Model Diplomat" description: "Browse 22 stories and expert analysis tagged Military Operations on Model Diplomat — diplomacy, politics, and global-affairs coverage for Model UN." url: "https://modeldiplomat.com/tag/military-operations" --- > For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://modeldiplomat.com/llms.txt). Skip to main content ## 22 Stories [conflict_security](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ukraine-strikes-35-russian-tankers-in-96h) ### [Ukraine Strikes 35 Russian Tankers in 96h](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ukraine-strikes-35-russian-tankers-in-96h) [In 96 hours, Ukraine claims to have struck 35 Russian shadow-fleet tankers, disrupting fuel supplies to Crimea and challenging sanctions effectiveness.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ukraine-strikes-35-russian-tankers-in-96h) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ukraine-strikes-35-russian-tankers-in-96h) [conflict_security](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/sudan-army-retakes-kurmuk-cuts-rsf-supply) ### [Sudan Army Retakes Kurmuk, Cuts RSF Supply](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/sudan-army-retakes-kurmuk-cuts-rsf-supply) [Sudan's army recaptures Kurmuk, severing RSF's supply line from Ethiopia and impacting regional dynamics in the ongoing conflict.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/sudan-army-retakes-kurmuk-cuts-rsf-supply) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/sudan-army-retakes-kurmuk-cuts-rsf-supply) [conflict_security](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/sudan-army-retakes-al-kurmuk-cuts-rsf-supply) ### [Sudan Army Retakes Al-Kurmuk, Cuts RSF Supply](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/sudan-army-retakes-al-kurmuk-cuts-rsf-supply) [The Sudanese Armed Forces recapture Al-Kurmuk, closing a vital RSF supply route to Ethiopia amid warnings of impending atrocities in El Obeid.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/sudan-army-retakes-al-kurmuk-cuts-rsf-supply) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/sudan-army-retakes-al-kurmuk-cuts-rsf-supply) [conflict_security](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/katz-defies-trump-on-lebanon-no-permission) ### [Katz Defies Trump on Lebanon: No Permission](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/katz-defies-trump-on-lebanon-no-permission) [Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declares no need for U.S. permission to remain in Lebanon, contradicting Trump's statements amid rising tensions.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/katz-defies-trump-on-lebanon-no-permission) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/katz-defies-trump-on-lebanon-no-permission) [conflict_security](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ukraine-strikes-21-russian-ships-in-72-hours) ### [Ukraine Strikes 21 Russian Ships in 72 Hours](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ukraine-strikes-21-russian-ships-in-72-hours) [Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces hit 21 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov, crippling Crimea's maritime fuel corridor amid ongoing conflict.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ukraine-strikes-21-russian-ships-in-72-hours) [2026-07-08](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ukraine-strikes-21-russian-ships-in-72-hours) [conflict_security](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ukraine-strikes-12-russian-tankers-off-crimea) ### [Ukraine Strikes 12 Russian Tankers Off Crimea](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ukraine-strikes-12-russian-tankers-off-crimea) [Ukraine's drone strikes on July 6-7, 2026, hit 12 Russian fuel tankers, disrupting supply lines to Crimea and impacting military logistics.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ukraine-strikes-12-russian-tankers-off-crimea) [2026-07-08](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ukraine-strikes-12-russian-tankers-off-crimea) [mena](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/qatars-lng-tanker-strike-alters-gulf-diplom) ### [Qatar's LNG Tanker Strike Alters Gulf Diplom](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/qatars-lng-tanker-strike-alters-gulf-diplom) [The July 6 attack on Qatar's LNG tanker Al Rekayyat transforms Gulf diplomacy, impacting US-Iran relations and military missions in the region.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/qatars-lng-tanker-strike-alters-gulf-diplom) [2026-07-08](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/qatars-lng-tanker-strike-alters-gulf-diplom) [africa](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/malis-an%C3%A9fis-body-count-a-message-to-bamako) ### [Mali's Anéfis Body Count: A Message to Bamako](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/malis-an%C3%A9fis-body-count-a-message-to-bamako) [Russia's Africa Corps claims to have killed several JNIM commanders in Mali, but the reality shows a different balance of power in the Sahel.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/malis-an%C3%A9fis-body-count-a-message-to-bamako) [2026-07-08](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/malis-an%C3%A9fis-body-count-a-message-to-bamako) [conflict_security](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ukrainian-missiles-hit-belgorod-airport) ### [Ukrainian Missiles Hit Belgorod Airport](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ukrainian-missiles-hit-belgorod-airport) [Ukrainian missiles hit Belgorod airport and gas facilities, causing blackouts and casualties, as Kyiv intensifies its campaign against Russian logistics.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ukrainian-missiles-hit-belgorod-airport) [2026-07-07](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ukrainian-missiles-hit-belgorod-airport) [conflict_security](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ukraine-strikes-russian-tankers-in-azov) ### [Ukraine Strikes Russian Tankers in Azov](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ukraine-strikes-russian-tankers-in-azov) [Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces hit 10 vessels in the Sea of Azov, disrupting Russia's supply routes to Crimea amid ongoing sanctions.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ukraine-strikes-russian-tankers-in-azov) [2026-07-07](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ukraine-strikes-russian-tankers-in-azov) [latin_america](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/southcoms-caracas-visit-us-protectorate) ### [SOUTHCOM's Caracas Visit: U.S. Protectorate](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/southcoms-caracas-visit-us-protectorate) [Gen. Donovan's visit to Venezuela marks a shift to military-led governance, with SOUTHCOM overseeing reconstruction and U.S. relations with the Chavista government.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/southcoms-caracas-visit-us-protectorate) [2026-07-07](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/southcoms-caracas-visit-us-protectorate) [conflict](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/new-zealands-warning-on-chinas-pacific-ambi) ### [New Zealand's Warning on China's Pacific Ambi](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/new-zealands-warning-on-chinas-pacific-ambi) [New Zealand's internal report reveals a significant escalation in Chinese military operations in the Pacific, signaling a shift in regional dynamics.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/new-zealands-warning-on-chinas-pacific-ambi) [2026-06-26](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/new-zealands-warning-on-chinas-pacific-ambi) [international](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/netanyahu-blocks-israeli-pullback-amid-deal) ### [Netanyahu Blocks Israeli Pullback Amid Deal](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/netanyahu-blocks-israeli-pullback-amid-deal) [Netanyahu asserts Israel's occupation of Lebanon is not tied to US-Iran nuclear talks, complicating diplomatic efforts.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/netanyahu-blocks-israeli-pullback-amid-deal) [2026-06-26](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/netanyahu-blocks-israeli-pullback-amid-deal) [conflict](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/us-venezuela-strike-kills-tren-de-aragua-boss) ### [US-Venezuela Strike Kills Tren de Aragua Boss](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/us-venezuela-strike-kills-tren-de-aragua-boss) [A joint US-Venezuela operation kills a Tren de Aragua gang leader, signaling a surprising new security alignment in Latin America against organized crime.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/us-venezuela-strike-kills-tren-de-aragua-boss) [2026-06-13](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/us-venezuela-strike-kills-tren-de-aragua-boss) [conflict](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/israel-expands-operations-in-lebanon) ### [Israel Expands Operations in Lebanon](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/israel-expands-operations-in-lebanon) [Israel is expanding military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, aiming to build leverage ahead of upcoming US-brokered talks on the cross-border conflict.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/israel-expands-operations-in-lebanon) [2026-05-26](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/israel-expands-operations-in-lebanon) [conflict](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/israel-expands-buffer-zone-ahead-of-talks) ### [Israel Expands Buffer Zone Ahead of Talks](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/israel-expands-buffer-zone-ahead-of-talks) [Israel is expanding a buffer zone in Lebanon, reshaping facts on the ground against Hezbollah before US-brokered talks to strengthen its diplomatic hand.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/israel-expands-buffer-zone-ahead-of-talks) [2026-05-26](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/israel-expands-buffer-zone-ahead-of-talks) [us politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/hegseths-iran-war-powers-bet-buys-trump-more-time) ### [Hegseth's Iran War Powers Strategy Explained](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/hegseths-iran-war-powers-bet-buys-trump-more-time) [Hegseth's war powers bet claims Trump holds authority to continue Iran military operations, buying the administration more time as Congress debates its limits.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/hegseths-iran-war-powers-bet-buys-trump-more-time) [2026-05-12](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/hegseths-iran-war-powers-bet-buys-trump-more-time) [conflict](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-hormuz-escort-pause-a-strategic-gamble-with-iran) ### [Trump's Hormuz Escort Pause](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-hormuz-escort-pause-a-strategic-gamble-with-iran) [Trump's decision to pause US escort operations in the Strait of Hormuz is a strategic gamble with Iran, swapping military pressure for a diplomatic deal.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-hormuz-escort-pause-a-strategic-gamble-with-iran) [2026-05-06](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-hormuz-escort-pause-a-strategic-gamble-with-iran) [general](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/russias-digital-restrictions-ahead-of-scaled-victory-day-parade) ### [Russia's Digital Controls Before Victory Day](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/russias-digital-restrictions-ahead-of-scaled-victory-day-parade) [Russia's internet blackout during Victory Day was a rehearsal for a whitelist-only Runet, aimed at controlling information before the Duma elections.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/russias-digital-restrictions-ahead-of-scaled-victory-day-parade) [2026-05-05](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/russias-digital-restrictions-ahead-of-scaled-victory-day-parade) [general](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/iran-war-escalates-trump-breaks-ceasefire-with-new-operations) ### [Iran War Escalates](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/iran-war-escalates-trump-breaks-ceasefire-with-new-operations) [As Iran's war escalates politically, Khamenei's funeral and an August 16 nuclear deadline converge, raising tensions in the region.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/iran-war-escalates-trump-breaks-ceasefire-with-new-operations) [2026-05-05](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/iran-war-escalates-trump-breaks-ceasefire-with-new-operations) [us politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/italy-denies-us-access-to-sigonella-base-amid-iran-tensions) ### [Italy Blocks US Access to Sigonella Base](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/italy-denies-us-access-to-sigonella-base-amid-iran-tensions) [Italy has denied the US access to its Sigonella base, a striking NATO pushback against American operations targeting Iran amid escalating regional tensions.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/italy-denies-us-access-to-sigonella-base-amid-iran-tensions) [2026-04-28](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/italy-denies-us-access-to-sigonella-base-amid-iran-tensions) [international](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/canadas-military-pushes-for-arctic-sovereignty-with-new-patrols) ### [Canada's Military Arctic Sovereignty Patrols](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/canadas-military-pushes-for-arctic-sovereignty-with-new-patrols) [Canada's 2026 Arctic sovereignty patrols, costing C$81.8 billion, aim to assert independence from U.S. influence while enhancing military presence.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/canadas-military-pushes-for-arctic-sovereignty-with-new-patrols) [2026-04-22](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/canadas-military-pushes-for-arctic-sovereignty-with-new-patrols)