Kramatorsk has become nearly deserted as Russian bombardments and drone attacks make the city increasingly dangerous. Ukrainian authorities are ordering the remaining civilians to leave, with a specialized police unit visiting homes to evacuate residents. One of the few civilians still there describes the constant drone sounds and explosions as terrifying.

Syrian Democratic Forces personnel describe ongoing daily clashes near Deir Hafir as Daesh regains operational presence in the region. Commanders highlight active frontline conditions, visible signs of recent attacks, and the need for improved drone capabilities, underscoring the persistent instability in this part of Syria.

Iran continues to struggle with the devastation left by Israeli and U.S. airstrikes during the 12‑Day War, as civilians mourn loved ones and attempt to rebuild their lives amid destroyed homes, prisons, and public spaces. Testimonies from survivors highlight the human cost of attacks targeting Iranian leadership and nuclear facilities, which also struck residential areas. Casualty figures from the Iranian government and independent monitors indicate more than 600 civilian deaths in Iran and 28 in Israel. Despite the scale of destruction, the conflict did not achieve its stated military or political goals, leaving widespread fear of renewed violence.

Iran struggles to regain normalcy two months after U.S. and Israeli attacks left widespread destruction, civilian casualties and shortages. Survivors recount trauma from bombings that destroyed thousands of buildings, hit prisons and media facilities, and killed over a thousand people in Iran. Despite resumed economic activity driven by fear of renewed strikes, many face ongoing insecurity and grief as the conflict failed to meet its stated objectives of dismantling Iran’s nuclear and military capabilities.

Iran continues to mourn more than 1100 people killed in US and Israeli airstrikes, with civilians making up a large portion of the victims. Iranian attacks killed 28 Israelis, also mostly civilians. Public unity has increased in Iran following the conflict, but this solidarity does not extend to support for the ruling clerical regime. An increasing number of women in Tehran appear in public without veils, signaling social shifts that the theocratic leadership recognizes it may have to confront.

Palestinians in the West Bank describe Israeli settler attacks and actions by Israeli forces as part of a sustained effort to make them leave and expand settlements. Hamdalla Bearat, a retired engineering professor from Kafr Malik, says the pressure is intended to undermine the two-state solution and that the war in Gaza is being used to advance annexation. The article reports on recent deadly attacks and interviews relatives of victims.

Raqqa and other Kurdish-controlled areas in northern Syria face intensified tension as Turkey masses forces and escalates strikes amid the fall of the Assad regime. The SDF, supported by the United States, struggles to maintain control of key cities and detention facilities holding thousands of Islamic State members. Refugee arrivals increase as civilians flee Turkish bombardments, and Kurdish authorities warn of Ankara’s intentions to occupy additional Syrian territory. Rising insecurity in Kobani includes daily bombings, drone attacks, and ongoing threats from ISIS sleeper cells, leaving the region’s future uncertain.

Raqa, once a stronghold of the Islamic State, is now under the control of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and faces the threat of a Turkish military incursion. The city, recovering from its past under ISIS, is tense with fears of Turkish attacks, as Turkey and its allies have recently captured strategic areas in northern Syria. The Kurdish-led administration in Rojava warns of Turkey's intentions to annex Syrian territory. Despite US efforts to mediate a ceasefire, tensions remain high, with ongoing Turkish bombardments and the presence of ISIS sleeper cells. The humanitarian situation is dire, with many refugees and displaced persons in the region.

Syria is navigating a complex landscape of instability following the fall of the El Asad regime, with ongoing military actions and political uncertainty. The region is marked by Israeli airstrikes, the influence of the HTS group, and the presence of international forces, including the United States and Russia. The Kurdish region faces challenges from refugee influxes and potential Turkish ambitions, while the threat of ISIS remains. Economic difficulties persist, exacerbated by inflation and currency devaluation. The future of Syria is uncertain, with various factions vying for control and stability.

Families search Sednaya prison for missing relatives after the fall of Assad’s regime, hoping to find survivors amid claims of underground cells where prisoners may still be held. The abandoned facility shows signs of torture, mass executions, and hurried flight by guards. Emotional testimonies describe years of fear, arbitrary arrests, and desperate attempts to locate loved ones. Rumors of hidden underground chambers intensify the chaos as crowds dig for possible entrances while rebels and police try to maintain order. International organizations are criticized for failing to act as relatives plead for urgent intervention to save potential survivors.