Here are some of the latest developments in military news:

  1. Iraq’s Stance on U.S. Military Presence: The Pentagon, represented by press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, clarified that U.S. forces are in Iraq at the invitation of the Iraqi government primarily to combat the terrorist group ISIS. However, there is an ongoing discussion in Iraq about the future presence of U.S. military forces in the country​.
  2. Israeli Defense Minister’s Strategy for Gaza: Israel’s Defense Minister has outlined the next steps for the ongoing war in Gaza. This involves a shift to a new combat approach in northern Gaza, indicating a possible change in military tactics in the conflict​​​.
  3. Ukraine’s Military Action in Russia: Ukrainian military intelligence, HUR, reported that they conducted a cross-border raid on Russian positions in Belgorod Oblast on January 5, resulting in undisclosed losses. This is part of a series of incursions into the western Russian region since the beginning of the full-scale invasion​.

These reports provide a snapshot of the current global military landscape, highlighting strategic movements, and evolving combat tactics in various regions.