Russia’s battlefield losses in Ukraine have crossed the 1.54 million mark, according to Ukrainian military estimates, as the war continues into its fifth year. Ukraine says Russian forces suffered another 2,020 casualties in a single 24-hour period, adding to a staggering toll that includes thousands of tanks, artillery systems, aircraft, helicopters and air defence assets. At the same time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed that at least 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in action since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. Kyiv has largely kept its overall military casualty figures undisclosed, citing operational security and the ongoing nature of the conflict. WATCH

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says its troops have dismantled underground Hezbollah tunnel routes stretching hundreds of meters in southern Lebanon. According to the Israeli military, troops discovered hideouts and weapons, including Kalashnikov rifles, a machine gun and anti-tank missiles. The operation also targeted dozens of sites allegedly used by Hezbollah in the southern Lebanon security zone. Hezbollah's underground infrastructure includes tunnels, bunkers and command facilities. The IDF says its operations aim to remove threats to Israeli civilians and soldiers while remaining committed to the ceasefire agreement.