Hurricane Isaias approaches Gulf Coast as Ukraine launches drone-driven offensive and Trump rules out pre-midterm strike on Iran
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Isaias is expected to make landfall on the northern Gulf Coast with winds over 100 mph, Ukraine has begun a drone-focused operation in Donbas, and President Trump said the United States will not attack Iran before the November 3 midterms.
Hurricane Isaias is forecast to strike the northern Gulf Coast as early as tonight, bringing sustained winds that could exceed 100 miles per hour and storm surges of five to seven feet, according to the National Hurricane Center. Emergency officials in Mississippi, Alabama and northwest Florida are deploying personnel, generators, food and water in anticipation of power outages and cleanup needs.
In the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, forces have started a new offensive dubbed Operation Vivaldi, which relies on electronic warfare, aerial drones and unmanned ground robots to disrupt Russian reconnaissance and supply lines. Ukrainian officials say the operation has reclaimed roughly 68 square miles, about three times the size of Manhattan, and underscores Kyiv’s intent to prevent a full Russian takeover of the area.
President Donald Trump posted on social media that the United States will not launch an attack on Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, countering reports that the White House was considering pre-election strikes. Analysts note the statement reflects concerns that further military action could be politically damaging ahead of the vote.
Separately, a New York City Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fired seven rounds during an enforcement operation, striking 28-year-old Dominican immigrant Oscar Belgal in the neck. Belgal was taken to a hospital in stable condition, and a five-year-old child who was in the vehicle was later found safe with a family member. Homeland Security confirmed Belgal was the target but did not explain why the officer discharged his weapon.