At least 43 people were killed in an Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attack in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the deadliest incident reported on 2 April 2026. The Congolese army confirmed the massacre, noting a sharp increase in ADF activity in the region.
"At least 43 people killed in ADF attack in northeast DR Congo, army says" – Al Jazeera(source: Al Jazeera).
US‑Israeli Air Campaign Over Iran
US Central Command released footage of coordinated airstrikes that targeted Iranian drones, tanks and missile launchers across Iran, marking the fifth week of the broader US‑Israel‑Iran confrontation. The strikes were described as part of a campaign to degrade Iran’s conventional capabilities.
"US Strikes Target Iranian Drones, Tanks and Missile Launchers" – Monitor the Situation(source: Monitor the Situation).
In parallel, US‑Israeli forces conducted multiple airstrikes on Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) positions in Iraq. In Bartella, Nineveh Plains, US aircraft hit the Iranian‑backed 30th (Shabak) Brigade of the PMF, while a separate strike in Mosul targeted the same brigade. Both operations resulted in several injuries and reinforced the expanding theatre of kinetic engagements in the Middle East. (sources: BellumActaNews, rnintel).
Iranian Missile and Drone Strikes on Saudi and Gulf Installations
Iran launched a series of missile and drone attacks on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. Satellite imagery confirmed damage to an AN/TPY‑2 radar, a KC‑135R tanker and an E‑3 Sentry AWACS aircraft. Additional reports from CIG_telegram indicated that Iranian forces also struck an air‑defence site at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the Khalifa Economic Zone in Abu Dhabi, causing minor damage. (sources: CIG_telegram, GeoPWatch, rnintel).
In Bahrain, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed a ballistic missile strike on the US Fifth Fleet headquarters at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, while a separate missile hit an Amazon cloud data centre in Manama. The attacks illustrate Iran’s expanding use of long‑range precision weapons against US and allied assets in the Gulf. (sources: Monitor the Situation, Monitor the Situation).
Israeli Ground Losses and Rocket Alerts in Israel
Israel reported the destruction of 165 armored vehicles, including 137 Merkava tanks, during intense fighting in Lebanon. The losses, described by Israeli officials as part of a “Lebanon Meat Grinder,” highlight the high‑intensity ground combat on the northern front. (source: Monitor the Situation).
Throughout the day, Israeli territory experienced a barrage of rocket alerts, documented by RocketAlert.live. Alerts spanned multiple confrontation lines, including Kfar Yuval, Malkia, Dishon, Misgav Am, and the Dead Sea region. While most alerts did not specify weapon types, the frequency underscores a sustained barrage of short‑range rockets and missiles targeting civilian and military sites. (sources: RocketAlert, RocketAlert, RocketAlert).
Hezbollah and IDF Clashes in Southern Lebanon
Hezbollah detonated an IED against an IDF infantry unit in Bayada, followed by artillery fire on a medivac helicopter dispatched to the area. Separate incidents in Shamaa and Qouzah saw Hezbollah employing ATGMs and artillery against Israeli forces, resulting in casualties on both sides. (sources: GeoPWatch, GeoPWatch, GeoPWatch).
Ukrainian and Russian Aerial Operations
Russia prepared a large‑scale missile and drone assault on Kyiv, mobilising up to 800 drones and a mix of Kalibr, Kinzhal, Kh‑101 and Kh‑22/32 missiles. Concurrently, Ukrainian forces launched Iskander ballistic missiles at Kharkiv and employed long‑range missiles to strike Russian air‑defence assets in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian FP‑2 drones attacked the Russian‑held Kirovske airfield in Crimea, destroying an An‑72 aircraft and a radar installation. (sources: Monitor the Situation, Monitor the Situation, Monitor the Situation).
Drone and Missile Interceptions Across the Region
Regional air defences intercepted numerous threats: UAE forces shot down 19 ballistic missiles and 26 attack drones; Saudi Arabia downed four hostile drones near Riyadh; Kuwait intercepted two missiles and 13 drones over its capital; and US forces destroyed an Iranian flying‑wing UAV near Baghdad. These interceptions demonstrate heightened aerial vigilance amid proliferating missile and drone attacks. (sources: Monitor the Situation, Monitor the Situation, Monitor the Situation, Monitor the Situation).
Humanitarian Impact
US‑Israeli strikes damaged approximately 33,000 homes in Tehran, Iran, according to monitor_the_situation, highlighting the extensive civilian toll of the conflict. In addition, a report from Save the Children noted that nearly 1,200 children have been killed or injured in Yemen despite a truce, with landmines and explosive remnants of war accounting for about half of the casualties. (sources: monitor_the_situation, Al Jazeera).
