Hanwei Global Security Intelligence

Based on security risk assessments, the security risk rating of all regions is shown on the Global Risk Map. Regions including Afghanistan, Syria, Myanmar, Pakistan, Nigeria, Sudan, Ukraine, Palestine and Venezuela are classified as extremely high-risk areas. Frequent security incidents such as armed conflicts and terrorist attacks have occurred in these regions during this period. Chinese-funded enterprises stationed overseas shall strengthen their safety precautions.

(This brief is solely for internal risk assessment of our company)

Middle East

(I) Syria

US Forces Eliminate Key ISIS LeaderOn June 24, U.S. Central Command issued a statement announcing that U.S. airstrikes launched on June 19 in northwestern Syria killed Ali Hussein Ulewi, a key leader of the Islamic State (ISIS). The statement added that “this is part of the United States’ sustained efforts to target and eliminate terrorists plotting attacks against Americans overseas or on U.S. soil.”

(II) Iran

Short-Term Armed Clashes Erupt Between Iran and the United StatesFrom June 22 to 28, following the signing of a memorandum, Iran and the United States held the first round of talks in Switzerland on June 22, engaging in technical negotiations covering a Lebanon ceasefire, management of the Strait of Hormuz, and the unfreezing of Iranian frozen assets. Short-term armed confrontations broke out between the two sides amid the talks.On June 26, U.S. fighter jets launched airstrikes targeting Iran’s missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar sites. On June 27, U.S. combat aircraft struck ten Iranian military assets in and around the Strait of Hormuz, including military surveillance installations, communication systems, air defense positions, drone storage depots and mine-laying equipment. The U.S. claimed the strikes were a response to attacks on merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, drawing a fierce retaliatory response from Iran.On June 27, the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran launched strikes against multiple U.S. military targets across the Middle East. On June 28, IRGC Navy and Air Force units deployed missiles and drones to hit eight critical U.S. infrastructure sites: Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and U.S. Fifth Fleet assets based in Bahrain.Iran stated that the U.S. had once again breached its commitments by launching military strikes on Iran’s coast during negotiations. Article 5 of the Iran-U.S. Memorandum of Understanding stipulates that Iran holds full authority to regulate maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, yet the U.S. has repeatedly instigated various factions and violated the agreement to fuel regional instability.

(III) Palestine and Israel

Israel-Palestine Conflict Death Toll in Gaza Tops 73,000Between June 22 and 28, Israel carried out strikes across multiple locations in Gaza, causing heavy casualties.On June 26, an Israeli drone targeted a vehicle near the entrance to the Maghazi Refugee Camp in central Gaza, killing four people including three police officers from Gaza’s Interior Ministry. The same day, a Palestinian youth was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza.Latest figures released by the Gaza Ministry of Health on June 26 show that 1,031 Palestinians have been killed and 3,309 injured in Israeli military operations since the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement took effect on October 10, 2025. Since the outbreak of the latest round of Israel-Palestine conflict in October 2023, Israeli military campaigns in Gaza have killed over 73,039 people and injured 173,368.

(IV) Lebanon

Continuous Israeli Strikes Cause Mass CasualtiesFrom June 22 to 28, Israel sustained military assaults on Lebanon, resulting in extensive loss of life and injuries.On June 23, Israeli troops opened fire on civilians in the Nabatiyeh region of southern Lebanon, killing two and wounding one. On June 24, an Israeli missile struck a vehicle near Nabatiyeh city in southern Lebanon, killing its two occupants. On June 26, Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon left seven dead.Updated statistics released by the Lebanese Ministry of Health on June 27 indicate that Israeli strikes since March 2 have killed 4,230 Lebanese citizens, wounded 12,800, and displaced approximately 1.2 million people.

A building damaged by strikes in southern Lebanon

(V) Turkey

Two Separate Attacks Leave Two DeadOn June 24, a fatal stabbing occurred on Çamsakız Street, Hürriyet Mahallesi, Kartal District, Istanbul, killing one person. On June 25, a shooting at a mobile phone shop on Maslakçeşme Street, Küçükçekmece District, Istanbul, killed the store owner.

Ankara Security Forces Kill ISIS SuspectOn June 23, a firefight erupted between police and a suspect linked to the extremist group ISIS in Ankara, Turkey’s capital; the suspect was killed, and his wife sustained injuries.Acting on intelligence, police raided a residence in the Haymana District of Ankara, sparking an exchange of gunfire. The suspect, Muhammed Kavi, was shot dead at the scene, and his injured wife was taken into police custody.

(VI) Egypt

223 Criminal Suspects Arrested in Southern OperationsOn June 22, Egypt’s military launched a security operation in southern Egypt near the Sudanese border, arresting 223 individuals suspected of cross-border crimes. Seized assets included vehicles, gold-mining machinery, wireless communication equipment, large sums of local and foreign currency cash, and a cache of illegal weapons and ammunition.

(VII) Jordan

Fan Stampede in Capital Kills One, Injures EightOn June 23, a crowd stampede at the Roman Theatre in Amman, Jordan’s capital, left one dead and eight injured. The venue hosted the second Group J match of the FIFA World Cup qualification between Jordan and Algeria. Overcrowding and narrow passageways, compounded by spectator unrest following Jordan’s defeat, triggered the deadly stampede.

(VIII) Bahrain

Targeted by Iranian Missile and Drone AttacksOn June 28, the General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force issued a statement confirming Iran launched missile and drone strikes targeting Bahraini civilians. A residential building in Muharraq Governorate sustained damage, with zero fatalities reported. Bahrain’s air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed all incoming Iranian missiles and drones. All combat units and branches of the Bahrain Defense Force have been placed on maximum alert with full defensive readiness.

Asia-Pacific Region

(I) Pakistan

Counterterrorism Operations Eliminate 21 TerroristsOn June 24, counterterrorism authorities and police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, northwest Pakistan, jointly conducted anti-terror raids, killing six terrorists and seizing firearms and ammunition at the scene.On June 25, Pakistani security forces eliminated three terrorists in the Harran area of Balochistan Province in southwest Pakistan.On June 26, security forces killed twelve terrorists in the Bannu area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, confiscating weapons, ammunition and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

Bomb Attack in Karachi Kills ThreeOn June 27, a paramilitary facility in Karachi, capital of Sindh Province in southern Pakistan, was hit by a bomb blast that killed at least three security personnel. Militants rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the compound’s gate that night, followed by a firefight between security forces and attackers in which four militants were killed. The extremist armed group Tehreek-e-Azadi Balochistan claimed responsibility for the bombing.

(II) Philippines

Shooting in Tacloban City Kills Three, Wounds FiveOn June 22, a shooting incident at a high school in Tacloban City left three dead and five injured. Police have arrested one suspect, while a second remains at large. Investigations into the motive are underway.

(III) Australia

Multiple Attacks Leave Two Dead, One InjuredOn June 22, a knife brawl on Alkira Avenue, Norlane, Victoria State, killed one person and wounded another. The same day, a shooting on Alexander Mountain Road, Ascot Vale, Melbourne, killed a former professional boxer. Also on June 22, an armed robbery took place in Inala, southern Brisbane, where five armed offenders threatened victims and stole a vehicle.

(IV) Japan

Two Violent Attacks Kill One, Injure OneOn June 24, a home invasion robbery with assault occurred in Bandō City, Ibaraki Prefecture, leaving one person injured.The same day, a fatal stabbing took place in a parking lot in Asahi Town, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, killing one person.

Africa Region

(I) Nigeria

Multiple Armed Attacks Kill 36 PeopleAccording to monitoring reports from Hanwei International’s West Africa Security Officer:On June 21, unidentified armed men riding motorcycles stormed a community in Plateau State and indiscriminately attacked residents with knives and firearms before fleeing. The assault killed 18 and injured three, two of whom later died in hospital, bringing the total death toll to 20.On June 22, armed militants attacked farmlands in Kujigiro, Kuyelo Ward, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing at least nine farmers working in the fields. Heavily armed gunmen opened fire on workers without warning.On June 26, gunmen raided the Sayaya community in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing seven residents.

Security Alert 1

June 24 – Per monitoring reports from Hanwei International’s West Africa Security Officer, armed gangs plan to launch attacks and abduct Chinese staff in Zurmi Local Government Area (ZURMI LGA), Zamfara State in the near future. All Chinese-funded enterprises and individuals operating near the area shall implement stringent safety defense protocols, remain vigilant at all times, and avoid non-essential outdoor travel.

Security Alert 2

June 26 – Per monitoring reports from Hanwei International’s West Africa Security Officer, armed gangs plan to stage attacks and kidnap Chinese employees in Edo (Kwara State), Ajokuta (Kogi State), and areas of Niger State between late June and mid-July. All Chinese-funded companies and residents near the aforementioned states shall reinforce full safety protection measures, maintain high alert, and refrain from unnecessary outings.

(II) South Africa

Xenophobic Protests Erupt in UmhlaziOn June 22, large-scale xenophobic demonstrations broke out in Umhlazi, south of Durban. Protesters accused foreign merchants of dominating low-barrier industries including small retail, grocery sales, mobile phone repair and catering services, claiming they squeezed local residents’ livelihoods and employment opportunities through pricing, supply chain advantages and flexible business operations.Protesters issued written ultimatums and verbal warnings to foreign shop owners in the community, demanding all foreign operators shut down their businesses and evacuate the area by June 30, or “bear the consequences.”

(III) Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Ebola Transmission WorsensOn June 23, an Ebola situation report released by the DRC Ministry of Health recorded a cumulative total of 1,094 confirmed cases. Currently, 387 patients are under isolation or hospital treatment, with 115 recoveries and 277 fatalities. There are an additional 131 suspected cases, 44 of which resulted in deaths. The report noted weekly increases in confirmed infections, indicating sustained and intensifying community transmission.The same day, WHO official Abdirahman Mahmoud stated that the current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola virus. Since its onset on May 15, the death toll reached 250 within just 37 days.

(IV) Sudan

Armed Conflict Continues UnabatedFrom June 22 to 28, sustained clashes persisted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) across multiple Sudanese regions. This week, Al-Obeid, capital of North Kordofan State in central Sudan, became the focal point of fighting, with both sides launching continuous artillery and drone airstrikes and ground assaults targeting urban areas and military barracks.The RSF now controls all territory in West Kordofan State and maintains sieges around the capitals of North and South Kordofan States. Local civil organizations report at least 50 civilian deaths from recent combat operations. Urban water, electricity and fuel supplies have been almost entirely cut off, multiple medical centers have closed, and public services are nearly paralyzed.

(V) Benin

Police Station Attacked in Borgou DepartmentOn June 23, unidentified armed militants assaulted a police station in Sinendé Town, Borgou Department, with no reported casualties. Gunmen stormed the station and opened fire on on-duty officers, triggering a firefight and damaging parts of the facility. Police are conducting manhunts and investigations to identify the attackers and their whereabouts.

(VI) Central African Republic (CAR)

Cholera Outbreak Kills 24On June 26, the CAR Ministry of Health and Population announced a cholera outbreak that began in mid-June in Bimbo and Mbaïki in the country’s southwest, with a cumulative 197 confirmed cases and 24 deaths.Cholera is an acute intestinal infectious disease caused by Vibrio cholerae, transmitted primarily through contaminated water and food. Typical symptoms include vomiting, severe diarrhea, dehydration and high fever; severe cases or delayed treatment can lead to death.

Europe & Americas Region

(I) United States

Shooting in California Kills TwoOn June 22, a shooting occurred at a branch of the Butte County Library in Chico, California, leaving two dead and one injured. Police arrested the suspect as he fled through a rear exit after the attack; the motive remains under investigation.

(II) Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine Armed Conflict ContinuesHeavy fighting between Russia and Ukraine persisted from June 22 to 28.The Russian Ministry of Defense released a weekly combat briefing stating that Russian tactical aviation, missile and artillery units carried out large-scale strikes targeting Ukrainian refineries, fuel and energy infrastructure, transport hubs and military fuel depots. Targets also included facilities for assembling and storing long-range Ukrainian drones, plus 142 temporary deployment sites housing Ukrainian troops and foreign mercenaries. Russian forces shot down 28 guided aerial bombs and 2,483 fixed-wing drones. The Russian Black Sea Fleet destroyed four Ukrainian unmanned surface vessels in the southwestern Black Sea waters and seized control of 204 buildings in Lyman and Konstantinovka, Donetsk Oblast.Ukraine’s General Staff of the Armed Forces reported continuous strikes on highway and railway bridges connecting Crimea to mainland Ukraine and southern frontlines. Ukrainian air defense and electronic warfare units intercepted nine Russian missiles and 2,174 drones, recapturing six residential settlements in the Lyman and Zaporizhzhia axes. Ukrainian long-range strikes targeted oil terminals, railway infrastructure and refineries in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai and Tyumen Oblast.Separately, Russia and Ukraine exchanged 160 captured service members each on June 26.

(III) Russia

Ukrainian Attacks Kill Eight, Injure FifteenOn June 22, Ukrainian missile strikes hit civilian and industrial facilities in Voronezh Oblast, killing five people, wounding dozens, damaging ten apartment buildings and over fifty vehicles, and sparking a factory fire. Russia’s Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case under statutes governing terrorist acts.On June 26, Ukrainian drone attacks in Luhansk Oblast killed two and injured four.On June 27, a Ukrainian missile targeted an enterprise in Volgograd city, Volgograd Oblast, leaving one dead, eleven injured and one person missing.

(IV) Canada

Montreal Shooting Kills ThreeOn June 22, a shooting in a community in Montreal, Quebec Province, killed three people including a police officer and the suspect. Police exchanged gunfire with the perpetrator while responding to the incident, resulting in the deaths of one officer and one civilian, critical injuries to a second officer, and the fatal shooting of the suspect.

(V) Argentina

Two Violent Incidents Kill One, Injure OneOn June 22, a fatal highway robbery took place along the midsection of Route 3 in Chubut Province, killing one person. The same day, a home invasion robbery in Fisherton, Rosario, Santa Fe Province, left one resident injured.

(VI) Venezuela

Powerful Earthquakes Kill 1,430At 22:04 on June 24, successive magnitude 7.1 and 7.5 earthquakes struck near Caracas, Venezuela’s capital, with focal depths of 22 km and 10 km respectively. As of June 27, the disasters caused at least 1,430 deaths, 3,238 injuries and trapped 172 people. Eight Chinese citizens have been confirmed among the fatalities. Over 383 buildings collapsed or sustained severe structural damage, and transport networks suffered widespread disruption.

Collapsed buildings in Caracas, the capital

(VII) United Kingdom

Vehicle Ramming Incident in London Injures FiveOn June 27, an apparent deliberate vehicle ramming attack occurred in west London, leaving five people wounded. Police identified the driver as a 34-year-old male born in Somalia and have not yet classified the event as a terrorist attack.

Maritime Security

(I) Caribbean Sea

U.S. Anti-Drug Operation Kills TwoOn June 22, U.S. Southern Command issued a statement confirming U.S. forces targeted a suspected drug trafficking vessel in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people aboard.

(II) Gulf of Oman & Strait of Hormuz

Cargo Vessel AttackedOn June 25, a Singapore-flagged cargo ship was struck by an unidentified projectile approximately 7.5 nautical miles southeast of Al-Dhahit, sustaining damage to its wheelhouse with no crew casualties reported.

Oil Tanker AttackedOn June 27, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a notice stating an oil tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unknown projectile, damaging the vessel’s bridge with zero injuries recorded.

(III) Black Sea

Ukraine Reports Merchant Vessel Attacks Kill OneUkrainian authorities stated that three merchant ships en route to ports in Odesa Oblast came under Ukrainian drone attacks overnight June 21–22 in the Black Sea, resulting in one fatality. A Panama-flagged cargo ship caught fire after being struck, killing an Egyptian crew member on board. Vessels flying Palau and Belize flags sustained hull damage with no loss of life.

Hanwei International Security Weekly ( June 22–28，2026)