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Toll in attack on Kyiv children's hospital reaches 42
Dozens of volunteers including hospital staff and rescue workers dug through debris from the Okhmatdyt paediatric hospital in a desperate search for survivors after the rare day-time bombardment, AFP journalists on the scene saw.
At the Paris Olympics, it will no longer be personal for Ukraine's athletes. This time, it's war
Ukraine's haul of 11 medals at the 2016 Rio Games was its smallest as an independent nation and it tumbled to a low of 22nd in the country rankings. Ukraine recovered to 16th at the pandemic-delayed Olympics in Tokyo in 2021 but just one of its 19 medals was gold - another new low.
Suspected Houthi attacks target a ship in Gulf of Aden and Israeli port city of Eilat
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched suspected attacks early Wednesday, targeting a ship near Aden in the Gulf of Aden and the Israeli port city of Eilat. A missile reportedly struck close to a merchant vessel off Aden, with no reported damage. Meanwhile, a drone incident occurred near Eilat, triggering Israeli air raid sirens. The Houthis, known for such attacks, have not claimed responsibility yet. Their ongoing campaign aims to disrupt shipping in the region, citing the Gaza conflict as a motive.
Hezbollah vows to intensify attacks against Israel after senior military commander is killed
Earlier Wednesday, Hezbollah fired a massive barrage of rockets into northern Israel, further escalating tensions as the fate of an internationally backed plan for a cease-fire in Gaza hung in the balance. Hezbollah, an Iran-backed ally of the Palestinian Hamas group, has traded fire with Israel nearly every day since the Israel-Hamas war began on Oct. 7, and says it will only stop if there is a truce in Gaza.
Hezbollah drone falls in northern Israeli city, no injuries: Israel's military
Air raid sirens had sent the city's roughly 75,000 residents running for shelter, after a day of continuous rocket fire from Lebanon at northern Israel. Israel's military said throughout the day it had responded by striking Hezbollah targets.
Hamas rocket attack from Gaza sets off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv for the first time in months
Hamas' military wing claimed the attack, and rocket launches could be heard in central Gaza. The Israeli military said eight projectiles crossed into Israel after being launched from the area of the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where Israeli forces recently launched an incursion. It said "a number" of the projectiles were intercepted.
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Retaliatory strike called off on Iran following phone call between Netanyahu and Biden: Report
After Israel successfully intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, the Biden administration cautioned Tel Aviv to avoid escalation in the Middle East, The Jerusalem Post reported citing NYT.
Booms and sirens in Israel after Iran launches over 200 missiles and drones in unprecedented attack
Iran's attack on Israel sparked condemnation from the UN, France, and Britain. The Israeli military intercepted drones and missiles, with some striking within Israel. President Biden reiterated support for Israel's security amid escalating tensions in the region.
Russia launches sixth air attack on Kyiv in July: Ukraine's military
Russia attacked Kyiv with Iranian-made Shahed drones, and based on preliminary information all the drones were downed by Ukraine's air defence systems, Serhiy Popko, head of Kyiv's military administration, said on the Telegram messaging app. There were no casualties or serious damage, though information was still being collected, he added.
Taiwan air raid drills simulate response to China missile attacks
Self-ruled Taiwan holds frequent defence drills in the face of increasing military and political pressures from China, which regards the island as its territory. Preparation efforts also extend to its civilian population, with authorities stepping up drills in cities, citing lessons learned from Russia's invasion of Ukraine where the street-to-street warfare appears to be part of the defence strategy playbook.
Russia launches more air strikes on Kyiv and elsewhere in Ukraine as NATO meets
Russia launched a total of 15 of the Iranian Shahed drones on Ukraine overnight, with Ukraine's defence forces shooting down 11 of them, the country's Air Force said on the Telegram messaging app. It was not immediately known how many drones were launched on Cherkasy and how many on Kyiv.
Ukraine activates nationwide air raid alerts
Air raid sirens rang out across Ukraine on Friday as authorities reported major explosions in the capital Kiev. Capital city's Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko warned of another set of UAVs heading towards Kiev.
Russia launches 16th air strike on Kyiv this month
Russia has attempted its 16th air attack in Kyiv, following a night of missiles and drone strikes. All missiles were brought down by Ukraine, however, one person was injured in the attack. Ukrainian officials have made mention of an increase in the regularity of air strikes from Russia, which comes as the country suggests a counteroffensive could be afoot. Russia’s typical targets, including energy facilities, would make it difficult to ascertain the purpose of the missiles that aimed for Kyiv.
Russia launches 'exceptional' air attack in Kyiv with drones, missiles
Russia launched an intense air attack on Kyiv, using missiles launched from the air, sea, and land. According to the head of the Kyiv military administration, this was the eighth time that Russia has targeted the capital with air raids. All 18 missiles of various types, including cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and drones, were intercepted and shot down by the Ukrainian Air Force, according to Yurii Ihnat, a spokesman for the Air Force.
Explosions in Kyiv, air raid sirens across Ukraine
There were no details on what had been struck in Kyiv or of any damage and casualties. The city's military administration said anti-aircraft units were in operation.
Israel, Gaza fighters trade fire after deadly West Bank raid
It was the deadliest single raid in the territory in over two decades. The flare-up in violence poses an early test for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government and casts a shadow on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's expected trip to the region next week.
Russian missiles strike vital infrastructure in Kyiv and Kharkiv
Reuters journalists heard a series of blasts in Kyiv before the air raid siren even sounded, which is highly unusual. No one was reported hurt, but missile debris caused a fire in one place and houses were damaged outside the capital, officials said.
Alert issued in Kyiv after Russia launches 'air attack'
Monday's early morning attack comes after a New Year assault by Russia that saw Kyiv and other cities under fire from missiles and Iranian-made drones.
Ukraine issues air raid alert in Kyiv, many regions: Officials
Unconfirmed Ukrainian social media reports said the alert may have been declared after two Russian long-range strategic bombers took to the skies in western Russia to Ukraine's east. Reuters was unable to immediately verify that information.
Air raid sirens across Ukraine, two killed in missile attack in south: Officials
Ukraine officials in the southern region of Zaporizhzhia said Monday that two people had been killed by Russian missiles as authorities in several regions urged residents to shelter from a fresh Russian missile barrage.
Ukraine's Kyiv area hit by Iranian-made kamikaze drones
In the southern city of Mykolaiv, overnight shelling destroyed a five-story apartment building as fighting continued along Ukraine's southern front. Mykolaiv Mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych said the building's top two floors were completely destroyed in a single strike and the rest of the building was left in rubble. It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties.
Russia launches biggest air strikes since start of Ukraine war in revenge for Crimea bridge
Explosions were reported in Lviv, Ternopil and Zhytomyr in western Ukraine, Dnipro and Kremenchuk in central Ukraine, Zaporizhzhia in the south and Kharkiv in the east. Ukrainian officials said at least 10 people were killed and scores injured, and swathes of the country left without power.
Several explosions shake Ukraine's capital Kyiv, says mayor
Air raid sirens had gone off earlier across much of Ukraine, including in the Kyiv region.
In Kharkiv, critical COVID patients at the mercy of Russian bombardment
Kharkiv, Ukraine's second city in the east of the country, has been under Russian attack for weeks, leaving doctors with an impossible dilemma.
Russia strikes military base near Polish border, 35 dead, Ukraine says
The military training facility, the biggest in the western part of the country and traditionally the site of joint drills with NATO, is located less than 25 km (15 miles) from the Polish border.
Air raid sirens heard across most Ukraine
Russian forces appeared to be regrouping on Friday for a possible assault on Kyiv, with satellite images showing them firing artillery as they closed in on the capital.
Ukraine war: Indian students hoping for exit through Poland stuck at border in freezing cold
Indian nationals who reached the Ukraine-Romania border and Ukraine-Hungary border were taken to Bucharest and Budapest, respectively, by road with the assistance of Indian government officials so that they could be evacuated in these Air India flights.
Beijing to hold raid drill to improve air attack abilities
An air raid drill will be conducted this week here in the Chinese capital to improve abilities to handle any possible air attacks.
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