Russia-Ukraine war: large drone attack on Moscow as Kursk incursion continues – as it happened Mayor says no damage or casualties reported as 11 drones are downed The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2024
Taiwan Conducts Missile Drills At Sensitive Test Site Taiwan conducted missile drills simulating the interception of enemy fighters and munitions at a sensitive test site Tuesday, as the island seeks to step up "combat effectiveness" against an increasingly assertive China. International Business Times · Aug 20, 2024
Woman jailed for two years for throwing brick at police during riot in Hartlepool Donna Conniff, 40, encouraged boy to throw missile at police and was seen kicking out at an officer The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2024
Ukraine destroys second bridge in Kursk as Zelensky aims to ‘create buffer zone’ in Russia Meanwhile Vladimir Putin’s forces launch ballistic missile attack on Kyiv The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukraine repels missile attack on Kyiv and targets another Kursk bridge – as it happened North Korean weaponry believed to have been used in Kyiv attack as Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk continues The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2024
Ukrainian Forces Push Into Russia's Kursk Region Summary of recent events in Ukraine: missile strike, Ukrainian forces advance into Kursk, bridge destruction, and detention of Russian troops. Top News · Aug 17, 2024
Missile sparks blaze in Ukraine as Kyiv's troops push into Russia's Kursk region A Russian missile strike has sparked a blaze in the Ukrainian city of Sumy Saturday, while Ukrainian forces continue to push into Russia’s border region of Kursk The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2024
Philippines says China was `dramatically' alarmed over US missile system deployed to its north China has expressed its “very dramatic” alarm over a mid-range missile system that the U.S. military recently deployed to the Philippines and warned it could destabilize the region The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024
Zelensky says Kyiv is advancing further into Kursk after huge drone and missile attack Ukraine launched 117 drones and four missiles over the border into Russia on Wednesday, Moscow claimed The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024
Fears of a fresh arms race as US to deploy missiles in Germany that can hit targets in Russia During July’s Nato summit, the United States and Germany reached an agreement for the US to start what it referred to as “episodic deployments” of missiles in 2026. This will include Tomahawk cruise missiles, SM-6 ballistic missiles and a new generation of hypersonic systems currently under development. The main condition… The Conversation · Aug 13, 2024
Ukraine controls 74 Russian settlements in Kursk region, Zelensky says Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that his troops now control 74 Russian settlements in the Kursk region as some 200,000 Russian civilians fled the area. A presidential adviser said the incursion into Russian territory is designed to push Moscow into talks. Read our liveblog to see how all the… France 24 · Aug 13, 2024
Gaza war: 75 years after signing of the Geneva Conventions, Israel’s deadly attack on a Palestinian school shows their limitations Gaza is reeling after a missile strike launched by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) targeted a building and mosque within a school complex in Gaza City on August 10. The Israeli military said the school was operating as a Hamas command and control post, but the buildings were reportedly also sheltering… The Conversation · Aug 12, 2024
Israel preparing for large-scale attack from Iran as US orders warships to accelerate deployment Washington also sends a nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine to the region The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2024
Hacker News Plus: Guided missile submarine sent to the Middle East, European tourism controversies, and more... Reason · Aug 12, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2024 US orders strike group to accelerate deployment to Middle East amid fears of Iran attack on Israel Secretary of defence also announces deployment of guided missile submarine, as Hamas appears to push back against resuming ceasefire negotiations
The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2024 Middle East crisis: US accelerates military deployment to region amid reports Iran may attack within days – as it happened US defence secretary Lloyd Austin orders USS Abraham Lincoln strike group to quicken transit to Middle East and deploys guided missile submarine, says Pentagon
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2024 Ukraine aims to destabilise Russia with Kursk attack, official says Troop numbers sent into Russia are in thousands, source says; cooling tower at Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility reportedly damaged by fire
The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2024 Pentagon chief orders submarine to the Middle East, tells aircraft carrier to hasten its transit The Pentagon says U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area
The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Main fire at Russia-controlled nuclear plant in Ukraine extinguished Moscow and Kyiv have accused each other of starting blaze at Zaporizhzhia plant; Russia evacuates parts of Belogrod. What we know on day 901
International Business Times · Aug 11, 2024 Thousands Of Ukrainian Troops On Incursion To 'Destabilise' Russia: Official Thousands of Ukrainian troops are taking part in a major incursion into Russian territory, aiming to destabilise Russia by showing up its weaknesses, a top Ukrainian official has told AFP. "We are on the offensive.
Top News · Aug 11, 2024 Fatalities In Russian Drone Attack On Kyiv Region Recent drone and missile attacks in Kyiv and Russian regions lead to casualties and injuries, escalating tensions.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2024 Israel-Gaza war: Israel issues massive evacuation order in Khan Younis – as it happened Thousands of Palestinian residents and displaced families leave as Israel steps up offensive in southern Gaza Strip
France 24 · Aug 11, 2024 Ukraine says two killed in Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv region A four-year-old boy and his 35-year-old father died when debris from a downed Russian weapon fell on their home near the capital Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said Sunday. A 13-year-old child was also injured in the attack, Ukraine's emergency services said on the Telegram messaging app.
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2024 2 killed in Kyiv region, including four-year old boy, in Russian attacks Ukraine's State Emergency Service says two people were killed, including a four-year old boy, in a Russian barrage of drones and missiles
The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2024 Albanese praises breaker Raygun for having ‘a crack’ – as it happened This blog is now closed