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- 1Russian strike hits Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences building in KyivβA Russian strike against the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. A rescue operation is underway: cr
A Russian strike hit the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv, with emergency crews working to extinguish a fire and search for anyone trapped inside. President Volodymyr Zelensky said all services have been deployed and that a pharmaceutical company in the city was also hit. The attack is part of a wider wave of strikes on the Ukrainian capital, drawing renewed concern over damage to civilian and scientific infrastructure.
- 2Zelensky says Russia struck Kharkiv apartment building overnightβRussia has been attacking our regions throughout the night and into the morning. In Kharkiv, there was a brutal strike o
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russian forces attacked Ukrainian regions throughout the night and into the morning. In Kharkiv, a strike partially destroyed the second and fourth floors of a high-rise apartment building. Kyiv also sustained damage from drone attacks, with residential areas hit. The strikes are the latest in Russia's ongoing aerial campaign against Ukrainian cities.
- 3Zelensky says Russian drones hit Kyiv kindergartens and schoolsβToday alone, and in Kyiv alone, Russian jet-powered drones βvanquishedβ two kindergartens and two schools, an ordinary r
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian jet-powered drones struck two kindergartens, two schools, a residential building, an auto repair shop, warehouses and communications facilities in Kyiv in a single day. He argued that targeting children's facilities and civilian infrastructure would be condemned anywhere in the world, as Ukraine continues to report heavy overnight drone attacks on the capital.
- 4Kyiv Science Academy hit, 10 dead in Russian strikesβKyiv Science Academy hit, 10 dead as Russian jet-drones strike across Ukraine
A Russian strike on the Kyiv Science Academy has killed 10 people, part of a wider wave of attacks using jet-powered drones across Ukraine. The strike on the capital's academy marks one of the deadliest recent hits on a civilian and scientific institution, as drone assaults hit multiple regions overnight.
- 5Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv Academy of Sciences, One DeadβRussian Strikes Damage Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences, Kill One
Overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv damaged buildings of the National Academy of Sciences and killed at least one person, according to reports circulating on Friday. The attack adds to a string of recent strikes targeting the Ukrainian capital and its infrastructure. Commenters are condemning the damage to a scientific institution and voicing renewed concern about civilian casualties amid ongoing Russian air assaults.
- 6Russian Strike Kills One at Kyiv's National Academy of SciencesβRussian Strike Hits Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences, Killing One
A Russian strike hit the building of Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, killing one person and damaging the research institution's premises. The attack comes amid continued Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital, which have repeatedly hit civilian and scientific infrastructure. Officials and observers are voicing anger at the targeting of an academic institution, describing it as another example of attacks on non-military sites during the war.
- 7Pentagon blames AI overreliance for missile strike on Iranian schoolβPentagon says overreliance on AI contributed to missile strike on Iran school
The Pentagon has acknowledged that overreliance on artificial intelligence contributed to a missile strike that hit a school in Iran. The admission raises serious questions about how the US military integrates AI into targeting decisions and what safeguards are in place to prevent civilian casualties. The report is drawing widespread attention and debate about accountability for machine-assisted military operations.
- 8Russian Drone Strike Hits Kyiv Academy of Sciences, One DeadβRussian Drones Hit Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences, Killing One
Russian drones struck Kyiv overnight, hitting a building of the National Academy of Sciences and killing at least one person. The attack damaged scientific facilities in the Ukrainian capital and comes amid continued Russian aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities, drawing condemnation and renewed calls for stronger air defences.
- 9Russian Drone Strike Hits Kyiv Academy of Sciences, One DeadβRussian Drones Strike Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences, Killing One
A Russian drone attack on Kyiv struck the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, killing one person, according to reports circulating widely on social media and news outlets. The strike adds to a series of overnight drone assaults on the Ukrainian capital. Commenters are expressing outrage over the targeting of a scientific institution and renewing calls for stronger air defences.
- 10Fresh Russian strikes kill eight, Zelenskyy says Moscow terrorising UkraineβΌUkraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Moscow terrorising Ukrainians as fresh strikes kill eight
Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed at least eight people, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to accuse Moscow of deliberately terrorising Ukrainian civilians. The attacks are part of the continuing barrage on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure as the war grinds on. Zelenskyy renewed calls for stronger air defences and Western support, while officials reported casualties and damage in the affected regions.
- 11Russian strikes hit Kyiv across multiple districts in daylightβRussian strikes are incoming from all sides onto Kyiv, in broad daylight. Markets, gas stations, a hospital, office, kin
Russian forces launched strikes on Kyiv from multiple directions in broad daylight, hitting markets, gas stations, a hospital, office buildings, kindergartens and residential blocks, according to Ukrainian officials and commentators. Reactions describe the attack as deliberate targeting of civilians, with claims that Moscow is turning to city bombardments as its front-line offensive stalls. Casualty figures were not immediately confirmed.
- 12Russian Drones Strike Kyiv Science Academy and Medical CenterβRussian Drones Strike Kyiv's Science Academy and Medical Center
Russian drone attacks have hit a science academy and a medical center in Kyiv, damaging civilian infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital. The strikes are part of ongoing aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities that have repeatedly targeted non-military sites. Officials and observers are highlighting the impact on scientific institutions and healthcare facilities as evidence of the war's widening toll on civilian life.
- 13Russian drone strikes across Ukraine kill seven peopleβRussian drones hammer apartments, offices and a cultural landmark in Ukraine, killing 7
Russian drone attacks struck residential apartment blocks, office buildings and a cultural landmark in Ukraine, killing at least seven people. The overnight assault caused significant damage in urban areas and is among the latest in a series of escalating drone barrages targeting Ukrainian cities, drawing renewed attention to the ongoing war's impact on civilians and infrastructure.
- 14Russian daytime strike on Kyiv kills at least threeβIn Kyiv, cars are burning and bodies of people lie in the streets after Russia struck our capital in broad daylight on a
A Russian strike hit Kyiv in broad daylight on a Saturday, leaving cars burning and casualties in the streets. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reports at least three people killed and seven injured. Commenters say the timing and targeting appeared designed to maximize civilian casualties and are urging that such attacks on the Ukrainian capital not be treated as routine.
- 15UN human rights chief urges de-escalation in Ethiopia fightingβΌUN High Commissioner for Human Rights urges de-escalation as fighting intensifies in Ethiopia
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for de-escalation as fighting intensifies in Ethiopia. The appeal highlights growing concern over the impact of renewed hostilities on civilians, and comes amid reports of worsening conditions on the ground. Observers are watching for whether the parties to the conflict respond to international pressure to step back.
- 16Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least seven peopleβΌRussian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 7, including woman at Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences
Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed at least seven people, including a woman who died at Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences. The attacks add to a steady toll of civilian casualties from ongoing Russian air assaults on Ukrainian cities. Authorities continue to report damage and deaths as the war grinds on, with strikes hitting the capital and other populated areas.
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Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed eight people and injured dozens more, according to reports citing Al Jazeera. The attacks hit multiple locations across the country, adding to the toll of Russia's ongoing invasion. The strikes come as aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure continue, drawing renewed condemnation and concern over civilian casualties.
- 18Russia launched over 2,200 drones at Ukraine this weekβThis past week, the Russians launched more than 2,200 attack drones against Ukraine, as well as around 1,650 aerial bomb
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia fired more than 2,200 attack drones, around 1,650 aerial bombs and 38 missiles of various types, many of them ballistic, at Ukraine over the past week. He reported that civilians were killed in overnight attacks. The figures underline the continuing scale of Russian aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
- 19Jet-powered drone strike hits Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in KyivβHorrific scenes out of Kyiv this morning as Russia used a jet-powered drone to blow up Ukraineβs National Academy of Sci
A Russian jet-powered drone struck the National Academy of Sciences building in Kyiv on Tuesday morning, sparking a large fire. Reports describe people escaping through windows as the building burned. Commenters say the strike shows Russia is targeting civilian and scientific institutions, adding to a pattern of attacks on schools and kindergartens.
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Russian drone strikes targeted Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, adding to the ongoing pattern of aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities. The strikes drew attention as the war continues to drive global concern over civilian safety and energy infrastructure. Reactions online reflect continued alarm at the escalating pace of attacks on Ukraine.
- 21Ukraine says long-range strikes hit Russian defense plantsβWe are consistently using our long-range capabilities to respond to Russian strikes against life. Last night, our sancti
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine used its long-range capabilities overnight to strike two Russian defense plants, in the Tula and Voronezh regions, in response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians. He also said Security Service of Ukraine units carried out effective operations over the past 24 hours, framing the actions as part of Kyiv's continuing retaliation campaign.
- 22Russian jet-drones strike Ukraine, hitting Kyiv Science AcademyβKyiv Science Academy hit as Russian jet-drones strike across Ukraine
Russian jet-powered drones struck targets across Ukraine, damaging the Kyiv Science Academy in the capital. The overnight attacks hit multiple regions, with the strike on a scientific institution drawing particular attention. Reports from Reuters and other outlets describe a broad drone barrage, the latest escalation in Russia's ongoing aerial campaign against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
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German public broadcaster Weltspiegel has aired a report examining why Sudan's civil war continues despite international calls for peace. The piece looks at the conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, the humanitarian toll on civilians, and the political and economic factors keeping both sides fighting. Viewers are engaging heavily with the topic, reflecting growing international concern over a war that has displaced millions but receives little sustained global media coverage.
- 24Palestinian Death Toll in Gaza Surpasses 74,000βPalestinian Death Toll in Israelβs War on Gaza Surpasses 74,000
Palestinian health authorities report that the death toll in Gaza from Israel's military campaign has now exceeded 74,000 people. The figure continues to rise as strikes, displacement and severe shortages of food, medicine and medical services strain the territory's overwhelmed hospitals. Humanitarian organisations warn that many victims remain buried under rubble and that the true number of deaths is likely higher than official counts.
- 25Russian Strike Hits Market Near Kyiv, Killing Civiliansββ οΈπΊπ¦Another Russian war crime: Civilians in public market near Kyiv bombed by Russian terrorists: Deaths and nearly 10 i
A Russian strike hit a public market near Kyiv, killing people and injuring nearly ten others, according to Ukrainian news reports. Commentators are condemning the attack on civilians as another war crime, circulating the news widely and calling for attention to ongoing strikes against civilian targets in Ukraine as the war continues.
- 26At least 10 killed in Russian and Ukrainian attacksβΌAt least 10 people killed in Russian and Ukrainian attacks
At least 10 people have been killed in separate Russian and Ukrainian attacks, according to Al Jazeera reporting on the ongoing war. The strikes add to a heavy civilian toll as fighting continues along and beyond the front lines, with both sides carrying out attacks that have caused deaths in affected areas. Details on the exact locations and circumstances of the casualties were not immediately provided.
- 27Gaza death toll surpasses 74,000 as Israeli strikes continueβΌIsraeli strikes kill Palestinians as Gaza death toll surpasses 74000
Israeli strikes have killed more Palestinians in Gaza, pushing the territory's death toll above 74,000, according to figures cited by news outlets covering the conflict. The toll continues to rise despite ongoing international calls for a ceasefire, with civilians among the victims of the latest strikes. Aid agencies warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis across the enclave.
- 28Russian drones hit civilian areas as Ukraine reports gainsβRussian drones pound civilian areas as Ukraine claims battlefield breakthroughs
Russian drone attacks have struck civilian areas of Ukraine, causing damage and casualties, while Kyiv says its forces have made breakthroughs on the battlefield. The combined reports highlight the escalating pace of the war, with strikes on populated areas continuing even as Ukrainian troops claim advances along the front lines.
- 29Russian strikes kill eight across UkraineβΌ'Deliberate and cynical terror': Russian strikes kill 8 across Ukraine
Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed at least eight people, with Ukrainian officials condemning the attacks as deliberate and cynical terror against civilians. The strikes hit multiple regions, adding to a pattern of aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. The characterization of the attacks as terrorism reflects Kyiv's ongoing effort to frame Russian bombardment as targeting non-combatants.
- 30Ethiopia accuses Eritrea and Sudan of backing Tigray rebelsβΌEthiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan of backing Tigray rebels amid clashes
Ethiopia has publicly accused Eritrea and Sudan of supporting Tigrayan forces amid renewed clashes in the country's north. The allegation, reported by France 24, escalates tensions between the Horn of Africa neighbours and risks widening a conflict that has already drawn in regional powers and displaced large numbers of civilians.
- 31Russian Strikes Kill Eight Across Ukraine, Zelenskyy SaysβΌπ΄ BREAKING Russian Strikes Kill Eight in Ukraine Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported that Russian forces launched nea
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces launched nearly 4,000 drones, aerial bombs and missiles over the past week, killing eight people and injuring dozens across Ukraine. The figures underscore the continued intensity of Russia's air campaign against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
- 32Strikes kill eight in Ukraine after Moscow rebuffs German mediationβΌStrikes kill 8 in Ukraine, 1 in Russia after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalate
Russian strikes killed eight people in Ukraine, while one person died in a strike inside Russia, according to wire reports. The escalation followed Moscow's rejection of German calls to de-escalate the war. The exchange of fire underlines how diplomatic efforts by Berlin have so far failed to slow attacks on civilian areas, and the casualty tolls are drawing fresh attention to the human cost of the conflict.
- 33Gaza death toll rises despite ongoing ceasefireβΌPalestinian death toll in Gaza war rises, despite ceasefire - News
Palestinian deaths in the Gaza war have continued to climb even though a ceasefire is in place. Reports from the region indicate casualties are still being counted as bodies are recovered from rubble and people die from wounds sustained before the truce. The news underscores how fragile the ceasefire remains and how heavy the war's toll has been on Gaza's civilian population.
- 34Strikes kill 4 in Ukraine as Moscow rebuffs German de-escalation callβΌStrikes kill 4 in Ukraine after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalate
Russian strikes killed four people in Ukraine after Moscow rejected German calls to de-escalate the conflict. The deadly attacks came despite fresh diplomatic pressure from Berlin for Moscow to scale back operations. The rejection and continued strikes underscore how far apart the two sides remain, with civilian casualties continuing even as European leaders push for a path toward ending the war.
- 35Russian strike sets Kyiv medical center ablazeβRussia bombed the Dobrobut Medical Center in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, this afternoon, setting the facility ablaze.
Russia bombed the Dobrobut Medical Center in Kyiv on Monday afternoon, setting the medical facility on fire. The strike hit the Ukrainian capital's private clinic during the afternoon, with images showing the building ablaze. The attack is part of ongoing Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities, drawing renewed attention to the toll on civilian infrastructure.
- 36Sudan war: 12 million displaced, 150,000 civilian deathsβ12 Millionen Menschen auf der Flucht. 150.000 zivile Opfer. Ethnische SΓ€uberungen. Sexualisierte Gewalt. #Sudan Ob #free
Sudan's civil war has driven roughly 12 million people from their homes and left an estimated 150,000 civilians dead, alongside ethnic cleansing and sexual violence. Commentators in German-speaking social media are asking why the crisis receives far less public attention and outrage than other conflicts, arguing Sudanese victims are 'dying quietly' while global focus lies elsewhere.
- 37Russian strikes across Ukraine, including Kyiv, kill eightβΌRussian strikes on Ukraine, including Kyiv, kill 8
Russian strikes hit multiple Ukrainian cities, including the capital Kyiv, killing at least eight people, according to AFP reporting. The attacks are part of the continued Russian air campaign against Ukrainian urban areas. Details on the exact locations, casualties, and response from Ukrainian officials remain limited, but the strike wave is expected to draw renewed concern from Kyiv's Western partners.
- 38Russian drone strikes hit civilian areas across KyivβΌPhotos: Russian drone strikes pound civilian targets across Kyiv
Russian drone strikes have pounded civilian targets across Kyiv, according to photo reports published by Al Jazeera. The attacks hit residential and urban areas of the Ukrainian capital, adding to the ongoing pattern of aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities. The strikes underline the continuing toll of the war on civilians as Russia's full-scale invasion grinds on, with damage documented in photographs from multiple locations across the city.
- 39Seven dead as Russia and Ukraine exchange intensified air strikesβΌ7 dead as Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes and aerial war intensifies
Seven people have been killed as Russia and Ukraine carried out fresh exchanges of long-range strikes, with the aerial war between the two countries intensifying. The attacks mark a further escalation in the conflict, with both sides hitting targets deep in each other's territory and air defences engaging waves of drones and missiles.
- 40Myanmar military air strike on market kills at least 33βΌAt least 33 killed after Myanmar military air strike hits market
A Myanmar military air strike on a market has killed at least 33 people, according to Al Jazeera. The attack adds to a mounting civilian death toll as the junta continues aerial bombing campaigns against areas opposed to its rule since the 2021 coup. Details on the location and circumstances of the strike remain limited, and the full casualty count could rise as rescue efforts continue.