All articles tagged with #air attacks
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Al Jazeera
The Israel-Iran conflict has escalated into a fourth day of exchanges, with both sides suffering casualties and damage from air attacks, including civilian areas, as tensions rise in the region.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Ukraine launched a major drone attack on a Russian military airfield in the Rostov region, claiming to have destroyed six aircraft and damaged eight others, while Russia stated that they intercepted 44 Ukrainian drones and only a power substation was damaged. The assault marks one of Ukraine's biggest air attacks in the ongoing conflict, as both sides escalate attacks on each other's infrastructure. The use of drones has become a key feature of the war, with both sides employing them to target military hardware and civilian infrastructure.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Russia and Ukraine engaged in air attacks, with Moscow targeting cities across Ukraine and Kyiv striking the Russian border city of Belgorod, following the sinking of a Russian warship by Ukraine. Both sides reported casualties and infrastructure damage. Ukraine's use of drones and ongoing strikes on Russian regions near the border have escalated the conflict, with Ukraine claiming to have disabled a significant portion of Russia's Black Sea fleet.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
Iran's Foreign Minister stated that recent air attacks in Pakistan targeted the "Iranian terrorist group" Jaish al-Adl, in response to the group's attacks on Iran. Pakistan condemned the violation of its sovereignty and recalled its ambassador to Iran, while Iran's ambassador to Pakistan was barred from returning. The attacks resulted in the deaths of two children and damaged several buildings in a village near the Iranian border.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
Israeli night attacks targeted a mosque in Jabalia and homes in Rafah, while a raid in Jenin entered its third day in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Ukraine reports nearly 100 air attacks launched by Russia in a single day, targeting multiple regions including Kharkiv, Luhansk, and Donetsk. The strikes come after Ukrainian authorities intercepted cruise missiles for the first time in nearly 80 days, with Western intelligence assessments warning of an increased bombardment of civilian infrastructure during the winter. At least one civilian was killed and another injured in the attacks. Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska, warned that the country is in "mortal danger" without Western military aid, as Republicans in the US Senate blocked foreign aid from advancing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Russian forces have intensified their attacks on the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, resorting to air attacks and reducing ground assaults due to heavy losses. Avdiivka, known for its coking plant and Ukrainian resistance, has been the focus of Russian forces. The town is enduring relentless artillery and air attacks, but Ukrainian defenses are holding. Russian forces have also targeted the town of Kupiansk further north. The casualty count for the enemy in the Donetsk region is estimated at 2,400 dead and wounded over the past five days. Independent verification of battlefield activity is challenging.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
Israel has intensified its air raids on the Gaza Strip, causing widespread destruction and a rising death toll. The attacks come in response to an unprecedented attack by Hamas last week. International aid groups are warning of a humanitarian crisis as Israel imposes a complete siege on Gaza, blocking the entry of food and fuel. The Gaza Strip's only power station has already shut down due to lack of fuel, leaving residents in darkness.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PBS NewsHour
Ukraine claims to have intercepted three waves of drones and missiles launched by Russia targeting the port city of Odesa. The attacks resulted in damage to buildings and injuries to two supermarket employees. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's adviser stated that the counteroffensive against Russian forces in occupied areas of Ukraine will focus on systematically destroying the enemy's capabilities rather than engaging in large-scale battles. In a separate incident, British and Dutch fighter jets were scrambled to intercept Russian bombers flying near their airspace. The Russian attacks on Odesa are seen as an attempt to disrupt Ukraine's grain exports and historical sites.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Military.com
Ukraine claims to have intercepted all airborne weapons fired during three waves of drone and missile attacks launched by Russia on the southern port city of Odesa. Falling debris from the interceptions damaged buildings, including a residential building, a supermarket, and an educational facility. Meanwhile, the Dutch and British air forces scrambled fighter jets to intercept Russian bombers flying near their airspace. The Ukrainian army stated that its counteroffensive against Russian forces aims to systematically destroy the enemy's capabilities rather than engage in large-scale battles. The Russian attacks on Odesa have targeted grain transport facilities and Ukrainian historical sites, disrupting Ukraine's crucial grain exports.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Russia launched air attacks on Ukraine's south and east using drones and possibly ballistic missiles, according to Ukraine's Air Force. The port city of Mykolaiv experienced a fire at one of its facilities, while other regions, including Odesa, Donetsk, and Kherson, were under threat of drone attacks. The Air Force also stated that Russia may be using ballistic weaponry to target additional regions. Air raid alerts were issued in several Ukrainian areas, and defense systems were engaged in repelling the attacks. There has been no immediate comment from Russia.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
Russia has launched air attacks on southern and eastern Ukraine, targeting regions such as Odesa, Mykolaiv, Donetsk, Kherson, Zaporizhia, and Dnipropetrovsk. The attacks involve the use of drones and possibly ballistic missiles. The Odesa region, home to maritime terminals, was targeted shortly after Russia refused to extend a deal allowing the safe export of Ukrainian grain from Black Sea ports. Reports also suggest Iranian-made drones were involved in the attacks. The situation is still developing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
Russia claims Ukraine launched a large-scale military operation in Donetsk, but it is not yet confirmed. A two-year-old girl died and 22 people were injured in a missile attack near Dnipro. Russia launched air attacks on Ukraine, but all missiles and drones were repelled. Ukrainian bomb shelters were found to be unprepared or locked. The governor of Russia’s Belgorod region is willing to meet a pro-Ukraine group of Russian fighters keeping two Russian soldiers captive. The Kremlin warns that any supply of long-range missiles to Ukraine by France and Germany would lead to further tension. Ukrainian president Zelenskiy says Russia’s war has killed at least 500 Ukrainian children.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by DW (English)
A 2-year-old girl was killed and 22 people were injured after a Russian missile struck an area between two residential buildings near the southeastern city of Dnipro. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia's war has killed at least 500 Ukrainian children. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Minister for Strategic Industries expressed "disbelief" at the state of the country's bomb shelters. Russian-installed forces on the occupied peninsula of Crimea shot down five drones and jammed four more, causing them to miss their targets. Air defense systems repelled a new wave of Russian air attacks on the Ukrainian capital. The award-winning documentary "20 Days in Mariupol" screened for the first time in Ukraine.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
Twenty people have been injured in an alleged Russian strike in Ukraine's central city of Dnipro, with five of the victims being children. Fires broke out following the alleged strike in a northern district of the city, and it is feared that others are trapped. Explosions have also been heard over the capital, Kyiv, where air defence systems have again been deployed. All of Ukraine has been placed under air raid alerts. Russia has not commented on the latest events.