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Ukraine War Day 1,459: New strikes, evacuations, and diplomacy amid regional tensions
world5 days ago

Ukraine War Day 1,459: New strikes, evacuations, and diplomacy amid regional tensions

On day 1,459 of Russia’s invasion, new attacks across Sumy, Zaporizhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk and Kherson wounded civilians and forced evacuations, while a Mondelez facility in Sumy was hit. Ukraine claimed strikes on Russian targets including a missile plant and a gas plant. Zelenskyy pursued diplomacy with Western partners and energy coordination, and demonstrators in Washington, Paris, and Prague showed support ahead of the invasion anniversary. Kyiv also imposed sanctions on about 225 ship captains linked to Russian oil. Energy tensions persisted with Slovakia and Hungary threatening electricity or oil transit stoppages, highlighting regional energy-security concerns. A Czech official said 200 reconnaissance drones were transferred to Ukrainian brigades, and UK/EU leaders discussed further support.

via Al Jazeera|
#civilian-casualties#diplomacy#energy-security
Ukraine’s civilian toll jumps 26% in 2025 as strikes escalate, AOAV finds
world10 days ago

Ukraine’s civilian toll jumps 26% in 2025 as strikes escalate, AOAV finds

AOAV says Ukrainian civilian casualties from explosive violence rose 26% in 2025 to 2,248 killed and 12,493 injured, averaging 4.8 casualties per strike, with the worst attack in Dnipro on June 24 that killed 21 and wounded 314. The report notes near-nightly missile and drone attacks and argues that respect for proportionality in war is eroding amid broader global conflicts.

via The Guardian|
#aoav#civilian-casualties#drones-missiles
Russia’s Energy Attacks Aren’t Retaliation—They Target Civilians for War Disruption
world12 days ago

Russia’s Energy Attacks Aren’t Retaliation—They Target Civilians for War Disruption

The article argues Moscow’s mass strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid aren’t genuine retaliation for Kyiv’s actions but a deliberate tactic to cripple Ukrainian society by hitting civilian energy infrastructure. Ukraine counters with long-range strikes against oil production to hobble Russia’s war funding, while civilian harm and blackouts rise, highlighting stark differences in targets and raising concerns about the legality and morality of Russia’s approach.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#civilian-casualties#energy-infrastructure#oil-refining
Drone strike on displaced Sudanese convoy kills 24, sparking calls for accountability
world19 days ago

Drone strike on displaced Sudanese convoy kills 24, sparking calls for accountability

A Rapid Support Forces drone hit a vehicle carrying displaced families near Er Rahad in North Kordofan, killing at least 24 people including eight children, with several others wounded; aid groups condemned the attack and urged accountability as Sudan's war drives mass displacement and famine, following other strikes on aid operations and amid a broader regional crisis.

via The Guardian|
#civilian-casualties#drone#humanitarian-aid
Gaza Strikes Escalate as Ceasefire Fray Continues
world23 days ago

Gaza Strikes Escalate as Ceasefire Fray Continues

Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 19 Palestinians by midday, including children and a paramedic, as Israel said it was responding to militant attacks; the violence persists despite a ceasefire that began on Oct. 10, 2025. With more than 530 Palestinians killed since the deal, casualties continue to mount even as Hamas has released hostages and aid and border crossings have seen limited movement. While some elements of the agreement—hostage releases, humanitarian aid, and Rafah crossings—have advanced, major components like an international security force deployment, Hamas disarmament, and Gaza reconstruction remain stalled.

via AP News|
#ceasefire#civilian-casualties#gaza
Gaza airstrikes kill at least 30, including children, amid fragile ceasefire
world26 days ago

Gaza airstrikes kill at least 30, including children, amid fragile ceasefire

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza killed at least 30 Palestinians, including children, with a strike on a Gaza City police station that killed 10 people and other hits on an apartment and tent camps in Khan Younis. The assault, part of ongoing fighting even as a nominal ceasefire holds, comes as a Rafah border crossing reopening looms and aid access remains limited. Gaza’s health ministry says more than 500 Palestinians have died since the ceasefire began, underscoring the continuing humanitarian crisis.

via The Guardian|
#airstrikes#ceasefire#civilian-casualties
defense-news29 days ago

IDF puts Gaza death toll at ~70,000, rejects starvation-death claims

The IDF says roughly 70,000 Gazans have died in the Israel-Hamas War, disputes UN civilian casualty figures, and asserts that no healthy Gazans died from starvation. It also notes massive humanitarian aid movements (112,000 trucks, 1.7 million tons of food, 1.8 million tents) and estimates about 25,000 of the dead were Hamas militants, while indicating ongoing efforts to differentiate civilians from combatants.

via jpost.com|
#civilian-casualties#defense-news#gaza
Gaza toll rises as journalists and teens die on deadly ceasefire day
world1 month ago

Gaza toll rises as journalists and teens die on deadly ceasefire day

On one of Gaza’s deadliest days since the October ceasefire, Israeli forces killed at least 11 Palestinians, including two 13-year-olds, a woman and three journalists near a displacement camp; Israel said it targeted a drone threat and the journalists’ vehicle was struck, with AFP photographer Abdul Raouf Shaat among the dead. The broader Gaza death toll has now surpassed 470 since the ceasefire, as strikes also hit sites in southern Lebanon, wounding several and signaling a widening flare-up.

via NBC News|
#ceasefire#civilian-casualties#gaza-conflict
Gaza Death Toll Likely Understated, With Indirect Losses Amplifying the Toll
world1 month ago

Gaza Death Toll Likely Understated, With Indirect Losses Amplifying the Toll

The article argues that Gaza’s official death toll from the Gaza Ministry of Health is likely a substantial undercount, recording mainly direct deaths from traumatic injuries and suffering disruptions during the war. Independent studies using capture–recapture methods and large household surveys suggest direct deaths well over 100,000 by 2024–2025, with about 75% civilians and a large, ongoing indirect death toll from famine, disease, and infrastructure collapse. A widely cited 680,000 figure is criticized for its questionable assumptions, underscoring that the true toll includes many indirect deaths that the official tallies miss and will take years to document.

via CounterPunch.org|
#civilian-casualties#death-toll#gaza
Russia’s 2025 strike surge drives record civilian toll in Ukraine, ISW finds
world1 month ago

Russia’s 2025 strike surge drives record civilian toll in Ukraine, ISW finds

A Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, drawing on Bloomberg and UN HRMMU data, says 2025 saw a record civilian toll in Ukraine from Russian strikes: roughly 2,400–2,512 killed and about 12,000–12,142 injured, up about 30% from 2024, with 97% of casualties in Ukrainian-controlled areas. Russia expanded its strike packages and drone campaigns (hundreds of missiles per package at times, thousands of drones), aided by partners, and focused heavily on energy infrastructure. Ukraine continued long-range strikes against Russian defense-industrial assets. Western sanctions are likely to constrain Russia’s aircraft production, while Russia’s leadership changes were noted (a senior commander reportedly dismissed). The takeaway is a intensified, more destructive campaign in 2025 that increased civilian harm while maintaining pressure across multiple fronts.

via Institute for the Study of War|
#civilian-casualties#drone-strikes#energy-infrastructure
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Key Developments and Missile Capabilities
world1 month ago

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Key Developments and Missile Capabilities

On day 1,416 of the Russia-Ukraine war, a Russian attack on Kyiv resulted in four deaths and widespread infrastructure damage, while other regions experienced shelling, drone attacks, and territorial advances. International reactions included condemnations, sanctions, and diplomatic efforts to address the conflict and protect healthcare facilities.

via Al Jazeera|
#civilian-casualties#diplomatic-efforts#international-sanctions
Tragic Gaza Airstrike Kills 5-Year-Old and Uncle Amid Israel's Threat Response
world1 month ago

Tragic Gaza Airstrike Kills 5-Year-Old and Uncle Amid Israel's Threat Response

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza hit a tent housing displaced people, killing a 5-year-old girl and her uncle, amid ongoing conflict and claims of targeting imminent threats by Israel. The strike adds to over 400 deaths in Gaza since October, with Israel asserting it targeted a Hamas militant planning an attack, while civilian casualties continue to rise. The conflict also involves tensions with Hezbollah in Lebanon, with ongoing exchanges of fire and military actions.

via Yahoo|
#airstrike#civilian-casualties#gaza