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.
An Israeli strike in Gaza hit a tent housing displaced people, killing a 5-year-old girl and her uncle, and wounding others, amid ongoing conflict and ceasefire violations, with over 71,000 Palestinians killed since the war began.
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.
Russian officials accused Ukraine of conducting a deadly drone strike on a hotel and cafe in occupied Khorly, Kherson Oblast, killing at least 28 people, which Ukraine denies, claiming it targeted military sites. The strike killed Russian occupation officials and has been used by Russia to justify intensified attacks against Ukrainian infrastructure. Ukraine has warned of potential false flag operations by Russia to disrupt peace negotiations. The conflict continues with ongoing Russian advances and Ukrainian counterstrikes across various fronts, alongside increased Russian missile and drone attacks targeting Ukrainian civilian infrastructure.
A Ukrainian drone attack on the occupied town of Khorly in Kherson region resulted in at least 28 deaths, including a child, and numerous injuries, with Kyiv denying targeting civilians and claiming the strike hit a military gathering. Russia has launched a criminal investigation, labeling it an act of terrorism.
Russia has accused Ukraine of launching a drone attack on a hotel and cafe in the occupied Kherson region, resulting in at least 27 deaths and over 30 injuries, with Ukraine denying targeting civilians and claiming the strike hit a military gathering. The incident has heightened tensions amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged hundreds of drone strikes during Christmas, with Russia launching 131 drones into Ukraine, causing casualties and damaging infrastructure, while Ukraine reported shooting down many of these drones and launching its own attacks into Russia, highlighting ongoing escalation in the conflict.
Israeli troops killed six Palestinians, including a baby, in Gaza during a school sheltering displaced people, raising concerns about the fragile ceasefire and ongoing violence in the region, with over 400 Palestinians killed since October and tensions threatening to derail peace efforts.
Israeli forces shelled a Gaza school hosting a wedding, killing at least six Palestinians, including a baby, and delaying emergency response efforts; this incident is part of ongoing Israeli-Palestinian violence amid international negotiations.
A Russian missile strike on Odesa region, Ukraine, has killed eight people and injured 27, targeting port infrastructure and causing widespread damage amid ongoing attacks aimed at crippling Ukraine's energy and transport infrastructure.
In June 2025, Israel launched a major offensive against Iran, called Operation Rising Lion, which triggered Iran's largest missile retaliation, Operation True Promise III, involving over 500 ballistic missiles and extensive attacks on military, infrastructure, and civilian targets in Israel, resulting in significant casualties and damage, while highlighting the complexities of modern missile warfare and defense.
Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine, firing over 500 projectiles, including drones and missiles, targeting residential areas and energy infrastructure, resulting in at least four deaths and 26 injuries, with significant damage in cities like Dnipro and Kharkiv.
The WHO reports a brutal multi-wave attack by gunmen, likely the RSF, on a hospital in Darfur, Sudan, killing at least 460 people amid ongoing conflict and displacement, marking a severe escalation in the two-year war.
The article reports on the extensive presence of unexploded bombs in Gaza following Israeli bombings, which have turned the region into a dangerous minefield, causing injuries and deaths among civilians, especially children, and highlighting the ongoing risks and challenges in demining efforts.
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy and civilian infrastructure, resulting in casualties, power outages, and damage across multiple regions, prompting Ukraine and Poland to respond with emergency measures and heightened military alertness.