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The article highlights the stigma and lack of official data surrounding Ukrainian soldiers who die by suicide, revealing families' struggles for recognition and the need for systemic mental health reforms within the military.
Madagascan soldiers joined protesters and refused to obey orders to shoot demonstrators during large youth-led protests against government issues, marking a significant escalation in ongoing political unrest and violence, with calls for dialogue and concerns over casualties.
Mexican prosecutors are investigating soldiers involved in a deadly shooting on a highway in Tamaulipas, where six people were killed after soldiers responded to a perceived threat from a white pickup truck. The incident highlights ongoing violence and clashes with drug cartels in the region, which has a history of extrajudicial killings and organized crime-related violence.
During a military operation to destroy a cocaine lab in Colombia, two soldiers were seriously injured after being doused with gasoline and set on fire by civilians during an attack, highlighting the ongoing security crisis involving criminal groups and guerrilla factions in the region.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un publicly acknowledged the country's growing involvement in the Ukraine war by paying tribute to soldiers who died fighting in Russia's conflict, marking a rare acknowledgment of North Korea's role in the war.
Unarmed soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia bravely tackled an armed gunman who was shooting their colleagues, resulting in five soldiers wounded. The suspect, Sgt. Quornelius Radford, is in custody, and the soldiers' quick response, trained for battlefield scenarios, likely saved lives. Six soldiers received the Meritorious Service Medal for their actions during the incident.
A gunman at Fort Stewart, Georgia, shot five soldiers before being tackled by fellow troops; six soldiers received medals for bravery, with some injured soldiers still hospitalized. Radford, the suspect, remains in custody, and motives are unclear.
Five soldiers were shot at Georgia's Fort Stewart, but no fatalities occurred, and a suspect has been taken into custody. The incident prompted a brief lockdown, and authorities are investigating the circumstances of the shooting.
The IDF announced the names of six of seven soldiers killed in a Gaza explosion caused by a terrorist-attached explosive device to an APC, with one soldier still unnamed; additional clashes occurred in Khan Younis, resulting in injuries, amid ongoing military operations and redeployments.
The IDF announced the deaths of Sergeant-Major Adar Gavriel and Sergeant Yehonatan Elias, who were killed in combat in the Gaza Strip. Since the war began in October last year, 293 IDF troops have died and 3,657 have been wounded, with 1,843 of those injuries occurring in Gaza.
Thousands of Russian soldiers have deserted Putin's war in Ukraine, facing criminal cases and seeking asylum in the West. Many are living in hiding, with few winning protection despite surging asylum claims. Policymakers are divided over whether to view them as potential assets or risks to national security. Russian soldiers are contacting activist groups for help, but face challenges in seeking asylum due to limited travel options and bureaucratic hurdles. Despite the risks, deserters continue to flee, urging Western policymakers to reconsider and provide a safe haven for those who do not want to fight.
As the number of Russian soldiers deserting the war in Ukraine surges, many face challenges in seeking asylum abroad, with few winning protection despite the increase in overall asylum claims from Russian citizens. Policymakers are divided over whether to view Russian deserters as potential assets or risks to national security. An underground network of Russian anti-war activists is helping soldiers escape, but many are living in hiding and facing deportation and persecution. The soldiers' stories shed light on the moral and ethical dilemmas they faced on the battlefield, as well as the difficulties they encounter in seeking refuge and starting a new life.
Four IDF soldiers, Capt. Ido Baruch, Sgt. Amitai Even Shoshan, Sgt. Reef Harush, and Sgt. Ilai Zair, fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip while searching the area, with terrorists emerging from an underground shaft and firing at the troops. Three soldiers were killed immediately, and one died from critical wounds in the hospital. The soldiers were part of the commando training school, and their families spoke of their bravery and sacrifice.
BTS's V celebrated the release of his solo digital single "FRI(END)S" with fellow soldiers, and a photo booth snap of him flexing his new physique and embodying his teddy bear emoji has captured fans' hearts, with many complimenting his appearance. V is set to be discharged from military service on June 10th, 2025.
Three IDF soldiers were killed and 14 others wounded in southern Gaza after encountering booby traps while operating in a two-story building. An IDF combat helicopter arrived at the scene and engaged the terrorists responsible, with the IDF believing that the terrorists were killed in the encounter. The fallen soldiers were named as 19-year-old Sergeant Dolev Malka, 19-year-old Sergeant Afik Tery, and 20-year-old Sergeant Inon Yitzhak.