WARS
Sunday, 21 April 2024 04:53
Here’s the latest as Israel-Hamas war enters Day 198
ISRAEL’S REPORTS Erdogan meets Hamas leader in Istanbul, discusses efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan discussed efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid there with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh during a meeting in Istanbul, state broadcaster TRT said on Saturday. It was the first meeting between Erdogan and a Hamas delegation headed by Haniyeh since Israel began its military offensive in the Gaza Strip. Haniyeh's visit to Turkey took place three days after he met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Doha. The visit took place amid escalating regional tensions following Israel's reported…
Sunday, 21 April 2024 04:52
What to know after Day 787 of Russia-Ukraine war
WESTERN PERSPECTIVE Zelenskiy says he is grateful for US House approval of Ukraine aid Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed gratitude on Saturday for the passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of a military aid bill for his country and said the assistance would save lives and "bring a just end" to the war with Russia. "I am grateful to the United States House of Representatives, both parties, and personally Speaker Mike Johnson for the decision that keeps history on the right track," Zelenskiy wrote on X. The president said the bill "will keep the war from expanding, save thousands…
Saturday, 20 April 2024 03:27
Here’s the latest as Israel-Hamas war enters Day 197
ISRAEL’S REPORTS IDF: The IDF struck the area from which a rocket was launched toward Ashkelon; IDF troops continue to eliminate terrorists in the central Gaza Strip On Thursday, a rocket that was launched toward the city of Ashkelon fell in an open area. Within several minutes, IDF artillery struck the area from which the launch was fired in Beit Lahia, and an IDF aircraft struck a weapons storage facility in the area. IDF troops are continuing to operate in the central Gaza Strip and have eliminated a number of terrorists over the past day. In one incident, two terrorists…
Saturday, 20 April 2024 03:26
What to know after Day 786 of Russia-Ukraine war
WESTERN PERSPECTIVE Ukraine downs Russian strategic bomber after airstrike kills eight, Kyiv says Ukraine shot down a Russian strategic bomber on Friday after the warplane took part in a long-range airstrike that killed eight people including two children in the central Dnipropetrovsk region, Kyiv said. Missiles rained down on the city of Dnipro and the surrounding region in the early hours, damaging residential buildings and the main train station. Regional Governor Serhiy Lysak said three people died in Dnipro, including a man whose body was pulled from the rubble of a five-storey building, while five others were killed in nearby…
Friday, 19 April 2024 04:39
Here’s the latest as Israel-Hamas war enters Day 196
ISREAL’S REPORTS IDF: IDF and ISA forces eliminated a terrorist cell in central Gaza; the terrorist responsible for investigations in Hamas' Internal Security Department was eliminated in the area of Beit Hanoun This week, following operational information gathered by the Southern Command, an IAF aircraft struck and eliminated the terrorist Yussef Rafik Ahmed Shabat, responsible for investigations in Hamas' Internal Security Department in Beit Hanoun. Shabat served as a security officer in Hamas' military intelligence wing of the Beit Hanoun Battalion, and his elimination significantly damages the terrorist organization's investigations department. In addition, following precise intelligence information, the IDF and…
Friday, 19 April 2024 04:38
What to know after Day 785 of Russia-Ukraine war
RUSSIAN PERSPECTIVE Russian missiles strike Ukrainian airbase Drone footage has emerged of multiple Russian missiles striking Aviatorskoe, an air base of the Ukrainian armed forces in Dnepropetrovsk Region. The footage shows several MiG-29 fighters and transport aircraft at the airfield getting caught in blasts by what appear to be cluster munitions, delivered by an Iskander-M missile. Nearby hangars and munitions depots were also struck. Another video shows a direct hit on the S-300 air defense system deployed near the base, which did not engage the incoming missiles. The footage was captured by observation drones. Aviatorskoe is located just south of…
Thursday, 18 April 2024 04:45
Here’s the latest as Israel-Hamas war enters Day 195
Hezbollah launches missiles and drones at northern Israel, wounding 14 Israeli soldiers Lebanon's Hezbollah said on Wednesday it launched missiles and drones at a military facility in northern Israel in retaliation for Israeli strikes that killed Hezbollah members, an incident that the Israeli military said left 14 soldiers wounded. The military said six of the soldiers were in serious condition. It said it "struck the sources of fire" after identifying several anti-tank missile and drone launches from Lebanon towards the Bedouin village of Arab al-Aramshe. The Israeli Ynet news site said the soldiers were in a community centre in the…
Thursday, 18 April 2024 04:44
What to know after Day 784 of Russia-Ukraine war
RUSSIAN PERSPECTIVE Members must choose Ukraine aid over own defense – NATO boss Ukraine’s backers should prioritize donating weapons to Kiev over their own defense capabilities, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday. “A part of the important effort we are now making across the NATO alliance to step up our delivery of air defense systems to Ukraine,”Stoltenberg told reporters during a press conference in Brussels. “But Ukraine needs even more. That is why if allies face a choice between meeting NATO capability targets and providing more aid to Ukraine, my message is clear: send more to Ukraine.” Stoltenberg…
Wednesday, 17 April 2024 04:44
Here’s the latest as Israel-Hamas war enters Day 194
ISRAEL’S REPORTS IDF: Eliminating terrorists and destroying terrorist infrastructure; the 162nd Division continues its precise raid in the central Gaza Strip Over the past day, IDF troops continued to operate in the central Gaza Strip, during which IDF tanks killed a number of terrorists identified advancing towards them. IDF troops also directed IAF aircraft that struck terrorist infrastructure. Furthermore, over the past day, IDF fighter jets and aircraft destroyed a missile launcher along with dozens of terrorist infrastructure, terror tunnels, and military compounds where armed Hamas terrorists were located. Attached is a video of IDF strikes on terrorist infrastructure in…
Wednesday, 17 April 2024 04:43
What to know after Day 783 of Russia-Ukraine war
WESTERN PERSPECTIVE Ukraine says it 'ran out of missiles' to stop Russian strike ruining power station A lack of air defense missiles prevented Ukraine from thwarting a Russian missile attack last week that destroyed the biggest power plant in the region around the capital Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said. Zelenskiy's comments, which follow repeated warnings from his government to its allies about scarce air defences, reflect the dire situation Ukraine finds itself in as Russia scales up strikes on its energy system. "There were 11 missiles flying. We destroyed the first seven, and four (remaining) destroyed Trypillia. Why? Because there…
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Tuesday, 16 April 2024 04:47
Israeli threats of retaliation after Iran's drone and missile attack stir anxiety among Iranians
Israeli threats of retaliation following Iran's recent drone and missile attack have stirred deep concern among Iranians already grappling with economic hardships and increased social and political restrictions post-2022-23 protests. Iranian leaders have issued warnings of further escalation in response to any Israeli action, raising fears of heightened conflict and its dire consequences for ordinary citizens. Hesam, a 45-year-old teacher from Amol, voices apprehension about the potential economic strain and jeopardized safety for families like his. Parvaneh, a 37-year-old mother in Yazd, expresses worry about the devastating impact an Israeli strike could have on an already fragile economy, especially for…
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 04:46
Here’s the latest as Israel-Hamas war enters Day 193
ISRAEL’S REPORTS IDF: Overnight, during IDF activity in the area of the northern border, an IDF soldier was severely injured, two IDF soldiers were moderately injured, and an additional IDF soldier was lightly injured, as a result of an explosion of an unknown source. The incident is under review. The soldiers were evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment. Their families have been notified. ** IDF: Overnight, IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah terror targets, including a launch post, terrorist infrastructure, and military compounds in the areas of Seddiqine, Matmoura, Labbouneh, and Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon. In addition,…
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 04:45
What to know after Day 782 of Russia-Ukraine war
WESTERN PERSPECTIVE Zelenskiy, Ukrainian commanders consider the front, weapons supplies President Voldoymyr Zelenskiy and Ukrainian commanders on Monday considered action at the front of the 25-month-old war against Russia and the acquisition of weaponry from Kyiv's allies. Zelenskiy, in his nightly video address, issued a fresh plea for air defences to protect against Russian strikes on cities and infrastructure and called on Kyiv's allies to show the same unity they displayed in helping Israel fend off Iranian attacks. Zelenskiy noted three sectors where Ukraine's forces face difficult situations in standing against Russian onslaughts: Chasiv Yar, west of the destroyed Russian-held…
Monday, 15 April 2024 04:50
Here’s the latest as Israel-Hamas war enters Day 192
ISRAEL’S REPORTS IDF: A short while ago, in response to the launches that were fired toward northern Israel overnight, IDF fighter jets struck a significant Hezbollah weapons manufacturing site in the area of Nabi Chit, deep inside Lebanon. Attached is a video of the strike: https://bit.ly/4aFcEwI ** IDF: Over the past hours, IAF fighter jets and additional aircraft struck Hezbollah military compounds and terrorist infrastructure in the areas of Kfarkela, Maroun El Ras, and Markaba in southern Lebanon. In addition, a Hezbollah observation post was struck in the area of Matmoura. Throughout the day, IDF soldiers struck targets to remove…