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- 1Russian Drone Strike Hits Kyiv Academy of Sciences, One Dead●Russian Drones Strike Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences, Killing One
A Russian drone attack on Kyiv struck the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, killing one person, according to reports circulating widely on social media and news outlets. The strike adds to a series of overnight drone assaults on the Ukrainian capital. Commenters are expressing outrage over the targeting of a scientific institution and renewing calls for stronger air defences.
- 2Fresh Russian strikes kill eight, Zelenskyy says Moscow terrorising Ukraine▼Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Moscow terrorising Ukrainians as fresh strikes kill eight
Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed at least eight people, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to accuse Moscow of deliberately terrorising Ukrainian civilians. The attacks are part of the continuing barrage on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure as the war grinds on. Zelenskyy renewed calls for stronger air defences and Western support, while officials reported casualties and damage in the affected regions.
- 3Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least seven people▼Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 7, including woman at Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences
Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed at least seven people, including a woman who died at Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences. The attacks add to a steady toll of civilian casualties from ongoing Russian air assaults on Ukrainian cities. Authorities continue to report damage and deaths as the war grinds on, with strikes hitting the capital and other populated areas.
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Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed eight people and injured dozens more, according to reports citing Al Jazeera. The attacks hit multiple locations across the country, adding to the toll of Russia's ongoing invasion. The strikes come as aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure continue, drawing renewed condemnation and concern over civilian casualties.
- 5Russian strike on Kyiv science academy kills at least one▼Russian strike on Kyiv’s science academy kills at least one in latest daytime attack
A Russian strike hit the building of Kyiv's science academy, killing at least one person, according to The Guardian. The attack is reported as the latest in a series of daytime strikes on the Ukrainian capital. Russia has intensified aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities in recent months, targeting residential areas and infrastructure, drawing international condemnation.
- 6Millions return to find Sudan's capital unlivable▼Power cuts, rubble: millions come home to find Sudan's capital unlivable
Millions of people returning to Sudan's capital are finding the city barely habitable, with widespread power cuts and streets filled with rubble, according to reports carried by AFP and other outlets. The reporting highlights damaged infrastructure and basic services in ruins, leaving families who came home struggling without electricity, water or safe housing as they attempt to rebuild their lives.
- 7Russian jet-drones strike Ukraine, hitting Kyiv Science Academy●Kyiv Science Academy hit as Russian jet-drones strike across Ukraine
Russian jet-powered drones struck targets across Ukraine, damaging the Kyiv Science Academy in the capital. The overnight attacks hit multiple regions, with the strike on a scientific institution drawing particular attention. Reports from Reuters and other outlets describe a broad drone barrage, the latest escalation in Russia's ongoing aerial campaign against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
- 8Russia launched over 2,200 drones at Ukraine this week●This past week, the Russians launched more than 2,200 attack drones against Ukraine, as well as around 1,650 aerial bomb
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia fired more than 2,200 attack drones, around 1,650 aerial bombs and 38 missiles of various types, many of them ballistic, at Ukraine over the past week. He reported that civilians were killed in overnight attacks. The figures underline the continuing scale of Russian aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
- 9Returning Sudanese find Khartoum unlivable as war drags on▼Millions come home to find Khartoum unlivable amid Sudan civil war
Millions of Sudanese who fled the civil war are returning to Khartoum only to find the city devastated and largely unlivable, with basic services destroyed by two years of fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. Reports describe widespread destruction of homes, water and power networks, and hospitals, leaving families with nowhere safe to restart their lives.
- 10Russian Strikes Kill Eight Across Ukraine, Zelenskyy Says▼🔴 BREAKING Russian Strikes Kill Eight in Ukraine Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported that Russian forces launched nea
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces launched nearly 4,000 drones, aerial bombs and missiles over the past week, killing eight people and injuring dozens across Ukraine. The figures underscore the continued intensity of Russia's air campaign against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
- 11Russian strike sets Kyiv medical center ablaze●Russia bombed the Dobrobut Medical Center in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, this afternoon, setting the facility ablaze.
Russia bombed the Dobrobut Medical Center in Kyiv on Monday afternoon, setting the medical facility on fire. The strike hit the Ukrainian capital's private clinic during the afternoon, with images showing the building ablaze. The attack is part of ongoing Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities, drawing renewed attention to the toll on civilian infrastructure.
- 12Russian drone strikes hit civilian areas across Kyiv●Photos: Russian drone strikes pound civilian targets across Kyiv
Russian drone strikes have pounded civilian targets across Kyiv, according to photo reports published by Al Jazeera. The attacks hit residential and urban areas of the Ukrainian capital, adding to the ongoing pattern of aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities. The strikes underline the continuing toll of the war on civilians as Russia's full-scale invasion grinds on, with damage documented in photographs from multiple locations across the city.
- 13Russian strikes across Ukraine, including Kyiv, kill eight▼Russian strikes on Ukraine, including Kyiv, kill 8
Russian strikes hit multiple Ukrainian cities, including the capital Kyiv, killing at least eight people, according to AFP reporting. The attacks are part of the continued Russian air campaign against Ukrainian urban areas. Details on the exact locations, casualties, and response from Ukrainian officials remain limited, but the strike wave is expected to draw renewed concern from Kyiv's Western partners.
- 14Rising sea levels threaten coastal cities worldwide●Climate change is redrawing coastlines and rising sea levels threaten coastal cities.
Rising sea levels driven by climate change are redrawing coastlines and putting coastal cities at growing risk, with the story drawing heavy attention after coverage by Al Jazeera Arabic. The report highlights how erosion, flooding and land loss are becoming urgent problems for densely populated shorelines, prompting renewed debate over adaptation and defenses.
- 15Ukraine wins third Battle of Lyman, analysts say●Despite the fact that the frontlines are still moving in this area, one thing can be said already: The third Battle of L
Commentators following the war in Ukraine say the third Battle of Lyman is effectively over, with Ukraine prevailing again. Russian forces are reported to have lost most of the northern salient around the city, with roughly 250 soldiers killed or captured, even as frontlines in the area continue to shift. The claim is circulating widely among war-tracking accounts.
- 16Israeli forces press attacks across Gaza with strikes and shelling●📢 Israeli forces continued their attacks across # gaza on Monday, carrying out airstrikes and demolitions, while targeti
Israeli forces carried out airstrikes, demolitions and naval gunfire across Gaza on Monday. Palestinian sources reported artillery shelling hit the Zeitoun and Tuffah neighborhoods in eastern Gaza City, while tanks opened fire southeast of the city. The ongoing military operations continue to draw international attention as the conflict shows no pause.
- 17Russian Strike on Kyiv Academy of Sciences Kills Seven●🔴 BREAKING Russian Strike on Kyiv Academy of Sciences Kills 7 Russian strikes hit Ukraine on Monday, killing at least se
Russian strikes across Ukraine on Monday killed at least seven people, including a woman hit in a daytime attack on the National Academy of Sciences building in Kyiv. The strike on a scientific institution is being described as a further escalation of Russia's aerial campaign against Ukrainian cities, with casualties reported in the capital and elsewhere.
- 18Russian Strikes Kill Four in Ukraine, Hit Kyiv Data Center▼Russian Strikes Kill Four in Ukraine, Damage Kyiv Data Center
Russian strikes across Ukraine killed four people and damaged a data center in Kyiv, according to Bloomberg reporting. The attack adds to a pattern of aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities, with infrastructure damage highlighting the war's continuing toll on civilian systems.
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Bangkok has declared all 50 of its districts disaster zones as severe flooding affects the Thai capital. The designation allows authorities to mobilise emergency resources and aid across the entire city. Residents are sharing reports of waterlogged streets and disruption, and the move has drawn wide attention across Thailand and neighbouring countries monitoring the flood situation.
- 20Russia Bombs Kharkiv Apartment Building, Injuring 22●Russia Bombs Apartment Building in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, Injuring 22
Russian forces struck an apartment building in Kharkiv, Ukraine, injuring 22 people, according to the Democracy Now! headline. The attack adds to a pattern of strikes on residential areas in Ukraine's second-largest city, which has repeatedly come under bombardment since the full-scale invasion began. Details on casualties beyond the 22 injured or the extent of structural damage were not provided in the available report.
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Bangkok has declared all 50 of its districts disaster zones following severe flooding triggered by heavy monsoon rains. The move allows city authorities to unlock emergency funds and resources for relief operations across the Thai capital. Residents have reported waterlogged streets and disrupted transport, and officials are urging people in low-lying areas to take precautions as more rain is forecast.
- 22Russia launches rare daytime drone strike on Ukraine▼Russia blasts Ukraine with rare daytime drone strike
Russia attacked Ukraine with a wave of drones during daylight hours, an unusual timing for strikes that typically occur overnight. The assault reportedly targeted Ukrainian territory and adds to the sustained aerial campaign against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Details on casualties and damage were not immediately available as authorities assessed the aftermath of the strike.
- 23Russian drone strikes kill 14 in Kyiv and Odesa, Ukraine says●Video. Ukraine says Russian drones kill 14, hit Kyiv and Odesa infrastructure
Ukraine says Russian drone attacks killed 14 people and damaged infrastructure in Kyiv and Odesa. Officials reported strikes on energy and civilian facilities in both cities, adding to a pattern of overnight drone bombardments. The attacks drew renewed calls from Kyiv for stronger air defences and continued Western support as the war grinds on.
- 24Russian Drone Strike Hits Ukraine's Science Academy▼Russian Drone Strikes Ukraine’s Science Academy, Causing Fire in City Center
A Russian drone strike hit the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, starting a fire in the center of Kyiv. The attack on a leading scientific institution drew attention as part of ongoing Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities, with reports highlighting damage to civilian and cultural infrastructure rather than military targets.
- 25Zelenskyy: Russia launched over 2,200 drones at Ukraine in a week▼Zelenskyy says Russia launched over 2,200 drones at Ukraine in a week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia fired more than 2,200 drones at Ukraine over the past week, underlining the scale of Moscow's escalating aerial campaign against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. The claim highlights growing pressure on Ukraine's air defenses and renewed international concern over the pace of Russian drone attacks in the war.
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An Israeli drone strike killed a Palestinian in Gaza City, according to Middle East Eye reporting. Details about the victim's identity, affiliation, and the circumstances of the strike have not been released. The incident adds to ongoing fatalities in Gaza amid continued tensions in the region.
- 27Russian guided bombs kill two civilians in Sumy●⚠️🇺🇦Russian terrorists guided bombs dropped on civilians in Sumy, killing two people, injuring five others (more) https:
Russia's guided bomb strikes on the Ukrainian city of Sumy have killed two civilians and injured five others. Reports describe the attack as hitting residential areas, drawing condemnation from Ukrainian officials and calls for international accountability from bodies including the UN, ICC and OSCE.
- 28Gaza aid workers clear 61m tonnes of rubble hiding 10,000 bodies●61m tonnes of rubble: Gaza aid workers face delicate task of clearing ruins concealing up to 10,000 bodies By Seham Tant
Aid workers in Gaza have begun one of the largest rubble-clearance operations in modern history, removing 61 million tonnes of debris from the war-torn territory. The work is delicate: an estimated 10,000 bodies remain buried beneath the ruins, alongside unexploded bombs. Workers say the debris holds lives and memories as well as wreckage, and each site must be handled carefully. Reporting from Gaza City highlights the scale and human cost of the task ahead.
- 29Kyiv market hit in deadly Russian strike●Dead bodies lie on the streets of Kyiv once again, and a market is on fire after another russian terrorist attack. Russi
A Russian attack on Kyiv has killed civilians, with bodies reported on the streets and a market set on fire. Eyewitness accounts describe strikes hitting during busy evening hours, adding to a pattern of daily strikes on the Ukrainian capital. Commentators are calling the attack deliberate terror against civilians, renewing anger over Russia's ongoing aerial campaign against Ukrainian cities.
- 30Power cuts and rubble greet returnees to Khartoum▼Power cuts, rubble greet returnees to Sudans war-ravaged capital
Sudanese families returning to the war-ravaged capital, Khartoum, are finding a city barely able to support them: electricity is largely out, streets remain choked with rubble, and basic services have collapsed after nearly two years of fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. Reports describe residents clearing debris by hand and coping without power or reliable water as they try to rebuild their lives.
- 31Ukraine drone-drops aid to starving occupied Oleshky▼Ukraine uses drones to make airdrops of aid to occupied city of Oleshky on brink of starvation
Ukraine is using drones to airdrop humanitarian aid to Oleshky, a city in Russian-occupied Kherson province that residents say is on the brink of starvation. With ground access cut off by occupation and front-line fighting, aerial delivery is the only way to get food to civilians remaining there. The operation highlights the worsening humanitarian situation in occupied territories near the Dnipro River.
- 32Oleshky faces starvation as Russia blocks all aid●Ukraine's city of Oleshky faces starvation as Russia blocks all aid
Ukraine's occupied city of Oleshky is facing starvation after Russian forces blocked all aid from reaching residents. Ukrainian officials and media report that food and essential supplies are not getting through, leaving the civilian population in the occupied part of Kherson region without adequate assistance.
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Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed eight people, according to an AFP report. The attacks are the latest in Russia's ongoing aerial campaign against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. The strikes are drawing renewed attention to the human cost of the war and the continued difficulty of securing a ceasefire.
- 34Russian strikes kill three in Ukrainian cities●Russian attacks kills three in Ukrainian cities, nine injured in Kyiv strikes, officials say
Russian attacks killed three people across Ukrainian cities and left nine injured in Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes are part of ongoing Russian aerial assaults on urban areas, and officials say rescue and emergency teams responded to the damage. Attention is on Kyiv, where most of the injuries were reported.
- 35Russian attacks kill 14 civilians across Ukraine▼RE: https:// journa.host/@ScottLucas/117341 844864557160 14 civilians murdered and 57 injured in # Russia attacks across
Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day killed 14 civilians and injured 57, according to figures shared by President Volodymyr Zelensky. He said Russian forces fired more than 2,200 attack drones, around 1,650 aerial bombs and 38 missiles at Ukraine over the past week. The figures point to the sustained intensity of the air campaign against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
- 36Airstrikes hit Sudanese cities as army chief defies US▼Strikes hit Sudan cities as army chief defiant after US visa snub
Airstrikes have struck cities across Sudan as the country's war with the Rapid Support Forces grinds on. Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan responded defiantly after the United States barred him from entry, denying him a visa amid international criticism of the military's conduct in the two-year conflict. Regional media report growing concern over civilian casualties and the deepening humanitarian crisis.
- 37Russian strike hits National Academy of Sciences building in Kyiv●РФ вдарила по будівлі Національної академії наук у Києві, передає кореспондентка Суспільного. Там виникла пожежа. #Ukrai
Russia struck the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv, and a fire broke out at the site, according to a Public Broadcasting correspondent reporting from the scene. The attack targeted a major scientific institution in the Ukrainian capital, adding to a pattern of strikes on civilian and infrastructure objects in the city. Further details about casualties or damage were not immediately available.
- 38Airstrike on car in Gaza City kills one, wounds several▼Airstrike on car in Gaza City kills one and injures several others
An Israeli airstrike struck a car in Gaza City, killing one person and injuring several others, according to news reports carried by multiple outlets. Details on the identity of those killed and wounded were not immediately available. The strike comes as the conflict in Gaza continues to draw sustained international attention.
- 39Russian strike hits Kharkiv apartment block, injuring 25●Ukraine: Kharkiv apartment block hit by Russian strike, 25 injured
A Russian strike hit an apartment block in Kharkiv, Ukraine, injuring 25 people, according to news reports. The attack damaged residential buildings in the northeastern city, which has been repeatedly targeted by Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure. The incident adds to the ongoing toll on Ukrainian cities as the war continues, with emergency services responding to the scene and residents evacuated from damaged structures.
- 40Russia launches 170-drone overnight attack on Ukraine●Russia attacks Ukraine with 170 drones overnight; 147 of them downed
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 170 drones, the largest such barrage reported recently. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 147 of the drones, while the remaining units reportedly hit targets or were lost to electronic warfare. The strike is part of Russia's continued campaign of nightly aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure, which Kyiv says is aimed at exhausting its air defense capabilities.