The Civilian

A Russian strike hit the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv, with emergency crews working to extinguish a fire and search for anyone trapped inside. President Volodymyr Zelensky said all services have been deployed and that a pharmaceutical company in the city was also hit. The attack is part of a wider wave of strikes on the Ukrainian capital, drawing renewed concern over damage to civilian and scientific infrastructure.

A Russian strike on the Kyiv Science Academy has killed 10 people, part of a wider wave of attacks using jet-powered drones across Ukraine. The strike on the capital's academy marks one of the deadliest recent hits on a civilian and scientific institution, as drone assaults hit multiple regions overnight.

Russian forces launched strikes on Kyiv from multiple directions in broad daylight, hitting markets, gas stations, a hospital, office buildings, kindergartens and residential blocks, according to Ukrainian officials and commentators. Reactions describe the attack as deliberate targeting of civilians, with claims that Moscow is turning to city bombardments as its front-line offensive stalls. Casualty figures were not immediately confirmed.

The Pentagon has acknowledged that overreliance on artificial intelligence contributed to a missile strike that hit a school in Iran. The admission raises serious questions about how the US military integrates AI into targeting decisions and what safeguards are in place to prevent civilian casualties. The report is drawing widespread attention and debate about accountability for machine-assisted military operations.

A Russian strike hit the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv, killing at least one person in the latest daytime attack on the capital. The strike on a scientific institution has drawn attention to the ongoing pattern of daytime drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities and the damage being inflicted on the country's research infrastructure.

Russian drone attacks struck residential apartment blocks, office buildings and a cultural landmark in Ukraine, killing at least seven people. The overnight assault caused significant damage in urban areas and is among the latest in a series of escalating drone barrages targeting Ukrainian cities, drawing renewed attention to the ongoing war's impact on civilians and infrastructure.

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.

A Russian strike hit a public market near Kyiv, killing people and injuring nearly ten others, according to Ukrainian news reports. Commentators are condemning the attack on civilians as another war crime, circulating the news widely and calling for attention to ongoing strikes against civilian targets in Ukraine as the war continues.

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.

Palestinian health authorities report that the death toll in Gaza from Israel's military campaign has now exceeded 74,000 people. The figure continues to rise as strikes, displacement and severe shortages of food, medicine and medical services strain the territory's overwhelmed hospitals. Humanitarian organisations warn that many victims remain buried under rubble and that the true number of deaths is likely higher than official counts.

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.

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.

Myanmar's military carried out an air strike in Rakhine state that killed dozens of people, according to Al Jazeera reporting. The attack adds to the mounting civilian toll of the country's ongoing civil war, which has intensified since the 2021 coup, with the army increasingly relying on air power against armed groups and populated areas.

Russian forces struck Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, drawing widespread condemnation as attacks on the country's scientific and cultural institutions continue. The strike is the latest in a sustained campaign against Ukrainian infrastructure, and footage of the aftermath circulated widely. Officials say the damage underscores the ongoing threat to civilian and research facilities amid the war.

Sudan's civil war has driven roughly 12 million people from their homes and left an estimated 150,000 civilians dead, alongside ethnic cleansing and sexual violence. Commentators in German-speaking social media are asking why the crisis receives far less public attention and outrage than other conflicts, arguing Sudanese victims are 'dying quietly' while global focus lies elsewhere.

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.

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.

Overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv damaged buildings of the National Academy of Sciences and killed at least one person, according to reports circulating on Friday. The attack adds to a string of recent strikes targeting the Ukrainian capital and its infrastructure. Commenters are condemning the damage to a scientific institution and voicing renewed concern about civilian casualties amid ongoing Russian air assaults.

Russia attacked Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile network operator, striking data centres and disrupting service for millions of customers. The strike marks one of the most significant attacks on Ukrainian telecommunications infrastructure since the full-scale invasion began, raising concerns about the vulnerability of critical civilian communications systems to ongoing Russian missile and drone campaigns.

Russian drones struck Kyiv overnight, hitting a building of the National Academy of Sciences and killing at least one person. The attack damaged scientific facilities in the Ukrainian capital and comes amid continued Russian aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities, drawing condemnation and renewed calls for stronger air defences.

New reporting from Gaza gathers firsthand testimonies describing extreme violence endured during the war, with survivors and witnesses recounting events they describe as beyond bearing. The accounts add to a growing body of documentation about civilian suffering in the territory, drawing renewed attention to conditions on the ground and international calls for accountability and humanitarian access.

Ethiopia has publicly accused Eritrea and Sudan of supporting Tigrayan forces amid renewed clashes in the country's north. The allegation, reported by France 24, escalates tensions between the Horn of Africa neighbours and risks widening a conflict that has already drawn in regional powers and displaced large numbers of civilians.

The World Food Programme says at least 1.4 million people in Gaza are facing acute food insecurity as the war and restrictions on aid deliveries continue. The warning is being shared widely online alongside calls for a ceasefire, with commentators highlighting the humanitarian toll on Palestinian civilians and urging international action to get food into the territory.

Russia continues to deny the UN and other humanitarian organisations safe access to Oleshky, a Ukrainian city under Russian occupation. Thousands of civilians, including children, face shortages of food and medicine, with limited medical care and little or no running water and electricity. Aid groups are unable to reach residents, and observers warn conditions are deteriorating for those trapped under occupation.

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.

Russia is now attacking internet infrastructure in Ukraine, according to a report by Technology Org. The targeting of communications networks marks an expansion of the conflict beyond military and energy targets, threatening civilian connectivity across the country.

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.

Russian drone attacks have hit a science academy and a medical center in Kyiv, damaging civilian infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital. The strikes are part of ongoing aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities that have repeatedly targeted non-military sites. Officials and observers are highlighting the impact on scientific institutions and healthcare facilities as evidence of the war's widening toll on civilian life.

Ukraine is preparing for a worst-case scenario after Russia intensified attacks on the country's internet infrastructure, according to a Kyiv Post report. The strikes threaten connectivity for civilians, government services and the military, prompting Kyiv to draw up contingency plans to keep networks running, including backup systems and alternative communications, as the war continues to target critical infrastructure.

A Russian strike hit the building of Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, killing one person and damaging the research institution's premises. The attack comes amid continued Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital, which have repeatedly hit civilian and scientific infrastructure. Officials and observers are voicing anger at the targeting of an academic institution, describing it as another example of attacks on non-military sites during the war.

A Russian strike hit a populated area in broad daylight, with reports and footage showing people climbing out through windows to escape the damage. The daytime timing of the attack has drawn attention, as strikes on populated areas during normal hours highlight the ongoing dangers to civilians in Ukraine. Details about casualties or the exact location remain limited.

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.

Russian strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine, drawing condemnation from officials who described the attacks as 'deliberate and cynical terror'. The strikes hit populated areas and come amid the ongoing escalation of Russia's air campaign against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Ukrainian leaders renewed calls for stronger air defences and international pressure on Moscow as civilian casualties continue to mount.

A Russian strike on Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences has killed two scientists, according to United24 Media reporting. The attack adds to a growing list of Ukrainian academics and researchers killed since Russia's full-scale invasion began, drawing attention to the toll on the country's scientific community and cultural institutions.

A humanitarian report warns that life for millions of people across Ukraine is becoming increasingly dangerous as the war continues. The warning, published in English, Russian and Ukrainian, points to growing risks to civilians from ongoing strikes and deteriorating living conditions, underscoring the scale of ongoing humanitarian needs across the country.

A Russian strike on Sumy, Ukraine has killed two civilians, including a teenager, and wounded five others. The attack is being described as a war crime, with calls circulating for accountability through international bodies such as the ICC in The Hague. Photos from the scene are being shared as coverage of the incident spreads.