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world1 month ago•2 min saved

Air strike on Nigerian village market leaves dozens dead in Boko Haram conflict

Nigerian military aircraft struck the Jilli village market in Yobe state during operations against Boko Haram, leaving dozens dead with Amnesty International saying more than 100 killed and 35 wounded; local officials say casualties could reach around 200. Authorities maintain the strike targeted Boko Haram fighters near a market, while emergency responders treat the injured in Geidam and Maiduguri, and Amnesty calls for an impartial investigation.

via Al Jazeera|

#air-strike #amnesty-international #boko-haram

africa3 months ago•4 min saved

MSF hospital strike in Jonglei leaves staff missing as fighting intensifies in South Sudan

MSF says a hospital in Jonglei state was hit by government air strikes, leaving staff missing and destroying the main warehouse; a separate MSF facility in Pieri was looted the same day. MSF evacuated patients beforehand and reported one staff member injured. The violence reflects a renewed flare-up between government forces and Machar-aligned forces, with humanitarian access restricted in opposition-held areas and MSF warning that attacks could leave about 250,000 people in Lankien and Pieri without healthcare.

via BBC|

#africa #air-strike #hospital-attack

world7 months ago•1 min saved

IDF Conducts Targeted Drone Strike on Islamic Jihad in Gaza

Israel conducted an air strike in Gaza targeting an Islamic Jihad militant despite a fragile ceasefire brokered by the US, leading to injuries and ongoing military operations in the region.

via France 24|

#air-strike #ceasefire #gaza

world7 months ago•1 min saved

Afghanistan Blames Pakistan for Kabul Air Strikes and Clashes

Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of conducting an air strike on Kabul, escalating tensions between the two countries amid ongoing conflict. The article primarily discusses the allegations and the broader context of regional security issues.

via Financial Times|

#afghanistan #air-strike #conflict

world8 months ago•2 min saved

US Citizens Killed in Israeli Strike on Lebanon

An Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon killed five people, including three US children and their father, drawing international condemnation and highlighting ongoing tensions despite a ceasefire agreement. The Lebanese government and international organizations like UNICEF condemned the attack, which Lebanon described as a massacre, and called for an end to violations of international law.

via Yahoo News Singapore|

#air-strike #civilian-casualties #israel

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Russian Strike in Ukraine Kills Over 20 Civilians in Pension Queue

A Russian air strike in Yarova, Ukraine, killed 23 civilians and wounded 18, targeting a pension distribution site near the front line, marking one of the deadliest recent attacks on civilians in the ongoing conflict, with Ukrainian officials calling for international response.

via BBC|

#air-strike #civilian-casualties #pensions

world10 months ago•1 min saved

Russia's War Crimes Confirmed as Prison Bombing Kills 16 in Ukraine

A Russian air strike on a Ukrainian prison in Zaporizhzhia killed 17 inmates and injured 42, with Ukraine condemning the attack as a war crime and a violation of international law amid ongoing conflict and investigations into Russian war crimes.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#air-strike #prison-attack #russia

world11 months ago•2 min saved

Iran Reports Over 70 Killed in Israeli Attack on Evin Prison

An Israeli air attack on Tehran's Evin Prison during a recent conflict resulted in at least 71 deaths, including staff, prisoners, and visitors, with the strike targeting the administrative building amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, raising international concerns about the targeting of civilian sites.

via Al Jazeera|

#air-strike #casualties #evin-prison

world-news1 year ago•2 min saved

Hezbollah Media Chief Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Beirut

An Israeli air strike in central Beirut killed Hizbollah's media relations chief, Mohammad Afif, amid intensified military actions targeting the group. The strike, which also hit the Arab Socialist Ba’ath party headquarters, is part of Israel's broader offensive against Hizbollah, including media and financial targets. This escalation comes as diplomatic efforts, led by the US, push for a ceasefire based on UN Security Council Resolution 1701. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties and displacement in Lebanon, with ongoing tensions between Israel and Hizbollah.

via Financial Times|

#air-strike #beirut #diplomacy

international-news1 year ago•0 min saved

Israeli Drone Strike Kills Regime-Linked Syrian Businessman

A Syrian businessman was killed in an Israeli air strike, highlighting ongoing tensions and conflict in the region.

via Financial Times|

#air-strike #businessman #international-news

international-news1 year ago•2 min saved

"Israel Strikes UN School in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict with Hamas"

Israeli forces bombed a UN-run school in the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza, killing at least 17 people, mostly women and children, and injuring over 80. This marks the fifth attack on a school-turned-shelter in eight days, with Israel claiming it targeted terrorists in the area. The European Union, France, and Germany have called for an investigation into the strikes.

via Al Jazeera English|

#air-strike #civilian-casualties #gaza

international-news1 year ago•1 min saved

"Senior Hamas Commander Killed Amid Escalating Israeli Air Strikes"

The Israeli military claims to have killed senior Hamas commander Rafa Salama in an air strike in Gaza, which also resulted in at least 90 Palestinian deaths and 289 injuries. Hamas has not confirmed Salama's death and disputes Israel's justification for the attack. The strike targeted a camp for displaced people, overwhelming local medical facilities. The incident has been described as a significant escalation, with ceasefire negotiations failing to yield results.

via BBC.com|

#air-strike #casualties #gaza

international-news2 years ago•2 min saved

Israeli Airstrike on Gaza UN School Kills Dozens

An Israeli air strike on a UN school in Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp has killed at least 20 people, with local reports suggesting the death toll could be higher. The Israeli military claims the school housed a Hamas compound, while Hamas accuses Israel of committing a massacre. The attack has led to significant casualties, with many women and children among the dead and injured, and has been described as "apocalyptic" by medical teams on the ground.

via BBC.com|

#air-strike #civilian-casualties #gaza

international-news2 years ago•3 min saved

Netanyahu Defends Gaza Strikes Amid Global Outrage Over Rafah Attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue the war against Hamas despite international condemnation of an air strike in Rafah that killed at least 45 Palestinians. Netanyahu described the strike as a "tragic mishap" and emphasized the importance of protecting civilians. The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the incident, and international organizations have condemned the strike. The attack, which Israel claims targeted senior Hamas commanders, has raised questions about the precision and legality of Israel's military actions in Gaza.

via BBC.com|

#air-strike #civilian-casualties #gaza

world-news2 years ago•6 min saved

"Israeli Airstrike in Rafah Kills 35 Amid Ongoing Israel-Hamas Conflict"

An Israeli air strike on a camp for displaced Palestinians in Rafah, Gaza, has killed at least 45 people, including women and children. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated the strike targeted senior Hamas figures and is investigating civilian casualties. The incident has drawn international condemnation and calls for a ceasefire, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the complexities of the conflict.

via BBC.com|

#air-strike #civilian-casualties #gaza