Tag

Airstrikes

All articles tagged with #airstrikes

Israel Accused of White Phosphorus Attacks in Southern Lebanon
world2 days ago

Israel Accused of White Phosphorus Attacks in Southern Lebanon

Lebanese state media reports Israeli forces used white phosphorus shells along with air strikes and heavy artillery across southern Lebanon overnight, damaging homes in Mansouri, Bayt al-Sayyad, and Majdal Zoun, with drones and additional strikes noted in nearby areas. The report follows prior warnings from rights groups about phosphorus munitions and reminders that using such incendiaries in densely populated civilian areas is prohibited under international law due to the risk of severe burns and respiratory harm.

Kyiv Under Large-Scale Russian Assault Leaves 16 Dead, 33 Wounded
europe4 days ago

Kyiv Under Large-Scale Russian Assault Leaves 16 Dead, 33 Wounded

Overnight Russian missiles and drones hit Kyiv and surrounding districts, killing 16 people and injuring 33; 12 sites were struck, including homes, a school, a children’s hospital and a kindergarten. Zelenskyy called the attack one of the most cynical and large-scale in recent history and urged partners to boost air-defence support, as NATO members scrambled jets and heightened vigilance along the borders.

Ukraine Fights Heavily as Pokrovsk Faces Russian Drone Blitz
world5 days ago

Ukraine Fights Heavily as Pokrovsk Faces Russian Drone Blitz

Ukraine’s General Staff says 189 Russian combat clashes were repelled nationwide in the last 24 hours, with the Pokrovsk axis the heaviest fought as Russia unleashed 26 assaults, 70 airstrikes and 6,564 kamikaze drones along thousands of shelling attacks; Ukrainian forces report 33 Russian troops killed and 15 wounded in the sector, and say they destroyed artillery, vehicles, drone-control points and hundreds of shelters while countering a total of 352 UAVs. Other fronts remained under varying pressure.

Deadly Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon flare after June truce
world9 days ago

Deadly Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon flare after June truce

Eleven people, including three children, were killed and 19 wounded in two Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon (Ansar and Deir al-Zahrani), the deadliest toll since the June ceasefire. The strikes drew condemnation from Lebanon’s prime minister and prompted fears of broader escalation, with Hezbollah vowing retaliation as residents fled the area.

Israeli strikes kill 11 in southern Lebanon as clashes escalate
world10 days ago

Israeli strikes kill 11 in southern Lebanon as clashes escalate

Israeli air strikes killed at least 11 people and wounded 19 in southern Lebanon, hitting Ansar and Deir ez-Zahrani in Nabatieh district. Hezbollah warned of retaliation and Lebanese officials condemned the attacks as dangerous; Israel said it targeted Hezbollah infrastructure in response to actions against its soldiers. The strikes continue amid fragile diplomacy, heightening fears in a region already tense between Israel and Hezbollah.

Ceasefire talks stall as Israeli strikes kill four, including children, across Gaza
world26 days ago

Ceasefire talks stall as Israeli strikes kill four, including children, across Gaza

Israeli air strikes across Gaza killed at least four people, including an eight-year-old in Khan Younis and an 18‑month‑old in Bureij, with more casualties in Gaza City, as Hamas and mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye meet in Cairo to discuss the second phase of the ceasefire. The attacks persist despite a truce, with disagreements over Israeli withdrawal and weapons management, and ongoing limits on humanitarian aid; Gaza’s health ministry reported additional deaths and injuries in the past 24 hours, and since Oct 7, 2023 the toll stands at about 73,341 killed and 174,086 wounded.

Iran vows retaliation as U.S. strikes escalate Middle East crisis
world26 days ago

Iran vows retaliation as U.S. strikes escalate Middle East crisis

Iran pledged to punish the United States after a heavy wave of U.S. strikes on IRGC targets in retaliation for Tehran's attack on American forces, as CENTCOM reported dozens of IRGC sites hit. The flare-up threatens to widen the conflict, disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, lift global oil prices, and has already seen casualties, including a toddler on Qeshm, with diplomacy faltering as regional actors become more involved.

Iran Rebuffs Ceasefire as Regional Attacks Signal Wider Conflict
middle-east1 month ago

Iran Rebuffs Ceasefire as Regional Attacks Signal Wider Conflict

ISW-CTP’s July 24 Iran Update says Iran reportedly rejected a US ceasefire proposal carried to Tehran on July 23, signaling it believes it holds the advantage and will continue its campaign, including drone and missile strikes against US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, and Kuwait to pressure Washington. The Houthis continue to push leverage over Red Sea access, with talk of closing the Bab al‑Mandeb Strait to secure concessions, while US-led strikes hit Iranian command centers, drone storage, and infrastructure inside Iran to blunt threats to shipping; Bahrain and Kuwait are reportedly involved in strikes inside Iran with UAE support, and Iraqi security forces and Iranian-backed militias remain active against US interests. Iran’s broader aims include securing Hormuz control, deterring US action, and fracturing the US-Israel-Gulf bloc, raising the risk of wider regional escalation.

B-1 Bomber Joins U.S. Strike Campaign Against Iran, Signaling Escalation
world1 month ago

B-1 Bomber Joins U.S. Strike Campaign Against Iran, Signaling Escalation

The U.S. used a B-1 bomber, launching from the UK, to strike IRGC targets in Iran—the first B-1 mission since renewed fighting—marking an escalation of the campaign; CENTCOM says the strikes targeted Iranian military operations centers, maritime capabilities, hangars, drone storage, and logistics to degrade threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, though the exact impact of the B-1 strike isn’t clear, while diplomacy and threats continue in the region.

Diplomatic Deadlock Deepens as U.S.-Iran Clashes Expand
world1 month ago

Diplomatic Deadlock Deepens as U.S.-Iran Clashes Expand

The US and Iran signaled they aren’t ready to resume peace talks as fighting widens into a second week, with Washington broadening airstrikes toward northwestern Iran near Tabriz and Tehran saying there are no negotiations beyond messaging. Iran has vowed retaliation and warned it will target energy infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted, while the conflict has unsettled markets and sent oil prices higher. The Pentagon also confirmed four US service members have died in the past week amid the hostilities.

US marks 11th straight night of strikes on Iran amid Hormuz tensions
world1 month ago

US marks 11th straight night of strikes on Iran amid Hormuz tensions

CENTCOM says it completed an 11th consecutive night of air strikes on Iran to degrade its ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting military centers, maritime assets, drone storage, hangars and logistics. Explosions were heard in Tehran and other cities as strikes widened beyond the south to the north and west, including near Tabriz. Kuwait reports intercepting an Iranian drone attack. The Strait remains open, with US forces saying about 900 commercial vessels and 450 million barrels of oil have transited with US help since May. The fighting has cost roughly $37.5 billion so far with a request for about $90 billion more, while mediators in Islamabad and Gulf diplomacy seek de-escalation amid threats of regional escalation from Iran.

U.S.-Iran strikes widen as Tehran hits Jordan, raising risk of broader war
world1 month ago

U.S.-Iran strikes widen as Tehran hits Jordan, raising risk of broader war

The United States expanded airstrikes on Iran, targeting the Revolutionary Guard in retaliation for the deaths of American troops in Jordan, while Iran fired missiles toward Jordan; both sides have targeted civilian infrastructure and critical facilities, signaling a deepening conflict that threatens regional stability and upends shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with the previously agreed de-escalation effort collapsing.