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world26 days ago•9 min saved

Zelenskyy presses for Patriot interceptors as Ukraine’s shelter crisis widens

Zelenskyy urged the U.S. and allies to supply Patriot interceptors after a Russian missile/drone barrage on Kyiv, stressing that anti-ballistic missiles must protect civilians. A former Ukrainian official says Ukraine’s civilian protection crisis goes beyond air defenses amid a widening bomb-shelter probe revealing numerous deficiencies despite big spending. Kyiv is auditing shelter funding and has joined a Civil Protection Shelter Coalition with Finland; experts warn that without a comprehensive system to shelter and protect the population, the winter could bring a humanitarian catastrophe.

via Fox News|

#bomb-shelters #civil-protection #patriot-missiles

world8 months ago•1 min saved

Poland Enhances Border Defenses Amid Rising Security Threats

Poland is rapidly constructing bomb shelters amid rising security concerns, reflecting heightened preparedness for potential threats.

via Financial Times|

#bomb-shelters #civil-defense #emergency-preparedness

world1 year ago•6 min saved

Escalating Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Leaves Arab Communities Vulnerable

During recent Iran-Israel conflict escalations, Palestinian citizens of Israel faced systemic discrimination, including being denied access to bomb shelters and experiencing police and societal bias, highlighting deep societal divisions and inequality within Israel.

via Al Jazeera|

#bomb-shelters #discrimination #exclusion

international-affairs2 years ago•2 min saved

"Escalating Tensions: North Korea's Artillery Fire Prompts South Korean Island Evacuations and Joint US Drills"

North Korea fired approximately 200 shells near two South Korean islands, prompting island residents to seek safety in bomb shelters. The shells landed in the waters north of the Northern Limit Line, with no reported injuries. South Korea responded with live-fire drills. The incident escalated tensions in the region, with South Korea blaming North Korea for the heightened state of alert. The shelling follows recent joint military exercises between South Korea and the U.S., which North Korea has historically condemned.

via The Washington Post|

#bomb-shelters #international-affairs #military-tensions

conflict2 years ago•2 min saved

Rocket Barrages from Gaza Injure One in Southern Israel

Palestinian terrorists in the Gaza Strip launched rocket barrages at southern and central Israel, causing sirens to sound in multiple cities and towns. At least five people were injured, with one in critical condition. The Israeli military has urged residents to stay near bomb shelters and follow the instructions of the Home Front Command. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is heading to the military headquarters in Tel Aviv, and meetings with top security officials are scheduled.

via The Times of Israel|

#bomb-shelters #conflict #gaza-strip

international-relations3 years ago•2 min saved

Romania's Strategic Move: Bomb Shelters Near Ukrainian Border

Romania has started constructing air-raid shelters near its border with Ukraine in response to Russian drones and missiles allegedly falling on Romanian territory after being fired at Ukrainian targets. The debris of Russian drones has been found multiple times near the border, prompting Romanian authorities to take action to protect their citizens. This comes amid sustained attacks by Russian forces on Ukraine's Danube ports, aiming to disrupt Ukraine's grain exports. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis condemned the violation of Romania's airspace, while the Prime Minister stated that the drone remains were from Ukrainian army strikes and posed no threat to citizens.

via Euronews|

#bomb-shelters #international-relations #romania

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Ukraine's Zelenskiy Takes Action on Bomb Shelter Deaths and Military Draft Offices

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced that officials responsible for the maintenance of civil defence structures will be held accountable following an inquest into the state of Ukraine's bomb shelters. The announcement comes after three people were locked out on the street and killed during an air raid earlier this month. Zelenskiy also discussed judicial and anti-corruption reforms, seen as crucial by Ukraine's Western partners, international financial institutions and investors.

via Yahoo News|

#anti-corruption #bomb-shelters #judicial-reforms

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Zelenskiy vows justice for bomb shelter deaths in Ukraine.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#anti-corruption #bomb-shelters #judicial-reforms

international-conflict3 years ago•2 min saved

The Ongoing Conflict: Latest Updates on Russia-Ukraine War.

Russia claims Ukraine launched a large-scale military operation in Donetsk, but it is not yet confirmed. A two-year-old girl died and 22 people were injured in a missile attack near Dnipro. Russia launched air attacks on Ukraine, but all missiles and drones were repelled. Ukrainian bomb shelters were found to be unprepared or locked. The governor of Russia’s Belgorod region is willing to meet a pro-Ukraine group of Russian fighters keeping two Russian soldiers captive. The Kremlin warns that any supply of long-range missiles to Ukraine by France and Germany would lead to further tension. Ukrainian president Zelenskiy says Russia’s war has killed at least 500 Ukrainian children.

via The Guardian|

#air-attacks #bomb-shelters #international-conflict

conflict3 years ago•3 min saved

Russian missile attack in Ukraine kills 2-year-old girl.

A two-year-old girl was killed and 22 people were injured, including five children, in a missile attack on the outskirts of Dnipro in Ukraine. The attack destroyed or damaged several buildings. Ukraine's air force said Russia fired six Kh-101 or Kh-555 cruise missiles overnight and launched a further five Iranian-designed Shahed drones. The capital, Kyiv, has been the target of near-nightly bombing raids for more than a month. The incident has led to an outbreak of recriminations between Ukraine's president and Kyiv city hall, where the former championship boxer Vitali Klitschko is mayor.

via The Guardian|

#bomb-shelters #children #conflict

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Ukraine's Air-Raid Shelters Found Unusable and Locked.

Nearly half of the bomb shelters in Kyiv inspected during an initial audit were closed or unfit for use, according to Ukraine's minister of strategic industries. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy ordered an inspection of all Ukrainian shelters after three people were killed in Kyiv when they were unable to access one during a Russian air strike. The inspections will continue as Russia has stepped up regular attacks on Kyiv since early May.

via Reuters|

#bomb-shelters #inspection #kyiv

conflict3 years ago•9 min saved

Ongoing updates on Russia's conflict in Ukraine.

Russia launched dozens of airstrikes and ground assaults in Ukraine, with casualties reported on both sides. Ukrainian President Zelensky said his country cannot become a member of NATO while it is still at war. Ukraine will inspect civilian bomb shelters after three people died in Kyiv during a Russian missile barrage. Chechen special forces have launched an offensive in eastern Ukraine, according to the Russian defense ministry. Russia has deployed a special forces unit to its Belgorod region due to "partisan" activity, according to Ukraine's National Resistance Center.

via CNN|

#airstrikes #bomb-shelters #casualties

world-news3 years ago•1 min saved

Kyiv bomb shelter closures lead to civilian casualties and public outcry.

The deaths of three civilians in Kyiv due to a missile strike has sparked outrage over closed bomb shelters. Ukrainian officials have launched a criminal investigation and promised a firm response. The incident has drawn attention to other poorly maintained shelters in the city. The mayor has promised to hold management responsible and regular police checks to prevent similar incidents in the future.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#bomb-shelters #civilian-deaths #criminal-investigation

conflict3 years ago•3 min saved

Fatal Consequences of Being Locked Out of Shelter During Russian Bombardment in Kyiv

At least three people, including a child, were killed and 19 injured in Kyiv after they were locked out of a bomb shelter amid the wail of air raid sirens during Russia's bombardment. Russia launched seven ballistic and three Iskander cruise missiles from the Bryansk region bordering Ukraine, but though air defenses shot them all down, debris hit a hospital and numerous residential buildings, leading to the casualties. With Russia increasing the frequency and ferocity of its missile attacks on Kyiv and other cities and towns around Ukraine, residents have less time to seek safety in the bomb shelters that have sprung up around the country in the wake of Moscow’s full-scale invasion.

via POLITICO Europe|

#bomb-shelters #bombardment #casualties