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Jinjiang shoe plant blaze in Fujian leaves casualties as firefighters battle flames
world22 hours ago

Jinjiang shoe plant blaze in Fujian leaves casualties as firefighters battle flames

A fire at a multi-story shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, left casualties as firefighters worked to rescue people trapped inside; CCTV reported the blaze began around noon, open flames were largely extinguished by late afternoon, and 183 firefighters with 35 vehicles were dispatched. Jinjiang is a major footwear hub that produced about 1.2 billion shoes in 2024, accounting for roughly 20% of global output.

via CNN|
#casualties#china#fire
Kyiv Hit by Fresh Russian Missile and Drone Blitz, Several Injured
world5 days ago

Kyiv Hit by Fresh Russian Missile and Drone Blitz, Several Injured

Russia launched waves of missiles and drones at Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, damaging residential buildings and injuring at least six people. A building in the Podilskyi district was partially destroyed, power outages were reported, and residents sought shelter in underground stations as air raid alerts spread across Ukraine. Zelensky warned of another large-scale attack and urged faster Patriot air-defense deliveries.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#casualties#drones#kyiv
Russia's Frontline Momentum Fades as Ukraine Targets Logistics with Drones
world8 days ago

Russia's Frontline Momentum Fades as Ukraine Targets Logistics with Drones

ISW analysis shows Russian territorial gains in Ukraine have collapsed this year, with front-line advances stalling and Ukraine's drone-enabled long-range strike campaign disrupting Russian logistics and fuel supplies; Kyiv reports heavy Russian casualties in June while pushing for limited gains, and Moscow signals openness to mediation but remains locked in combat as oil revenues fall and fuel shortages appear.

via Al Jazeera|
#casualties#drones#isw
CSIS: Russia suffers eight-to-one casualty ratio as Ukraine war drags on
world-news8 days ago

CSIS: Russia suffers eight-to-one casualty ratio as Ukraine war drags on

CSIS researchers say Russia is now losing about eight troops for every Ukrainian fatality, with Moscow reporting roughly 450,000 soldiers killed and about 1.4 million total casualties since the 2022 invasion. The 2026 casualty rate has topped 30,000 per month as Ukraine’s drone strikes erode Russian gains, while analysts blame Russia’s meatgrinder tactics, weak joint‑warfare practices, corruption and low morale. Ukraine has gained battlefield experience and improved drone capabilities, and Moscow’s front-line comms have been strained after losing access to SpaceX Starlink, contributing to a grinding war along a front over 1,000 kilometers long.

via New York Post|
#casualties#csis#russia
Gaza at 1,000 days: near-total destruction and faltering ceasefire
world8 days ago

Gaza at 1,000 days: near-total destruction and faltering ceasefire

On the 1,000th day of the Gaza war, authorities say Gaza is about 90% destroyed and Israel controls roughly 80% of the enclave, with at least 73,066 Palestinians killed (including 21,500 children) and thousands missing or wounded; a faltering, underfunded US-backed Board of Peace and limited aid deliveries have stalled reconstruction, leaving Gaza in ruins and facing famine risk amid vast rubble and stalled negotiations.

via Al Jazeera|
#casualties#ceasefire#destruction
Damascus cafe blast leaves six dead, 22 injured near Palace of Justice
world8 days ago

Damascus cafe blast leaves six dead, 22 injured near Palace of Justice

A bomb exploded inside a crowded cafe in central Damascus, killing six and injuring 22, according to Syrian state media. The device was planted inside the cafe near the Palace of Justice; no group has claimed responsibility. It is the deadliest bombing in Damascus since a June 2025 church attack. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene, and authorities vowed to punish those responsible as Syria remains unstable after years of civil war.

via BBC|
#bombing#casualties#damascus
War toll climbs past 2 million as CSIS tallies Russia’s losses in Ukraine conflict
world9 days ago

War toll climbs past 2 million as CSIS tallies Russia’s losses in Ukraine conflict

A CSIS study estimates Russia has suffered about 1.4 million casualties (killed, wounded and missing), including roughly 450,000 deaths, while Ukraine has suffered about 525,000–625,000 casualties; the combined toll exceeds 2 million, making this one of the deadliest conflicts in modern memory. The report attributes the surge partly to Kyiv’s drone program and attrition, notes a sharply worsened casualty ratio (around eight Russians for every Ukrainian casualty in early 2026), and cites factors like tactics, corruption and morale. Official casualty data from both sides is not released.

via CNN|
#casualties#csis#drone-warfare
Lahore Tuition Centre Roof Collapse Claims 14 Young Lives
world9 days ago

Lahore Tuition Centre Roof Collapse Claims 14 Young Lives

A private tuition centre in the Kahna suburb of Lahore collapsed its roof, killing 14 children and injuring about five others. Rescue operations were completed within an hour, and most victims were aged 7–11. Authorities detained two people for questioning as part of an initial investigation. Pakistan’s prime minister and Punjab’s chief minister condemned the tragedy and pledged accountability and medical aid for the injured.

via BBC|
#casualties#lahore#pakistan
Three Die as Ukrainian Drone Attacks Hit Moscow Region and Other Russian Areas
world10 days ago

Three Die as Ukrainian Drone Attacks Hit Moscow Region and Other Russian Areas

Overnight, Ukrainian drone strikes hit multiple Russian regions, killing at least three people, including a six-month-old infant in the Moscow region; a drone-caused fire in Yegoryevsk led to casualties, an elderly woman died in Tver after debris hit her home, and a man died in Belgorod. Moscow authorities reported downing dozens of drones, while Russia's Defense Ministry said it intercepted 419 drones across Russia and Crimea.

via The Moscow Times|
#casualties#drones#moscow-region
Ukraine strikes Moscow satellite hub again as drones exact civilian toll
world10 days ago

Ukraine strikes Moscow satellite hub again as drones exact civilian toll

Ukraine said it hit Russia’s Dubna Satellite Communications Centre near Moscow in a major drone attack—the second such strike in about a week—as Kyiv widens long-range actions to pressure the Kremlin. Russia has not confirmed damage to the facility, but Moscow region governor Andrey Vorobyov said a drone hit an administrative building with no casualties reported. Separately, a drone crash in Yegoryevsk killed a six‑month‑old baby and injured others, and a 61‑year‑old woman died in Tver after a drone, shot down, struck a home. Moscow reported shooting down more than 60 drones, while Russia claimed it intercepted 419 drones total. Zelensky said the strikes are aimed at pressuring Russia to end the war.

via CNN|
#casualties#drones#dubna
Moscow hit by fresh drone wave as 419 drones intercepted nationwide overnight
world11 days ago

Moscow hit by fresh drone wave as 419 drones intercepted nationwide overnight

Ukrainian drones attacked the Moscow region and other parts of Russia, with Moscow reporting 56 drones shot down near the capital and airspace closures at Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports. The Defense Ministry says 419 drones were intercepted overnight across 18 regions and Crimea, while authorities reported casualties, including a six-month-old child killed in Yegoryevsk and others hospitalized.

via Meduza|
#casualties#drones#moscow