Drone strike shatters Darfur wedding, 30 killed in Sudan
A drone strike in Sudan's Darfur region killed about 30 people at a wedding party, underscoring the ongoing violence and instability in the area.
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Lebanon hit by deadly Israeli strikes as hundreds killed in Hezbollah conflict
Lebanon endured the deadliest day of the renewed Israel-Hezbollah war, with more than 300 killed and about 1,150 wounded as strikes hit Beirut and other areas; the toll later rose to 1,739 dead and 5,873 wounded amid mass displacement. Israel announced direct talks with Lebanon aimed at disarming Hezbollah, while the U.S. and other partners pursued diplomacy and Lebanon prepared a UN complaint over the attacks.
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of deadly cross-border shelling near Nangarhar
Afghanistan says Pakistan shelled the outskirts of an eastern city in Nangarhar province’s Momand Dara district, killing and wounding civilians amid ongoing border tensions between the two countries.
UN rights chief presses US to finish probe into deadly Iran school strike
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk urged the US to swiftly conclude and publish its investigation into the deadly strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh primary school in Minab, southern Iran, which killed about 168 people, including around 110 children. US investigators have been reported to consider that American forces were likely responsible for hitting the school unintentionally. Iran has described the attack as deliberate; the UN has opened its own inquiry and US lawmakers are pressing for answers.
Ukraine repels daytime drone blitz as 97% of Russian kamikaze drones are shot down
Ukraine’s air defenses repelled a large daytime Russian drone assault, downing 541 of 556 drones with a combination of manned aviation, anti-aircraft systems, electronic warfare and ground-based missiles. Fifteen drones hit cities across the country, injuring at least 32 people in Lviv and killing two in Ivano-Frankivsk, with additional hits reported in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr and Khmelnytskyi. Russia continues a near-daily drone campaign as Kyiv leverages extensive counter-drone capabilities.
Russia unleashes near-1000-drone barrage on Ukraine in major daylight attack
Russia conducted one of its largest drone offensives against Ukraine, firing roughly 1,000 drones in the past day with hundreds striking targets across central and western Ukraine. The assault left at least 40 people wounded, including five children, and caused fatalities in Ivano-Frankivsk and Vinnytsia. Ukrainian authorities said about 541 drones were shot down or neutralized, and strikes hit residential areas, a maternity ward, and even a UNESCO site in Lviv, highlighting the attack’s scale and impact and prompting President Zelensky to condemn the aggression.
Day 23 of US-Israel strikes on Iran sees 15% of casualties as children
HRANA’s Day 23 briefing on the Iran conflict reports 206 attacks across 112 incidents in 15 provinces, with at least 4 casualties in the last 24 hours. Since Feb 28, civilian fatalities total 1,407 (including at least 214 children), military fatalities 1,167, and 657 unclassified, with children making up about 15% of total casualties. Tehran Province accounts for the largest share of attacks (39%), followed by Hormozgan (19%) and Isfahan (10%), as 21 targets—including airbases and naval bases—were hit or damaged. Official statements cite around 210 killed among children and over 1,510 injured, with damage to medical facilities and other critical infrastructure; the situation remains fluid and subject to revision as new information emerges.
Darfur strike leaves 64 dead, 13 children among victims
A deadly strike in Sudan's Darfur region killed 64 people, including 13 children, underscoring the ongoing civilian toll of the conflict.
Hundreds Feared Dead as Pakistani Air Strike Hits Kabul Rehab Center
A Pakistani air strike hit Kabul's Omar Addiction Treatment Hospital, with Taliban officials saying 408 people were killed and 265 injured as families searched for loved ones; Pakistan says the strikes targeted military facilities with no civilians involved, while the UN called for an independent investigation and accountability for civilians in what is the latest flare-up in the Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict.
Toll climbs to 16 as Israeli strikes hit Gaza and West Bank
Palestinian health authorities say Israeli forces killed 16 people in Gaza and the West Bank in one day, including a Gaza airstrike near Zawayda that killed a senior police official and eight officers and another strike in Nuseirat that killed three; in the West Bank’s Tammun, a drive-by attack during an Israeli arrest operation killed a father, mother and two children, with the military saying the vehicle accelerated toward forces and the incident under review. The deaths come amid renewed regional tensions and ongoing violence despite a prior ceasefire.
West Bank raid leaves family of four dead as violence intensifies
Israeli forces shot and killed four members of a Palestinian family in the West Bank town of Tammun after their car allegedly moved toward troops during a late-night drive home from Nablus, including two adults and two of their children; an 11-year-old survivor described the moment gunfire erupted. Palestinian medics said CCTV footage has not yet been released and health workers were delayed at the scene. The killings occur amid a spike in violence in the area, including settler attacks, drawing UN condemnation over rising civilian harm. The IDF says it is investigating the incident.
Lawmakers Press Pentagon Over Iran Strike and AI in Targeting
More than 120 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seeking details on civilian-casualty mitigation in Iran and the role of AI in selecting targets, spotlighting the Feb. 28 strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh school that killed over 170 people. They question why the school was targeted, whether AI or the Maven Smart System was used, and whether human review occurred; a March 20 deadline for answers is set, and the Pentagon has not yet publicly commented.
Democrats Seek Answers on US Involvement in Iranian School Strike
Senate Democrats pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for details on the US-led strike near an Iranian school that Iran says killed many, with preliminary assessments suggesting the attack may have been unintentional due to outdated intelligence, raising questions about target analysis and engagement rules amid mounting Middle East tensions.
Trump wavers as DoD probe links Iran strike to U.S. forces
Trump has given inconsistent answers about the February 28 strike in southern Iran that killed many civilians, with early blame on Iran and later uncertainty about details; a New York Times report cites a preliminary Defense Department investigation suggesting the U.S. was behind the attack, a claim Trump has not consistently endorsed. Senators from both parties are pressing for answers, accountability, and a swift investigation into civilian harm and the role of AI in targeting, highlighting the civilian toll of the US-Israel campaign against Iran.
Pentagon Finds U.S. Strike on Iranian School Fueled by Targeting Error
A preliminary U.S. military inquiry concluded the United States fired on an Iranian elementary school in Minab due to a targeting error, killing at least 175 people, mostly children; the strike used outdated coordinates and contradicted President Trump’s claim that Iran attacked the school; CENTCOM declined to comment; the report underscores civilian harm amid the broader Iran conflict.