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Zelenskyy Cites New Russian Doctrine Targeting Civilian Infrastructure Amid Escalating Strikes

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has evidence of a new Russian military doctrine aimed at striking civilian sites to force population displacement. Recent attacks have killed at least five people, including a crew member on a Liberian-flagged ship in the Odesa region, while Russia has effectively blockaded Ukrainian Black Sea ports. Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine will retaliate against Russian energy infrastructure but will not indiscriminately target civilian objects. Meanwhile, NATO condemned Russian nuclear rhetoric regarding Kaliningrad, and Ukraine reported recapturing 140 square kilometers in the Donbas region through its Vivaldi counteroffensive.

via Al Jazeera|

#air-defense-shortages #black-sea-blockade #civilian-infrastructure

conflict11 days ago•1 min saved

Jet Drones Target Kyiv Science Academy and Infrastructure Amid Rising Casualties

Russian forces launched a sustained aerial assault on Ukraine, striking the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv and other civilian targets. The attacks, which killed at least nine people and wounded over 80, utilized faster jet-powered drones that Ukraine struggles to intercept. While Kyiv condemns the strikes as terror, Moscow denies targeting civilians. The assault follows a week of stalled diplomacy and highlights Ukraine's growing vulnerability to high-speed drone technology.

via Al Jazeera|

#air-defense-shortages #civilian-infrastructure #conflict

war-in-ukraine11 days ago•9 min saved

Kremlin Threatens Retaliation as Russian Strikes Intensify on Kyiv Civilian Infrastructure

Russian spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned that Ukraine must 'pay a price' for recent actions, coinciding with an unprecedented surge in Russian drone strikes on central Kyiv and other civilian targets. The Kremlin has authorized its military to hit any targets it deems appropriate, while Ukraine has escalated attacks on Russian refineries and logistics hubs, forcing Moscow to import fuel. Despite the escalation, Peskov ruled out progress in US-mediated peace talks, and Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed Kyiv's moves as provocative, stating they will only worsen the situation for Ukraine.

via Kyiv Post|

#civilian-infrastructure #dmitry-peskov #kyiv-strikes

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Russia escalates civilian targeting with strikes on Ukrainian gas stations

Russia’s campaign expands beyond military targets to Ukrainian gas stations, with more than 200 stations hit in June–July as drones and airstrikes disrupt civilian life near front lines and around Kyiv. CNN confirmed at least 30 gas-station strikes in that period; Ukrainian officials say the aim is to intimidate civilians, while gas workers and evacuees rely on stations as refuges. Zaporizhzhia alone saw 54 gas-station strikes in 24 days, causing deaths and injuries. Western officials warn of potential escalation from Moscow, and the UN has noted June as Ukraine’s deadliest month for civilians since 2022.

via CNN|

#civilian-infrastructure #drone-attacks #gas-stations

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Iran suspends MoU as US strikes kill 50+ this month, widening Gulf confrontation

Iran says the US has violated and suspended the Islamabad MoU, reporting at least 50 killed and over 500 injured from July strikes as CENTCOM continues raids on Iran; Tehran says it has suspended its own commitments and will defend itself, with retaliation affecting civilian infrastructure and water facilities amid escalating regional tensions.

via Al Jazeera|

#civilian-infrastructure #gulf-strikes #iran

world2 months ago•18 min saved

Iran orders media to downplay strike damage as US widens war

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council allegedly issued a confidential directive asking media outlets to limit reporting on damage to civilian infrastructure from strikes, avoid publishing critical details, and use vague language about disruptions, with casualty figures to come only from the Health Ministry and emergency services, as the US signals a broader war against Iran; the move unfolds amid renewed strikes and amid a broader domestic debate between hardliners and moderates over diplomacy and national unity.

via ایران اینترنشنال|

#civilian-infrastructure #diplomacy #iran

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Seventh straight night of US strikes on Iran stirs broader conflict warning

US forces conducted a seventh straight night of strikes on Iran to degrade its military capabilities, while Tehran warns of a full-scale offensive if attacks persist; explosions were reported in Yazd and Sirik, Iran accuses Washington of targeting civilian infrastructure, and the IRGC retaliated against US assets in Bahrain and elsewhere as Kuwait reports damage to a power and water plant, highlighting mounting humanitarian risks in the Gulf.

via Al Jazeera|

#air-strikes #civilian-infrastructure #gulf-region

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US widens strikes on Iran as Tehran reports civilian infrastructure hit

The United States says it has conducted a sixth night of strikes against Iran to degrade its military capabilities, with reports of civilian infrastructure damage (bridges, a train station, an airport) in Hormozgan province. Iran’s IRGC says it retaliated by hitting US radar sites in Oman and targets in Kuwait, Bahrain and Syria. Centcom also said marines boarded an oil tanker as part of the renewed blockade of Iranian ports; seven people were killed in Hormozgan, and the broader toll since fighting resumed is around 38.

via Yahoo|

#centcom #civilian-infrastructure #iran

world5 months ago•3 min saved

Tuapse refinery hit again as Ukraine targets Russia’s oil lifeline

A Ukrainian drone attack hit Russia's Tuapse oil refinery for the third time in under two weeks, causing a major fire and prompting evacuations as production had been halted after earlier drone damage; Moscow calls it an attack on civilian infrastructure, while Kyiv argues the strikes aim to disrupt oil revenue funding Moscow's war.

via The Guardian|

#civilian-infrastructure #drone-attack #russian-oil-industry

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UAE says Iran’s attacks hit civilian targets in early phase of war

UAE’s Reem Al Hashimy told ABC’s This Week that Iran fired more than 2,800 missiles and drones at the UAE in the first 40 days of the U.S.-Israel war, with over 90% of targets civilian infrastructure, framing Tehran’s actions as an assault on the UAE’s prosperity and noting the Gulf state’s shift in tone while cautioning against civilian harm and questioning whether leadership changes would alter the Revolutionary Guard’s posture.

via Politico|

#civilian-infrastructure #drones #iran

world6 months ago•3 min saved

Amnesty warns Trump’s apocalyptic Iran threats could amount to war crimes, calls for urgent action

Amnesty International condemns Donald Trump’s threats to devastate Iran’s civilian infrastructure as potentially violating international humanitarian law and possibly amounting to genocide. The group urges urgent intervention by the UN Security Council and other states to avert catastrophe, noting that recent US and Israeli strikes on civilian targets heighten the risk to millions of Iranians and their relatives abroad. The statement calls for accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity if such actions proceed.

via amnesty.org|

#amnesty-international #civilian-infrastructure #international-law

world7 months ago•5 min saved

Bahrain accuses Iran of striking desalination plant as civilian targets come under attack

Bahrain says Iran hit a desalination plant, raising fears that civilian infrastructure could be targeted amid a widening regional conflict that has already involved strikes on oil facilities, threats of retaliation from Tehran, and renewed fighting in Lebanon as Israel, backed by the U.S., continues its offensive.

via WTOP|

#bahrain #civilian-infrastructure #desalination-plant

world9 months ago•8 min saved

Ukraine's Military Strength and Peace Plan Concerns

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed decrees for year-round conscription starting in 2026 and deploying reservists to protect critical infrastructure, amid ongoing conflicts with Ukraine, which faces Russian drone attacks and military mobilization. Ukraine reports significant Russian strikes on civilian ports and infrastructure, with casualties and power outages, while Russia claims to have suffered heavy troop losses in Ukraine. The situation remains tense with ongoing military and geopolitical developments.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#black-sea #civilian-infrastructure #military-conscription

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Ukrainian Drones Launch Night Attacks on Moscow

Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow throughout the night, with dozens shot down and airspace temporarily closed, amid ongoing tensions and attacks in the region; no casualties reported, and Ukraine has not confirmed the strikes.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#civilian-infrastructure #drone-attacks #moscow

world1 year ago•20 min saved

Russia escalates attacks on Ukraine with ballistic missile strikes and large-scale bombings

Russia launched its largest drone and missile attack against Ukraine to date, with 823 projectiles causing damage and casualties, while Ukraine continues its attacks inside Russia; Russia's drone production is expanding with Chinese support, and Putin shows no signs of ending the war, which is increasingly impacting civilians and infrastructure.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#civilian-infrastructure #missile-drone-strikes #russia-drone-production