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world21 days ago•11 min saved

Iranian Drone-Missile Strike Hits U.S. Vessel in Hormuz, Fox Reports

Fox News reports that a U.S.-contracted vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was struck during an Iranian drone-and-missile attack (four drones and at least one projectile), causing minor injuries from smoke inhalation and medical treatment in a Gulf country. The incident coincides with rising energy-market tensions as Houthis target Saudi oil facilities and could threaten global oil flows, with President Trump signaling the Strait’s control by the U.S.

via Mediaite|

#drone-attack #iran #missile-attack

europe1 month ago•6 min saved

Kyiv hit by major Russian missile-drone barrage; hospital, homes damaged, casualties rise

Russia launched a large ballistic missile and drone assault on Kyiv shortly after midnight, striking multiple districts including a children's hospital and residential buildings, killing at least five people and injuring 23. Officials reported about a dozen attack sites, with missiles also fired toward Kyiv from Kursk, as Ukraine contends with a Patriot interceptor shortage and works to bolster its defense.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#civilian-casualties #europe #kyiv

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Kyiv under fire as Ukraine targets Russia’s satellite network with long-range strikes

Russia fired missiles at Kyiv, causing fires in multiple districts and injuries, while Ukraine says long-range strikes hit a Russian airfield near Nizhny Novgorod and the Progress rocket centre in Samara that supports a satellite internet network; the briefing also notes casualties in Marhanets and references North Korea–Russia ties.

via The Guardian|

#kyiv #missile-attack #russia

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Kyiv strike leaves two dead and 33 injured as seven sites are hit

A Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv killed two people and injured 33 across Kyiv and its surrounding region, with seven sites struck and air-raid alerts lasting over an hour. A warehouse was destroyed and rescue teams continued searching for survivors as Ukraine seeks more Patriot interceptors; Zelensky has discussed domestic Patriot production with the US, while UN monitors warn civilian casualties are rising in the conflict.

via Al Jazeera|

#civilian-casualties #kyiv #missile-attack

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Kyiv hit by Russian missile strike leaves three dead and 15 injured

A Russian missile attack on Kyiv killed at least three people and wounded 15, damaging multiple buildings and trapping residents as firefighters battled fires and emergency crews continue rescue operations across several districts.

via Al Jazeera|

#casualties #emergency-services #kyiv

war3 months ago•143 min saved

Kyiv Hit by Night of Russian Ballistic Missiles, Fires Erupt

Russia launched a nocturnal barrage of ballistic missiles at Kyiv, injuring at least two people in the Darnytskyi district and sparking fires near a residential building, a service station, and another non-residential site. Ukraine’s air defenses were active and several missiles were intercepted as air-raid alerts covered central and eastern regions; explosions were also reported in Sumy and Kharkiv as the campaign continued.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#kyiv #missile-attack #russia

sports4 months ago•15 min saved

Kostyuk advances to French Open second round amid tears over Ukraine attack

Ukrainian tennis star Marta Kostyuk defeated Oksana Selekhmeteva to reach the French Open second round, tearing up as she spoke about a missile attack back home in Ukraine.

via AP News|

#french-open #marta-kostyuk #missile-attack

world-news6 months ago•19 min saved

Stalemate deepens as Iran tightens Hormuz grip amid missile exchanges

The United States and Iran appear to be digging in at opposing ends of a growing crisis, with Tehran increasing its control over the Strait of Hormuz and launching missiles that Israel says were intercepted, while regional flare-ups extend to the West Bank and Lebanon as attacks and counterattacks continue to escalate.

via AP News|

#iran #israel #missile-attack

world6 months ago•6 min saved

Russia unleashes broad missile-drone assault across Ukraine, four dead

Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on multiple Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least four people and injuring 16, with strikes reported in Zaporizhzhia, Poltava and Kherson as air defenses were active and residents were urged to seek shelter.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#casualties #drone-attack #missile-attack

world6 months ago•5 min saved

Iran's attempted strike on Diego Garcia falters as missiles are intercepted

Iran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia, a joint US–UK base in the Indian Ocean; one missile failed in flight and the other was intercepted by a US warship, with no damage reported. The UK Ministry of Defence called the attack reckless, and analysts remain uncertain whether Iran has missiles long enough to reach the 2,350-mile target, though some note longer-range options. The incident occurs amid broader regional tensions and ongoing debates over UK–US use of bases to defend shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

via BBC|

#chagos-islands #diego-garcia #iran

world6 months ago•3 min saved

Missile strikes U.S. Embassy helipad in Baghdad as tensions rise

A missile hit a helipad inside the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad’s Green Zone, causing smoke and damage with no immediate word on casualties; security officials said the strike damaged part of the air defense system, and Iran-aligned groups in Iraq have long threatened US facilities, though there was no immediate claim of responsibility as the broader US-Israel war on Iran continues and security alerts have been renewed.

via Al Jazeera|

#baghdad #iran-backed-groups #iraq-conflict

war8 months ago•192 min saved

Kyiv hit by dual ballistic strikes as Russia targets energy grid

Kyiv reported explosions around 9 p.m. local time as Russia launched ballistic missiles; Ukraine’s air defenses were active and a power outage occurred in at least one district, part of a broader Russian campaign against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure that has strained the grid amid freezing temperatures.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#energy-grid #kyiv #missile-attack

world9 months ago•0 min saved

Russia launches nuclear-capable missile in major Ukraine attack

Russia launched a nuclear-capable missile in a large-scale attack on Ukraine, claiming retaliation for a drone attack, amid concerns over Moscow's nuclear arsenal and a faltering peace plan.

via The Washington Post|

#missile-attack #nuclear-capable #russia

world9 months ago•5 min saved

Russia Deploys New Oreshnik Missile in Major Ukraine Attack

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine, including the use of a new hypersonic missile, the Oreshnik, marking only the second time it has used this weapon, as a warning to NATO and the West amid ongoing tensions and conflict escalation.

via AP News|

#missile-attack #nato #oreshnik-missile

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Russian missile strike on Kharkiv kills two and damages dozens of buildings

A missile attack on Kharkiv killed two, including a child, and injured around 28, with Ukraine blaming Russia and Russia denying involvement, amid ongoing tensions and upcoming peace talks.

via BBC|

#casualties #kharkiv #missile-attack