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Russian warplanes have joined the Syrian government's military campaign by conducting airstrikes against rebel forces in Syria. This marks a significant escalation in Russia's involvement in the Syrian conflict, as they support President Bashar al-Assad's regime against various opposition groups.
Russian forces continue to target Ukrainian towns and villages in eastern and southeastern Ukraine, with Ukraine claiming to have shot down 13 Russian warplanes this month, including three on Thursday. Despite Russia's slow and costly gains, Ukraine faces challenges such as a shortage of reservists and artillery shells, as well as a decline in military aid from Western partners. Ukrainian officials are seeking further military assistance, with emergency U.S. national security funds for Ukraine still on hold amid a political dispute in Washington.
Ukraine's military claims to have shot down three more Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers in the Avdiivka and Mariupol sectors, marking the latest successes against Moscow's air force. The Ukrainian military has attributed its improved capabilities to advanced Western air defense systems, posing a greater threat to Russian aviation near the front lines. Russia, which began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine two years ago, has not yet commented on the reported downings.
Ukraine's military claimed to have shot down three more Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers, marking the latest successes against Moscow's air force. The Ukrainian army chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced the downing of the warplanes in the Avdiivka and Mariupol sectors, following recent setbacks on the eastern battlefields. Since acquiring advanced Western air defense systems, Ukraine has posed a greater threat to Russian aviation near the front lines, with Kyiv accusing Moscow of targeting civilian areas and Ukraine's front lines using Su-34s.
Israeli warplanes struck two refugee camps in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 53 people and wounding dozens, as Israel rejected calls for a humanitarian pause in its offensive against Hamas. The strikes came as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken appealed for a pause to allow aid to reach civilians. Gaza's Health Ministry reported that over 9,700 Palestinians have been killed in the month-long conflict, with Israeli troops advancing into densely populated areas. Israel has accused Hamas of using civilians as human shields, while critics argue that the strikes are disproportionate.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that Poland will help form a coalition of Western powers to supply warplanes to Ukraine, as it did with battle tanks earlier this year. Ukraine hopes to secure advanced fighter jets such as the U.S. F-16 from the West to help fight back Russian invaders and defend itself from air strikes. Warsaw is a close ally of Kyiv and helped galvanise support in the West to supply main battle tanks to Ukraine as part of a coalition of powers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that Poland will help form a coalition of Western powers to supply warplanes to Ukraine, as it did with battle tanks earlier this year. Ukraine hopes to secure advanced fighter jets such as the U.S. F-16 from the West to help fight back Russian invaders and defend itself from air strikes. Warsaw is a close ally of Kyiv and helped galvanise support in the West to supply main battle tanks to Ukraine as part of a coalition of powers.