Three people killed in drone attack in Russia, official says Three people have been killed in an alleged Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian region of Belgorod, its governor says. In a statement on Telegram, Vyacheslav Gladkov said a car was hit by a "kamikaze drone" on the outskirts of the village of Pochaevo. There were … Continue reading 3 Dead after drone attack in Russia
The two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion began with drones attacking Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa. The Russian attack hit a residential building in the city, killing one person and injuring three, the regional governor said. In total, six people have been killed and 12 injured across Ukraine in the last 24 hours. Odesa regional … Continue reading Drone attack hits Odesa for second night running
Pope Francis condemned an assassination attempt against Iraq’s prime minister as a “vile act of terrorism” and said Tuesday he is praying for peace in the country. The Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, sent a telegram to Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi expressing Francis’ solidarity and prayers to al-Kadhimi’s family and those injured in … Continue reading Pope condemns drone attack on Iraqi PM
The Pentagon has offered unspecified condolence payments to the family of 10 civilians who were killed in a botched US drone attack in Afghanistan in August during the final days before American troops withdrew from the country. The US Department of Defense said it made a commitment that included offering “ex-gratia condolence payments”, in addition … Continue reading Biden’s administration to compensate families of Afghans killed in drone attack
The Taliban condemned the US drone strike against ISIL fighters following Thursday’s suicide attack outside Kabul airport, with a spokesman describing the operation as a “clear attack on Afghan territory”. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid [File: Rahmat Gul/AP Photo] Zabihullah Mujahid said the Taliban expected to take full control of Kabul airport very shortly, once US … Continue reading Taliban condemns U.S. drone attack
The United States told the United Nations on Wednesday that the killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani last week was self-defense and vowed to take additional action “as necessary” in the Middle East to protect U.S. personnel and interests. Iran retaliated on Wednesday for Soleimani’s death by firing missiles at military facilities housing U.S. troops … Continue reading Soleimani’s death was ‘necessary,’ US tells the United Nations
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