Hezbollah Launches Drone and Rocket Attacks on Israel, Escalating Tensions

Hezbollah launched a series of drone and rocket attacks on northern Israel, targeting military sites near Acre and an Israeli military vehicle. This escalation follows recent Israeli strikes and is part of a broader conflict linked to the Gaza war. Hezbollah vowed revenge for the killing of its top commander, Fuad Shukr, and Iran threatened retaliation for the killing of the Hamas leader Haniyeh. The Israeli military responded with strikes on Hezbollah facilities in southern Lebanon, killing five people reported to be Hezbollah fighters.

Lithuania Rejects Belarus’ Aerial Strike Claim as ‘Nonsense’

Lithuania has vehemently denied Belarus’ accusations of attempted drone strikes on its territory, labeling them as ‘nonsense’ and an ‘informational attack.’ Belarusian authorities claimed to have intercepted drone strikes but provided no evidence or details. Lithuania’s military spokesman, Gintautas Ciunis, dismissed the claims as a provocation and domestic propaganda.

Overnight Ukrainian Drone Attacks Target Russian Oil Depots, Power Facilities

In an overnight attack, Ukrainian drones targeted two oil depots belonging to Rosneft, Russia’s largest oil firm. The attacks reportedly caused significant fires and forced workers to evacuate. Additionally, metallurgical and pharmaceutical sites in the Lipetsk region were also targeted. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has confirmed its role in the attacks, stating that they are part of a strategy to destroy Russian military infrastructure and logistics supplying fuel to Russian forces in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia has condemned upcoming NATO drills in Finland, slated to begin on April 26, as “provocative in nature.” Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that the exercises “increase the risk of possible military incidents.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to the US Senate for approving vital aid to Ukraine, highlighting that it strengthens the US role as a “beacon of democracy and leader of the free world.”

Drone Attacks Target Russian Oil Refineries and Industrial Facilities

Russian regions are on high alert after a series of drone attacks targeted oil refineries and industrial facilities, leading to dramatic explosions and significant fires. The incidents occurred in Voronezh, Smolensk, and Lipetsk, sparking widespread concern. A video circulating on social media shows a massive fireball erupting from an oil refinery in Voronezh, Russia, after a drone attack. Local reports indicate that air defence forces shot down four drones in the region, but not before one caused significant damage at the refinery. In Smolensk, drone attacks sparked fires at fuel and energy facilities in two districts, with local governor Aleksey Ostrovsky confirming the incidents. Authorities in Lipetsk, another Russian region, also faced drone attacks at the Lipetsk Tractor Plant, which produces chassis for military vehicles. Although officials claimed the drones were shot down, locals reported multiple explosions in the industrial zone, suggesting possible damage to the plant.

Israelis Flee for Cover as Hezbollah Launches Drone Attacks

In a tense escalation of the ongoing conflict, Hezbollah launched drone attacks into Israel on Tuesday, prompting panicked beachgoers to seek shelter. The militant group’s actions came as part of their ongoing retaliation against Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. Despite Israel’s claims that no facilities were hit, Hezbollah continued its barrage later that day with rocket attacks on Margaliot, a northern Israeli community. The exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified since the start of the Israel-Hamas War, with both sides engaging in almost daily skirmishes. Israel’s attacks in Lebanon have resulted in significant casualties among Hezbollah fighters and civilians, while Hezbollah’s drone and rocket attacks have caused widespread fear and disruption in Israel.

Hezbollah Launches Dozens of Rockets at Israel in Retaliation for Civilian Deaths

The Iran-backed Hezbollah group in Lebanon has launched dozens of rockets at northern Israel in response to the killing of two civilians in a strike blamed on Israel in Lebanon’s south. Hezbollah has also carried out drone attacks on Israeli bases and confirmed the killing of two of its fighters. The Israeli army claims to have killed two senior Hezbollah terrorists. The exchange of fire comes amid ongoing tensions and near-daily skirmishes along the Israel-Lebanon border since October 7.

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