A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa has resulted in at least 10 deaths and 43 injuries, including children. The attack, condemned by Ukraine as a deliberate act of war, follows a series of escalating events, including Russia’s claim of capturing a new village in Donetsk and a major overnight missile barrage.
A shocking video, captured by Associated Press photographer Bilal Hussein, shows the moment an Israeli missile strike destroyed a residential building in Beirut, Lebanon. The incident, which followed an Israeli warning, has sparked international outrage and underscores the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
RTX Corporation shares are on the rise following reports of an imminent Iranian missile strike against Israel. The news comes amidst heightened tensions in the region, with the U.S. and Israel taking steps to defend against the potential attack. RTX’s defense businesses, including Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon, also received significant contracts, further boosting the company’s stock.
A Russian missile strike on the historic center of Lviv, Ukraine, has resulted in the deaths of seven people, including three children. The attack came a day after a deadly bombardment in Poltava, killing dozens. Ukrainian officials are calling for increased air defense and long-range weapons to retaliate against Russian aggression.
A Russian missile strike on a hotel in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, injured two journalists and left a third missing under the rubble. The victims are from the UK, US, and Ukraine. Rescue efforts are underway to locate the missing journalist.
Russian forces targeted Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, with a missile strike that destroyed a television tower, aiming to intimidate and disrupt communication. The northeastern city has faced intensified attacks in recent weeks, as Moscow aims to exploit Ukraine’s lack of air defense systems. Amid a war of attrition, Russia may be considering a ground assault on Kharkiv, according to an assessment by the Institute for the Study of War. Despite delays, the U.S. Senate is set to vote on $61 billion in war aid to Ukraine, including long-range and artillery capabilities. However, EU countries have not committed to providing Patriot air defense systems despite Ukraine’s desperate need. Russia’s continued drone and missile attacks have resulted in civilian casualties and building damage in Odesa.
