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Israeli drone strikes near Beirut kill 4 and southern airstrikes kill at least 13
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Israeli drone strikes near Beirut kill 4 and southern airstrikes kill at least 13

  • By BASSEM MROUE - Associated Press
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Three Israeli drone strikes on vehicles south of Beirut have killed four people. A series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 13, including a man and his 12-year-old daughter, according to state media and the Health Ministry. The strikes on Saturday mark another escalation since a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect on April 17. Both sides have continued daily attacks despite the truce. The Health Ministry denounced the violence, calling it a violation of international humanitarian law. Lebanon and Israel have been in a state of war since 1948, with talks scheduled in Washington starting Thursday.

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Russia says Ukraine launched a major drone attack after Moscow shunned ceasefire offer

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Russia's Defense Ministry reports that air defenses shot down 347 Ukrainian drones overnight. This major attack comes after Moscow rejected Kyiv’s ceasefire earlier in the week. Drones were destroyed in over 20 Russian regions, including Moscow. The attack is Ukraine’s second-biggest aerial assault since Russia's invasion over four years ago. It occurred ahead of Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Tensions have risen as the celebrations approach, with Russia scaling back its traditional military parade due to security concerns. Authorities blame Ukraine for the heightened security measures.

Zelenskyy slams Russia's ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefire
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Zelenskyy slams Russia's ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefire

  • By HANNA ARHIROVA - Associated Press
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Ukrainian authorities say Russian drone and missile strikes during the night and into daylight hours have killed at least 22 people and wounded more than 80 others. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday criticized Moscow for launching the attacks after Russia announced a temporary unilateral ceasefire for later this week. Russia’s Defense Ministry declared a ceasefire for Friday and Saturday. But it warned of retaliation if Kyiv disrupts Victory Day festivities. Ukrainian forces have also continued their attacks on Russian areas by targeting oil facilities. Russia said that it destroyed 289 Ukrainian drones overnight across 18 regions. Both sides remain deeply mistrustful of each other, which is complicating ceasefire efforts.

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Another Russian oil facility burns as Zelenskyy touts Ukraine’s drone reach

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Ukraine is claiming responsibility for a drone attack on a distant Russian oil facility. The strike, reported Wednesday, targeted a site over 1,500 kilometers from Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says these long-range strikes aim to disrupt Russia’s energy infrastructure. Russian media reported the attack, but officials have been vague about details. Ukraine's Security Service says the facility is a key hub in Russia’s oil transport system. The attack follows a strike on Russia's Tuapse oil refinery. Ukraine is increasing its drone production, aiming to exploit Russia's vulnerabilities and reduce its oil revenue. Kyiv is also offering its know-how to partners.

Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks, killing and wounding dozens, as Zelenskyy calls for more talks
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Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks, killing and wounding dozens, as Zelenskyy calls for more talks

  • By ELISE MORTON and SAMYA KULLAB - Associated Press
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Russian drone and missile strikes have killed at least five people and wounded 46 in Dnipro and other areas of Ukraine. Authorities say the overnight attacks caused fires and partially destroyed several buildings. Another person was killed in a separate attack on Saturday afternoon. In Russian-held Luhansk, the Moscow-installed governor said three people were killed by a Ukrainian attack, while in Russia itself, a Ukrainian drone strike killed a woman and seriously wounded a man in Belgorod. Romania’s Defense Ministry reported finding drone fragments in Galati. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that Ukraine is open to continuing peace talks with Russia in Azerbaijan.