Over the past day, Russia’s military sustained significant losses, with 1,150 soldiers killed or wounded and 41 artillery systems destroyed. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the estimated total combat losses for Russia between February 24, 2022, and October 18, 2024, include a substantial number of military personnel, tanks, armored combat vehicles, and various other types of equipment. These figures are constantly being updated, and confirmation is ongoing.
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Overnight clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border resulted in significant casualties. The Pakistan military reported 23 of its troops killed, alongside over 200 Taliban and affiliated fighters. The fighting occurred on the Afghan side of the border. This information was released by the Pakistani military on Sunday.
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Reports from Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip detail intense clashes in the al-Majaida neighborhood. Hamas’s “Sahm” unit reportedly targeted the al-Majaida family’s homes with heavy weaponry, including machine guns, RPG rockets, and explosives. Local sources indicate a small number of family members, primarily elderly, were killed during the attack. However, Hamas suffered significantly higher casualties, with estimates suggesting at least 22 operatives were killed.
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Israeli troops opened fire on Gazans seeking food aid, resulting in the deaths of at least 32 people near Rafah. Witnesses reported the shooting occurring kilometers from an aid distribution point, while the Israeli military stated troops identified suspects near the aid site, and was investigating the reports of casualties. Despite this, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation denied any incidents “at or near” its distribution sites. Tragically, a doctor at Nasser hospital stated that many of the victims had “severe” gunshot wounds, and a UNRWA official described the aid distribution system as a “death trap.”
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As of June 28, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported that Russia has suffered approximately 1,017,720 casualties since the start of its full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, with 1,000 casualties occurring in the last day alone. Along with the significant loss of life, Russia has also lost vast amounts of military equipment, including thousands of tanks, armored fighting vehicles, artillery systems, and various other vehicles and vessels. The report details a comprehensive list of destroyed Russian military assets, including aircraft, drones, and submarines, highlighting the extensive damage sustained throughout the conflict.
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Early Tuesday, an Iranian missile struck a residential building in Be’er Sheva, resulting in at least four fatalities and over 20 injuries, according to the Magen David Adom emergency service. The direct hit caused extensive damage, prompting rescue teams to conduct a room-by-room search of the evacuated buildings. The incident was part of a broader Iranian missile barrage that triggered air raid sirens across multiple regions in Israel, despite the announcement of a phased ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Concerns arose about the ceasefire’s implementation and the potential for further escalation of hostilities.
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A Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, resulted in the tragic deaths of fourteen people, including six children. The attack targeted a residential area, leaving behind a scene of devastation and unimaginable grief. Videos circulating online depict the heartbreaking aftermath, showing small bodies covered in blankets and parents overcome with sorrow. This horrific event underscores the brutality of the ongoing conflict and the deliberate targeting of civilians.
The sheer number of child casualties is particularly appalling. Reports initially indicated nine children perished, a figure that climbed to six confirmed dead in subsequent updates. The fact that a playground was hit, a place specifically designed for children’s recreation, highlights the callous disregard for human life demonstrated by the perpetrators.… Continue reading
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