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Ukrainska Pravda

center17d ago

Germany pledges new €1.3bn-plus support package for Ukraine

Germany will provide Ukraine with a new assistance package exceeding €1.3 billion, including weapons, interceptor drones, and energy sector support for the upcoming winter. This package aims to rapidly strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities and mitigate the impact of Russian attacks on critical infrastructure, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center17d ago

EU ambassador to Ukraine condemns Russian strike on Kyiv's Pivnichnyi Bridge

EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová condemned Russian drone strikes on Kyiv's Pivnichnyi Bridge on October 4, stating such attacks disrupt civilian life and that Moscow aims to intimidate Europe into reducing support. Mathernová affirmed the EU's continued work in Kyiv and commitment to supporting Ukraine through defense purchases, military aid, and new sanctions against Russia.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center17d ago

From a drone-downing pastry chef to the company commander who carried a wounded soldier for miles on foot: 10 stories of Ukraine's defenders

A Ukrainian Special Operations Forces company commander, known as 'Eighteen', carried a severely wounded soldier over 50 km for five days, later retrieving the body of a fallen comrade. Separately, infantryman Herodotus survived being hunted by six drones after losing both legs, eventually being rescued by three soldiers.

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Al Jazeera

center17d ago

Ethiopian government forces seize Tigray capital Mekelle as TPLF withdraws

Ethiopian federal forces and allied fighters seized control of Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, on Saturday after the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) announced a temporary withdrawal. The recapture of the city follows the collapse of a 2022 peace deal and raises fears of a wider regional conflict, with the US urging restraint and respect for sovereignty.

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Al Jazeera

center17d ago

Is the Sudanese army gaining momentum against the RSF?

The Sudanese army captured the town of al-Mazroub in North Kordofan on Friday, a key RSF position that weakens their supply routes, according to the SAF. This advance extends a series of military successes for the SAF in the Kordofan region, though the RSF still controls much of western Sudan.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center17d ago

Ukrainian forces strike Russian Buk-M3 and drone launch site, General Staff reports

On October 3-4, Ukrainian forces struck a Russian Buk-M3 SAM system in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, a drone launch site near Donetsk, and an electronic warfare station in Russia's Bryansk Oblast. These strikes also targeted Russian telecommunications hubs, occurring as the Ukrainian General Staff reported 1,540,700 Russian personnel losses since the invasion began.

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Middle East Eye

center17d ago

More on death of Palestinian man at Tulkarm checkpoint

Israeli soldiers detained Raafat Khairy Abu Khalil, 45, at the Anab checkpoint east of Tulkarm in the occupied West Bank, where he later died after suffering cardiac arrest. The Palestine Red Crescent transported Abu Khalil's body to Thabet Governmental Hospital, and Wafa news agency identified him as captain of the Palestinian Military Training Authority in Jericho.

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Middle East Eye

center17d ago

Two Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza and occupied West Bank

Israeli soldiers killed 41-year-old Raafat Khairi Ahmed Abu Khalil at the Anab checkpoint in the occupied West Bank, while another Palestinian was killed by Israeli shelling northwest of Khan Younis in Gaza. These killings occurred amid a surge in Israeli attacks across Gaza despite a ceasefire implemented last October.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center17d ago

All EU member state embassies remain in Kyiv, EU ambassador to Ukraine says

EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová stated that all European Union member state embassies remain operational in Kyiv, despite Russian threats of new strikes. Mathernová indicated that these diplomatic missions are staying in close contact and that Russia's actions reflect battlefield frustrations and attempts to reduce EU support for Ukraine.

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Al Jazeera

center17d ago

The story of a book in Gaza: A treasured possession given new lease of life

Amid the destruction in Gaza, Mohammed Saad recovered approximately 12,000 books from his destroyed library in Beit Lahiya and established a tent library called Athar in Deir el-Balah to provide children with access to literature. Saad and his son clean and repair salvaged books, selling them at symbolic prices to help children reconnect with learning despite widespread damage to educational infrastructure.

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Middle East Eye

center17d ago

NAZA: Israeli embassies in UK and US promote rival documentary to challenge Gaza genocide allegations

Israeli embassies in the United States and the United Kingdom are promoting a copycat NAZA, nearly a month after the release of the original that focuses on testimony of Israelis killing Palestinians in Gaza. In posts on X, the embassies said that "Naza: The Real Story" is "setting the record straight" and claims to offer a firsthand account from senior Israeli military commanders and intelligence officers directly involved in Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.

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Middle East Eye

center17d ago

Six-year-old killed by Israeli attacks in central Gaza

A six-year-old Palestinian girl has succumbed to wounds sustained in an Israeli attack in central Gaza's Deir el-Balah, Wafa news agency reports, citing medical sources. According to the sources, Suha Mohammed Nasser was shot by Israeli forces while sheltering with her family in a tent in Wadi al-Salqa, south of Deir al-Balah.

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Middle East Eye

center17d ago

Iran says Hormuz Strait to remain closed until US meets seven conditions

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that the Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until Washington meets certain conditions. Ghalibaf, who also acts as Tehran's chief negotiator in the talks, said that the contested waterway will remain closed until seven conditions based on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding are met by Washington.

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Middle East Eye

center17d ago

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman: Strait of Hormuz 'main concern' of leadership

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, has said that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is the "main focus" of truce talks with Washington. Speaking at a news conference, Baghaei said that Tehran is "focusing on the strait foremost", and that its primary concern is "to reach a solution and to have peace and stability restored within this waterway".

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Ukrainska Pravda

center17d ago

Finland investigates alleged war crime committed in Ukraine

Finland's National Bureau of Investigation has opened a preliminary investigation into an alleged war crime committed in Ukraine, with the case beginning this year. This investigation is rare for Finnish law enforcement, and details regarding the crime's timing, victim, or suspects have not been disclosed.

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Middle East Eye

center17d ago

Morning recap

Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers, If you're just joining us, here are key developments: * US President Donald Trump said: “We have a decision that I’ll make about Iran. Iran has been decimated, so the only question is, it’ll either be the easy way or the hard way.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center18d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with 135 drones: hits recorded at five locations

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 135 drones, including Shaheds and missile drones, on the night of October 3-4, with hits recorded at five locations. As of 08:30, Ukrainian air defence reported shooting down or jamming 123 UAVs and two missile drones, though the attack was ongoing at the time of the report.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center18d ago

German chancellor arrives in Kyiv

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on October 4 to reaffirm Germany's support for Ukraine's defense against the Russian invasion. His visit, accompanied by economic officials and business leaders, aims to secure commitments for interceptor drones and accelerated production of long-range weapons.

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Middle East Eye

center18d ago

Israel says 1, 318 personnel killed since 7 Oct Hamas attack

Israel's Ministry of Defense stated that 1,318 Israeli personnel, including soldiers, police, and civilian officers, have been killed since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. These figures encompass deaths from combat, accidents, illness, and suicide, with most occurring during fighting in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank.

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The Guardian Europe

left18d ago

Incinerated novels and destroyed warehouses: Russia’s war on Ukrainian books

On an August morning, Russian drone strikes hit the Ranok publishing house warehouse in Kharkiv, destroying 628,000 schoolbooks and damaging the facility. The attack, which used jet-powered Shahed drones, caused no human casualties among the 50 staff present, but over 85% of Ranok's stock was incinerated, impacting future distribution.

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