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# airstrikes - Yesterday's News

# Ukraine

Russian shelling kills 15 in Kherson as Ukraine battles to restore power

Updated 16 hours ago 19,541 Views 24 Comments

A barrage of missiles hit residential and commercial buildings, setting some ablaze.

# airstrikes - This year 2022

# Severodonetsk

22 people wounded in airstrikes on western Ukraine as Russia continues push on Severodonetsk

Jun 12th 2022, 10:43 AM 8,034 Views 2 Comments

The attack comes as Russian troops continue to push for control of Severodonetsk in the east.

# airstrikes - Last year 2021

Coveney says 'it's too early to tell' if Israel has committed war crimes in Gaza

# Palestine

Coveney says 'it's too early to tell' if Israel has committed war crimes in Gaza

Updated May 16th 2021, 8:00 PM 46,097 Views 85 Comments

The Foreign Minister condemned the killing of civilians, especially children, in the last week.

Family of 10 killed after Israeli airstrike hits refugee camp, medics say

# Gaza

Family of 10 killed after Israeli airstrike hits refugee camp, medics say

Updated May 15th 2021, 3:57 PM 28,822 Views 18 Comments

Israeli airstrikes have also destroyed a tower that hosted media groups Al Jazeera and the Associated Press.

# airstrikes - All time

Russia launches airstrikes on Syrian rebels after suspected chlorine attack

# Struggling To Breathe

Russia launches airstrikes on Syrian rebels after suspected chlorine attack

Nov 25th 2018, 2:05 PM 10,656 Views 36 Comments

A rebel alliance denied they were behind the attack.

'Lawless', 'legally questionable': Syria airstrikes by US, UK and France criticised

# Russia Reacts

'Lawless', 'legally questionable': Syria airstrikes by US, UK and France criticised

Apr 14th 2018, 4:10 PM 20,889 Views 122 Comments

The Irish government has yet to make a statement on the three allies’ airstrikes.

Are we about to see the opening shots of a third world war? Hopefully cool heads will prevail

# Analysis

Are we about to see the opening shots of a third world war? Hopefully cool heads will prevail

Apr 12th 2018, 8:30 PM 86,361 Views 119 Comments

Tom Clonan analyses the case for the US to send a message with airstrikes in Syria – but the consequences could be far-reaching and costly.

# Airstrikes

Saudi-led air strikes kill 14 civilians in Yemen village market

Dec 27th 2017, 3:26 PM 6,074 Views 19 Comments

The strikes also killed 11 rebel fighters and wounded 16 civilians.

In war-torn Mosul, the hot springs and spa are a place to relax for soldier and refugee alike

# Hope Springs

In war-torn Mosul, the hot springs and spa are a place to relax for soldier and refugee alike

Apr 16th 2017, 3:00 PM 9,484 Views 6 Comments

Hammam al-Alil’s sulphur springs and reopened spa have become a spot where the soldiers fighting in Mosul and the civilians fleeing it meet for a rare moment of relaxation.

Syrian president claims chemical attack was faked by US

# Airstrikes

Syrian president claims chemical attack was faked by US

Apr 13th 2017, 3:36 PM 26,218 Views 101 Comments

‘We don’t know whether those dead children were killed there … Were they dead at all?’

UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson cancels Russia trip after US bombs Syria

# Airstrikes

UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson cancels Russia trip after US bombs Syria

Apr 8th 2017, 4:00 PM 25,474 Views 93 Comments

“The United States will no longer wait for Assad to use chemical weapons without any consequences.”

US says civilian casualties in Mosul were 'an unintentional accident of war'

# Airstrikes

US says civilian casualties in Mosul were 'an unintentional accident of war'

Mar 29th 2017, 10:21 AM 5,991 Views 38 Comments

Hundreds of thousands of civilians are still inside west Mosul, caught up in deadly fighting between Islamic State and Iraqi forces.

Five-year-old Syrian girl pulled from rubble alive after airstrikes

# Bombardment

Five-year-old Syrian girl pulled from rubble alive after airstrikes

Sep 23rd 2016, 8:20 PM 14,866 Views 112 Comments

Attempts to reach agreement failed after Russia refused US demands that it promise to ground the Syrian air force.

UN suspends all humanitarian aid convoys in Syria after deadly airstrike

# Ceasefire Collapse

UN suspends all humanitarian aid convoys in Syria after deadly airstrike

Sep 20th 2016, 12:25 PM 13,344 Views 133 Comments

The week-long ceasefire in the war-ravaged country has collapsed.

'Civilians have no hope anymore': Unclear if rebels will agree to ceasefire in Syria

# Five Years Of War

'Civilians have no hope anymore': Unclear if rebels will agree to ceasefire in Syria

Sep 12th 2016, 8:59 AM 6,999 Views 17 Comments

Rebels battling the Syrian regime and the political opposition are still weighing whether to abide by the agreement.

Atrocities you probably haven't heard about through the media

# Opinion

Atrocities you probably haven't heard about through the media

Apr 7th 2016, 8:00 AM 1,680 Views 138 Comments

Brutality in Saudi Arabia, Yemen and elsewhere has been largely overlooked by western media outlets, Julien Mercille writes.

At least 135 dead and 400 abducted in Islamic State 'massacre'

# Syria

At least 135 dead and 400 abducted in Islamic State 'massacre'

Jan 18th 2016, 9:29 AM 15,413 Views 65 Comments

Syria’s state news agency SANA said at least 300 civilians were killed.

Pouring petrol on a blazing fire will not extinguish it - Why the UK airstrikes on Isis are reckless

# Opinion

Pouring petrol on a blazing fire will not extinguish it - Why the UK airstrikes on Isis are reckless

Dec 5th 2015, 10:00 AM 66 Views 145 Comments

We’re all gung-ho for a counter attack but we need a conversation, writes Rob McDonnell.

Germany has approved plans to 'destroy Islamic State's safe havens'

# Backing France

Germany has approved plans to 'destroy Islamic State's safe havens'

Dec 4th 2015, 11:55 AM 31,308 Views 112 Comments

MPs have backed a vote to join the anti-IS coalition.

# Poll

Poll: Do you support airstrikes against Isis in Syria?

Dec 2nd 2015, 9:54 AM 22,842 Views 223 Comments

British MPs will vote on extending its bombing campaign against Islamic State militants later today.

Turkey is taking the fight to the Islamic State

# Airstrikes

Turkey is taking the fight to the Islamic State

Jul 25th 2015, 11:32 AM 17,217 Views 47 Comments

As well as bombing Kurdish militants.

35 militants believed dead as Turkey gets very, very aggressive towards Islamic State

# Just Got Real

35 militants believed dead as Turkey gets very, very aggressive towards Islamic State

Jul 24th 2015, 10:12 AM 17,428 Views 73 Comments

The eastern European country, which borders Syria, has finally entered the fray.

# Yemen

Saudi air strikes on Yemen have "dramatically worsened" the situation there

Mar 26th 2015, 2:00 PM 14,866 Views 50 Comments

The beleaguered Middle Eastern state is facing civil war.

Opinion: Welcome to the new normal – global instability

# New World Order

Opinion: Welcome to the new normal – global instability

Oct 27th 2014, 8:15 AM 160 Views 40 Comments

From the rise of extremist groups in the Middle East, to conflict on the fringes of Europe, it’s clear the world is entering a new age of international relations.

British jets take out Islamic State weapons post and machine gun vehicle

# Iraq

British jets take out Islamic State weapons post and machine gun vehicle

Sep 30th 2014, 9:20 PM 10,453 Views 80 Comments

IS fighters near the Turkish border were among the targets of the strikes.

Opinion: The US should step back and let the Middle East tackle Isis

# Cycle Of Violence

Opinion: The US should step back and let the Middle East tackle Isis

Sep 30th 2014, 8:00 PM 609 Views 36 Comments

It is time to stop air strikes and let the people of the Middle East decide their own fate – together and without interference.

# Islamic State

Explainer: What is happening with the Islamic State group?

Sep 27th 2014, 7:56 AM 11,350 Views 42 Comments

Why has there been a spate of beheadings? What should the group be referred to as? Has the West just gone to war with them?

Ireland to examine updating terror laws following UN resolution on foreign fighters

# Terrorism

Ireland to examine updating terror laws following UN resolution on foreign fighters

Sep 26th 2014, 3:05 PM 12,500 Views 185 Comments

Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan said Europeans joining Islamist State group is a ‘serious problem’.

US led strikes in Syria killed 19 overnight, including 1 child

# Airstrikes

US led strikes in Syria killed 19 overnight, including 1 child

Sep 25th 2014, 7:44 AM 6,355 Views 59 Comments

The UK will vote tomorrow on joining the strikes.

War against Islamic State group 'is not America's fight alone' says Obama

# Airstrikes

War against Islamic State group 'is not America's fight alone' says Obama

Sep 24th 2014, 7:53 AM 4,126 Views 59 Comments

US Secretary of State John Kerry said ancient treasures in Iraq and Syria have become the causalities of warfare.

US and five Arab countries begin airstrikes on Islamic State in Syria

# Military Campaign

US and five Arab countries begin airstrikes on Islamic State in Syria

Sep 23rd 2014, 11:25 PM 12,061 Views 142 Comments

The strike was conducted by the US, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.

Obama okays spy planes over Syria... but no airstikes yet

# Islamic State

Obama okays spy planes over Syria... but no airstikes yet

Aug 26th 2014, 8:42 AM 5,060 Views 46 Comments

The US has long resisted taking action against IS inside Syria, but it’s believed the militants’ murder of journalist James Foley may have altered the President’s approach.