# Airstrikes

This year

2023

Russia will step up exploding drone attacks on Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

The Institute for the Study of War said Vladimir Putin is looking to strengthen support for his strategy among key voices in Russia.

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Jan 3rd 2023, 10:22 AM

# Kyiv

Russia says more than 60 soldiers killed in Ukrainian strike

However, Kyiv said that nearly 400 Russian troops were killed in Makiivka.

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Jan 2nd 2023, 8:00 PM

Last year

2022

# Ukraine

Uneasy calm grips Ukraine as West prepares winter aid

The head of Nato has said Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to weaponise the coming cold season.

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Nov 29th 2022, 2:26 PM

# artillery

Pockets of shelling across Ukraine as winter warfare looms

Analysts predict wintry weather could have an increasing impact on the direction of the nine-month-old conflict.

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Nov 27th 2022, 12:26 PM

# Ukraine

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

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

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Nov 25th 2022, 9:56 PM

# Severodonetsk

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

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

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Jun 12th 2022, 10:43 AM

All time

# Palestine

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

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

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May 16th 2021, 8:00 PM

# Gaza

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

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

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May 15th 2021, 3:57 PM

# struggling to breathe

Russia launches airstrikes on Syrian rebels after suspected chlorine attack

A rebel alliance denied they were behind the attack.

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Nov 25th 2018, 2:05 PM

# russia reacts

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

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

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Apr 14th 2018, 4:10 PM

Voices

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

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.

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Apr 12th 2018, 8:30 PM

# Airstrikes

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

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

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Dec 27th 2017, 3:26 PM

# hope springs

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

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.

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Apr 16th 2017, 3:00 PM

# Airstrikes

Syrian president claims chemical attack was faked by US

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

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Apr 13th 2017, 3:36 PM

# Airstrikes

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

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

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Apr 8th 2017, 4:00 PM

# Airstrikes

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

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

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Mar 29th 2017, 10:21 AM

# Bombardment

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

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

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Sep 23rd 2016, 8:20 PM

# ceasefire collapse

UN suspends all humanitarian aid convoys in Syria after deadly airstrike

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

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Sep 20th 2016, 12:25 PM

# five years of war

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

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

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Sep 12th 2016, 8:59 AM

Voices

Atrocities you probably haven't heard about through the media

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

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Apr 7th 2016, 8:00 AM

# Syria

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

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

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Jan 18th 2016, 9:29 AM

Voices

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

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

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Dec 5th 2015, 10:00 AM

# backing france

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

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

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Dec 4th 2015, 11:55 AM

# Poll

Poll: Do you support airstrikes against Isis in Syria?

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

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Dec 2nd 2015, 9:54 AM

# Airstrikes

Turkey is taking the fight to the Islamic State

As well as bombing Kurdish militants.

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Jul 25th 2015, 11:32 AM

# just got real

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

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

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Jul 24th 2015, 10:12 AM

# Yemen

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

The beleaguered Middle Eastern state is facing civil war.

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Mar 26th 2015, 2:00 PM

Voices

Opinion: Welcome to the new normal – global instability

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.

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Oct 27th 2014, 8:15 AM

# Iraq

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

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

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Sep 30th 2014, 9:20 PM

Voices

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

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

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Sep 30th 2014, 8:00 PM

# islamic state

Explainer: What is happening with the Islamic State group?

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?

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Sep 27th 2014, 7:56 AM

# Terrorism

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

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

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Sep 26th 2014, 3:05 PM

# Airstrikes

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

The UK will vote tomorrow on joining the strikes.

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Sep 25th 2014, 7:44 AM

# Airstrikes

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

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

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Sep 24th 2014, 7:53 AM

# military campaign

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

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

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Sep 23rd 2014, 11:25 PM

# islamic state

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

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.

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Aug 26th 2014, 8:42 AM