War

Brussels (EFE).- NATO stated Friday it «responded immediately and intercepted» three Russian fighter jets that violated Estonian airspace for 12 minutes. «Earlier today, Russian jets violated Estonian airspace. NATO responded immediately and intercepted the Russian aircraft,» said the Alliance spokesperson Allison Hart, adding that «this is yet another example of...

By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv (EFE).- Ukraine is urging its European partners to extend air-defense systems over its territory following recent Russian drone incursions into NATO airspace, even though Western caution in confronting Russia makes such a move unlikely. Creating a joint defense against Russia’s aerial attacks would benefit both Ukraine...

Jerusalem, Sep 16 (EFE).- The families of Israeli hostages in Gaza expressed their concern” over the intense attacks Israel is carrying out tonight in the Gaza Strip, stating that “tonight could be the last night for hostages.” In a statement, the Forum of Families of Hostages and Missing Persons, which...

Gaza City (EFE).- The Israel Defense Forces launched a series of intense airstrikes against Gaza City on Monday night in preparation for a ground invasion of the Gazan capital, as confirmed by EFE and reported by local sources. The city, which is besieged and under evacuation orders, is being heavily...

Cairo, Sep 15 (EFE) – The countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council ordered on Monday the military command to take the necessary measures to activate “joint defense mechanisms and Gulf deterrent capabilities” in the face of last week’s Israeli attack on Doha, which targeted Hamas negotiators. “The Supreme Council affirmed...

By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv (EFE).- While the epicenter of the fighting in Ukraine remains in Donetsk, Russian forces have intensified their assault on Kupyansk, an important railway hub in the north-eastern Kharkiv region. Russia is attempting to capture more territory in an area that it does not formally recognize as...

By Ahmad Awad Wadi Gaza (EFE).- Thousands of Palestinians left Gaza City on Friday with all their belongings on their backs, heading to the south of the enclave, aware that they could die on their way due to constant Israeli bombardment. «The places we are being forced to go to...

Brussels, Sep 12 (EFE) – NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced Friday a new mission to bolster the defense of NATO’s eastern flank in response to Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace earlier this week. «It’s reckless and unacceptable. We can’t have Russian drones entering allied airspace,» Rutte said, as he...

Sanaa (EFE).- The Houthi-controlled Yemeni Ministry of Health reported that at least 35 people were killed and 131 wounded on Wednesday in a new wave of Israeli bombings against the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and the northern province of Al-Jawf. «The total number of victims has risen to 166, including 35...

By Imane Rachidi The Hague (EFE).- The ICC opened a historic hearing on Tuesday in absentia for Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony, who has been a fugitive since 2005. During the hearing, the prosecution presented 39 charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Victims demanded recognition, while the defense...

By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv (EFE).- Russia’s first-ever strike on a government building in central Kyiv has heightened fears about Ukraine’s ability to counter increasingly intense Russian aerial assaults, prompting urgent calls from Ukrainian leaders for enhanced air defense support from international partners. Russia’s record attack, involving 810 drones and 13...

Paris (EFE).- French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that the 26 countries in the so called «Coalition of the Willing» have committed to either deploy troops to Ukraine or be present on land, at sea, or in the air to provide security guarantees to Kyiv. At a press conference...