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Blast at Myanmar Explosives Warehouse Kills at Least 46
An accidental explosion at a warehouse storing mining explosives killed at least 46 people, including six children, in rebel-held Kaung Tat village in Myanmar's Shan State. Rescue teams reported dozens more injured and hundreds of homes damaged.
jpost.comMissile Strike Hits Elementary School in Iranian City of Minab, Killing Over 100
Three months after the attack, families in the Iranian city of Minab continue a nightly ritual of grief. Washington states that an investigation is underway.
New York PostRussian Strikes Kill at Least Five in Ukraine, Hit Nuclear Plant
Russian forces launched 290 drones and six missiles overnight, killing at least five civilians and wounding 40. Ukrainian officials reported strikes on residential areas and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, which remains under Russian control.
nbcnews.comIsraeli strike kills six-year-old girl and woman at Gaza displacement camp
An Israeli strike hit a displacement camp in Khan Younis on 25 May 2026, killing a six-year-old Palestinian girl and one woman while injuring several children and a baby. The girl was playing at the door of her family home when the strike occurred.
Le MondeRussian Strikes Hit Kyiv With Missiles and Drones
Ukrainian officials reported that ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and long-range drones struck the capital during the night of May 23-24. At least four people were killed and more than 100 injured.
Le MondeRussian Missiles and Drones Strike Kyiv, Killing Civilians
Russian forces struck Ukraine's capital early Sunday with ballistic missiles and drones, killing four people and wounding at least five. The attack followed Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian-occupied territory that Moscow said killed 18.
France 24Russia Reports 16 Killed in Luhansk Dormitory Drone Strike
Russian officials said the death toll from a drone strike on a student dormitory in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region reached 16 on Saturday. Most victims were young women. The announcement followed a U.N. debate on the incident.
asiaone.comUkrainian Strike Collapses Dormitory in Russian-Occupied Starobilsk
A Ukrainian strike hit a five-storey college dormitory in the Russian-occupied city of Starobilsk on 22 May 2026. The attack killed four people and injured at least 39 others. Rescue teams continue searching for additional victims believed trapped under rubble.
BloombergUkrainian Drones Hit Student Dormitory in Russian-Occupied Luhansk
Ukrainian drones struck a student dormitory in the Russian-occupied Luhansk region early Friday, killing at least six people and wounding dozens. Russian officials described the attack as deliberate and ordered preparations for retaliation.
The Japan TimesMalians Describe Killings and Torture by Army and Russian Fighters
Malian refugees in Mauritania reported that government soldiers and Russian paramilitaries killed and tortured civilians during operations against jihadists. Data from conflict monitor ACLED shows more than 8,500 deaths linked to these operations since 2020.
thehindu.comU.S. Military Investigation into Iran School Strike Nears Conclusion
A U.S. military probe into a February 28 strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran, is approaching its conclusion, according to U.S. Admiral Brad Cooper. The investigation has been described as complex because the school was located on an active Iranian cruise missile base.
reason.comU.S. Military Reports Differ on School Strike During Iran Operations
U.S. officials gave conflicting accounts after a strike hit an elementary school in Minab, Iran. Reports indicate the building was struck by a U.S. missile and later described as located near military facilities.
France 24Russian Strike on Kyiv Housing Block Kills 24
A Russian missile struck an apartment building in Kyiv, killing 24 people including three children. Officials laid flowers at the site and vowed a response to the attack. The strike is the latest in ongoing Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian civilian areas.
azernews.azPentagon Discontinued Civilian Harm Mitigation Program Required by Federal Law
The Pentagon no longer maintains the people, tools or infrastructure needed to comply with two federal statutes on civilian casualties in military operations, its inspector general reported. The program was created in 2022. The report was released on May 13, 2026.
khaama.comUkrainian Drones Strike Ryazan Oil Refinery, Four Reported Dead
A huge black cloud hung over Ryazan after one of Ukraine's largest drone strikes hit the city's oil refinery, apartment blocks and an industrial site. Four people were killed in the attack. @AJEnglish reported the strikes.
abcnews.go.com24 Killed in Russian Strike on Kyiv as Both Sides Exchange 205 Prisoners
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a Russian missile demolished an entire section of an apartment building in the Ukrainian capital. The strike was described by the Ukrainian foreign ministry as one of the deadliest on Kyiv since the full-scale war began. Separately, Russia and U…
24 Killed in Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv Apartment Building as Both Sides Launch Large-Scale Drone Attacks
Ukrainian officials said a Russian cruise missile flattened a nine-story corner apartment block in the capital on May 14, 2026, killing 24 people including three teenagers during Moscow’s largest barrage of the war. Emergency workers completed rubble clearance more than a day lat…
The Washington PostUkrainian Boy Disables Russian Fiber-Optic Drone
A 12-year-old boy in northern Ukraine disabled a Russian fiber-optic drone after a soldier taught him how to do so. The incident occurred last month in Chernihiv as the boy was cutting a tree branch. Russia has increasingly used such drones against civilians in a campaign the Uni…
upi.comU.S. Central Command Reduces Civilian-Harm Office From 10 Employees to One
U.S. Central Command head Adm. Brad Cooper confirmed on Thursday that the office responsible for reducing civilian deaths was cut from 10 employees to one. The reduction follows a deadly bombing of an Iranian school at the start of U.S. military operations against Tehran. The off…
BBC NewsRussian Strikes Kill at Least 20 in Ukraine Including in Kyiv
Russian drone and missile attacks killed more than 20 people across Ukraine including at least 16 in Kyiv where rescuers continue searching rubble for survivors. Officials said the strikes represented one of the largest assaults since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. The at…
france24.comRussian Missile Strike Hits Kyiv Apartment Building, Killing at Least Four
A massive Russian drone and missile attack struck Ukraine before dawn on May 14, 2026, demolishing a nine-story residential building in Kyiv's Darnytsia district and killing at least four people including a 12-year-old girl. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched more…
thehindu.comRussian Missiles and Drones Strike Kyiv and Other Ukrainian Cities, Killing at Least Four
A massive overnight Russian drone and missile assault began before dawn on May 14, 2026, destroying a nine-story apartment building in Kyiv's Darnytsia neighborhood and causing casualties across Ukraine. Air defenses intercepted the majority of more than 690 targets, but direct h…
Al JazeeraNigerian and Chadian Air Strikes Kill Over 100 Civilians, UN Rights Chief Calls for Independent Probes
Volker Turk called for prompt, independent probes into separate air attacks in northern Nigeria that killed more than 100 civilians. Nigerian army strikes on a market in Zamfara state on 10 May killed at least 100, while Chadian jets targeted Boko Haram camps since Friday. Nigeri…
upi.comIsraeli Strikes Kill 13 in Southern Lebanon as Both Sides Report Continued Violations of Ceasefire
Lebanese officials reported at least 13 deaths from Israeli air strikes, among them two paramedics killed while on a rescue mission and six people in a single house strike. The incidents come amid intensified Israeli operations and mutual ceasefire violation accusations more than…
denverpost.comNigerian Military Airstrikes Kill More Than 100 at Northwest Market
Airstrikes hit a crowded market in Zamfara state on Sunday, killing more than 100 people and wounding dozens, a rights group reported. The incident is the latest in a series of military strikes on markets and villages in northern and central Nigeria. The military has previously d…
rediff.comMissile Strike Near Iranian School Kills at Least 155, Including Many Children
A missile that struck a school in Minab, Hormozgan Province, on Feb. 28 has been identified as the deadliest single attack of the war on Iran so far. A preliminary American military investigation determined the strike was made in error, with the intended target an adjacent Islami…
upi.comNigerian Military Denies Reports of Civilian Deaths in Niger State Airstrikes
The Nigerian military has rejected reports that civilians were killed during airstrikes conducted in Niger state. The denial follows local accounts alleging deaths and injuries among non-combatants. No independent verification of the casualties has been provided.
rte.ieEight Members of One Family Killed in Israeli Strike on Lebanon
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed eight members of a single family on Saturday, including a 6-month-old infant. The deaths occurred as Israel has stepped up attacks since Thursday, further unraveling a ceasefire with Hezbollah. Relatives confirmed the identities of those killed.
Israeli Warplanes Strike Al-Shati Refugee Camp West of Gaza City
Israeli warplanes targeted Al-Shati Refugee Camp overnight, injuring four people including a child. The strike occurred west of Gaza City. Al Jazeera reported the incident.
Palestinian Man Killed by Israeli Soldier in Nablus During Wife's Childbirth
Nayef Samaro, 26, was shot in the head while running errands in the West Bank city of Nablus as Israeli forces conducted a raid. His wife was hours from delivering their first son by caesarean section at the time of the incident. The killing occurred before Samaro could see his n…
NprRecovery Crews Retrieve 50 Bodies From Rubble of Strike in Northern Gaza
A three-day operation in Beit Lahia recovered remains from a five-story apartment building struck in late October 2024 that killed more than 132 members of one extended family. Gaza officials say about 8,000 bodies remain buried under debris across the territory. Rescue workers u…
nypost.comUkraine Strikes Russian Oil Port in Primorsk and Tankers in Baltic and Black Seas
Ukraine conducted drone strikes on Russia's Primorsk oil port and several tankers used for evading sanctions. Russian forces responded with drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian regions, causing casualties and damage. Both sides reported intercepting numerous drones overnight.
thehindu.comUkraine Conducts Drone Strikes on Russian Oil Port and Black Sea Tankers
Ukrainian forces struck Russia's Primorsk oil port on the Baltic Sea, causing a fire that was extinguished without an oil spill. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced strikes on two shadow fleet tankers near Novorossiysk, alleging they transported Russian oil in violation of sa…
dnaindia.comIsraeli Strikes Kill 41 in Lebanon Over 24 Hours, Death Toll at 2,659
Israeli air strikes across southern Lebanon killed 41 people in the past 24 hours, raising the total death toll since March 2 to 2,659 with 8,183 injured. The attacks violated a ceasefire extended until mid-May, while Hezbollah pledged to continue targeting Israeli forces. Over o…
dailykos.comHegseth Testifies on Iran and Budget Before Senate Committee
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth faced sharp questioning from Democratic senators during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the Iran conflict and the proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027. He rejected accusations of lacking strategy and evidence for the war,…
The Boston GlobeHegseth Testifies on Iran Strategy at Senate Hearing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced questions from lawmakers on the ongoing U.S. war with Iran during hearings this week, addressing costs, civilian casualties, and military firings. He emphasized the need for increased defense spending amid the conflict, which has lasted two mo…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMoscow Court Extends WSJ Reporter Gershkovich's Detention
A Moscow court rejected an appeal by Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, ensuring he remains in Russian custody. Ukrainian officials reported four civilians killed and nearly 30 injured in recent Russian attacks. Separately, President Trump expressed comfort with an in…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUN Demining Chief Reports Underreported Accidents from Unexploded Ordnance in Gaza
A UN demining chief stated that accidents from unexploded ordnance in Gaza are underreported. Children account for nearly half of the recorded deaths from such incidents. Evidence indicates a high density of explosives in the area, approximately one every 600 meters.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCivilian Couple Killed in Drone Strike While Evacuating on Moped in Kherson Oblast
A man and a woman attempting to evacuate on a moped in southern Ukraine were killed by a Russian drone strike. The incident occurred on a rural road in Kherson Oblast. Volunteers discovered their bodies after the attack.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMoscow Court Denies WSJ Reporter's Appeal
A Moscow court upheld the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, prompting U.S. officials to explore options for his release. Meanwhile, recent Russian attacks in Ukraine resulted in civilian casualties, and Western officials noted Russia's use of outdated mi…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMan Searches Tyre Rubble for Family Mementos After Israeli Strike
In south Lebanon's Tyre, Mohamad Ali Hijazi searched through rubble for items belonging to his family members killed in an Israeli strike on April 16. The strike occurred minutes before a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect. U.S. President Donald Trump announced a…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDoctors Without Borders Aid Worker Describes Treating Civilian Injuries in Lebanon War
An aid worker with Doctors Without Borders described treating severe injuries among civilians in Lebanon amid the recent war. Cases include a young woman who lost both legs and suffered kidney failure, and a migrant woman paralyzed after a family-killing strike. The accounts high…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewParents Unable to Bury Child's Remains After Iran School Bombing
Parents of a 7-year-old boy remain unable to bury his remains following a bombing of his school in Iran on February 28, 2026. The attack occurred on the first day of strikes by the United States and Israel across the country. Authorities reported 156 deaths at the school, mostly…
Hussein Jaber / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0 igo)Israeli Airstrike in Beit Lahia Kills Family Members, Including Brother of Local Paramedic
A paramedic in Beit Lahia responded to an Israeli airstrike targeting displaced families. He discovered his brother's body among the rubble and found his own family among the victims. The incident highlights the personal toll of the strikes on responders.
Photo: Dmitriy K. / UnsplashUkraine Reports Russian Strike Kills 16-Year-Old Boy in Chernihiv
Ukraine stated that a Russian strike killed a 16-year-old boy in his home in Chernihiv. The overnight attack targeted residential buildings and a school in the area. Officials reported the incident as part of ongoing military actions.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFive Civilians Killed in Kyiv Gunfire Incident; Attacker Killed by Authorities
An attack involving gunfire directed at civilians occurred in Kyiv, the capital city. Five people were confirmed killed in the incident. Authorities eliminated the attacker, according to reports.
rte.ieIsraeli Strikes Kill at Least Six People in Multiple Locations in Lebanon
Israeli air strikes in Lebanon resulted in at least six deaths on April 14, 2026. Three family members died in Sahmar in the western Bekaa region after raids destroyed more than 10 homes. Three others were killed in the Sidon district in southern Lebanon, with ground fighting ong…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNigerian Military Conducts Airstrike on Market in Northeast, Killing Up to 200 People
The Nigerian military carried out an airstrike on Jilli market in northeastern Nigeria, resulting in up to 200 deaths, many of whom were civilians. The military described the operation as a precision strike targeting a jihadist group. The incident has raised questions about the r…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIsraeli Military Recovers Four Bodies from Rubble After Reported Iranian Missile Strike on Residential Building
The Israeli military reported recovering the bodies of four people from the rubble of a residential building struck by what Israeli media described as an Iranian missile. The incident occurred amid ongoing regional tensions. Details on the exact location and further casualties re…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIranian Missile Strikes Residential Building in Haifa, Israel, Leaving Three Missing and Four Injured
An Iranian missile hit a seven-story residential building in Haifa, Israel, causing a direct impact. Firefighters are searching the rubble for three missing individuals, while four people have been injured. The incident occurs amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.