Murder
The family of Daniel Hegarty, a 15-year-old boy shot dead by British soldiers in Derry in 1972, is pursuing a civil claim for unlawful killing against the Ministry of Defence. As part of this claim, the family's lawyers are seeking to lift the anonymity of Soldier B, the
Soldiers
Fierce fighting between Pakistani security forces and Afghan Taliban forces near the Kurram district on the Pak-Afghan border has resulted in significant losses on both sides. The conflict erupted on Saturday morning when Afghan forces launched an assault on a Pakistani checkpoint in the Palosin area using heavy weaponry. The
Mayors
As Ukrainian forces continue to advance in Russia's Kursk region, the country has carried out one of its biggest drone attacks on Moscow, with probing raids on frontline towns and villages. Moscow's defense ministry reported intercepting 11 kamikaze drones, with several shot down over the city
Hezbollah
A drone attack launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon has resulted in a significant escalation of the Israel-Palestine conflict, with one Israeli soldier killed and several others injured. The attack, which also included rocket fire into northern Israel, has led to retaliatory strikes by the Israeli military in southern Lebanon, resulting
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The Israeli army continued its aerial bombardment of the Gaza Strip, striking 40 targets in the central region, as Hamas militants claimed to have attacked Israeli soldiers, resulting in injuries. The conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate, with significant numbers of casualties reported on both sides. Key Takeaways:
Soldiers
Israeli soldiers have come forward with testimonies, revealing that they were ordered to shoot Palestinian civilians without restriction during military operations in the Gaza Strip. The testimony from six soldiers, published in the Tel Aviv-based website +972 and Local Call news site, indicates a culture of impunity and disregard for
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Israeli forces have continued their military operation in the Gaza Strip, resulting in significant losses for the Israeli army. On June 27, Sgt. Eyal Sheinis was killed in combat, bringing the total number of Israeli soldiers killed in the operation to 668, according to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). The
Soldiers
Troops in Nigeria engaged in counter-terrorism and other security operations across the country, achieving significant milestones in 2023. According to the Defence Media Operations (DMO), soldiers killed a total of 6,886 terrorists and other suspected criminals, arrested 6,970 suspects, rescued 4,488 kidnapped persons, and recovered 3,320
Soldiers
Daniel Khalife, a 22-year-old former soldier, has been charged with escaping from Wandsworth jail in south London by strapping himself to the underside of a food delivery truck. Khalife, who was on remand at the jail awaiting trial for alleged terror and Official Secrets Act offences, is set to stand
Soldiers
As the week-old invasion in Ukraine continued to escalate, Russia has acknowledged taking heavy casualties, with 498 troops dead and 1,597 injured. The admission comes as the human toll of the war becomes clearer, with civilian casualties rising fast and 874,000 people fleeing the country, potentially becoming Europe&
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has denounced Russia's military strikes on Ukraine, stating that the UK "cannot and will not look away" as President Vladimir Putin unleashes war on the European continent. The UK has confirmed it will provide "lethal aid" to Ukraine, while
Soldiers
World leaders responded with concern and condemnation as Russia's recognition of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and the reported deployment of Russian troops to the area have raised fears of a potential full-fledged invasion. Western powers had been bracing for an attack, warning of massive casualties, energy
