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Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Politics
- Irish Independent
It will take Russia years to replace Soviet-era bombers destroyed in Ukraine's ‘Spider's Web' attack
©Reuters Today at 21:30 It will take Russia years to replace nuclear-capable bomber planes that were hit in Ukrainian drone strikes last weekend, according to Western military aviation experts. Satellite photos of airfields in Siberia and Russia's far north show extensive damage from the attacks, with several aircraft completely burnt out, although there are conflicting versions of the total number destroyed or damaged.
Irish Independent
6 days ago
- General
- Irish Independent
US-backed Gaza aid group to halt distribution after Israeli soldiers shoot dead 27 people seeking food
latest | Nidal al-Mughrabi, Crispian Balmer and Michelle Nichols ©Reuters Today at 04:11 The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation will not give out any aid on Wednesday as it presses Israel to boost civilian safety beyond the perimeter of its distribution sites, a day after dozens of Palestinians seeking aid were killed. The GHF said it has asked the Israeli military to "guide foot traffic in a way that minimises confusion or escalation risks" near military perimeters; develop clearer guidance for civilians; and enhance training to support civilian safety.
Irish Independent
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Russia hands Ukraine two proposed ceasefire options as both agree prisoner swaps
LATEST | Vladimir Soldatkin, Tom Balmforth and Huseyin Hayatsever ©Reuters Today at 12:58 Russian negotiators have handed Ukraine two proposed options for a ceasefire, Russian state media said on Monday. RIA news agency said the first would require Ukraine to commence a complete withdrawal of all its forces from four regions of the country that Russia has claimed as its own territory. Register for free to read this story Register and create a profile to get access to our free stories. You'll also unlock more free stories each week.
Irish Independent
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Ukraine and Russia end latest round of peace talks after just over an hour
LATEST | Second round of direct talks held in TurkeyRussia and Ukraine stances still far apartBoth sides agree to new prisoner swapTalks come day after Ukrainian drones hit Russian bombers Vladimir Soldatkin, Tom Balmforth and Huseyin Hayatsever ©Reuters Today at 09:51 Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul ended barely an hour after they began on Monday, a day after a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's nuclear-capable strategic bombers. The talks - the second such direct contacts between the sides since 2022 - had already begun nearly two hours later than scheduled with no explanation of the delay. Register for free to read this story Register and create a profile to get access to our free stories. You'll also unlock more free stories each week.
Irish Independent
02-06-2025
- Irish Independent
Gaza ministry says Israel kills more than 30 people at aid centre, Israel denies
LATEST | Conflicting reports over what happenedGaza Humanitarian Foundation says no casualties, aid distribution was normalWitnesses say Israel fired at people gathering at Rafah aid distribution siteIsraeli military denies forces fired at civilians at or near siteHamas says it is ready for new indirect talks Nidal al-Mughrabi and Hatem Khaled ©Reuters Today at 04:55 More than 30 Palestinians were killed and nearly 170 injured on Sunday in south Gaza near a food distribution site, the health ministry said, as witnesses reported Israeli soldiers fired on people trying to collect aid and Israel denied it. The U.S.-based Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said food was handed out without incident on Sunday at the distribution point in Rafah and there were no deaths or injuries.
