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10 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Putin blitzes Ukrainian shopping centre with half-ton glide bomb killing two and injuring dozens defying Trump warning
RUSSIA has killed two people and left 22 wounded after a deadly bombing on a Ukrainian shopping centre. Volodymyr Zelensky blasted the vile strikes on Dobropillia, in Donetsk, as "horrendous, dumb Russian terror" as he accused Vladimir Putin of trying to kill as many civilians as possible. 3 A reported image of the devastation left behind by the senseless bombing 3 Volodymyr Zelensky blasted the vile strikes on Dobropillia, in Donetsk, as 'horrendous, dumb Russian terror' Credit: AFP Russia reportedly dropped a 500kg bomb on the frontline town, according to regional authorities. Zelensky said rescue operations were underway after the bomb strike which targeted "an ordinary shop and shopping pavilions" this evening. Vadym Filashkin, head of Ukraine's wartorn Donetsk region, announced the two tragic deaths. He said the attack hit 54 shops and 13 buildings with around 300 apartments impacted. read more in Ukraine war Filashkin added that a search operation is ongoing with rescuers working to extinguish fires. They are also fearing that more victims may be found beneath the rubble in the coming hours. Putin also unleashed a night of deadly strikes on Tuesday, leaving at least two dead and dozens wounded. Russian drones and missiles attacked several areas of Ukraine with the city of Kharkiv being the worst impacted by the terrifying barrage. Most read in The US Sun Putin also Russian drones and missiles attacked several areas of Ukraine with the city of Kharkiv being the worst impacted by the terrifying barrage. Putin launches missiles and drones attack in night of hell for Ukraine with dozens of explosions rocking Kharkiv The latest attacks are set to anger US President Donald Trump after he imposed a strict peace ultimatum on Putin on Monday. He issued a blistering crackdown on Moscow as he Trump also said he is "very unhappy" with the despot over his incessant bombing of Ukrainian civilians. The US President also agreed to supply weapons to help Kyiv in the war in the hopes of driving Putin to the negotiating table. He vowed to send weapons compromising of "everything" in his arsenal in order to One of the proposed weapons which could be included in the package deal is America's joint air-to-surface standoff cruise missiles (JASSM). A snarling Putin is yet to directly respond but the They mocked the deadline with sources saying they may now demand even more Ukrainian territory instead of laying down arms. Russia will instead keep terrorising Ukrainian civilians during the seven-week period instead of surrendering in any form, they added. 3 The city of Kharkiv was reportedly hit with a 20-minute wave of destruction on Tuesday Credit: X More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
The Irish Sun
17 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
‘Lady Mowgli' living in CAVE with daughters, 6 & 4, tells of idyllic life of waterfall showers, painting & jungle feasts
A RUSSIAN woman living in a cave with her two daughters has revealed how she enjoyed living the idyllic life in the wild. Russian Nina Kutina, 40, and her two tots had been in total isolation for nearly two weeks - before police found them while patrolling a forest in India. 5 A mum was found living in a remote cave along with her two daughters Credit: TOI 5 Cops found the mum living in a cave nestled inside a deep forest Credit: TOI 5 Kutina, who is also nicknamed Lady Mowgli, is understood to have come to India on a business visa which expired in 2017, and then re-entered the country in 2018. The woman claimed she had subsequently Authorities made the Officers were combing through the thick forest in a landslide-prone area when they spotted movement near a rocky cave. read more world news To their They were staying together in a rough shelter built inside the cave for years after cops said her visa expired nearly eight years ago. Speaking to India's ANI news agency, Kutina described a life of swimming in waterfalls, painting and doing pottery. She said: "We have big experience staying in nature, in the jungle. We were not dying. I did not bring my daughters to die in jungle. Most read in The US Sun "My kids did not feel bad. They were very happy." "[It was] very comfortable. They swam in a waterfall, made a lot of artworks, painted and ate good food." The Russian national also reportedly dedicated her days to performing puja (religious ceremonies) and meditation. The trio survived using plastic sheets to sleep and ate instant noodles frequently, cops said. Although her intentions were "spiritual", authorities were left deeply concerned about the safety of her two daughters. Ramatirtha Hill, where the cave is located, previously experienced a major landslide in July 2024. It is also home to dangerous wildlife, including venomous snakes - making it a treacherous environment. The spiritual coastal town of Gokarna is known for its deep religious and meditative roots. After examining Kutina's passport and visa documents, it was revealed that she had originally entered India on a business visa valid until April 17, 2017. She was issued an exit permit on April 19, 2018, and records showed she had subsequently exited to Nepal. But the woman re-entered India on September 8, 2018, overstaying her permitted duration, and stayed there since. Officials are now looking into how exactly the family came to be living in the wild in the first place. 5 Cops stumbled across the makeshift home 5 The cave was located in Gokarna, Karnataka, India Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
17 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Who is David Berkowitz, where is the Son of Sam serial killer now and what do we know about his victims?
A NEW Netflix documentary claims to offer new insights into the investigation and the enduring impact of David Berkowitz's infamous murder spree in bustling 1970s New York. One of America's most infamous serial killers, 2 Police mug shot of David Berkowitz, who killed six people and wounded seven Who is David Berkowitz and why was he called the Son of Sam? Gunman David Berkowitz carried out a killing spree that terrorised New Yorkers for 12 months, killing six and wounding seven, sparking the biggest manhunt in the city's history before he was finally arrested in 1977. Before being identified, the '.44 Caliber Killer' was also known as the 'Son of Sam' for the signature he left on letters at crime scenes and sent to media outlets. After a year-long reign of terror which left six dead and seven more wounded, cops were relieved to have brought down the gunman. After David Berkowitz was apprehended and put on trial, he claimed that his neighbour's dog, named Sam, was possessed by a demon and commanded him to kill. With Berkowitz behind bars, the Son of Sam case was closed — until a bizarre theory about a Satanic cult threw new light on the killings. Not everyone is convinced Berkowitz had acted alone, while some fear that others involved in the spree could still be out there. In 1993, Berkowitz gave a series of shocking TV interviews to Inside Edition in which he claimed that he had not acted alone during his 1970s bloodbath. Who were David Berkowitz's victims? Donna Lauria and Jody Valenti shooting (July 1976) The first shooting attributed to the Son of Sam occurred in the Pelham Bay area of the Bronx. Most read in The US Sun At about 1.10am on July 29, 1976, Donna Lauria, an emergency medical technician, 18, and her friend Jody Valenti, a nurse, 19, were sitting in Valenti's double-parked Oldsmobile, discussing their evening at Peachtree's, a New Rochelle disco. Lauria opened the car door to leave and noticed a man quickly approaching the car, he produced a pistol from the paper bag and aimed his weapon with both hands, and fired. Lauria was struck by one bullet that killed her instantly. Valenti was shot in her thigh and survived her injury. 2 Oliver Cooper playing David Berkowitz in Mindhunter Carl Denaro and Rosemary Keenan shooting (October 1976) Most of Berkowitz's activity was in Queens, though he lived farther north in Yonkers. On October 23, 1976, a similar shooting occurred in a secluded residential area of Flushing, Queens, next to Bowne Park. Carl Denaro, a Citibank security guard, 20, and Rosemary Keenan, a Queens College student, 18, were sitting in Keenan's parked car when the windows suddenly shattered. Keenan quickly started the car and sped away for help. The panicked couple did not realise that someone had been shooting at them, even though Denaro was bleeding from a bullet wound to his head. Keenan had only superficial injuries from the broken glass, but Denaro eventually needed a metal plate to replace a portion of his skull. Donna DeMasi and Joanne Lomino shooting (November 1976) High school student Donna DeMasi, 16, and Joanne Lomino, a student at Martin Van Buren High School, 18, walked home from a movie soon after midnight on November 27, 1976. They were chatting on the porch of Joanne's home in Floral Park, when a man dressed in military fatigues who seemed to be in his early 20s approached them and began to ask directions. He quickly produced a revolver and he shot each of the victims once and, as they fell to the ground injured, he fired several more times. DeMasi had been shot in the neck, but the wound was not life-threatening. Lomino was hit in the back and hospitalized in a serious condition. She was ultimately rendered paraplegic. Christine Freund and John Diel shooting (January 1977) At about 12.40am on January 30, 1977, Christine Freund, a secretary, 26, and her fiancé John Diel, a bartender, 30, were sitting in Diel's car near the Forest Hills LIRR station in Queens, preparing to drive to a dance hall after having seen the movie Rocky. Three gunshots penetrated the car and in a panic, Diel drove away for help. He suffered minor superficial injuries, but Freund was shot twice and died several hours later at the hospital. Virginia Voskerichian shooting (March 1977) At about 7.30pm on March 8, 1977, Columbia University student Virginia Voskerichian, 19, was walking home from school when she was confronted by an armed man. She lived about a block from where Christine Freund had been shot. In a desperate move to defend herself, Voskerichian lifted her textbooks between herself and her killer, but the makeshift shield was penetrated, the bullet striking her head and killing her. Alexander Esau and Valentina Suriani shooting (April 1977) At about 3am on April 17, 1977, Alexander Esau, a tow truck operator, 20, and Valentina Suriani, an aspiring actress and model, 18, were sitting in Suriani's car near her home in the Bronx, only a few blocks from the scene of the Lauria–Valenti shooting, when each was shot twice. Suriani died at the scene, and Esau died in the hospital several hours later without being able to describe his attacker. Sal Lupo and Judy Placido shooting (June 1977) On June 26, 1977, there was another shooting. Sal Lupo, a mechanic's helper, 20, and Judy Placido, a recent high school graduate, 17, had left the Elephas disco in Bayside, Queens, and were sitting in Sal's parked car at about 3am, when three gunshots blasted through the vehicle. Sal was wounded in the right forearm, while Judy was shot in the right temple, shoulder, and back of the neck, but both victims survived their injuries. Sal told police that the young couple had been discussing the Son of Sam case only moments before the shooting. Stacy Moskowitz and Robert Violante shooting (July 1977) Berkowitz's final killing happened in Brooklyn. Early on July 31, 1977, Stacy Moskowitz, a secretary, and Robert Violante, a clothing store salesman, both 20, were in Robert's car, which was parked under a streetlight near a city park in the neighbourhood of Bath Beach, on their first date. They were kissing when a man approached within three feet of the passenger side of Robert's car and fired four rounds into the car, striking both victims in the head before he escaped into the park. Robert lost his left eye but Stacy died from her injuries. Netflix drops trailer for harrowing new true crime doc The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness Where is David Berkowitz now? In 1978, Berkowitz was convicted of the murders of two men and four women, ranging in age from 18 to 25, and sentenced to six consecutive life sentences in prison, which he is still serving. How was David Berkowitz caught? Berkowitz grew up as a difficult child with occasional bouts of violence but his real troubles began after the death of his adoptive mother in 1967. His adoptive father remarried in 1971 and moved to Florida without him, forcing him to join the army. Claiming to be pushed to kill by demons, Berkowitz attempted to murder a woman in December 1975, but she survived with several stab wounds, beginning his year-long killing spree. He named himself Son of Sam, a reference to a demon he believed lived inside the black labrador owned by his neighbour, Sam Carr. David Berkowitz was caught when a young woman named Cacilia Davis unwittingly walked past his crime scene, and past Berkowitz himself in his car. Davis tipped off the police and the officer who had been ticketing cars in the area that night, including Berkowitz's. He was arrested on August 10, and in his car they found a rifle, a bag of ammunition, maps of the crime scene and further threatening letters. Then, the police uncovered the .44 gun. What did David Berkowitz say after being caught? During his arrest, Berkowitz said with a smile on his face: 'Well, you got me.' He confessed to all his crimes while in police custody, changing his story several times, claiming to be part of a cult and falsely confessing to the murder of a young woman in New York. In the new series, viewers are given an insight into his state of mind at the time. Ahead of one court appearance, Berkowitz told prison guards: 'I guess the press is waiting with their cameras … can you comb my hair?' About Netflix's The Son of Sam Tapes The three-part series delves into the mind and troubled past of Berkowitz, featuring newly unearthed audio interviews recorded with him by reporter Jack Jones in 1980 at Attica Correctional Facility in Wyoming County, New York. Alongside interviews with detectives, journalists, and survivors of Berkowitz's attacks, it claims to offer new insights into the investigation and the enduring impact of Berkowitz's crimes on the local community. The series is directed and produced by Emmy-winning and Academy Award-nominated director Joe Berlinger (Cold Case: Jon Benet Ramsey, Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields, and Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial). Berlinger told Netflix: 'With The Son of Sam Tapes, we delve into the world of David Berkowitz and his chilling influence on 1970s New York City. 'These rare tapes reveal unnerving insights into his psyche, shedding light on the intricate details of the case and the pervasive fear that gripped the city. Read more on the Irish Sun 'Through these tapes, we hope to not only revisit history, but to bring clarity and depth to a narrative that has long intrigued and unsettled the public.' The Son of Sam Tapes airs on Netflix on July 30.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Putin launches missiles and drones attack in night of hell for Ukraine with dozens of explosions rocking Kharkiv
VLADIMIR Putin has unleashed another night of deadly strikes on Ukraine leaving at least two dead and dozens wounded. Russian drones and missiles attacked several areas of Ukraine with the city of Kharkiv being the worst impacted by the terrifying barrage. Advertisement 4 A Russian drone attack hit Kharkiv, the second-largest city in Ukraine overnight Credit: Alamy 4 The city of Kharkiv was reportedly hit with a 20-minute wave of destruction Credit: x 4 The city was burning after the relentless strikes Credit: Alamy Both deaths came in Ukraine 's second largest city, near to the town of Kupiansk, an area which has been under constant Russian attack for months. The victims were reportedly 67 and 69 years old. Kharkiv regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov said at least 17 explosions were recorded in just 20 minutes. Chilling images show the night sky lit up after several buildings were directly impacted amd left up in flames. Advertisement Most read in World News Putin's evil forces are said to have knocked out power and water supplies across the country. The southeastern town of Kryvyi Rih and the capital Kyiv were also impacted. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said air defence units had gone into action but there were no reports of casualties. The latest attacks are set to anger Donald Trump even more after he imposed a strict peace ultimatum on Putin on Monday. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun He issued a blistering crackdown on Moscow as he Trump also said he is "very unhappy" with the despot over his incessant bombing of Ukrainian civilians. The US President also agreed to supply weapons to help Kyiv in the war in the hopes of driving Putin to the negotiating table. Putin defies Trump's ultimatum and BOMBARDS Ukraine – as Kremlin mouthpiece warns Russia will 'turn Kyiv into Hiroshima' He vowed to send weapons compromising of "everything" in his arsenal in order to Advertisement One of the proposed weapons which could be included in the package deal is America's joint air-to-surface standoff cruise missiles (JASSM). A snarling Putin is yet to directly respond but the They mocked the deadline with sources saying they may now demand even more Ukrainian territory instead of laying down arms. Russia will instead keep terrorising Ukrainian civilians during the seven-week period instead of surrendering in any form, they added. Advertisement And within hours of Trump's tariff threat, they made good on that promise. Drones targeted a university in Sumy, wounding a 14-year-old girl and a 19-year-old student, while a missile hit a medical facility in Shostka. In response, Ukraine launched its own drone blitz across southwest Russia , injuring civilians and damaging homes and industrial sites in Voronezh and Lipetsk. Advertisement 4 A drone attack targeted the administrative building of the FED company in Kharkiv Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Kremlin mocks Trump's 50-day deadline – and ‘unfazed' Putin ‘may demand MORE Ukrainian territory over sanctions threat'
THE Kremlin has mocked Trump's 50-day deadline to strike a peace deal - and may demand even more Ukrainian territory instead of laying down arms. Putin will keep terrorising Ukrainian civilians during the seven-week period, sources said, apparently unfazed by America's threat of sanctions and decision to arm Ukraine with billions of dollars worth of long-range weapons. 5 Putin is reportedly unfazed by Trump's latest threats and may demand even more Ukrainian territory 5 Moscow defiantly blitzed Ukraine again just hours after Trump issued his ultimatum Credit: AP 5 Trump said he is 'disappointed but not done with' Putin Credit: AP Trump on Monday vowed to slap Russia if Moscow did not reach a peace agreement with Ukraine within 50 days. Dismissing the President's ultimatum, Russian Foreign Minister said: "We of course want to understand what is behind this statement - 50 days. "It used to be 24 hours, it used to be 100 days, we have been through all of this and we really want to understand what motivates the President of the United States." Lavrov suggested Trump's move was simply driven by "indecent pressure from the European Union". read more on russia Sources familiar with the internal workings of the Kremlin said that Putin would not end the war under pressure from the west, and believes the economy is strong enough to weather any additional economic measures. He also believes his military has the upper hand on the battlefield - and will be able to deal with the extra "top-of-the-line' long-range weapons Trump intends to supply. A source said: "Appetite comes with eating," meaning he is likely to continue grabbing land until the war has stopped. Explaining the dictator's thinking, another said: "Putin thinks no one has seriously engaged with him on the details of peace in Ukraine - including the Americans - so he will continue until he gets what he wants." Most read in The US Sun Despite several telephone calls between Trump and Putin, and diplomatic visits to Russia , Putin feels there have not been detailed discussions towards a peace plan, the source said. They added: "Putin values the relationship with Trump and had good discussions with [Steve] Witkoff, but the interests of Russia come above all else." Trump shipping long-range missiles to Ukraine will change face of war' after 'p****d' Don's patience with Putin runs out Meanwhile, former Russian President Dmiitry Medvedev made a jibe on X: "Trump issue a theatrical ultimatum to the Kremlin. The world shuddered, expecting the consequences. "Belligerent Europe was disappointed. Russia didn't care." It was also reported by The Financial Times and The Washington Post that Trump encouraged Ukraine's President Zelensky during a phone call He apparently asked whether Ukraine could "hit Moscow" in order to "make Putin feel the pain of war", according to anonymous sources cited by the papers. Zelensky's answer was swift and direct: 'Absolutely. We can if you give us the weapons.' However, the White House denied Trump was calling for escalation, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt telling "He's working tirelessly to stop the killing and end this war." 5 Kremlin sources said Putin will not end the bloodshed during the deadline period Credit: EPA 5 Trump has promised to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles Credit: EPA Putin's indifference was evident just hours after Trump issued the ultimatumwhen he In Sumy Oblast, Russian drones injured six people, including a 19-year-old student and 14-year-old girl, when they struck a university. A separate missile strike in Shostka wounded another teen and damaged a medical facility. Trump gave He also repeated his new-found backing for Nato and spoke of his respect for The King and Sir Keir Starmer ahead of his September state visit to the UK. Trump - for the first time - opened up about his difficulty trusting Putin, who has stalled four US attempts to end the 40 months Ukraine bloodbath. The President said: 'I thought I had a deal four times. 'I'm not done with him I'm disappointed in him. We thought we had a deal done four time the you go home and find he just attacked a nursing home or something in Kyiv… 'And so what the hell was that all about.' Trump, who once branded Nato 'obsolete,' told the BBC his view has changed. 'No. I think NATO is now becoming the opposite of that,' he said, because members were 'paying their own bills .' What have experts said of Trump's sending long-range weapons to Ukraine? by Sayan Bose, Foreign News Reporter DONALD Trump sending long-range weapons to Ukraine could be a game-changer for the war by helping halt Vladimir Putin's nightly blitzes, experts said. Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, a decorated Mr de Bretton-Gordon told The Sun: "These weapons can strike Moscow - over 400 miles from the border. That allows the Ukrainians to strike drone factory production and ammunition sites, and others. "So this will have both psychological as well as physical effects. "People in Moscow will realise that they potentially could be targeted. "And when you also add to it the American bombings on Iranian sites that were supposed to be impregnable, it shows that American missile and drone technology rather superior to the Russian air defence system." The former army chief said these weapons will put real pressure on Russia, adding: "The metric has now changed and Trump's decision could make a huge difference." Ex-military intelligence officer Colonel Philip Ingram told The Sun how these long-range weapons could help strike Russian missile and drone launchpads - the ones that are used to launch nightly attacks on Ukraine. He said: "The Ukrainians are already attacking to hit Russian military logistics, defence industry bases. "And with these sophisticated weapons, they will have increased capability of doing so. "It will impact the ability of the Russians to prosecute these increasingly large drone and rocket attacks on a nightly basis. "And then that's the best way for the Ukrainians to stop it."
