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Ukraine reports new attacks, NATO plans arms boost, and Iran allegedly strikes vessel

Ukraine reports new attacks, NATO plans arms boost, and Iran allegedly strikes vessel

Russian forces attacked energy and civilian infrastructure in Odesa region's Vylkivska community on June 26, causing a fire and injuries. In Donetsk, Russian infiltration attempts were confirmed in Kostiantynivka, though encirclement was denied.

Russian forces attacked energy and civilian infrastructure in Odesa region's Vylkivska community on June 26, causing a fire and injuries. In Donetsk, Operational Command "East" confirmed Russian infiltration attempts in Kostiantynivka, though its commander denied the city was encircled, despite earlier reports to Громадське of over 100 penetrations. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reiterated plans for alliance members to significantly boost arms production, with new contracts expected at the July 5-7 summit, stating, "We know what you are doing, and we are better at it." Separately, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly attacked a Singapore-flagged commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on June 25, which UKMTO reported was struck by an "unknown" object near the Omani coast. Kyiv also experienced evening explosions on June 25, with air defense active following a ballistic missile threat. Sources: Громадське, Українська правда

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Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 235 amid ongoing recovery efforts

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 235 amid ongoing recovery efforts

Venezuela's death toll from the June 24 earthquakes has risen to 235, with widespread damage reported. International aid, including pledges from the US, France, and the Pope, is mobilizing to support recovery efforts.

Venezuela continues to grapple with the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes that struck on Wednesday evening, June 24. The latest provisional figures, announced by Health Minister Carlos Alvarado on Thursday, indicate at least 235 fatalities. This marks an increase from the previously reported 188 deaths, over 1,500 injured, and 157 people reported missing. Residents described the seismic activity, with one tremor measured at magnitude 7.2 by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), as the most violent in 126 years. One resident recounted, "the earth would never stop shaking." Widespread damage includes the collapse of the Maiqueta airport roof. International aid efforts are mobilizing, with the United States pledging $150 million, France dispatching 85 rescuers, and the Pope contributing 100,000 euros.

Sources: Le Monde

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