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Ukraine reports drone attacks in Kherson, warns of new large-scale strike

On July 1, Ukraine reported multiple Russian attacks, including two separate drone strikes in Kherson, resulting in fatalities and injuries. President Zelenskyy warned of an impending new large-scale strike.

On July 1, Ukraine experienced multiple Russian attacks, with two distinct drone strikes reported in Kherson. One incident involved a minibus, resulting in two deaths, including an 18-year-old, and nine injuries. A separate drone assault on the city center claimed one life and wounded 20 individuals, also causing a fire and structural damage. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that intelligence suggests Russia is preparing another significant nationwide strike. Concurrently, Ukraine's Ambassador to NATO, Olena Hetmanchuk, confirmed that 90-92% of Patriot missile interceptors are supplied to Ukraine via the PURL procurement scheme. These events occurred as a report highlighted ten civilian locations in Ukraine targeted by Russia in June, with over half sustaining damage. Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

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Venezuela earthquake death toll surpasses 2,200 as search efforts continue

Venezuela's June 24 double earthquake has seen its death toll rise to 2,295 by July 1, with over 11,000 injured and 50,000 missing. Officials call it the country's "most brutal natural disaster."

The death toll from Venezuela's June 24 double earthquake has continued to rise, reaching 2,295 fatalities by July 1, according to National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez. This marks a significant increase from the 1,450 deaths reported on June 28, 1,719 on June 29, and 1,943 on June 30. The number of injured has also climbed to over 11,000, while the United Nations estimates approximately 50,000 individuals are missing. Rodriguez characterized the event as "the most brutal natural disaster that our country has suffered in its entire history." The UN also highlighted a "cruel" lack of food and shelter. Public frustration is reportedly growing over the government's perceived insufficient response.

Sources: Le Monde

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Fatalities reported in Belgian apartment fire and Greek incidents

Multiple fatalities and injuries have been reported following a fire at a 10-storey apartment building in Antwerp, Belgium. Separately, a deadly wildfire continues in Greece, and a politician's mother died from an arson attack.

Multiple fatalities and injuries have been reported following a fire at a 10-storey apartment building in Antwerp, Belgium, which began before 10:00 (08:00 GMT) on Wednesday. Thick smoke was observed billowing from the eighth floor of the Linkeroever district structure. Separately, in northern Greece, over 100 firefighters are working to contain an uncontrolled wildfire near Thessaloniki, where a man's body was discovered in a charred area near Liti. A woman also sustained burn injuries, and residents of a nearby village were evacuated. In a distinct incident in Thessaloniki, the mother of a Greek politician has died from injuries sustained in a suspected arson attack targeting party officials. Sources: BBC News — World

German prosecutors charge Ukrainian national over Nord Stream blasts

German prosecutors have charged a Ukrainian national, Serhii K, over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts in the Baltic Sea, alleging he led and coordinated the attack on the critical energy infrastructure.

German prosecutors have filed charges against a Ukrainian national, identified only as Serhii K under German privacy laws, in connection with the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions in the Baltic Sea. The individual is alleged to have led and coordinated the attack on the critical energy infrastructure, which transported natural gas from Russia to Germany. German media reports suggest that Serhii K is the same person who was arrested in Italy last summer. The filing of charges represents a notable step in the ongoing international investigation into the sabotage of the pipelines, which caused significant environmental and geopolitical repercussions.

Sources: BBC News