Missile Attacks
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Biden directs US military to aid Israel against Iran's offensive, shoot down Iranian missiles
World | Oct 02, 2024, 06:14 AM ISTIran fired close to 200 missiles on Israel, hours after the US warned of an 'imminent attack' days after a series of attacks by Israel that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned of a harsher response if Israel retaliates.
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Iran says it attacked Israel to avenge Ismail Haniyeh, Nasrallah, warns of 'harsher response'
World | Oct 02, 2024, 06:15 AM ISTThe US had warned of an 'imminent attack' by Iran days after a series of attacks by Israel that killed more than 1,000 people in Lebanon and senior Hezbollah leadership. Biden said the US is prepared to help Israel defend against these attacks, and protect American personnel in the region.
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Iran fires nearly 200 missiles at Israel in another escalation of conflict in Middle East | WATCH
World | Oct 02, 2024, 12:08 AM ISTIsrael was on high alert after a White House official warned of an 'imminent' ballistic missile attack by Iran amid the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Israeli military had earlier warned of consequences if Iran fired missiles into Israel.
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Air raid sirens sound in Tel Aviv as Netanyahu returns from US, missile intercepted
World | Sep 28, 2024, 09:45 PM ISTAir raid sirens rang in Tel Aviv after Israeli PM Netanyahu's return from the US. Israeli forces intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, raising security concerns.
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Israeli missile hit Lebanese journalist's house during LIVE TV interview, what happened next? WATCH
World | Sep 25, 2024, 04:18 PM ISTThe incident happened when Miraya International Network's editor-in-chief Fadi Boudiya was preparing for an interview with the Inews network and an Israeli missile struck his home.
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Israel's multi-layer defence system activated after missiles fired from Yemen set off sirens
World | Sep 15, 2024, 02:37 PM ISTIsrael's military reported that a surface-to-surface missile launched from Yemen struck an uninhabited area in central Israel, resulting in no injuries. Just before the impact, air raid sirens had blared in Tel Aviv and throughout central Israel, prompting residents to seek shelter.
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Ukraine's arms chief, four ministers resign in major govt reshuffle after Russia's deadly attack
World | Sep 04, 2024, 09:40 AM ISTThe 'major government reset' leaves a third of Zelenskyy's Cabinet vacant as Ukraine's war with Russia enters a crucial juncture. This came after Russia launched two ballistic missiles at Ukraine's Poltava town on Tuesday, killing 50 and injuring 271 others.
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Russia fires huge drone and missile salvo at Ukraine for second consecutive day, six killed
World | Aug 28, 2024, 06:20 AM ISTThis came a day after Russia pummelled Ukraine with over 200 missiles and drones on Monday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised to retaliate against the attacks while his troops have made gains in Russia's Kursk region.
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Russian missile attack at supermarket in Ukraine's east kills 10, injures 35
World | Aug 09, 2024, 05:30 PM ISTUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian missile strike hit a supermarket and a post office in the Kostiantynivka in the front-line Donetsk region. This came as Ukraine launched an unprecedented cross-border attack on Russia's Kursk region.
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Houthi rebels attack two cargo ships with missiles in Gulf of Aden, triggering fire: British Army
World | Jun 09, 2024, 03:07 PM ISTThe British security firm Ambrey said on Sunday an Antigua- and Barbuda-flagged general cargo ship was struck by a missile 83 nautical miles southeast of Aden and caught fire. The fire was later contained.
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Putin threatens missile deployment in response to Western aid to Ukraine
World | Jun 06, 2024, 08:25 AM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia could deploy conventional missiles within striking distance of the U.S. and Europe if Western countries provide Ukraine with long-range weapons. Western leaders and Ukraine have dismissed Russia's warnings.
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Pakistan: Missile fired by a drone kills 4 members of a family near Afghan border
World | May 14, 2024, 07:26 PM ISTThe strike happened in South Waziristan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, local police chief Hidayat Ullah said. He said it was not immediately clear who fired the missile and officers were investigating.
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Five killed after Russian missile hits Ukraine's 'Harry Potter castle' in Odesa, 32 injured | VIDEO
World | May 01, 2024, 10:07 AM ISTThe strike was conducted by an Iskander-M ballistic missile with a cluster warhead, according to Ukrainian officials. In addition to those killed in the attack, one man died of a stroke attributed to a strike while a pregnant woman and a four-year-old child were injured.
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'We will not hesitate to...': Iran warned of 'decisive response' at UN ahead of Israeli attack
World | Apr 19, 2024, 02:49 PM ISTIran's warning comes hours before Israel reportedly launched a missile attack in retaliation for Tehran's missile and drone attack on Saturday. A loud explosion was heard in the central city of Isfahan as concerns rise of a wider war in the Middle East.
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Russian missile strikes kill 14 in Ukraine's Chernihiv city as Kyiv runs out of options
World | Apr 17, 2024, 07:13 PM ISTThe three Iskander cruise missiles launched by Russia struck an eight-storey building and damaged a hospital, an education facility and several cars. Ukraine is swiftly running out of options as vital funding from the US is currently blocked by Republicans.
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Russian missile strikes on Ukraine's Kharkiv kill 6 people, 11 wounded
World | Apr 06, 2024, 05:04 PM ISTRussia fired 32 Iranian-made Shahed drones and six missiles at Ukraine, out of which 28 drones and three missiles were shot down, according to Kyiv's air commander. Meanwhile, Russian forces are carrying out offensive operations day and night and advancing in Ukraine.
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Russian missile attack kills 20 in Ukraine's Odesa, Zelenskyy vows retaliation for 'vile' assault
World | Mar 16, 2024, 10:38 AM ISTRussia fired two Iskander-M missiles from the occupied Crimea peninsula that damaged civilian infrastructure and gas and electricity supply lines. Odesa has been targeted almost daily this month, as Russia aims to disrupt the export of goods.
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Kerala man killed, two others injured in missile attack from Lebanon on Israel
World | Mar 05, 2024, 09:23 AM ISTHezbollah is believed to have carried out the attack that killed the Indian national Patnibin Maxwell from Kerala in northern Israel. Hezbollah has been launching rockets, missiles, and drones at northern Israel daily since October 8 in support of Hamas amid the war in Gaza.
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Cargo ship at risk of sinking after 'catastrophic' attack by Houthis, crew forced to abandon vessel
World | Feb 20, 2024, 10:37 AM ISTAt least two missiles struck the Belize-flagged ship named Rubymar in the Gulf of Aden on February 18, according to the US Military. The crew managed to evacuate and was picked up by another ship towards Djibouti, said LSS-SAPU, the security firm responsible for Rubymar.
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Yemen's Houthis attack two vessels in Red Sea, one sustains minor damage as tensions escalate
World | Feb 06, 2024, 06:29 PM ISTA Barbados-flagged British-owned vessel in the Red Sea sustained minor damage during the attack in the Red Sea, but no one was injured. This came after joint airstrikes by the US and the UK, along with other countries, in Yemen as tensions reach boiling point over the war in Gaza.