Missile Attacks
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Houthis escalate attacks on Red Sea as missile strike hits British fuel tanker in Gulf of Aden
World | Jan 27, 2024, 10:09 AM ISTThe missile attack on the British oil tanker Marlin Luanda sparked a fire aboard, according to trading firm Trafigura. The incident, and a Houthi missile targeting a US warship in the Gulf of Aden, represent the biggest escalation of the conflict of the ongoing conflict, officials say.
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Pakistan, Iran agree to 'tone down' tensions after tit-for-tat missile attacks | World News
News | Jan 20, 2024, 06:33 PM ISTPakistan and Iran on Friday agreed to tone down tensions to the spirit of 'mutual trust and cooperation' after tit-for-tat missiles against each other. watch the video to know more!
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US launches sixth attack against Houthis, strikes three anti-ship missiles aimed towards Red Sea
World | Jan 20, 2024, 02:43 PM ISTThe strikes were carried out by F/A-18 aircraft off the USS Dwight D Eisenhower carrier, said an official. Attacks by the Iran-allied Houthi militia on ships in the Red Sea since November have impacted trade between Asia and Europe and raised international alarm amid the escalating Israel-Hamas war.
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Pakistan, Iran agree to tone down tensions after tit-for-tat missile attacks
World | Jan 19, 2024, 10:42 PM ISTIn order to de-escalate tensions, Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar presided over the meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) while services chiefs, cabinet ministers, and other officials were in attendance, sources said.
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US launches another barrage of missiles at Houthis, relists Iran-backed group as terrorists
World | Jan 18, 2024, 08:05 AM ISTUS officials said the "Specially Designated Global Terrorist" (SDGT) designation for Houthis was aimed at cutting off funding and weapons the Houthis have used to attack or hijack ships in vital Red Sea shipping lanes. The Houthi attacks on Red Sea ships have disrupted global shipping and commerce.
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Pakistan warns Iran of 'serious consequences' after missile attacks kill two children
World | Jan 17, 2024, 11:35 AM ISTIran launched massive attacks Tuesday targeting what it described as bases inside Pakistan for Jaish al-Adl, a Sunni militant group. Pakistan did not mention the location of Iran's missile assault but it is suspected that they took place in Balochistan.
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Iran launches strikes against 'spy headquarters, terrorist ops' in Iraq and Syria
World | Jan 16, 2024, 07:29 AM ISTIran had accused Israel of killing a high-ranking Iranian general Sayyed Razi Mousaviin an airstrike in Damascus last month after two members of the Revolutionary Guards. Tehran argues that Iraq's Kurdistan region is a staging ground for Iranian separatist groups and its arch-foe Israel.
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US, UK forces shoot down largest Houthi missile and drone attacks in Red Sea, no damage reported
World | Jan 10, 2024, 02:07 PM ISTThe US Central Command said 18 drones, two anti-ship cruise missiles and one anti-ship ballistic missile were shot down by the US and UK forces. The Houthis have vowed to continue attacks until Israel halts the conflict in Gaza, and threatened to attack US warships if the militia group was targeted.
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Two killed as Russia pounds Ukrainian cities with missiles following Putin's pledge for revenge
World | Jan 02, 2024, 02:44 PM ISTAt least 24 people were killed and over 110 injured in a retaliatory attack by Ukraine in Russia's Belgorod on Saturday. Putin called it "a terrorist act" that would not go unpunished and promised more strikes on Ukrainian targets.
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'Putin must be stopped': US President Biden after Russia's largest aerial attack kills 31 in Ukraine
World | Dec 30, 2023, 03:28 PM ISTRussia launched a massive barrage of 122 missiles and 36 drones against Ukrainian targets on Friday, killing 31 people and injuring 120 others. This was the largest aerial assault since the war erupted last year, as the previous biggest assault was in November 2022 when Moscow launched 96 missiles.
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Russia launches biggest aerial attack with 122 missiles, 36 drones towards Ukraine, 31 killed
World | Dec 30, 2023, 12:27 PM ISTAir Force commander Mykola Oleshchuk described the barrage as the "most massive aerial attack" on his official Telegram since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February last year. At least 88 people were injured and an unknown number were buried under rubble during the 18-hour Russian attack.
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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels attack Israel with drones and missiles, promise further strikes
World | Oct 31, 2023, 09:57 PM ISTThe Houthis attacked Israel with ballistic missiles and drones as per "demands of Yemeni people" for the latter's actions in Gaza. This was the third Houthi attack against Israel since the October 7 and threatens to expand the current conflict in the Middle East.
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Is Israel's Iron Dome missile defence system ironclad and how much it costs to fire a missile?
World | Oct 24, 2023, 12:04 PM ISTThe Iron Dome is a ground-to-air defence system that comprises radar and interceptor missiles that are capable of tracking and neutralising any rockets or missiles fired towards targets in Israel. It is particularly useful in defending against rockets, artillery and mortars, and aircraft.
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Russia's missile attack on Zelenskyy’s hometown kills one, injures 52 others in central Ukraine
World | Sep 08, 2023, 06:19 PM ISTThe missile strikes were among multiple Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight. The strikes come days after 16 people were killed in an attack on a market in eastern Ukraine and drone debris was found in Romania.
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2 killed in Kyiv in retaliatory strikes after Ukraine launches largest drone strike towards Russia
World | Aug 30, 2023, 08:45 PM ISTThe deceased in Kyiv were two security guards aged 26 and 36 years, while three people sustained injuries from falling debris, according to the city's Military Administration.
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Russia-Ukraine war: 7 killed, 81 injured in Moscow's 'double-tap' attacks in Donetsk region
World | Aug 08, 2023, 05:22 PM ISTThe 'double-tap' military tactic refers to striking the same area again after a period of 30 to 40 minutes, targeting emergency rescue workers.
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4 killed, 8 injured in latest Russian missile strike on Ukraine's Lviv
World | Jul 06, 2023, 06:32 PM ISTMore than 60 buildings were damaged and about 50 cars were destroyed after the latest Russian rocket strike on Ukraine's Lviv city on Thursday, according to the city's mayor.
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Russian missile strike on pizza restaurant in Ukraine's Kramatorsk city kills 9, including 3 childre
World | Jun 28, 2023, 03:02 PM ISTFollowing the strike in Kramatorsk, Zelenskyy said it was a "manifestation of terror" and said that a tribunal should be set up for alleged crimes in the ensuing Russian-Ukraine war.
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Russia launches 'massive' missile attack on Zeleskyy's hometown; kills 10
World | Jun 13, 2023, 04:42 PM ISTThe missiles hit civilian sites including a residential building, said Oleksandr Vilkul, the Mayor of Kryvyi Rih.
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Russia may target Ukraine with 100 missiles; Govt urges citizens not to ignore air raid sirens
World | May 01, 2023, 10:52 AM ISTUkraine's defence ministry urged citizens not to ignore air raid sirens and suggested to remain in safe locations.