World News Live Updates: Ukrainian drone attack on Russia kills 12, injures 39
Firefighters put out a fire after a residential building was hit following Russia’s drone attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine. (Photo: AP)
At least 12 people were killed and 39 others injured after a “massive” Ukrainian drone attack struck the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk on Monday, August 3, authorities in the Tatarstan region said. The attack targeted industrial and civilian facilities, according to local officials, raising concerns over damage to key infrastructure in the region. Nizhnekamsk, located around 1,200 kilometres east of the Ukrainian border, is home to a major oil refinery and has been targeted in previous attacks.
Here’s a look at the latest developments.
Yemen’s military said four soldiers and three civilians were killed and 30 people wounded in a Houthi attack on Mocha, with air defenses shooting down 11 drones involved in the strike. Footage from Houthi-linked media showed missiles and drones being launched, which a Houthi spokesperson said targeted Saudi troops and weapons depots. Yemen’s military said residential areas were also hit.
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In Ukraine, Russian strikes hit Sumy overnight, injuring at least five people and damaging residential areas, officials said.
Israel has rejected a US-backed Gaza peace plan. Netanyahu says troops won’t withdraw until Hamas disarms, though talks with Washington continue. Hamas says it still supports the plan.
Iran named Mohsen Rezaei as its new top security official as talks with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz near completion, though full reopening still depends on US concessions.
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