Zaporizhzhia Glide Bomb Attack Kills 15, Including 3 Children
A Zaporizhzhia glide bomb attack on Oct. 10 killed at least 15 people, including three children, hours after the US eased sanctions on Russian diesel.
Warfare
Warfare coverage from The Boston Report tracking active conflicts, including Ukraine, Africa and the Middle East, with frontline developments and diplomacy.
Ayungin Shoal Medical Evacuation Delayed by China Coast Guard
Manila says China Coast Guard ships and a water cannon delayed a sick sailor’s evacuation from Ayungin Shoal by nearly 10 hours. Beijing disputes it.
Houthi Riyadh Airport Attacks Kill 3 Saudis, Damage Jet
Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid airport killed three Saudis and burned a Saudia jet, officials say. Flights were cancelled as Yemen’s war spreads.
Ukraine Peace Talks in Miami Open With US, Europe at Table
Ukraine peace talks opened in Miami on Oct. 9 as US envoys Witkoff and Kushner hosted Kyiv’s team and European officials, seeking a targeted ceasefire.
Hormuz Tanker Attacks Surge as Iran Vows to Close Oman Route
Hormuz tanker attacks hit a wartime weekly high as a tanker was struck off Qatar on Oct. 7 and Iran vowed to close a route near Oman, pushing Brent above $100.
Kramatorsk Bus Strike: Russian Glide Bomb Kills 33
A Kramatorsk bus strike by a Russian glide bomb killed 33 people and wounded 18 on Oct. 8, as the Pryluky toll rose to 22 and Kyiv faced fresh air raids.
Mecca Pact Activated: Pakistan, Turkey Forces to Saudi Arabia
The Mecca pact is in force for the first time as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey agree to deploy forces after Houthi strikes on Riyadh and Aden airports.
Russia Mass Attack on Ukraine Kills 15 on Putin’s Birthday
A Russia mass attack on Ukraine with about 70 missiles and 130 drones killed at least 15 on Oct. 7, most in a Pryluky apartment block, as Kyiv was hit again.
Tigray Capital Mekelle Retaken by Ethiopian Federal Forces
Ethiopian federal troops and allied fighters hold the Tigray capital Mekelle after the TPLF withdrew, as Horn of Africa leaders meet in Egypt to urge restraint.
Yemen Offensive Against Houthis Begins as Taiz Siege Looms
President Alimi launches a Yemen offensive against Houthis to retake the north as the group claims Aramco strikes and presses on the vital Taiz-Aden road.