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Apr
08
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The Russian Ministry of Justice revokes the registration of 15 foreign organizations, including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch (HRW), and the Carnegi

The Russian Ministry of Justice revokes the registration of 15 foreign organizations, including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch (HRW), and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. No reason is given, but the revocations come days after HRW reported on war crimes committed by Russia during the invasion of Ukraine. (Reuters)

Apr
10
War / Conflict / Security

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Kyiv offensive A mass grave of Ukrainian civilians is discovered near the village of Buzova, Kyiv Oblast.

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Kyiv offensive A mass grave of Ukrainian civilians is discovered near the village of Buzova, Kyiv Oblast. (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) (Reuters) Prosecutor General of Ukraine Iryna Venediktova says that 1,222 bodies have been discovered so far in Kyiv Oblast. (Times of Israel) Northeastern Ukraine offensive Two people are killed and several others are injured by Russian shelling in the town of Derhachi, Kharkiv Oblast. (Reuters) Dnipro International Airport is completely destroyed by Russian missile strikes. Five people are injured. (Reuters)

Apr
11
War / Conflict / Security

Islamic terrorism in Europe, Terrorism in the United Kingdom Murder of David Amess Islamic State supporter Ali Harbi Ali is convicted of the murder of British C

Islamic terrorism in Europe, Terrorism in the United Kingdom Murder of David Amess Islamic State supporter Ali Harbi Ali is convicted of the murder of British Conservative MP for Southend West David Amess. Ali is also convicted of preparing acts of terrorism. (BBC News)

Apr
12
War / Conflict / Security

Insurgency in the Maghreb Mali War The European Union suspends some of its military activities in Mali due to the alleged involvement of Russian private militar

Insurgency in the Maghreb Mali War The European Union suspends some of its military activities in Mali due to the alleged involvement of Russian private military companies in the conflict, especially during the Siege of Moura in March. (Reuters) Five soldiers are killed and several others are injured after a landmine planted by Islamic extremists explodes in Northern Pendjari National Park, Benin. (Reuters)

Apr
14
War / Conflict / Security

Russia says that two Ukrainian helicopters "carried out at least six air strikes on residential buildings in the village of Klimovo" in Bryansk Oblast, injuring

Russia says that two Ukrainian helicopters "carried out at least six air strikes on residential buildings in the village of Klimovo" in Bryansk Oblast, injuring seven people. Ukraine denies the accusations, saying that Russians shot the villages themselves as part of a plan to "whip up anti-Ukrainian hysteria". (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) (Reuters)

Apr
16
War / Conflict / Security

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern front of the Russo-Ukrainian War Battle of Kharkiv Russian missile strikes hit Kharkiv, killing one person.

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern front of the Russo-Ukrainian War Battle of Kharkiv Russian missile strikes hit Kharkiv, killing one person. (Reuters) A restaurant operated by the World Central Kitchen is confirmed to be destroyed by the missile strike. (The Hill) Peace negotiations in the Russo-Ukrainian War It is reported that Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has visited Kyiv in an effort to revive peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. (Bloomberg.com) The Russian Air Force launches airstrikes on Kyiv. (CTV News)

Apr
16
War / Conflict / Security

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern front of the Russo-Ukrainian War Battle of Kharkiv Russian missile strikes hit Kharkiv, killing one

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern front of the Russo-Ukrainian War Battle of Kharkiv Russian missile strikes hit Kharkiv, killing one person. (Reuters) A restaurant operated by the World Central Kitchen is confirmed to be destroyed by the missile strike. (The Hill) Peace negotiations in the Russo-Ukrainian War It is reported that Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has visited Kyiv in an effort to revive peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. (Bloomberg.com) The Russian Air Force launches airstrikes on Kyiv. (CTV News)

Apr
18
War / Conflict / Security

The Russian defence ministry says that its forces have destroyed 16 Ukrainian military facilities, including five command posts, a fuel depot and three ammuniti

The Russian defence ministry says that its forces have destroyed 16 Ukrainian military facilities, including five command posts, a fuel depot and three ammunition warehouses in "mass strikes" overnight. Russia also says that it shot down two Ukrainian MiG-29s and one Su-25. (Reuters)

Apr
19
War / Conflict / Security

International reactions to the Russo-Ukrainian War International reactions to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine The Russian foreign ministry expels 21 Belgia

International reactions to the Russo-Ukrainian War International reactions to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine The Russian foreign ministry expels 21 Belgian diplomats, 15 Dutch diplomats and 4 Austrian diplomats as a reciprocal measure. (The Moscow Times) (Anadolu Agency) International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War Greece seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker Pegas/Lana off the island of Euboea as part of European Union economic sanctions on Russia. The ship had 19 crew members on board, according to the Ministry of Shipping. (Reuters)

Apr
19
War / Conflict / Security

International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War Greece seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker Pegas/Lana off the island of Euboea as part of European Union ec

International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War Greece seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker Pegas/Lana off the island of Euboea as part of European Union economic sanctions on Russia. The ship had 19 crew members on board, according to the Ministry of Shipping. (Reuters)

Apr
19
War / Conflict / Security

Israeli–Palestinian conflict The Iron Dome intercepts a Hamas missile fired into Israel's Southern District from the Gaza Strip.

Israeli–Palestinian conflict The Iron Dome intercepts a Hamas missile fired into Israel's Southern District from the Gaza Strip. (Times of Israel) Israel fires missiles at a Hamas weapon depot in Gaza in response to the Hamas attack. No injuries are reported. (Reuters) At least 40 Palestinians are injured after the IDF fires tear gas and rubber bullets at Palestinians protesting a march held by right-wing settlers near the former settlement of Homesh. (Al Jazeera)

Apr
20
War / Conflict / Security

Foreign aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War The Pentagon announces that Ukraine has received fighter aircraft and aircraft parts to bolster the Ukrain

Foreign aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War The Pentagon announces that Ukraine has received fighter aircraft and aircraft parts to bolster the Ukrainian Air Force. However, the number of aircraft sent or their origin are not disclosed. (Euractiv)

Apr
20
War / Conflict / Security

Israeli–Palestinian conflict The Israel Defence Forces launches airstrikes on targets in the Gaza Strip in retaliation for a previous rocket attack launched fro

Israeli–Palestinian conflict The Israel Defence Forces launches airstrikes on targets in the Gaza Strip in retaliation for a previous rocket attack launched from Gaza. (AP) Marches organized by ultranationalist Itamar Ben-Gvir in the Arab neighbourhood in the old city of Jerusalem are interrupted by Israeli police, leading to skirmishes between protesters and police. (EFE via eldiario.es)

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