Indian Army troops are patrolling the higher altitudes of Doda in Jammu & Kashmir amid heavy snowfall. Soldiers carrying artillery navigate through extreme conditions to secure the region. Watch their resilience in action.

Indian army troops patrol snow-covered heights in Doda region

North Korean soldiers who have been fighting Russia-Ukraine from the side of Moscow have been provided unlimited internet access for the first time which has allowed them to watch a lot of pornography, stated a report which was not confirmed by a Pentagon official.&nbsp;

According to the details of the report published in The New York Post, the soldiers have been engaged in a battle with Ukraine but they are engaging with a very different demon before coming to the battlefield.&nbsp;

According to the Financial Times, the soldiers have remained engaged in this battle since they were granted free use of the internet.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/eam-jaishankar-says-india-actively-working-for-peace-in-russia-ukraine-israel-hamas-conflicts-773001">EAM Jaishankar says India actively working for peace in Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Hamas conflicts</a>

“A usually reliable source tells me that the North Korean soldiers who have deployed to Russia have never had unfettered access to the internet before. As a result, they are gorging on pornography,” said Financial Times foreign affairs commentator&nbsp;Gideon Rachman on X.

<h2>Internet habits of 10,000 North Korean soldiers worrisome?&nbsp;</h2>

Rachman did not elaborate on how the 10,000 North Korean soldiers' internet habits have come to light. North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong Un had sent soldiers&nbsp;to bolster the war effort of Putin.&nbsp;

Rachman provided no more context on how his source would know the internet habits of the 10,000 North Korean soldiers&nbsp;sent by Kim Jong Un to bolster Putin’s war effort.

“As entertaining as that sounds, I can’t confirm any North Korean internet habits or virtual ‘extracurriculars’ in Russia,” said Defence Department spokesperson Army Lt. Col. Charlie Dietz, while speaking to outlet Task and Purpose.

Watch:&nbsp;US Elections: What will happen to the Russia-Ukraine war?

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-elections-what-will-happen-to-the-russia-ukraine-war-773624/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

“We’re focused on the more serious aspects of North Korea’s involvement, if any, in Russia’s military operations. As for internet access, that’s a question best directed to Moscow. Right now, our attention remains on supporting Ukraine and addressing the more significant regional security concerns," Dietz added.&nbsp;

According to the military publication, the second-and-third-order effects on psychologically and culturally sheltered North Korean troops' exposure to graphic internet pornography are not known.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)

North Korean soldiers who have been fighting Russia-Ukraine from the side of Moscow have been provided unlimited internet access for the first time which has allowed them to watch a lot of pornography, stated a report which was not confirmed by a Pentagon official.

North Korean soldiers who have been fighting Russia-Ukraine from the side of Moscow have been provided unlimited internet access for the first time which has allowed them to watch a lot of pornography, stated a report which was not confirmed by a Pentagon official. According to the details of the report published in The New York Post, the soldiers have been engaged in a battle with Ukraine but they are engaging with a very different demon before coming to the battlefield. According to the Financial Times, the soldiers have remained engaged in this battle since they were granted free use of the internet. Also Read: EAM Jaishankar says India actively working for peace in Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Hamas conflicts “A usually reliable source tells me that the North Korean soldiers who have deployed to Russia have never had unfettered access to the internet before. As a result, they are gorging on pornography,” said Financial Times foreign affairs commentator Gideon Rachman on X. Internet habits of 10,000 North Korean soldiers worrisome? Rachman did not elaborate on how the 10,000 North Korean soldiers' internet habits have come to light. North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong Un had sent soldiers to bolster the war effort of Putin. Rachman provided no more context on how his source would know the internet habits of the 10,000 North Korean soldiers sent by Kim Jong Un to bolster Putin’s war effort. “As entertaining as that sounds, I can’t confirm any North Korean internet habits or virtual ‘extracurriculars’ in Russia,” said Defence Department spokesperson Army Lt. Col. Charlie Dietz, while speaking to outlet Task and Purpose. Watch: US Elections: What will happen to the Russia-Ukraine war? “We’re focused on the more serious aspects of North Korea’s involvement, if any, in Russia’s military operations. As for internet access, that’s a question best directed to Moscow. Right now, our attention remains on supporting Ukraine and addressing the more significant regional security concerns," Dietz added. According to the military publication, the second-and-third-order effects on psychologically and culturally sheltered North Korean troops' exposure to graphic internet pornography are not known. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

North Korean soldiers have become porn addicts amid Russia-Ukraine war: Report

In a devastating assault on Sunday, Boko Haram militants raided a military camp, resulting in the deaths of 40 soldiers. The attack underscores the ongoing challenges faced by security forces in the region as they combat the insurgent group.

Tragic Attack: 40 Soldiers Killed in Boko Haram Raid on Camp

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, a train has been repurposed as a mobile hospital to treat injured Ukrainian soldiers. Equipped with medical facilities and staffed by healthcare professionals, the train provides urgent care and support for those wounded in conflict. This innovative solution aims to address the challenges of medical logistics in war zones, ensuring that soldiers receive timely treatment as the situation evolves.

Russia-Ukraine War: Train Becomes Hospital For Injured Ukrainian Soldiers

Israel’s military announced on Wednesday that eight soldiers were killed in "intense fighting" with Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon, three days after launching ground operations there. The update on the raids comes nearly a year after Israel initiated its war against Hamas in Gaza, following the Iran-backed group's October 7 terrorist attack. In response, Hezbollah, an ally of Hamas, began firing rockets at northern Israel.

BREAKING: Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: IDF Confirms Eight Soldiers Killed In Southern Lebanon

The People's Liberation army is the armed wing of the Chinese Communist party and the military of the People's Republic of China. One of the largest military forces in the world, The People's Liberation army is led by the Central Military Commission, its top decision-making body whose chairman serves as the Commander-in-chief. What happens when the supreme leader casts aspersions on an institution, calling it corrupt? The Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is also the chairman of the Central Military Commission, besides holding the post of general secretary of the Communist Party of China central committee, said that there were deep-seated problems in the Chinese military's politics, ideology, work style and discipline. The statement came at a military-political work conference initiated by Xi himself that was held in Yan'an of northwest China's Shaanxi province from 16th to 19th June. What prompted the Chinese president to underscore the significance of enhancing political loyalty in the military in the new era besides the ramifications of this chiding? Jyotsna Kumar brings you the details.

Chinese Prez Xi Jinping admonishes PLA's top brass

North and South Korea are in a standoff. Several trash balloons crossed the demarcation line. Now, the demarcation line was crossed by N Korean soldiers. South Korean forces fired warning shots. North Korean troops breached the heavily guarded military demarcation line close to the border. Soon after seeing soldiers trespassing, the South Korean military fired warning shots.

South Korean military fires warning shots after North Korean soldiers cross demarcation line

A batch of Saudi female conscripts recently attended a training course on combat of drugs and handling of weapons amid a robust empowerment of women in the kingdom. Watch in for more details!

Saudi Arabia: Female trainees clad in uniforms march in parade

In snowfield combat and march competitions called a cion range march teams of the people's Liberation Army soldiers are conducting adaptive training ahead of the competition.

Chinese PLA soldiers participate in 'Sayan Range March'

Indian Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday celebrated Holi with army troops in Leh. Watch to know more.

Holi Celebrations 2024: Indian jawans unite for Holi celebrations in J&K

At a time when the whole of India is celebrating Holi, the Festival of Colours, the soldiers of the Border Security Force, Indian Army, Sashastra Seema Bal and Central Reserve Police Force posted in the Kashmir Valley are spreading the message of brotherhood and unity. Away from their homes, these soldiers make sure to celebrate with full fervour and joy.&nbsp;

Whether it's the BSF Frontier of the Kashmir Division, who are manning the Line of Control or the soldiers of Sashastra Seema Bal who take care of the operational duties, every camp in the Valley has organised the Holy celebrations for troops. While the BSF&nbsp;celebrated&nbsp;at their Humhama BSF Headquarters in Budgam district, the soldiers of Sashastra Seema Bal celebrated at the Batamaloo Camp.&nbsp;

In every camp, the jawans from different parts of the country were seen celebrating the festival of colours with each other like a family. These festivals are also days when there are no barriers of hierarchy, and all celebrate together.

"BSF has a tradition of celebrating all festivals from every religion with a lot of joy. This is a day when we don't follow any hierarchy and get together with each other. BSF is a family that celebrates all festivals together. It helps in taking away our stress as well. I want to tell the nation that our soldiers are guarding the borders, and we are always ready to tackle any situation on the LoC and make sure our country stays safe,'' said Ashok Yadav, IG BSF Frontier, Kashmir Division.&nbsp;

The celebrations were attended by soldiers from all religions. It also sets an example of brotherhood among the soldiers and sends a message of unity to the citizens of the country.&nbsp;

''The whole country is celebrating the festival of Holi with our family that is our colleagues here. We celebrate all the festivals like this here. The holy month of Ramadan is on too and we are organising Iftaar also. We celebrate all festivals together and with unity. We will keep celebrating all the festivals like this. We are away from our families, but here&nbsp;we live like a family in these camps. We make sure to take care of each other,'' said&nbsp;Rohit A, Commandant, SSB. &nbsp;

The soldiers away from their homes make sure to celebrate all the festivals with their colleagues as families.&nbsp;

''We are extremely happy about the festival of colours Holi. We pray for peace and colourful Holi for everyone and as you can see civilians have also come and joined us to celebrate the festival today. We feel like we are at home only. This is no less than our home as we spend most of the year here only. I have been here for three years and am enjoying the festival with full fervour. These festivals unite us and celebrate with love,'' said Navratttan Mishra, a soldier from UP.&nbsp;

Many such celebrations were held for the soldiers of the Indian Army, CRPF and Border Security Forces across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

At a time when the whole of India is celebrating Holi, the Festival of Colours, the soldiers of the Border Security Force, Indian Army, Sashastra Seema Bal and Central Reserve Police Force posted in the Kashmir Valley are spreading the message of brotherhood and unity.

At a time when the whole of India is celebrating Holi, the Festival of Colours, the soldiers of the Border Security Force, Indian Army, Sashastra Seema Bal and Central Reserve Police Force posted in the Kashmir Valley are spreading the message of brotherhood and unity. Away from their homes, these soldiers make sure to celebrate with full fervour and joy. Whether it's the BSF Frontier of the Kashmir Division, who are manning the Line of Control or the soldiers of Sashastra Seema Bal who take care of the operational duties, every camp in the Valley has organised the Holy celebrations for troops. While the BSF celebrated at their Humhama BSF Headquarters in Budgam district, the soldiers of Sashastra Seema Bal celebrated at the Batamaloo Camp. In every camp, the jawans from different parts of the country were seen celebrating the festival of colours with each other like a family. These festivals are also days when there are no barriers of hierarchy, and all celebrate together. "BSF has a tradition of celebrating all festivals from every religion with a lot of joy. This is a day when we don't follow any hierarchy and get together with each other. BSF is a family that celebrates all festivals together. It helps in taking away our stress as well. I want to tell the nation that our soldiers are guarding the borders, and we are always ready to tackle any situation on the LoC and make sure our country stays safe,'' said Ashok Yadav, IG BSF Frontier, Kashmir Division. The celebrations were attended by soldiers from all religions. It also sets an example of brotherhood among the soldiers and sends a message of unity to the citizens of the country. ''The whole country is celebrating the festival of Holi with our family that is our colleagues here. We celebrate all the festivals like this here. The holy month of Ramadan is on too and we are organising Iftaar also. We celebrate all festivals together and with unity. We will keep celebrating all the festivals like this. We are away from our families, but here we live like a family in these camps. We make sure to take care of each other,'' said Rohit A, Commandant, SSB. The soldiers away from their homes make sure to celebrate all the festivals with their colleagues as families. ''We are extremely happy about the festival of colours Holi. We pray for peace and colourful Holi for everyone and as you can see civilians have also come and joined us to celebrate the festival today. We feel like we are at home only. This is no less than our home as we spend most of the year here only. I have been here for three years and am enjoying the festival with full fervour. These festivals unite us and celebrate with love,'' said Navratttan Mishra, a soldier from UP. Many such celebrations were held for the soldiers of the Indian Army, CRPF and Border Security Forces across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

India: Soldiers celebrate Holi across Jammu and Kashmir

Pakistani security forces say they repulsed an attack by Baloch militants on a complex outside the Chinese-operated deep sea port of Gwadar, killing all eight of them. China has invested heavily in the mineral-rich province of Balochistan, including developing Gwadar, despite separatist insurgency.

Pakistan: Balochistan's Gwadar under attack, at least 4 Pakistani soldiers killed

In response to public outrage sparked by a previous law mandating the disposal of soldiers' reproductive material, Ukrainian legislators have approved amendments allowing for the utilisation of frozen sperm from deceased soldiers.

As casualties continue to rise among Ukrainian troops engaged in a protracted conflict with Russia, concerns over the nation's fertility policies have gained prominence.

The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has endorsed a set of legislative changes aimed at facilitating the posthumous use of reproductive material from fallen soldiers.

Initially, a law passed in December dictated state-funded storage of soldiers' sperm and eggs starting in 2025. However, public outcry ensued following revelations that the law also mandated the disposal of samples from deceased donors.

Also watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: Will Avdiivka fall to Russia? What will Russia gain?

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-will-avdiivka-fall-to-russia-what-will-russia-gain-687807/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

<h2>Addressing backlash</h2>

In response to widespread criticism, lawmakers, in collaboration with the health ministry, pledged to amend the law prior to its enactment.

The recent amendments, supported by 264 MPs, not only authorise the use of soldiers' frozen reproductive material by their partners but also guarantee free storage for three years following the donor's demise, with the option for paid storage thereafter.

Proponents of the amendments argue that preserving soldiers' genetic material is imperative amidst ongoing military conflicts with Russia. They underscore the importance of safeguarding the Ukrainian gene pool amidst external aggression.

Medical legal experts contend that additional adjustments are required to fully implement the law. Currently, Ukrainian legislation does not recognise powers of attorney regarding reproductive material after the signatory's death, nor does it confer legal inheritance rights to children conceived posthumously.

The approved amendments call for revisions to the Civil Code and Family Code within three months to rectify these legal deficiencies.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zelenskyy-says-two-killed-in-kyiv-after-massive-russian-missiles-drone-attacks-687865">Also read |&nbsp;Zelensky says two killed in Kyiv after massive missiles, drone attacks by Russia</a>

Furthermore, the amendments advocate for soldiers to have the autonomy to determine the fate of their reproductive material in the event of their death. They also call for soldiers to be legally acknowledged as the parents of any offspring resulting from posthumous conception.

The discourse in Ukraine mirrors similar debates in other nations, such as Israel, where posthumous extraction of sperm from deceased soldiers is permissible. By aligning with international practices, Ukraine aims to address pressing ethical and legal issues surrounding reproductive rights in times of conflict.

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

In response to public outrage sparked by a previous law mandating the disposal of soldiers' reproductive material, Ukrainian legislators have approved amendments allowing for the utilisation of frozen sperm from deceased soldiers.

In response to public outrage sparked by a previous law mandating the disposal of soldiers' reproductive material, Ukrainian legislators have approved amendments allowing for the utilisation of frozen sperm from deceased soldiers. As casualties continue to rise among Ukrainian troops engaged in a protracted conflict with Russia, concerns over the nation's fertility policies have gained prominence. The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has endorsed a set of legislative changes aimed at facilitating the posthumous use of reproductive material from fallen soldiers. Initially, a law passed in December dictated state-funded storage of soldiers' sperm and eggs starting in 2025. However, public outcry ensued following revelations that the law also mandated the disposal of samples from deceased donors. Also watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Will Avdiivka fall to Russia? What will Russia gain? Addressing backlash In response to widespread criticism, lawmakers, in collaboration with the health ministry, pledged to amend the law prior to its enactment. The recent amendments, supported by 264 MPs, not only authorise the use of soldiers' frozen reproductive material by their partners but also guarantee free storage for three years following the donor's demise, with the option for paid storage thereafter. Proponents of the amendments argue that preserving soldiers' genetic material is imperative amidst ongoing military conflicts with Russia. They underscore the importance of safeguarding the Ukrainian gene pool amidst external aggression. Medical legal experts contend that additional adjustments are required to fully implement the law. Currently, Ukrainian legislation does not recognise powers of attorney regarding reproductive material after the signatory's death, nor does it confer legal inheritance rights to children conceived posthumously. The approved amendments call for revisions to the Civil Code and Family Code within three months to rectify these legal deficiencies. Also read | Zelensky says two killed in Kyiv after massive missiles, drone attacks by Russia Furthermore, the amendments advocate for soldiers to have the autonomy to determine the fate of their reproductive material in the event of their death. They also call for soldiers to be legally acknowledged as the parents of any offspring resulting from posthumous conception. The discourse in Ukraine mirrors similar debates in other nations, such as Israel, where posthumous extraction of sperm from deceased soldiers is permissible. By aligning with international practices, Ukraine aims to address pressing ethical and legal issues surrounding reproductive rights in times of conflict. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Ukraine MPs approve use of dead soldiers' sperm in landmark vote

The Pentagon has vowed to take "all necessary actions" to defend the US troops after Iran-backed terrorists killed US soldiers and wounded several others in a drone strike on Al-Tanf, a US military site&nbsp;in Jordan on Sunday (Jan 28).

Recently discharged Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made the statement and asserted that Pentagon was chalking up a plan to avenge the drone attack.&nbsp;

“The president and I will not tolerate attacks on US forces and we will take all necessary actions to defend the US and our troops,” Austin said at the Pentagon on Monday (Jan 29).

Pentagon's statement comes a day after&nbsp;US President Joe Biden also blamed Iran&nbsp;for the strike and vowed that Washington would respond.

"While we are still gathering the facts of this attack, we know it was carried out by radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq," Biden said in a statement on the attack.

"We will carry on their commitment to fight terrorism. And have no doubt -- we will hold all those responsible to account at a time and in a manner of our choosing," he added.

The three US soldiers killed in the attack were also named by the Pentagon on Monday. They have been identified as&nbsp;army reservists Sgt William Jerome Rivers, Spc Breonna Alexsondria Moffett and Spc Kennedy Sanders.

Sunday's strike was the first deadly attack&nbsp;against US forces since the war between Israel and Hamas erupted on Oct 7 last year.&nbsp;

<h2>Iran denies involvement</h2>

Meanwhile, Iran has denied any involvement in the terror attack.&nbsp;Nasser Kanaani, an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said it was a "repetition of baseless accusations" from the US side.&nbsp;

"The groups in the region do not take orders from Iran," Kanaani said. "War is not a solution. An immediate cease-fire in Gaza can lead to the return of peace."

Also watch |&nbsp;West Asia crisis: Three US soldiers killed, at least 34 injured in Jordan drone attack

<iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" data-gtm-yt-inspected-20="true" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/west-asia-crisis-three-us-soldiers-killed-at-least-34-injured-in-jordan-drone-attack-684706/embed" width="560"></iframe>

<h2>Where is Al-Tanf based?</h2>

According to reports, Al-Tanf is located in Syria on the Iraqi border and within miles of the Jordanian border.

Since 2016, the US garrison at Tanf has served as a launching point for operations against Islamic State and a training area for Syrian opposition factions fighting the terrorist group.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/three-us-troops-killed-in-drone-attack-on-base-in-jordan-military-684606">Also read | Biden vows to strike back after drone strike on Jordan base kills 3 US troops</a>

The drone strike took place&nbsp;at the military outpost Tower 22, which is near Al-Tanf. It is not yet known how many US troops are actually stationed on Tower 22, and it is also unclear what type of weapons are kept at the base, and what air defences are used.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Pentagon has vowed to take "all necessary actions" to defend the US troops after Iran-backed terrorists killed US soldiers and wounded several others in a drone strike on Al-Tanf, a US military site in Jordan on Sunday (Jan 28).

The Pentagon has vowed to take "all necessary actions" to defend the US troops after Iran-backed terrorists killed US soldiers and wounded several others in a drone strike on Al-Tanf, a US military site in Jordan on Sunday (Jan 28). Recently discharged Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made the statement and asserted that Pentagon was chalking up a plan to avenge the drone attack. “The president and I will not tolerate attacks on US forces and we will take all necessary actions to defend the US and our troops,” Austin said at the Pentagon on Monday (Jan 29). Pentagon's statement comes a day after US President Joe Biden also blamed Iran for the strike and vowed that Washington would respond. "While we are still gathering the facts of this attack, we know it was carried out by radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq," Biden said in a statement on the attack. "We will carry on their commitment to fight terrorism. And have no doubt -- we will hold all those responsible to account at a time and in a manner of our choosing," he added. The three US soldiers killed in the attack were also named by the Pentagon on Monday. They have been identified as army reservists Sgt William Jerome Rivers, Spc Breonna Alexsondria Moffett and Spc Kennedy Sanders. Sunday's strike was the first deadly attack against US forces since the war between Israel and Hamas erupted on Oct 7 last year. Iran denies involvement Meanwhile, Iran has denied any involvement in the terror attack. Nasser Kanaani, an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said it was a "repetition of baseless accusations" from the US side. "The groups in the region do not take orders from Iran," Kanaani said. "War is not a solution. An immediate cease-fire in Gaza can lead to the return of peace." Also watch | West Asia crisis: Three US soldiers killed, at least 34 injured in Jordan drone attack Where is Al-Tanf based? According to reports, Al-Tanf is located in Syria on the Iraqi border and within miles of the Jordanian border. Since 2016, the US garrison at Tanf has served as a launching point for operations against Islamic State and a training area for Syrian opposition factions fighting the terrorist group. Also read | Biden vows to strike back after drone strike on Jordan base kills 3 US troops The drone strike took place at the military outpost Tower 22, which is near Al-Tanf. It is not yet known how many US troops are actually stationed on Tower 22, and it is also unclear what type of weapons are kept at the base, and what air defences are used. (With inputs from agencies)

Pentagon vows action after Jordan attack, releases names of 3 soldiers killed as Iran denies involvement

A drone strike on the Al-Tanf military base killed three US troops and injured 34 others, Washington said on Sunday (Jan 28). This was the first deadly strike against US forces since the war between Israel and Hamas erupted on Oct 7 last year. US President Joe Biden blamed Iran-backed militants for the strike and vowed that Washington would respond. Watch to know more!

West Asia Crisis: Three US soldiers killed, 34 injured in drone strike in Jordan

Israeli soldiers failed to heed the cries for "help" of three hostages when they entered a building in Gaza just days before they were killed by the troops by mistake, revealed a military investigation which was published on Thursday (Dec 28). 
 
As per the probe, the soldiers heard "hostages" shout in the Hebrew language on December 10, however, it was interpreted as a "terrorist deception attempt" being made by Hamas operatives to lure them into the building which was located in&nbsp;Gaza City's district of Shejaiya. 
 
It added that the soldiers believed the building was rigged with explosives and they exited it and killed five Hamas militants trying to escape. 
 
As per the investigation, the hostages then probably also escaped from the building and were shot dead by Israeli soldiers on December 15 after they were mistakenly identified as a threat.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/son-of-hamas-deputy-commander-marwan-issa-killed-in-israeli-airstrike-reports-674444">Son of Hamas Deputy Commander Marwan Issa killed in Israeli airstrike: Reports</a>

Two of the hostages were instantly killed by the soldiers. The third hostage escaped and soldiers were asked to hold fire so as to identify them, said the probe. 
 
When the Israeli commanders heard cries of "help!" and "they're shooting at me", they asked the surviving hostage to move towards the soldiers. However, two soldiers "who did not hear the order" because of "noise", shot the hostage dead from a nearby tank.

<h2>Signs of "SOS" and "help, three hostages" in building</h2>

All three hostages were shirtless and a white flag was being carried by one of them. On December 14, signs of "SOS" and "help, three hostages" were identified by an army drone on a building which was close to where the three hostages were shot. 
 
The army "failed in its mission to rescue the hostages in this event," said army chief Herzi Halevi, in a statement published with the investigation report. The three fatalities "could have been prevented", he said.

Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: UN deplores 'rapid deterioration' of rights in West Bank

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-hamas-war-un-deplores-rapid-deterioration-of-rights-in-west-bank-674512/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

After the three hostages' killing was announced, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the news "broke my heart" and "broke the whole nation's heart". 
 
The deaths of the hostages – who were identified as Yotam Haim, Alon Shamriz and Samer El-Talalqa – left entire Israel in a state of mourning. 
 
The death of the three hostages also triggered protests in Tel Aviv where demonstrators asked the authorities to come up with a fresh plan for bringing home the rest of the 129 hostages, who are still being held in the Gaza Strip.

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli soldiers failed to heed the cries for "help" of three hostages when they entered a building in Gaza just days before they were killed by the troops by mistake, revealed a military investigation which was published on Thursday (Dec 28).

Israeli soldiers failed to heed the cries for "help" of three hostages when they entered a building in Gaza just days before they were killed by the troops by mistake, revealed a military investigation which was published on Thursday (Dec 28). As per the probe, the soldiers heard "hostages" shout in the Hebrew language on December 10, however, it was interpreted as a "terrorist deception attempt" being made by Hamas operatives to lure them into the building which was located in Gaza City's district of Shejaiya. It added that the soldiers believed the building was rigged with explosives and they exited it and killed five Hamas militants trying to escape. As per the investigation, the hostages then probably also escaped from the building and were shot dead by Israeli soldiers on December 15 after they were mistakenly identified as a threat. Also read: Son of Hamas Deputy Commander Marwan Issa killed in Israeli airstrike: Reports Two of the hostages were instantly killed by the soldiers. The third hostage escaped and soldiers were asked to hold fire so as to identify them, said the probe. When the Israeli commanders heard cries of "help!" and "they're shooting at me", they asked the surviving hostage to move towards the soldiers. However, two soldiers "who did not hear the order" because of "noise", shot the hostage dead from a nearby tank. Signs of "SOS" and "help, three hostages" in building All three hostages were shirtless and a white flag was being carried by one of them. On December 14, signs of "SOS" and "help, three hostages" were identified by an army drone on a building which was close to where the three hostages were shot. The army "failed in its mission to rescue the hostages in this event," said army chief Herzi Halevi, in a statement published with the investigation report. The three fatalities "could have been prevented", he said. Watch: Israel-Hamas War: UN deplores 'rapid deterioration' of rights in West Bank After the three hostages' killing was announced, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the news "broke my heart" and "broke the whole nation's heart". The deaths of the hostages – who were identified as Yotam Haim, Alon Shamriz and Samer El-Talalqa – left entire Israel in a state of mourning. The death of the three hostages also triggered protests in Tel Aviv where demonstrators asked the authorities to come up with a fresh plan for bringing home the rest of the 129 hostages, who are still being held in the Gaza Strip. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli soldiers mistook hostages' cries for help as 'ambush': Probe report

The Turkish air force conducted air strikes in northern Iraq and Syria and destroyed 29 targets of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) after 12 soldiers were killed in the past two days in northern Iraq.

Turkey conducts air strikes in northern Iraq, Syria after 12 soldiers killed

The Army claimed three soldiers were killed and three were injured during a battle with militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Thursday. At 3:45 PM on Thursday, terrorists ambushed two army trucks heading through Dera Ki Gali in Rajouri's Poonch area.

J&K: Terrorists ambush police vehicle in Rajouri, killing three Indian Army personnel

Two Army captains are among the five Indian Army personnel who lost their lives during an encounter with the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. Two Terrorists have been killed. Watch the story to find out how one of the terrorists has been identified as Quari, a Pakistani national who held a high rank within the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Kashmir: Indian army loses five soldiers in fierce encounter

Another encounter is underway between Security forces and terrorist in India's Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri. Four Indian army Personnel including two officers have been killed in the line of duty. Three other soldiers have been injured according to 16 core Commander unit. The injured have been transported to Army's command Hospital in Udhampur.

J&K: Terrorist encounter underway in Rajouri, 2 terrorists still in hiding

In pics | Defenders of Ukraine Day: Nothing will weaken Kyiv's resolve against Russia, says Zelensky

To deal with the plummeting birthrate and an ageing population, Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered military personnel to have more kids. CCP has appointed a new chief at the Ministry of finance as China battles with ballooning local government debt. China's property market is also in trouble as Evergrande chairman faces a police probe.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping orders soldiers to have more kids

Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag operation in India has entered day six. Search and sanitizing operations resumed early this morning no fresh blasts or firing have been reported so far. One body has been recovered and is believed to be that of a terrorist. Furthermore, efforts are being made to locate the body of a soldier which was earlier spotted through a drone.

Day 6 in J&K's Anantnag operation: Search operations underway to nab more terrorists

Today (September 13), a skirmish broke out in South Kashmir's Anantnag district between covert militants and security forces. At the same time, another militant was killed by security personnel during the ongoing anti-militancy operation in Rajouri, increasing the total to two.

Jammu & Kashmir: Two soldiers and One policeman killed in an encounter at Kokernag

Wartime is exceptional because while there is blood, dirt, death, and even crimes against humanity, there are also times when acts of fraternity, empathy, and solidarity occur that renew one's confidence in humanity.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian father-son duo enrolled in same brigade

Niger is in a fragile state. A 'Coup' was declared on national TV by soldiers. The unforeseen announcement has sent shockwaves across the nation.

What triggered soldiers in Niger to declare a 'COUP'?

One of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov's close allies on Thursday publicly criticised Russia's most prominent mercenary, casting Yevgeny Prigozhin as a blogger who yells all the time about problems, drawing a stern rebuke from a top Wagner fighter.

Addressing Prigozhin in a video message using the diminutive of "Zhenya" and the familiar Russian form of you ("ty"), Adam Delimkhanov, a close ally of Kadyrov, told Prigozhin:

"If you don't understand, then you can contact us and tell us the place and the time, I we will explain to you what you don't understand," Delimkhanov said of Prigozhin.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wagner-chief-warns-kremlin-blanking-him-on-state-media-will-provoke-backlash-597492">Wagner chief warns Kremlin, says blanking him out on state media will provoke backlash</a>

"You have become a blogger who screams and shouts off to the whole world about all the problems," Delimkhanov said. "Stop shouting, yelling and screaming."

The message drew a swift rebuke from one of Wagner's most senior fighters, Dmitry Utkin, a former special forces officer who served in Russian military intelligence.

"Where did such familiarity come from: who gave you the right to use the address 'ty' and 'Zhenya'?" Utkin said in a message which Prigozhin reposted on Telegram. "Certain citizens should be put against a wall for the SHAME that we have."

"We are always ready to talk man to man," Utkin said.

WATCH |&nbsp;Wagner Group: Russia did not supply with adequate ammunition | Russia-Ukraine War

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/wagner-group-russia-did-not-supply-with-adequate-ammunition-russia-ukraine-war-594570/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

&nbsp;

Kadyrov, the son of former Chechen President Akhmad Kadyrov who was assassinated in a 2004 bombing in Grozny, had last year supported some of Prigozhin's criticism of Russia's top military brass but their relations have distanced in recent months.

Kadyrov is a close ally of President Vladimir Putin.

Prigozhin, a restaurateur-turned-mercenary who quipped last week that his nickname should be "Putin's butcher" rather than "Putin's chef", said on Wednesday he had asked prosecutors to investigate whether senior Russian defence officials committed any "crime" before or during the war in Ukraine.

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
WATCH WION LIVE HERE

<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

&nbsp;

One of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov's close allies on Thursday publicly criticised Russia's most prominent mercenary, casting Yevgeny Prigozhin as a blogger who yells all the time about problems, drawing a stern rebuke from a top Wagner fighter.

One of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov's close allies on Thursday publicly criticised Russia's most prominent mercenary, casting Yevgeny Prigozhin as a blogger who yells all the time about problems, drawing a stern rebuke from a top Wagner fighter. Addressing Prigozhin in a video message using the diminutive of "Zhenya" and the familiar Russian form of you ("ty"), Adam Delimkhanov, a close ally of Kadyrov, told Prigozhin: "If you don't understand, then you can contact us and tell us the place and the time, I we will explain to you what you don't understand," Delimkhanov said of Prigozhin. ALSO READ | Wagner chief warns Kremlin, says blanking him out on state media will provoke backlash "You have become a blogger who screams and shouts off to the whole world about all the problems," Delimkhanov said. "Stop shouting, yelling and screaming." The message drew a swift rebuke from one of Wagner's most senior fighters, Dmitry Utkin, a former special forces officer who served in Russian military intelligence. "Where did such familiarity come from: who gave you the right to use the address 'ty' and 'Zhenya'?" Utkin said in a message which Prigozhin reposted on Telegram. "Certain citizens should be put against a wall for the SHAME that we have." "We are always ready to talk man to man," Utkin said. WATCH | Wagner Group: Russia did not supply with adequate ammunition | Russia-Ukraine War × Kadyrov, the son of former Chechen President Akhmad Kadyrov who was assassinated in a 2004 bombing in Grozny, had last year supported some of Prigozhin's criticism of Russia's top military brass but their relations have distanced in recent months. Kadyrov is a close ally of President Vladimir Putin. Prigozhin, a restaurateur-turned-mercenary who quipped last week that his nickname should be "Putin's butcher" rather than "Putin's chef", said on Wednesday he had asked prosecutors to investigate whether senior Russian defence officials committed any "crime" before or during the war in Ukraine. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

'Stop yelling': Top Chechen fighter scolds Russia's Wagner mercenary chief

Investigations are on after 4 Indian army personnel were shot dead at Punjab's Bhatinda military station in the wee hours of Wednesday. Reports say two men in civilian clothes opened fire at the unsuspecting soldiers. Local police has ruled out any outside involvement or terror-linked motives, calling the incident fratricide - the killing of a fellow soldier.

India: 4 soldiers gunned down at military station

At least two Peruvian soldiers lost their lives after jumping into a freezing river while trying to flee anti-government protesters, said the defence ministry. It added that four others who jumped were still missing.

The soldiers fled after they were attacked by demonstrators with slingshots and sticks. This happened during an anti-government protest in the city of Ilave, in the southern region of Puno on Sunday.

Authorities said the bodies of Franz Canazas and Alex Quispe had been found in the Ilave river, a tributary to Lake Titicaca, which sits on the border between Peru and Bolivia.

Searches would continue "uninterrupted and will not end until all the missing soldiers have been found," said the defense ministry.

A local health network in Puno said on Sunday that it treated five soldiers who were suffering from hypothermia. The soldiers were rescued by locals.

On Saturday, 16 people, including civilians and soldiers, were injured during clashes between protesters and the military in Ilave.

Peru has seen three months of protests since former president Pedro Castillo was ousted and arrested on December 7 after trying to dissolve parliament and rule by decree.

His supporters are demanding the resignation of Boluarte, as well as fresh elections, a new constitution and the dissolution of parliament.

(With inputs from agencies)

You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here</a>.

WATCH WION LIVE HERE

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

&nbsp;

At least two Peruvian soldiers lost their lives after jumping into a freezing river while trying to flee anti-government protesters, said the defence ministry. It added that four others who jumped were still missing.

At least two Peruvian soldiers lost their lives after jumping into a freezing river while trying to flee anti-government protesters, said the defence ministry. It added that four others who jumped were still missing. The soldiers fled after they were attacked by demonstrators with slingshots and sticks. This happened during an anti-government protest in the city of Ilave, in the southern region of Puno on Sunday. Authorities said the bodies of Franz Canazas and Alex Quispe had been found in the Ilave river, a tributary to Lake Titicaca, which sits on the border between Peru and Bolivia. Searches would continue "uninterrupted and will not end until all the missing soldiers have been found," said the defense ministry. A local health network in Puno said on Sunday that it treated five soldiers who were suffering from hypothermia. The soldiers were rescued by locals. On Saturday, 16 people, including civilians and soldiers, were injured during clashes between protesters and the military in Ilave. Peru has seen three months of protests since former president Pedro Castillo was ousted and arrested on December 7 after trying to dissolve parliament and rule by decree. His supporters are demanding the resignation of Boluarte, as well as fresh elections, a new constitution and the dissolution of parliament. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Peruvian soldiers die after jumping in river to flee protesters

The Military hunter that controls Mali Patton 49 ivorian soldiers and suspended their prison sentences ending a diplomatic dispute that highlighted the growing isolation of the West African country and its strained relations with its neighbors.

World of Africa: Mali Junta Leader Pardons 49 Ivorian Soldiers

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Kyiv on Monday took responsibility for a deadly strike on Russian forces in eastern Ukraine, after Moscow said it had lost 63 troops in the town of Makiivka.

At least 63 Russian soldiers were killed as Ukrainian resistance forces attacked a complex in the city of Makiivka, the Russian defence ministry said on Monday. It was hailed as the deadliest known incident involving Russian troops in Ukraine as Kremlin continued to send more forces in the conflict.

"As a result of a strike by four missiles with a high-explosive warhead on a temporary deployment point, 63 Russian servicemen were killed," the defence ministry said in a statement.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-incursions-into-taiwan-air-defence-zone-almost-doubled-in-2022-548723">China’s incursions into Taiwan air defence zone almost doubled in 2022</a>

On the other hand, the Ukrainian military said that more than 400 soldiers were killed in the attack and it also took&nbsp;responsibility for the incident that took part in the eastern region of Donetsk.

"On December 31, up to 10 units of enemy military equipment of various types were destroyed and damaged" in the town of Makiivka in the eastern region of Donetsk, the General Staff of Ukraine's armed forces said in a statement.&nbsp;

The Russian defence ministry also said that Ukraine used HIMARS system to conduct the strikes."All the necessary assistance and support will be provided to the relatives and loved ones of the deceased servicemen," the defence ministry said according to Reuters.

Daniil Bezsonov, a senior Moscow proxy official in the Russian-occupied Donetsk region, said that one of the missiles struck a vocational school that was acting as the refuge for some soldiers.

WATCH |&nbsp;Russian drones attack critical infrastructure in and around Kyiv

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trending-on-wion-ukraine-war-russian-drones-attack-critical-infrastructure-in-and-around-kyiv-548810/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

“A massive blow was dealt to the vocational school from American MLRS Himars,” Bezsonov wrote in a post on Telegram. “There were dead and wounded; the exact number is still unknown.”

There were a number of pictures of the strikes on social media but none of them were verified by media houses. Even the Russian authorities were accused of downplaying the numbers.

<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe>

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Kyiv on Monday took responsibility for a deadly strike on Russian forces in eastern Ukraine, after Moscow said it had lost 63 troops in the town of Makiivka. At least 63 Russian soldiers were killed as Ukrainian resistance forces attacked a complex in the city of Makiivka, the Russian defence ministry said on Monday. It was hailed as the deadliest known incident involving Russian troops in Ukraine as Kremlin continued to send more forces in the conflict. "As a result of a strike by four missiles with a high-explosive warhead on a temporary deployment point, 63 Russian servicemen were killed," the defence ministry said in a statement. Also read | China’s incursions into Taiwan air defence zone almost doubled in 2022 On the other hand, the Ukrainian military said that more than 400 soldiers were killed in the attack and it also took responsibility for the incident that took part in the eastern region of Donetsk. "On December 31, up to 10 units of enemy military equipment of various types were destroyed and damaged" in the town of Makiivka in the eastern region of Donetsk, the General Staff of Ukraine's armed forces said in a statement. The Russian defence ministry also said that Ukraine used HIMARS system to conduct the strikes."All the necessary assistance and support will be provided to the relatives and loved ones of the deceased servicemen," the defence ministry said according to Reuters. Daniil Bezsonov, a senior Moscow proxy official in the Russian-occupied Donetsk region, said that one of the missiles struck a vocational school that was acting as the refuge for some soldiers. WATCH | Russian drones attack critical infrastructure in and around Kyiv “A massive blow was dealt to the vocational school from American MLRS Himars,” Bezsonov wrote in a post on Telegram. “There were dead and wounded; the exact number is still unknown.” There were a number of pictures of the strikes on social media but none of them were verified by media houses. Even the Russian authorities were accused of downplaying the numbers.

Kyiv takes responsibility for Makiivka strikes which killed 63 Russian troops

soldiers

Soldiers, News on Soldiers, stories on Soldiers, articles on Soldiers, Soldiers stories at Wion, Soldiers news, Soldiers latest news