Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv early on Wednesday with preliminary information showing there were no injuries or damage in the Ukrainian capital, Ukrainian military said.

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Finally, Soloma Cats a Kyiv-based charity fund successfully conducted a blood donation Drive in Kyiv amid intense Russian attacks. Over 200 people donated blood in Kyiv City Center even those who had donated previously say they're motivated by the urgent need for blood on the front lines.

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Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Kyiv days after Ukraine claimed it struck a Russian Sukhoi Su-57 deep inside Russia, and the radars of Russian S-400, S-300 in Crimea. How far will Russian President Vladimir Putin go in his punishment of Ukraine? Will NATO be hit next?

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A concerning UN report claims to have found evidence of violence against children reaching "extreme levels" in armed conflicts — particularly in Gaza and Sudan — in 2023.

The upcoming report obtained by AFP is the United Nations' annual "Children in Armed Conflict" report.&nbsp;

"I am appalled by the dramatic increase in grave violations," wrote Secretary-General António Guterres in the report.

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<h2>Disturbing increase in violence</h2>

The report, prepared by Guterres and due for release on Thursday, highlights a 21 per cent increase in grave violations against children in 2023, totalling 30,705 verified violations.&nbsp;

These included 5,301 killings, 6,348 injuries, 8,655 instances of child recruitment and use in conflicts, 5,205 denials of humanitarian access&nbsp;and 4,356 kidnappings.

"In 2023, violence against children in armed conflict reached extreme levels, with a shocking 21 per cent increase in grave violations," said the report.

Findings of the report are unprecedented, said a senior UN official speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity.

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"We've never verified so many violations against children as last year."

Last year, "children bore the brunt of multiplying and escalating crises that were marked by a complete disregard for child rights, notably the inherent right to life," said the report.

<h2>Blacklisted organisations</h2>

The report places a number of entities on the blacklist for "killing and maiming children, and for attacks on schools and hospitals."

This in Sudan includes the Sudanese army and the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF).&nbsp;

The RSF was listed for recruiting children and committing "rape and other forms of sexual violence against children," alongside attacks on schools and hospitals.

Additionally, Hamas and the armed wing of Palestinian Islamic Jihad were added to the blacklist for the October 7 attack on Israel. The Israeli army was blacklisted for its retaliatory campaign against Hamas in Gaza.

The Russian army and "affiliated armed groups" also remain on the blacklist for killing 80 children in Ukraine in 2023 and injuring 339.

<h2>Sudan conflict and the children&nbsp;</h2>

In Sudan, grave violations against children surged by "a staggering 480 per cent" from 2022 to 2023.

<h2>Israel-Hamas war and the children</h2>

The conflict in the Middle East saw a 155 per cent increase in grave violations against children.&nbsp;

On October 7, 43 Israeli children were killed and an additional 47 Israeli children were abducted by Hamas and other Palestinian groups.

The retaliatory attack, as verified by the UN, has claimed the lives of 2,141 Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip, with 2,051 killed between October 7 and December 31.

Furthermore, 23,000 reports of grave violations against children are yet to be verified. This includes&nbsp;violations against 3,900 Israeli children and 19,887 Palestinian children.&nbsp;

The report covers approximately 20 conflict zones worldwide, detailing the killing, injuring, recruitment, kidnapping, and sexual violence against children.&nbsp;It verified 30,705 "grave violations" committed last year, including during the Gaza war.

(With inputs from agencies)

A concerning UN report claims to have found evidence of violence against children reaching "extreme levels" in armed conflicts — particularly in Gaza and Sudan — in 2023.

A concerning UN report claims to have found evidence of violence against children reaching "extreme levels" in armed conflicts — particularly in Gaza and Sudan — in 2023. The upcoming report obtained by AFP is the United Nations' annual "Children in Armed Conflict" report. "I am appalled by the dramatic increase in grave violations," wrote Secretary-General António Guterres in the report. Also read | US pushes for Gaza peace: Blinken visits Israel and Egypt to secure ceasefire Disturbing increase in violence The report, prepared by Guterres and due for release on Thursday, highlights a 21 per cent increase in grave violations against children in 2023, totalling 30,705 verified violations. These included 5,301 killings, 6,348 injuries, 8,655 instances of child recruitment and use in conflicts, 5,205 denials of humanitarian access and 4,356 kidnappings. "In 2023, violence against children in armed conflict reached extreme levels, with a shocking 21 per cent increase in grave violations," said the report. Findings of the report are unprecedented, said a senior UN official speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity. Also read | Shocking UNICEF report: 400 million children under five face violence at home "We've never verified so many violations against children as last year." Last year, "children bore the brunt of multiplying and escalating crises that were marked by a complete disregard for child rights, notably the inherent right to life," said the report. Blacklisted organisations The report places a number of entities on the blacklist for "killing and maiming children, and for attacks on schools and hospitals." This in Sudan includes the Sudanese army and the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF was listed for recruiting children and committing "rape and other forms of sexual violence against children," alongside attacks on schools and hospitals. Additionally, Hamas and the armed wing of Palestinian Islamic Jihad were added to the blacklist for the October 7 attack on Israel. The Israeli army was blacklisted for its retaliatory campaign against Hamas in Gaza. The Russian army and "affiliated armed groups" also remain on the blacklist for killing 80 children in Ukraine in 2023 and injuring 339. Sudan conflict and the children In Sudan, grave violations against children surged by "a staggering 480 per cent" from 2022 to 2023. Israel-Hamas war and the children The conflict in the Middle East saw a 155 per cent increase in grave violations against children. On October 7, 43 Israeli children were killed and an additional 47 Israeli children were abducted by Hamas and other Palestinian groups. The retaliatory attack, as verified by the UN, has claimed the lives of 2,141 Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip, with 2,051 killed between October 7 and December 31. Furthermore, 23,000 reports of grave violations against children are yet to be verified. This includes violations against 3,900 Israeli children and 19,887 Palestinian children. The report covers approximately 20 conflict zones worldwide, detailing the killing, injuring, recruitment, kidnapping, and sexual violence against children. It verified 30,705 "grave violations" committed last year, including during the Gaza war. (With inputs from agencies)

UN report exposes 'extreme levels' of child abuse in armed conflicts, especially in Gaza and Sudan

Two Indians recruited by the Russian Army lost their lives in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, India's foreign ministry said in a statement.

The ministry added that it had raised concerns with Moscow on the matter and had asked the authorities to immediately stop the recruitment of Indians in the Russian army.

It further said that the country had demanded for an early release and return of all Indian nationals recruited in the Russian military.

"The Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Moscow have strongly taken up the matter with the Russian Ambassador in New Delhi and with Russian authorities in Moscow respectively, for early release and return of all Indian nationals who are with the Russian Army," the ministry said in a statement.

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"India has also demanded that there be a verified stop to any further recruitment of our nationals by the Russian Army. Such activities would not be in consonance with our partnership," the statement added.

The reports of men being recruited in the Russian army on the pretext of landing jobs in the foreign land had surfaced in March, to which the ministry had said that they were making efforts to bring the Indians back.

"We have an understanding that something like 20-odd people are stuck, we are trying our level best for their early discharge," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had said.

The ministry in April said that 10 Indian nationals who were working with the Russian army as support staff&nbsp;had come back.

Reports highlighted that many Indians were recruited as security helpers in the Russian military&nbsp;and were forced to fight with Russian soldiers in certain areas along Russia's border with Ukraine.&nbsp;

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Two Indians recruited by the Russian Army lost their lives in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, India's foreign ministry said in a statement. The ministry added that it had raised concerns with Moscow on the matter and had asked the authorities to immediately stop the recruitment of Indians in the Russian army.

Two Indians recruited by the Russian Army lost their lives in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, India's foreign ministry said in a statement. The ministry added that it had raised concerns with Moscow on the matter and had asked the authorities to immediately stop the recruitment of Indians in the Russian army. It further said that the country had demanded for an early release and return of all Indian nationals recruited in the Russian military. "The Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Moscow have strongly taken up the matter with the Russian Ambassador in New Delhi and with Russian authorities in Moscow respectively, for early release and return of all Indian nationals who are with the Russian Army," the ministry said in a statement. We regret to state that two Indian nationals who had been recruited by the Russian Army have recently been killed in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Moscow have strongly taken up the matter with the… pic.twitter.com/YSvD7kcCr3 — ANI (@ANI) June 11, 2024 × Also read: Indian national dies in Russia after being forced to fight in Ukraine war "India has also demanded that there be a verified stop to any further recruitment of our nationals by the Russian Army. Such activities would not be in consonance with our partnership," the statement added. The reports of men being recruited in the Russian army on the pretext of landing jobs in the foreign land had surfaced in March, to which the ministry had said that they were making efforts to bring the Indians back. "We have an understanding that something like 20-odd people are stuck, we are trying our level best for their early discharge," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had said. The ministry in April said that 10 Indian nationals who were working with the Russian army as support staff had come back. Reports highlighted that many Indians were recruited as security helpers in the Russian military and were forced to fight with Russian soldiers in certain areas along Russia's border with Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies)

Two Indians recruited by Russian military killed in Ukraine war

The war in Ukraine has seen a significant escalation recent days. Russia launched a major offensive with missile and drone attacks targeting capital Kyiv and Western regions bordering Poland. Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine early on Wednesday, causing a fire at an industrial facility, damaging residences and injuring several people across six regions, local authorities said. Watch in for more details!

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Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine early on Wednesday, causing a fire at an industrial facility, damaging residences and injuring several people across six regions, local authorities said. Watch in for more details!

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Russia's defense ministry says, Russian nuclear-powered submarine Kazan and frigate admiral Gorshkov are practicing the use of high-precision weapons in the Atlantic ocean. The drills involve hitting targets from a distance of more than 600 km (370 miles), and follow an exercise in anti-aircraft fire. The Russian vessels are heading for Cuba for drills.

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Ukrainian forces have hit an advanced SU- 57 warplane on an Airbase in Russia nearly 600 kilometers from the front lines the attack marks Kyiv's first known successful strike on an SU-57 fighter plane which is labeled as Moscow's most advanced military aircraft.

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Ukrainian military claims that for the first time ever it hit an SU-57 fighter jet. The fighter jet was apparently parked at an Airfield in southern Russia. The flagship SU-57 entered into service with Russia's Aerospace forces in 2020.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine says it hit a stealth fighter jet SU-57 inside Russia

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine says it struck Russian fighter jet SU-57 for the first time

Ukrainian forces have successfully targeted a cutting-edge Russian Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet at an airbase within Russian territory, media reports said quoting Ukraine's GUR defence intelligence agency.

GUR said, “The pictures show that on June 7, the Su-57 was standing intact, and on [June 8th], there were craters from the explosion and characteristic spots of fire caused by fire damage near it."&nbsp;

The agency also posted image in the wake of the attack.&nbsp;

Reports said that the agency shared satellite images purportedly confirming the strike, a move that could raise the tensions between Russia and Ukraine at a time when Kyiv is urging countries to join a peace summit in Switzerland on June 15-16.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The GUR refrained from detailing how the Su-57 was hit or which specific Ukrainian military unit carried out the attack. The confirmation of the attack by the agency was made in a Telegram post on Sunday (June 9).&nbsp;&nbsp;

The development is significant because this is the first such instance after countries like US and France recently suggested that the Ukrainian Army is allowed to use the arms provided to them in order to target military targets inside Russian territory.

<h2>Satellite Pictures&nbsp;</h2>

An image captured from a satellite provided a view of the aftermath of targeted strikes on an airfield. The photo revealed black soot marks and small craters around the aircraft.

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A prominent Russian pro-war military blogger, who identifies as Fighterbomber, confirmed the attack. According to the blogger, the Su-57 was hit by a drone.&nbsp; The Russian blogger Fighterbomber mentioned that the jet fighter had been struck by shrapnel and that the extent of the damage was under evaluation to determine if the aircraft could be repaired.

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The GUR specified that the aircraft was stationed at the Akhtubinsk airfield.

Akhtubinsk airfield is located in Akhtubinsk, a town in the Astrakhan Oblast of Russia. The airfield is situated nearly 110 kilometres northwest of Astrakhan, near the Volga River.

It is known for being part of the larger Akhtubinsk aviation test centre, which is one of the major military and aerospace testing facilities in Russia.&nbsp;The airfield is located 589km (366 miles) from the Ukrainian front lines, as per reports.&nbsp;

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The Ukrainian intelligence agency highlighted that the Su-57 is capable of carrying stealth missiles over extensive distances. It added that it is among “a countable few” in Moscow’s inventory.

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.

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Ukrainian forces have successfully targeted a cutting-edge Russian Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet at an airbase within Russian territory, media reports said quoting Ukraine's GUR defence intelligence agency.

Ukrainian forces have successfully targeted a cutting-edge Russian Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet at an airbase within Russian territory, media reports said quoting Ukraine's GUR defence intelligence agency. GUR said, “The pictures show that on June 7, the Su-57 was standing intact, and on [June 8th], there were craters from the explosion and characteristic spots of fire caused by fire damage near it." The agency also posted image in the wake of the attack. Reports said that the agency shared satellite images purportedly confirming the strike, a move that could raise the tensions between Russia and Ukraine at a time when Kyiv is urging countries to join a peace summit in Switzerland on June 15-16. The GUR refrained from detailing how the Su-57 was hit or which specific Ukrainian military unit carried out the attack. The confirmation of the attack by the agency was made in a Telegram post on Sunday (June 9). The development is significant because this is the first such instance after countries like US and France recently suggested that the Ukrainian Army is allowed to use the arms provided to them in order to target military targets inside Russian territory. Satellite Pictures An image captured from a satellite provided a view of the aftermath of targeted strikes on an airfield. The photo revealed black soot marks and small craters around the aircraft. Also Read | US Vice President Kamala Harris confronts protester at Detroit Democratic fundraiser over Gaza conflict A prominent Russian pro-war military blogger, who identifies as Fighterbomber, confirmed the attack. According to the blogger, the Su-57 was hit by a drone. The Russian blogger Fighterbomber mentioned that the jet fighter had been struck by shrapnel and that the extent of the damage was under evaluation to determine if the aircraft could be repaired. Also Read | Israel alleges Al Jazeera journalist held three hostages, media group denies connection The GUR specified that the aircraft was stationed at the Akhtubinsk airfield. Akhtubinsk airfield is located in Akhtubinsk, a town in the Astrakhan Oblast of Russia. The airfield is situated nearly 110 kilometres northwest of Astrakhan, near the Volga River. It is known for being part of the larger Akhtubinsk aviation test centre, which is one of the major military and aerospace testing facilities in Russia. The airfield is located 589km (366 miles) from the Ukrainian front lines, as per reports. Watch | Israel: Israeli minister Gantz quits Netanyahu's war cabinet as Gaza conflict rages × The Ukrainian intelligence agency highlighted that the Su-57 is capable of carrying stealth missiles over extensive distances. It added that it is among “a countable few” in Moscow’s inventory. 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)

Ukrainian forces strike Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet inside Russian territory

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US President Joe Biden warned that Vladimir Putin would "not stop" at Ukraine, accusing The Kremlin of harbouring the ambitions of territorial ambitions. He was speaking on Saturday (June 8) while pledging support for Ukraine amid its war with Russia. &nbsp;

"Putin is not going to stop at Ukraine," Biden said alongside French President Emmanuel Macron after talks in Paris.&nbsp;

"All of Europe will be threatened, we are not going to let that happen," Biden told journalists during his state visit to France.

"The United States is standing strong with Ukraine. We will not, I say it again, walk away," he added.

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Macron told Biden in front of reporters: "I thank you, Mr President, for being the president of the world's number one power but doing it with the loyalty of a partner who likes and respects the Europeans."

Both Biden and Macron on Friday (June 7) met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris and vowed that the two countries will continue supporting Ukraine's war-effort against Russian offensive.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Biden&nbsp;has been in France since Wednesday (June 5). The US president&nbsp;took part in this week's commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings that changed the course of World War II.&nbsp;

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Earlier on Friday (June 7), Biden, in a veiled reference to Donald Trump's political resurrection&nbsp;in the United States, called for the need to protect the American democracy. The 81-year-old US leader also drew parallels between World War II and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Biden is set to face his predecessor and Republican rival Donald Trump later this year in the November presidential elections. Trump has repeatedly expressed his displeasure with other NATO allies of the US on a number of matters including the issue to equitable financial contribution.&nbsp;

"We have shown the world again the power of allies and what we can achieve when we stand together," said Biden.

(With inputs from agencies)

US President Joe Biden warned that Vladimir Putin would "not stop" at Ukraine, accusing The Kremlin of harbouring the ambitions of territorial ambitions. He was speaking on Saturday (June 8) while pledging support for Ukraine amid its war with Russia.

US President Joe Biden warned that Vladimir Putin would "not stop" at Ukraine, accusing The Kremlin of harbouring the ambitions of territorial ambitions. He was speaking on Saturday (June 8) while pledging support for Ukraine amid its war with Russia. "Putin is not going to stop at Ukraine," Biden said alongside French President Emmanuel Macron after talks in Paris. "All of Europe will be threatened, we are not going to let that happen," Biden told journalists during his state visit to France. "The United States is standing strong with Ukraine. We will not, I say it again, walk away," he added. Also watch | D-Day Anniversary: Britain, France and US commemorate D-Day; Macron honours WW2 veterans × Macron told Biden in front of reporters: "I thank you, Mr President, for being the president of the world's number one power but doing it with the loyalty of a partner who likes and respects the Europeans." Both Biden and Macron on Friday (June 7) met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris and vowed that the two countries will continue supporting Ukraine's war-effort against Russian offensive. Biden has been in France since Wednesday (June 5). The US president took part in this week's commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings that changed the course of World War II. Also read | Russia-Ukraine war: Biden apologises to Zelensky for holdup of military assistance Earlier on Friday (June 7), Biden, in a veiled reference to Donald Trump's political resurrection in the United States, called for the need to protect the American democracy. The 81-year-old US leader also drew parallels between World War II and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Biden is set to face his predecessor and Republican rival Donald Trump later this year in the November presidential elections. Trump has repeatedly expressed his displeasure with other NATO allies of the US on a number of matters including the issue to equitable financial contribution. "We have shown the world again the power of allies and what we can achieve when we stand together," said Biden. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden claims Putin is 'not going to stop at Ukraine'

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