Armed conflicts and attacks
Israel–Hamas war
The Houthi movement hijacks the British cargo ship Galaxy Leader operated by a Japanese company and partially owned by an Israeli businessman in the Red Sea. (Al Arabiya) (Jerusalem Post)
Houthi spokesman Yahya Sarea declares the group's intention to target ships that are owned or operated by Israeli companies, or are flying the Israeli flag. (Al Arabiya) (The Jerusalem Post)
Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Ukrainian military shells Russian-occupied Kalmiuske Raion, Donetsk Oblast, striking a dance hall in Kumachove during a performance, killing about 20 Russian troops and Russian actress Polina Menshikh. (BBC News)
Israel–Hamas war Red Sea crisis The Houthi movement hijacks the British cargo ship Galaxy Leader operated by a Japanese company and partially owned by an Israeli businessman in the Red Sea. (Al Arabiya) (Jerusalem Post) Houthi spokesman Yahya Sarea declares the group's intention to target ships that are owned or operated by Israeli companies, or are flying the Israeli flag. (Al Arabiya) (The Jerusalem Post) Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign The Ukrainian military shells Russian-occupied Kalmiuske Raion, Donetsk Oblast, striking a dance hall in Kumachove during a performance, killing about 20 Russian troops and Russian actress Polina Menshikh. (BBC News)
War in Sudan
At least 32 people are killed and 20 others are injured in a mass shooting against two villages in Abyei, an area that is disputed between Sudan and South Sudan. (AP)