Thursday

February 25, 2016

Armed conflicts and attacks

War in Donbass

The Ukrainian military retakes control of the strategic village of Shyrokyne. (Ukraine Today)

Iraqi Civil War (2014–2017)

Two ISIL suicide bombers attack a Shiite mosque in Baghdad, killing at least 15 people. (Reuters)

Syrian Civil War

The Syrian Army, backed by Russian airstrikes, recaptures the town of Khanasir from ISIL militants in the Aleppo Governorate. (AP via ABC News)

Arts and culture

Celebrations are held to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the People Power Revolution in the Philippines that led to the downfall of dictator Ferdinand Marcos' 21-year reign, and the rise of President Corazon Aquino. (The Philippine Star)