Monday

January 13, 2025

Armed conflicts and attacks

Somali Civil War

War against the Islamic State

Islamic State insurgency in Puntland

Twenty-six Islamic State militants are allegedly killed, including a female combatant and two soldiers, and several others are injured when Puntland forces capture eight Islamic State bases during ongoing offensive military operations in Bari, Puntland, Somalia. (Idil News) (AFP)

Israel–Hamas war

Israel–Hamas war hostage crisis, Calls for a ceasefire during the Israel–Hamas war

According to two Israeli officials, Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire agreement being finalized by negotiators in Doha, Qatar. (CNN)

Israeli invasion of Lebanon

2024 Israel–Lebanon ceasefire agreement

The Israel Defense Forces strike several Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, alleging that the targets violated the terms of the ceasefire agreement. (The Times of Israel)

Sudanese Civil War

Battle of Khartoum

The shelling of an area of Omdurman results in the death of at least 120 civilians, according to volunteer rescuers. (Al Arabiya News)

Russian invasion of Ukraine

Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Russia accuses Ukraine of targeting the Russkaya compressor station in the Krasnodar Krai, which feeds gas for the TurkStream pipeline, in a failed drone attack two days ago. (S&P Global)

Business and economy

A general strike by Belgian unions to protest against government plans for pension reform occurs, with the work stoppages severely disrupting public transport in Brussels as well as rail and air travel throughout the country. (Politico)