Thursday

March 20, 2025

Armed conflicts and attacks

Middle Eastern crisis

Kivu conflict

M23 campaign

2025 Walikale offensive

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels capture the town of Walikale in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, following the collapse of peace talks with the Congolese government. (AP)

Russian invasion of Ukraine

Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Massive explosions are reported after the Ukrainian Armed Forces drone strike the Engels-2 air base in Russia. Reports indicate that nearby houses are also damaged by the explosions. (Reuters)

Odesa strikes

Russia launches a massive drone attack in Odesa, Ukraine, causing injuries among civilians and damaging civilian infrastructure. (Reuters)

Business and economy

German economic crisis

Deutsche Bank, a German multinational investment bank and financial services company, announces it will downsize and cut 2,000 jobs in its retail banking division this year. (DW)