Wednesday, August 24, 2022

22 reported killed in Independence Day attack in Ukraine

"Russian forces Wednesday launched a rocket attack on a Ukrainian train station on the
embattled country’s Independence Day, killing 22 people." AP


Biden Orders Airstrikes On 'Iran-Backed' Groups In Syria

"Biden ordered airstrikes on Iran-backed groups in Syria on Tuesday, following a series of  reported attacks on a remote US base in eastern Syria and which appeared to also target ground allies being trained by American special forces." ZH

Biden announces nearly $3bn in US military aid to Ukraine

"The United States has announced nearly $3bn in new military aid to Ukraine, with President
Joe Biden
saying the assistance aims to help the country defend against Russia’s invasion “over the long term” as the war entered its seventh month." AlJazeera