"Violence recently gripped the capital of the African state of Chad, with gunfire erupting near the presidential complex in N'Djamena.
Around 24 armed fighters from the jihadist militant group Boko Haram attempted to storm the presidential complex in Chad's capital on Wednesday, according to Al Arabiya.Here is what we know so far:
President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno was inside the presidential office at the time of the attack.
Roads leading to the presidential complex were blocked, and armored vehicles along with special units were deployed for a counter-terrorism operation, Tchad 24 TV channel reported.
The infiltrators were overpowered by the presidential guard, with at least 18 assailants killed. A member of the security forces also died, according to government spokesman and Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah.
The attack coincided with an official visit to Chad by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
The violence comes shortly after a general election, touted as a step towards transitioning away from military rule." MS
"There was an explosion and a huge fire. Local authorities decided to introduce a state of emergency.The attack on the oil depot, which supplies fuel to the Engels-2 military airport, was carried out at night. The strike was confirmed in a statement by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
“Numerous explosions were reported near the target and a large-scale fire broke out. Local authorities confirm that an ‘industrial facility’ was hit (…) More detailed information on the results of combat operations is being clarified,” it was written.
“Damage to the oil base creates serious logistical problems for the strategic aviation of the Russian occupiers and significantly reduces its ability to attack peaceful Ukrainian cities and civilian facilities,” it added." ZH
"Explosions shook Zaporizhzhya during an air raid alert as Russia launched airstrikes using guided bombs, killing at least 13 people." NV
"In the night units of the Defense Forces shot down 46 enemy UAVs, 24 drones were lost locally." Ukrin
"111 clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Russian troops have occurred, with the most intense fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors.
In the Kharkiv sector, the Russian forces attempted four assaults on the Ukrainian defensive lines. Fighting continues near Vovchansk.In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched eight assaults on the Ukrainian positions near Holubivka, Zahryzove, and toward Petropavlivka. Six attacks are ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, the Russian forces carried out nine attacks near Nadiya, Kopanky, Novoyehorivka, Ivanivka, and Terny. Six clashes have concluded, while three are still ongoing.
In the Siversk sector, two failed enemy offensives were reported near Bilohorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russian forces launched airstrikes on Vasiukivka, Pryvillia, Markove, and Nykyforivka, dropping seven guided aerial bombs.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy concentrated its offensive efforts near Toretsk and Dyliivka, with five clashes reported and one still ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector since the start of the day, the Russian forces have made 26 attempts to push the Ukrainian defenders out of their positions near Myroliubivka, Baranivka, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Zelene, Zvirove, Novyi Trud, Kotlyne, and Nadiivka. The Ukrainian forces have repelled 21 attacks, while five clashes continue. Enemy losses are being clarified.
In the Kurakhove sector, intense fighting continues near Dachne, Kurakhove, Shevchenko, Petropavlivka, Slovianka, and Yasynove. Russians have launched 25 attacks today, of which 18 have been repelled.
In the Vremivka sector, the Russian troops launched ten assaults near Novosilka, Kostiantynopilske, Yantarne, and toward Kostiantynopil. Two clashes are ongoing.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy carried out an airstrike using unguided missiles on Kamianske.
In Russia’s Kursk region, the Ukrainian defenders have repelled a total of 16 attacks today, with six clashes still ongoing." Ukrin
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