# Shelling

This year

2023

# Shelling

Russia continues to shell Ukraine amid grinding push in east

Ukrainian officials have said Moscow is having trouble launching its much-anticipated large-scale offensive there.

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Feb 12th 2023, 1:35 PM

Last year

2022

# Ukraine

UN atomic watchdog calls for security zone around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Kyiv and Moscow continued to trade blame for attacks on the Zaporizhzhia plant.

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Sep 7th 2022, 8:47 AM

# Zaporizhzhia

UN nuclear agency team arrive at Russia-held power plant in Ukraine

It comes after Ukraine accused Russia of shelling in the area that forced the closure of one of the facility’s six reactors.

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Sep 1st 2022, 2:30 PM

# Shelling

Six killed by Russian shelling in Kharkiv as Ukraine warns Moscow will step up Donbas fight

It comes after 30 people were killed by Russian strikes on the town of Chasir Yar in the Donetsk region over the weekend.

Kharkiv regional chief Oleg Synyegubov said Russian fire today targeted "a shopping centre and civilian residences".

30 people were killed by Russian strikes over the weekend on the town of Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to fast-track citizenship for all Ukrainians.

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Jul 11th 2022, 6:44 PM

# Russia

Russia says it could target Western arms supplies to Ukraine

Earlier Ukraine’s foreign ministry said a mosque sheltering 80 civilians was shelled in Mariupol.

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Mar 12th 2022, 11:20 AM

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# Douma

Alleged Syria chemical attack unites nations in condemnation as Trump calls al-Assad an 'animal'

Widespread claims today suggest that an attack on the town of Douma, which killed 70 people, saw the Syrian regime use deadly chlorine gas on the town’s residents.

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Apr 8th 2018, 7:06 PM

# Shelling

Pockets of fighting erupt after a calm start to Syria's new ceasefire

Rebels involving in fighting this morning are not covered by the ceasefire.

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Dec 30th 2016, 12:06 PM

# Ban Ki-Moon

Shelling of UN school in Gaza 'must be investigated'

Ban Ki-Moon called the attack “absolutely unacceptable”.

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Oct 15th 2014, 10:01 PM

# Conflict

Ten civilians killed after playground and minibus are shelled in Ukraine

Several more people were injured.

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Oct 1st 2014, 12:30 PM

# Ceasefire

Israel announces limited 'humanitarian' ceasefire

IDF says the temporary cessation of violence “does not apply to areas where IDF soldiers are operating”.

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Jul 30th 2014, 3:28 PM

# heavy shelling

Three more children have been killed in Israeli raids on Gaza tonight

Eight children were killed earlier when a missile slammed into a public playground at a refugee camp.

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Jul 28th 2014, 8:47 PM

# Syria

Syria Through a Lens: life of slain filmmaker and activist honoured

The one-year anniversary of the death of young journalist Bassel Shehadeh, who was killed in a shelling attack by Syrian government forces, will be marked by a worldwide commemoration of his life and work.

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May 26th 2013, 7:30 AM

# Syria

Syria: Shelling continues as Eid is celebrated

As Eid al-Fitr is being celebrated in Syria, Aleppo and Daraa were being shelled, according to latest reports. Meanwhile, the last UN monitors are leaving the country.

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Aug 20th 2012, 4:59 PM

# Syria

Syria: At least 162 reported killed across country

At least 37 people – 17 civilians, 10 rebels and 10 soldiers – were reportedly killed in the northern city of Aleppo.

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Aug 8th 2012, 8:26 PM

# Syria

Syrian activists report renewed shelling in Homs

The have been further reports of shelling in the city of Homs – just one day after the head of the UN observers’ mission demanded women, children and the elderly be allowed to leave the area.

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Jun 18th 2012, 3:50 PM

# Syria

UN suspends Syria mission as violence intensifies

Meanwhile, a group of Muslims and Christians have issued a desperate appeal for help escaping the flashpoint city of Homs.

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Jun 16th 2012, 1:15 PM

# Syria

LIVE STREAM: Homs hit by new wave of attacks

The Syrian city appears to be under fire again this afternoon.

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Jun 11th 2012, 3:06 PM

# Syria

Syrian troops renew shelling of Homs, 38 killed

Women and children have been sheltering in basements for days, according to activists.

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Jun 10th 2012, 5:47 PM

# Syria

Syrian regime troops shell rebels in mountains

There has been more heavy fighting as Russia called for an international conference to resolve the conflict.

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Jun 10th 2012, 11:36 AM

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Jun 8th 2012, 4:50 PM

# Syria

Army mortar shells kill 10 in Syrian village

Activists say that a 5-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy were among those killed.

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May 1st 2012, 10:01 PM

# Syria

Syrian activists: Homs calm as UN team visits

Activists have said that shelling has stopped in the city of Homs ahead of a visit by UN cease-fire observers to the area.

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Apr 21st 2012, 12:20 PM

# Syria

Activists claim Syrian troops are widening shelling attacks

The UN-brokered cease-fire appears to be quickly unraveling despite the presence of foreign observers, as government troops launched another day of attacks on Homs.

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Apr 17th 2012, 7:29 PM

# Syria

Nine dead as Syrian troops shell Homs ahead of UN resolution vote

The reported bombardment came as the UN prepared to vote on a resolution authorising the deployment of the first wave of military observers to monitor the ceasefire.

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Apr 14th 2012, 3:23 PM