Red alerts and explosions heard in the Jerusalem region #Israel#Gaza
The alerts was in the Jerusalem area, close to the city, but distant explosions could be heard (likely interceptions)
This came as Palestinian outlets claim Israelis are "storming" al-Aqsa (i.e. Jews are visiting the compound)
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad claims to have fired another barrage of rockets at Jerusalem, though it appears to have failed to reach the city, with sirens north of Kiryat Gat
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Four additional ships have been cleared by the Istanbul-based JCC to exit Ukrainian ports with foodproduct shipments #Ukraine
- The Glory and Riva Wind are carrying corn to Turkey,
- The Star Helena is carrying flour to China
- The Mustafa Necati is carrying sunflower oil to Italy
This aslo comes as Ukraine is planning to start export from a third port (Pivdenny) next week, according to a Ukrainian official
#Breaking Ukrainian sources report that Russian forces have withdrawn from Snake Island in the Black Sea, following a series of #Ukrainian missile and artillery attacks
This is being reported by the Odessa City Council, which quotes the #Ukrainian southern military command. The island is on fire, and explosions are heard, according to the council. t.me/odesacityoffic…
This would represent a notable success for #Ukraine in its efforts to start challenging the #Russian blockade.
For those who follow @LeBeckInt's Ukraine updates, we mentioned three weeks ago a divide within the Ukrainian leadership regarding whether to retreat or defend Severodonetsk
The Ukrainian leadership took the decision to defend Severodonetsk, which delayed a Russian take-over of the city by several weeks #Ukraine
The head of the Luhansk Regional State Administration said that the Ukrainian army lost Loskutivka and Rai-Oleksandrivka, north of Zolote #Ukraine
Pro-Russian sources claimed that the two villages were captured yesterday.
Russian forces have been gradually surrounding Zolote and Hirske. The situation there is unclear - Ukrainian units may be forced to withdraw, if they haven't already (there are conflicting reports as to whether they did or not)