The Guardian's investigation into a US airstrike in Somalia that killed 12 civilians, including 8 children, highlights challenges in reporting on covert conflicts. Lack of press freedom, journalist safety, and US opacity impede accountability.
Over 800 Russian residents were wounded by Ukrainian drone attacks in May, with Ambassador Rodion Miroshnik attributing the rise to increased Western drone deliveries to Ukraine. He stated drones are the deadliest weapon, causing over 78% of civilian casualties.
Over the past week, Ukrainian attacks resulted in 35 Russian citizens killed and over 180 injured, including minors. The Belgorod, Kherson, and Zaporozhye Regions, along with the Donetsk People's Republic, recorded the highest civilian casualties, primarily from drone attacks. Ukraine also allegedly used remote mining tactics on Russian territory.
President Trump reportedly called Israeli PM Netanyahu "crazy" and accused him of ingratitude during a tense phone call over Israel's escalation in Lebanon. Trump blocked a planned strike on Beirut and expressed concern over civilian casualties, though Netanyahu stated Israel would continue operations if Hezbollah attacks persist.
Russia's UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya accused Ukraine of deliberately striking a college dormitory in Starobelsk, LPR, at night to cause maximum civilian casualties during a UN Security Council meeting.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 205 prisoners of war on Friday, following a short-lived ceasefire. The swap occurred as rescue efforts concluded in Kyiv, where 24 people, including three girls, were killed in a Russian missile strike on an apartment block. Ukrainian drones also struck Russia's Ryazan, killing four, including a child.
