Hamas terrorists fired thousands of rockets into Israeli territory from the Gaza Strip; The Ukrainian Armed Forces are advancing in the direction of Melitopol and Bakhmut. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
Hamas attacked Israel
The Palestinians launched 5,000 rockets into Israel on Saturday morning. This was said by the head of the Izadin al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Hamas movement, Muhammad Deif. He spoke not only to the militants in Gaza, but also to all the Arab people, calling on them to “storm the borders” of Israel.
Militants of the Palestinian Hamas movement shot at residents of Sderot in southern Israel
In the evening, Hamas again attacked Israeli territory
Sirens sounded in the Herzliya and Kfar Shmariyahu areas, as well as in Ra’anana and many other settlements in central Israel. Hamas fired 150 rockets towards Tel Aviv. The terrorists said it was in response to the destruction of the Palestine Tower in the Gaza Strip.
Israel declared Operation Iron Swords after the Hamas attack
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it launched Operation Iron Swords in response to a surprise attack by the Islamist group Hamas in the country. IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari told the media that more than 2,200 rockets had been fired into Israel since 6:30 a.m. According to him, Hamas terrorists entered the country from land, sea and air. The Israel Defense Forces said the Hamas terror group “will pay a heavy price” for its surprise attack.
A state of emergency was declared throughout the State of Israel. Its introduction will give more powers to the police. The authorities also decided to attract volunteer police.
Zelensky called on Ukrainians in Israel to be as cooperative as possible
The President called on Ukrainians in Israel to be as helpful as possible and, if necessary, to contact the embassy in any available way. He also noted that the Foreign Ministry is examining information about the death of a Ukrainian woman in Israel and the disappearance of two other Ukrainian citizens.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue offensive operations in the direction of Bakhmut
The Ukrainian Armed Forces continued offensive operations in Melitopol and attacks in the direction of Bakhmut. During the day, 50 military clashes took place between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the invaders. The Defense Forces aviation carried out eight strikes on areas where personnel, weapons and military equipment were concentrated and 5 on enemy anti-aircraft missile systems. Missile forces units hit an artillery weapon, an area where personnel are concentrated, and an enemy electronic warfare station.
Russia fired Onyx missiles at a boarding house and warehouse in the Odessa region
On the night of October 7, Russia launched a missile attack on the Odessa region with supersonic Onyx-type anti-ship missiles. A boarding house and a barn were hit, houses and vehicles were damaged, Operational Command South reported. The head of the Odessa Police Department reported four injured people, injured by broken glass.
The enemy hit Nikolaevregion
Four loud explosions rumbled through Nikolaev. According to regional authorities, some have arrived outside the regional center. Local media reported that it was a missile and drone attack. The mayor of Nikolaev, Alexander Senkevich, promised to provide information later.
Medvedchuk’s godfather was detained, his gang was involved in racketeering
The Security Service of Ukraine reports the neutralization of a criminal group involved in racketeering in the Transcarpathian region. The agency wrote that during the special operation, the leader of the gang was detained – a current deputy of the regional council from the banned party OPZZH, which in the criminal environment has the status of a criminal authority. He is also the godfather of former MP and treason suspect Viktor Medvedchuk. According to the investigation, the detainee organized a gang that tried to “evade the residents of the region” and “knock” money from them.
Pakistan announced the expulsion of illegal immigrants
Pakistani authorities have announced plans to deport all “illegal migrants,” including 1.7 million citizens of neighboring Afghanistan. So, citizens without valid documents must leave the country before October 31, otherwise they will be arrested and forcibly deported. About 1.3 million Afghans are registered as refugees, and another 880,000 have received legal status to stay, according to the UN. Pakistan has taken in many Afghan refugees – especially since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021.
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Source: korrespondent
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