International

Russia continues its offensive in the Donetsk region and announces the capture of four other localities

Russian troops have taken four other locations in the Donetsk region, annexed by Moscow in September 2022, as reported on Tuesday by the Ministry of Defense on its Telegram channel.

Specifically, the military party assures that the Russian forces took control of the towns of Kranogorivka, Vodiane, Galitsinivka and Grigorivka.

The first three are located between 30 and 40 kilometers southeast of Pokrovsk, a city located at a strategic road crossing that has become one of the priority objectives of the Russian offensive on the eastern front.

The Ukrainian General Staff has acknowledged that Kiev’s forces repelled a total of 41 Russian assaults on the Pokrovsk axis during the last twenty-four hours.

The largest number of attacks on that front axis took place together with the towns of Mijailivka and Novogrodivka.

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Meanwhile, in the Kurajove area, the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 46 attacks during the last day.

In recent days, Russia has intensified its offensive in that part of the front, where the Ukrainian authorities continue to evacuate civilians from the most conflicting areas.

On Sunday night, about 140 people arrived by train to the city of Kirovograd, in central Ukraine, from Pokrovsk, where the situation deteriorates as Russian troops approach the city.

Meanwhile, in Russian territory, Moscow acknowledged on Tuesday that fragments of a Ukrainian drone hit the territory of Zhukovsky airport, 40 kilometers from the Russian capital.

“There have been no casualties. Nor has damage to the runways been detected,” airport sources told the TASS agency.

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The source specified that the airport, the smallest of the four on the outskirts of Moscow, had already suspended its activities when the enemy drone tried to attack its facilities.

According to Telegram channels, a fire broke out in Zhukovsky, something that the authorities have not confirmed.

The drone attack also forced the closure of the international airports of Domodedovo and Vnukovo, which are located in the Moscow region.

Russian anti-aircraft defense systems shot down 144 Ukrainian drones in various regions of Russia during the early morning, 20 of them on the outskirts of Moscow, where one woman died and three other people were injured.

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International

Oil prices surge again as Middle East tensions persist

Oil prices climbed again on Friday for a second consecutive session, as markets remained concerned about a prolonged conflict in the Middle East with no tangible diplomatic progress.

North Sea Brent crude for May delivery rose 4.22% to close at $112.57 per barrel.

Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) approached the $100 mark, settling at $99.64, up 5.46%.

The decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to delay by ten days his ultimatum for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz failed to reassure market participants.

“It means there will be ten additional days of disruptions in the Middle East for crude and refined product flows,” said Andy Lipow, of Lipow Oil Associates.

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“For prices to come down, a resolution to the conflict is necessary,” Lipow added. “And even in the event of a ceasefire, it is not certain that Iran would allow oil shipments to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.”

International

Young Spanish Woman Receives Euthanasia After Legal Battle, Sparking Debate

A 25-year-old Spanish woman, Noelia Castillo, received euthanasia on Thursday following a prolonged legal dispute with her father.

She passed away at a care center in Sant Pere de Ribes, about 40 kilometers from Barcelona, where she had been living for some time, according to Spanish media reports.

In an interview broadcast a day earlier on Antena 3, Castillo expressed her exhaustion after enduring prolonged suffering. She indicated that her decision was influenced by a combination of personal circumstances and health-related challenges, including family conflicts and a condition of paraplegia following a previous incident that left her with lasting physical consequences.

Spain legalized euthanasia in 2021, becoming one of the few countries that allow patients under strict conditions to seek medical assistance to end their lives in order to avoid what the law defines as unbearable suffering.

The case has reignited debate in Spain over the ethical, legal, and family dimensions surrounding euthanasia, as well as the broader issue of support for individuals in vulnerable situations.

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International

Over 300 U.S. Troops Wounded Since Start of Iran Conflict, CENTCOM Says

More than 300 U.S. service members have been injured since the start of the conflict with Iran on February 28, the United States Central Command confirmed on Friday.

“Since the beginning of Operation Epic Fury, approximately 303 U.S. service members have been wounded. The vast majority of these injuries are minor, and 273 troops have already returned to duty,” said U.S. Navy Captain Tim Hawkins.

A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity to AFP, indicated that 10 American troops remain seriously injured.

According to the latest figures, an additional 13 U.S. service members have been killed since the conflict began, including seven in the Gulf region and six in Iraq.

Meanwhile, Iran’s armed forces warned on Friday that hotels hosting U.S. troops in the region could be considered legitimate military targets.

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“When U.S. forces enter a hotel, from our perspective that hotel becomes American,” said armed forces spokesperson Abolfazl Shekarchi in remarks broadcast on state television.