Families and patients were not unfamiliar with the sound of missiles flying overhead. But the Russian assault on the hospital marked one of the worst days of violence against civilians in months.
Tag: Bombs and Explosives
Russia Maintains Punishing Pace of Deadly Strikes on Ukrainian Cities
A barrage on Vilniansk, a town in the south, killed seven, including three children, as attacks across Ukraine in the past few days have left dozens dead, according to local authorities.
A Small American Bomb Killing Palestinians by the Dozen in Gaza
The GBU-39 is increasingly the weapon of choice for the Israeli military and was used in two recent mass-casualty events.
Israel Used U.S.-Made Bombs in Strike That Killed Dozens in Rafah
A Times visual analysis found that munition debris filmed at the scene was remnants of a GBU-39, a bomb designed and manufactured in the United States.
Drones Have Offered Last Line of Defense for a Strategic Ukrainian Town
Short of troops and artillery, soldiers increasingly have been relying on pilotless drones to drop explosives and supplies to hold Chasiv Yar. But how long can they slow the Russian advance?
Biden Is Not the First U.S. President to Cut Off Weapons to Israel
Other presidents, including, Ronald Reagan, used the power of American arms to influence Israeli war policy. But the comparisons underscore how much the politics of Israel have changed over the years.
As Gaza Talks Falter, Negotiators Look for a Deal or a Scapegoat
President Biden’s decision to withhold offensive weapons if Israel attacks Rafah has scrambled cease-fire talks. But much of the various sides’ recriminations may be to gain advantage — or shift blame.
Israel ‘Smashing Into Rafah’ Will Not Eradicate Hamas, Biden Aide Says
The president has grown increasingly wary of a major assault in the densely populated city in southern Gaza.
Biden’s Warning Over Rafah Sharpens a Problem for Netanyahu
“If we need to stand alone, we will stand alone,” the Israeli prime minister said, as the U.S. threatened to withhold more weapons.
What We Know About the Weapons the U.S. Sends to Israel
The United States accelerated weapons deliveries to Israel after the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attacks.