The attacks aim to destroy or damage crossings over a river in the Kursk region that are Russian forces’ only routes for resupply or retreat, military analysts say.
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Ukraine Destroys Key Russian Bridge as It Presses On With Offensive
The bridge’s destruction is a setback for Russian supply lines as Ukraine seeks to consolidate its territorial gains in the Kursk region of western Russia.
The Paris Bridge of Olympic Joy and Its Violent Past
The Pont du Carrousel, gathering place of joyous crowds, has come to symbolize a season of magic. It was not always so.
Dozens Dead or Missing After China Highway Collapse
It was the second such rain-related disaster in less than three months, as extreme weather challenges the country’s extensive network of newly built expressways.
Egypt Faces Hard Choices After Israeli Seizure of Gaza’s Southern Border
Egypt’s government is weighing its “cornerstone” relationship with Israel against the economic damage the war in Gaza is inflicting and against the domestic outrage over the devastation there.
Israel Declares ‘Tactical Control’ Over Strategic Gaza Corridor Bordering Egypt
Hamas tunnels into Egypt make it essential for Israel to control the corridor, Israel says, but Egypt says there are no such tunnels.
Israel Declares ‘Tactical Control’ Over Strategic Gaza Corridor Bordering Egypt
Hamas tunnels into Egypt make it essential for Israel to control the corridor, Israel says, but Egypt says there are no such tunnels.
With a Gaza Cease-Fire in the Balance, Netanyahu Maneuvers to Keep Power
The Israeli prime minister, under pressure from all sides, is trying to reassure his many domestic, military and diplomatic critics. Here’s a look at what he is confronting.
Beneath London, Tunnels and Bomb Shelters to Become Tourist Attractions
Used for spying, a phone exchange and more over the years, a semi-secret web of tunnels in central London could open to the public in 2027.
Bridge Collapses in Baltimore and Guangzhou Raise Questions on Modern Shipping
The crash in Baltimore was at least the second in just over a month in which a container ship hit a major road bridge.