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Massive Russian Strike Tests Diplomacy on Eve of Peace Talks

  A damaged apartment house is seen following Russia’s missile and drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Russia launched one of its most intense overnight assaults of the war, firing roughly 450 drones and 70 missiles across Ukraine just a day before scheduled talks aimed at exploring a path toward ending the conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the timing of the attack was deliberate, describing it as an attempt to intimidate civilians and undermine diplomatic efforts. The strikes targeted energy facilities, residential areas, and emergency infrastructure during harsh winter conditions, leaving several regions without power and forcing rescue teams to work through the night. Ukrainian officials said air defenses intercepted many of the incoming threats but acknowledged that the scale of the barrage caused significant damage. Despite the escalation, Ukraine has signaled it will still participate in the upcoming discussions, which are expected t...

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Mass Evacuation Ordered in Rafah Amid Escalating Conflict

 

The Israeli military has issued an urgent evacuation order for residents of the Tel al-Sultan neighborhood in Rafah, located in the southern Gaza Strip. This directive comes amidst intensified military operations in the region, which have already caused widespread destruction and displacement.

Thousands of Palestinians were seen fleeing their homes, carrying minimal belongings as they moved on foot toward al-Mawasi, a coastal area hosting makeshift tent camps. The evacuation follows heavy bombardments that have left the neighborhood in ruins, with reports of casualties and injuries mounting. The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with the territory officially entering the first stage of famine due to prolonged border closures.

The evacuation order has further compounded the suffering of Gaza's population, many of whom have been displaced multiple times during the ongoing conflict. The scenes of families walking through sand and mud under dire conditions highlight the urgent need for international intervention to address the escalating crisis. 

The situation remains volatile, with no immediate resolution in sight. The global community watches closely as the humanitarian toll rises in this war-torn region. 



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