Today's Top Reports
Gaza Strip
Airstrikes continue in Gaza
Seven individuals were reportedly killed in airstrikes in Gaza overnight, just hours before an Israeli cabinet meeting to vote on a potential hostage deal. The strikes are part of ongoing tensions in the region, with the cabinet's decision expected to address the complex situation surrounding hostages held by Hamas. This event took place on 01/16/2025.
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Papua New Guinea
Ambush on police vehicle kills one officer, and injures two others in Papua New Guinea
On Tuesday, gunmen ambushed a police vehicle near Tende, in Mendi, Southern Highlands Province, killing a policeman. Two other policemen were seriously injured when their vehicle rolled over, while another one escaped uninjured. The attack occurred when two men opened fire on the vehicle while attempting to stop them at an illegal roadblock. The police officers then shot at the two suspects, injuring them. Angry relatives of the two suspects then retaliated and shot the driver, killing him and causing the police vehicle to roll over. The relatives then attacked the two officers in the back of the vehicle with bush knives while the other police officer escaped the area. A search for the assailants was underway. This event took place on 01/16/2025.
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Russia
More drone attacks reported in Russia
An oil depot in Voronezh caught fire due to a drone attack. The governor of Voronezh reported that over 10 drones attacked three districts, with the majority of strikes on the oil depot. The protective mesh surrounding the tanks was breached. Firefighters are currently working to extinguish the fire. No injuries or threats to the population have been reported. In addition, explosions were reported in Kotovsk, Tambov, where a gunpowder plant is located. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that a total of 27 drones were intercepted and destroyed, with seven being shot down in Voronezh. This event took place on 01/16/2025.
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Slovakia
Knife attack targets a school in Slovakia
Two women, aged 18 and 51, were killed, and a third woman was injured in a knife attack at a school in Spisska Stara Ves in eastern Slovakia. The suspect, an 18-year-old student, was initially on the run but was later apprehended. The victims were fellow students and a teacher. The interior ministry assured the public that there is no immediate danger. This event took place on 01/16/2025.
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Turkey
Syrian interim FM says it will reign in groups Turkey sees as a threat
Syria's top diplomat stated that the country will not allow its territory to be used as a threat against Turkey. The statement was made during a visit by a Syrian delegation to Ankara, the first since the start of the civil war in 2011. The delegation discussed the presence of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northeastern Syria, which Turkey sees as a security threat due to its links to the outlawed PKK. Turkey has been threatening military action against the SDF, prompting diplomatic efforts to prevent a confrontation. This event took place on 01/16/2025.
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Below are all 61 event summaries for our reports that we've mapped over the last day. Geopolitical Report Pro subscribers can view complete reports and maps at the links under each summary.
