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— Seeking Rapprochement, Hezbollah Condemns Deadly Israeli Strikes On Syria

 

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File image. Hezbollah on April 3 condemned what it called a United States-Israeli barbaric aggression against Syria, Yemen, the Gaza Strip, and Lebanon. In a statement, the group said that recent attacks on the countries were a part of a broader open war waged by the American-Zionist axis of evil against the regions people, destabilizing countries, violating their sovereignty, and depleting their resources in an attempt to impose U.S. hegemony and serve Israeli interests. Hezbollah also emphasized that Israel’s repeated strikes and incursions in Syria were aimed at weakening the Syrian state and preventing its recovery, calling it a flagrant violation of the country’s sovereignty. The group went on to commended the resilience of the Syrian people, citing the recent Israeli incursion, which resulted in casualties, as proof of Syrias continued dedication to resisting occupation. Overnight, an intense wave of Israeli strikes hit military sites near the Syrian capital, Damascus, as well as in the central governorates of Hama and Homs, including two air bases and a research facility, killing at least four people. Clashes also broke out in the southern governorate of Daraa when locals took up arms to stop an Israeli incursion. At least nine were killed there. Hezbollah in the same statement denounced the persistent U.S. aggression and the humanitarian atrocities committed against the Yemeni people. The group said that these actions were aimed at pressuring Yemen to abandon its support for Gaza. Hezbollah also condemned the ongoing Israeli attacks on Palestine, particularly Gaza, noting the continued genocide and displacement efforts happening under the eyes of the international community. “The continued genocide and forced displacement, carried out under the watchful eyes of an indifferent international community, demonstrate the enemy’s failure to break the will of the Palestinian resistance and the unyielding spirit of its people,” the statement reads. In Lebanon, Hezbollah pointed to repeated Israeli attacks and ongoing U.S. pressure, which it said seeks to provide cover for Israeli crimes and impose its conditions through envoys acting on behalf of the Zionist entity. Hezbollah warned that this dangerous escalation places the entire region at a critical juncture, necessitating unity among its nations to counter these existential threats. “The equation is clear: either confrontation or submission to the enemy’s schemes, which seek nothing less than to subjugate the region and dominate its people and resources,” the statement declared. The group reaffirmed its full solidarity with Syria, Yemen, and the Gaza Strip, urging all free nations to raise their voices against these crimes. Hezbollah took heavy losses in the last confrontation with Israel, which broke out as a result of the war on Gaza. Since a ceasefire brokered by the U.S. came into effect in Lebanon last November, the group has largely refrained from responding to Israel. In December, the group took another large blow when its close ally Syrian president Bashar al-Assad fled his country following a large-scale offensive by rebels. The group’s main supply lines were effectively cut with the collapse of the regime in Syria. Hezbollah backed Assad against the rebels, including the Islamist group of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) which led the final offensive, since the outbreak of the war in Syria. Nevertheless, since the fall of the regime, the group has stated its support for the emerging Islamist-led government in Syria. Even when a government crackdown claimed the lives of more than 1,600 civilians, mostly members of the Shiite Alawite religious minority, last March Hezbollah didn’t intervene and voiced its respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. While the recent statement addressed escalation all over the Middle East, it was, without a doubt, especially directed towards Syria. Hezbollah apparently sees the recent Israeli escalation against the country as a chance for rapprochement that could possibly reopen its supply routes. Meanwhile, the Islamists ruling Syria, who are mainly made up from the ranks of the now dissolved HTS, have repeatedly slammed Hezbollah, even going as far as accusing the group of attacking government troops on the border with Lebanon earlier this year. While Syria’s new rulers initially hoped that their tough stance against Hezbollah and Iran would grant them serious political, economic and military support from Gulf states and the West, none of these hopes have materialized yet. Even Turkey’s ability and willingness to support the new government in Syria was put in question by Israel’s recent attacks on the country, which were meant to deter Ankara. If Israel continues to escalate against Syria, the government will have either to compromise to the point of weakening its own Islamist structure, or it could make a shift towards Hezbollah and Iran. After all, both sides share a Islam-based ideology, and the Sunni Hamas Movement, among the first to support the uprising in Syria, is one of the key allies of Hezbollah. Hezbollah, Iran and the rest of the so-called “Axis of Resistance” could provide the Syrian government with substantial support, especially militarily. Such an alliance could pose an even larger threat to Israel than the one that existed before the fall of the Assad regime. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: New Conflicts Emerge In Syria Turkish Nationals Allegedly Among 13 Killed In Intense Israeli Strikes On Syria (Photos, Videos)   The post Seeking Rapprochement, Hezbollah Condemns Deadly Israeli Strikes On Syria appeared first on South Front.

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— New Conflicts Emerge In Syria

 

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Also be aware that many email services such as Hotmail, Yahoo etc. may block correspondence from info@southfront.press and some others put it in spam. If you want to support SouthFront but have no opportunity to do it via cryptocurrency, please contact us: info@southfront.press and southfront@list.ru. New conflicts are emerging in Syria, with a rise in internal sectarian tensions, a new wave of American expansion and Israel taking action to counter Turkey’s growing influence in the war-torn country. The instability of the country became evident early in March, when a government crackdown on so-called “remnants” of the Assad regime in western Syria claimed the lives of more than 1,600 civilians, mostly members of the Alawite minority. Amid the killings, some 10,000 civilians took refuge at Russia’s Khmeimim Air Base close to the city of Jableh. On March 25, reports revealed that Russian forces expanded their control around Khmeimim, entering at least three nearby towns, Qubaisiya, Bakhdarmo, and Khirbet al-Ashar, to secure the base and the civilians taking refuge there. Later on March 27, a series of strikes hit the Minet el-Beida military port and the adjacent 110th Brigade base on the coast. The strikes were blamed on Israel, but the country didn’t take responsibility. More escalation was reported in western Syria between March 28 and 31 with Russian air defenses intercepting several mysterious drones over Khmeimim and the naval base in Tartus port. Separately, recent reports revealed attempts by the United States to expand its influence to the outskirts of the capital, Damascus, in southern Syria On March 30, fighters from the U.S.-Backed Syrian Free Army (SFA) were spotted in the town of al-Dumayr, which is located some 35 kilometers to the northeast of Damascus. Later on March 31, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that a U.S. force combined by fighters from the SFA and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces had taken control of the nearby Al-Dumayr Air Base. Meanwhile, Israel appears to be on the course for a heated confrontation with Turkey over Syria. On April 1, the Middle East Eye revealed Turkish plans to deploy air defenses and combat drones at the T4 Air Base and the nearby Palmyra military airport in central Syria, which were both attacked by Israel twice during March. The Israeli response came over the night of April 2 and 3 with a wave of strikes targeting the T4 in addition to Hama military airport and a military research facility near Damascus. At least four, allegedly including three Turkish engineers, were killed in the strikes. Amid the strikes Israeli troops also clashed with local fighters near the towns of Nawa and Tasil in southern Syria. Nine fighters were killed in the confrontation. All in all, it is clear that the war in Syria didn’t end with the fall of the Assad regime. The new phase of the war will be marked by more apparent foreign interventions, notably by Israel and Turkey. It will be very difficult for the country’s Islamist-led interim government to navigate these emerging conflicts without getting involved. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS The post New Conflicts Emerge In Syria appeared first on South Front.

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— Overview Of Military Situation In Ukraine, April 3, 2025

 

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Click to see the full-size image Situation in the sky On the night of April 3, Russian air defense forces destroyed 23 Ukrainian drones over the Bryansk, Oryol, Kursk, Kaluga, Smolensk, and Belgorod regions. Click to see the full-size image Throughout the day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) launched four attacks on Russian energy facilities: in Luhansk, a drone strike damaged the Svatovo gas-distributing station, leaving over 11,000 consumers without gas; in the Kursk Region, a drone damaged the 110 kV Seimskaya–Klyukva №1 power line, cutting off electricity to more than 1,200 residents; in the Belgorod Region, Ukrainian artillery disabled a transformer at the Maksimovka power substation, leaving over 1,700 residents without electricity; in the Zaporizhzhia Region, a drone attack damaged the Vasilyevka electrical substation, causing around 9,000 people to lose electricity. In response, Russian Armed Forces (RAF) targeted Ukraine using 39 Geran attack drones and various decoy drones, striking northern and eastern regions. Over 14 Geran UAVs were launched at Kharkiv in a swift attack, with explosions also reported in Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro, and Sloviansk. These strikes aimed to weaken Ukrainian military infrastructure and defense capabilities. Situation on the fronts In the Kursk direction (Russia), the evacuation of civilians from liberated territories continues. Five people have been taken to safe areas over the past 24 hours. It is reported that in the south of the Sudzha district, the Ukrainian military are trying to use the territory of the St. Nicholas Belogorsk Monastery to organize defenses. This area, near Guevо and Gornal, holds strategic importance, as its loss would significantly complicate Ukrainian efforts to defend the adjacent Sumy Region. In the Belgorod direction (Russia), fighting continued in Demidovka and Popovka. The transfer of Ukrainian reinforcements was disrupted, leaving the remaining Ukrainian units in a dire situation. document.createElement('video'); https://s5.cdnstatic.space/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Belgorod.mp4Download video Russian strike with an ODAB-1500 guided volumetric detonation bomb on a dam near Popovka, used by the UAF to transfer armored vehicles into the Belgorod Region In the Sumy direction, Ukrainian troops once again launched an unsuccessful counterattack near Veselovka. Meanwhile, Russian assault units continue advancing, breaking through the enemys multi-layered defenses. https://s5.cdnstatic.space/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Sumy-mov.mp4Download video The Sumy direction. Advancement of Russian assault units In the Aleksandro-Kalininsky direction, Russian forces continue their offensive. Footage has emerged from the central part of Aleksandropol showing the Russian flag displayed near the village administration building. https://s5.cdnstatic.space/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Alexandropol.mp4Download video The flag of Russia now flies in Alexandropol Click to see the full-size image Fighting continues towards Valentinovka, west of Panteleimonovka, as well as in the vicinity of Aleksandropol and near Tarasovka. In the course of the Russian offensive, the settlement of Veseloye came under full control of the Vostok group of forces. Over 200 buildings have been cleared in an area reaching up to 1.5 km in depth and more than 1 km along the frontline. Ukrainian losses amounted to more than 70 personnel, 3 armored combat vehicles, and 8 military-type vehicles. https://s5.cdnstatic.space/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FPV-drone-160116.mp4Download video Russian FPV drone operators continue destroying Ukrainian military equipment in the Belgorod Region https://s5.cdnstatic.space/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/160114-dragon.mp4Download video A scrapyard of destroyed Ukrainian armored vehicles near the “dragons teeth” anti-tank fortifications at the Belgorod Region border In the Zaporizhzhya direction, Russian paratroopers have taken the village of Lobkovoye, but counter-action by Ukrainian troops cannot be ruled out in the near future. Fighting continues in the area of Shcherbaki and Maly Shcherbaki, where the RAF had earlier entered. Click to see the full-size image In the Kherson Region, mutual attacks are being carried out from both sides. https://s5.cdnstatic.space/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Ukrainian-UAV-command-post.mp4Download video Destruction of a Ukrainian UAV command post Three residents of Novaya Kakhovka have been injured as a result of Ukrainian shelling. A public school in the village of Malaya Lepetikha was damaged. Neighboring villages were also shelled. On the political front, the US President Donald Trumps administration has finally admitted that it is unlikely to reach a cessation of hostilities in Ukraine before Easter (April 20). The lack of progress in peace negotiations is a political blow for Trump, given his pre-election promises. The White House reported that U.S. Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth will miss the Ramstein format meeting on providing military aid to Ukraine, failing to join even by video call. Recent Ukrainian drone attacks on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium infrastructure caused significant damage to American companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil, increasing frustration in the White House. Analysts note that Kiev is aiming to demonstrate its independence and strengthen its negotiating position with the West by targeting U.S. interests. These developments raise questions about further support for Ukraine. Photos of the AFU equipment hit on the territory of the Kursk and Belgorod regions of Russia: MORE ON THE TOPIC: New Russian Tactics Of Devastating Strikes Changes Game Russian Lancet Loitering Munitions Hit 45 Ukrainian Targets Last Month (Videos) Ukrainian Cities Coming Under Devastating Russian Strikes One After Another The post Overview Of Military Situation In Ukraine, April 3, 2025 appeared first on South Front.

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— Russian Army Received Another Batch Of Malva Wheeled Howitzers (Photos)

 

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russian 2S43 Malva self-propelled artillery gun. Open source photo. The Russian military recently received another batch of advanced 2S43 Malva self-propelled howitzers, a photo that surfaced online on April 3 revealed. The photo shows a train loaded with at least eight Malvas in an unidentified part of Russia, possibly heading towards the special military operation zone. It was reportedly taken sometime last February and published only now for security reasons. Click to see full-size image. Via Telegram. The Malva is based on the BAZ-6010-027 8×8 special wheeled chassis. The howitzer is armed with a 152 mm 2A64 cannon, with a 30 rounds ammunition storage. It has an effective range of 24.5 kilometers, a gun elevation of +70°, depression of -3° and azimuth of ± 30°. In addition, the howitzer can fire Krasnopol laser-guided artillery rounds, which have a range between 20 and over 40 kilometers. The 32-ton Malva can cover a distance of 1,000 kilometers on public roads without refueling thanks to its all-wheel drive and a powerful diesel engine. It is also more maneuverable than self-propelled tracked howitzers, features greater technical potential and is less costly in operation. Russian state-owned defense conglomerate Rostec delivered the first batch of Malva howitzers to the Russian military in October of 2023. The conglomerate, which produces the howitzers, said in July of last year that another batch was delivered. Also in July, Rostech revealed that the armored cabin of the Malva withstood a hit by a rocket of the United States-made M142 HIMARS multiple launch rocket system in the special military operation zone. The conglomerate shared photos at the time. Click to see full-size image. Click to see full-size image. Click to see full-size image. Click to see full-size image. Click to see full-size image. Click to see full-size image. Click to see full-size image. Click to see full-size image. The mass production of the Malava has clearly begun. However, it is still unclear how many such wheeled howitzers are currently in service with the Russian military. The number could be in the dozens. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: Russian Lancet Loitering Munitions Hit 45 Ukrainian Targets Last Month (Videos) New Russian Tactics Of Devastating Strikes Changes Game The post Russian Army Received Another Batch Of Malva Wheeled Howitzers (Photos) appeared first on South Front.

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— U.S. Moved More Nuclear-Capable Stealth Bombers Within Striking Range From Iran

 

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The B-2 flies over the Utah Testing and Training Range at Hill Air Force Base, Utah (Photo by Bobbie Garcia) The number of B-2 Spirit strategic stealth bombers deployed by the United States at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean has risen to six, the Associated Press reported on April 3, citing recent satellite images of the key air base from Planet Labs PBC. The deployment of the nuclear-capable bombers in the Middle East comes as the U.S. continues a large-scale aerial campaign targeting the Houthis (Ansar Allah). Bombers of this type have been used in combat to target in the past. Overnight, more than 35 U.S. strikes hit Houthi-controlled areas, with Yemeni media reporting the death of at least two people. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have also been on the rise since Tehran rejected a proposal by President Donlad Trump to launch direct talks on its rapidly advancing nuclear program. The B-2, which features low-observable stealth technology, was especially designed to penetrate dense air defense networks. The bomber can also deploy the BU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator, a 14-ton precision-guided bunker buster bomb that can penetrate over 60 meters of fortifications. Due to these capabilities, the bomber is expected to play a key role in any U.S. attack on Iran’s underground nuclear facilities, like the Natanz uranium enrichment site. The U.S. built 21 B-2s, each costing between $1-2 billions. One was destroyed in a crash in 2008 and another was retired after being damaged in a 2022 crash. Not all of the remaining 19 are available for combat at any given moment. In addition to the bombers, the U.S. reinforced its military posture in the Middle East in recent weeks with a second aircraft carrier, fighter jets, combat drones and anti-missile-capable air defense systems. While significantly increasing U.S. forces in the Middle East in case Trump chooses to attack Iran, the White House was seriously considering a new proposal by Iran for indirect nuclear talks, according to a recent report by the Axios news website. Still, many allies of the U.S. appear to be bracing for a worst case scenario. According to the Middle East Eye, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait have all told the U.S. that they will not permit their airspaces or territories to be used as a launchpad against Iran, including for refueling and rescue operations. France’s foreign minister also warned that if a new agreement was not reached with Iran over its nuclear program, then a military confrontation seemed “almost inevitable.” Speaking after French President Emmanuel Macron convened a rare and undisclosed meeting of key ministers and experts on March 2 to discuss tension with Iran, Jean-Noel Barrot appeared to ramp up the pressure on Tehran. “The window of opportunity is narrow. We only have a few months until the expiration of this [2015] accord. In case of failure, a military confrontation would seem to be almost inevitable,” Barrot told a parliamentary hearing. Meanwhile, the Israeli government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has more openly expressed its desire for the U.S. to join it in an attack against Iran. According to a report by the Washington Post from February, U.S. intelligence had estimated that such an attack was likely during the first half of this year. Russia said on April 3 said that threats of a U.S. attack on Iran were unacceptable and warned that attacking the Islamic Republic could lead to potentially catastrophic results if nuclear installations were bombed. Asked about Irans nuclear programme and the dangers in the current situation, Russias foreign ministry said that Moscow was committed to finding solutions to Irans nuclear programme which respected Tehrans rights to peaceful nuclear energy. The use of military force by Irans opponents in the context of the settlement is illegal and unacceptable, Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the ministry, told reporters. Threats from outside to bomb Irans nuclear infrastructure facilities will inevitably lead to an irreversible global catastrophe. These threats are simply unacceptable. While Trump appears to be open to talks with Iran, Israel’s enthusiasm for a military solution could drag the U.S. into a regional conflict with far reaching consequences. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. 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— Ukrainian Attacks On Territory Of Russia On April 3, 2025 (Map Update)

 

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Click to see the full-size image During the past night, Russian air defenses destroyed 23 Ukrainian drones in the rear regions; Russian air defense intercepted 6 UAVs in the Bryansk region; Russian air defense intercepted 5 UAVs in the Oryol region; Russian air defense intercepted 5 UAVs in the Kursk region; Russian air defense intercepted 4 UAVs in the Kaluga region; Russian air defense intercepted 2 UAVs in the Belgorod region; Russian air defense intercepted 1 UAV in the Smolensk region. MORE ON THE TOPIC: Military Situation In Ukraine On April 2, 2025 (Maps Update) New Russian Tactics Of Devastating Strikes Changes Game Russian Lancet Loitering Munitions Hit 45 Ukrainian Targets Last Month (Videos) The post Ukrainian Attacks On Territory Of Russia On April 3, 2025 (Map Update) appeared first on South Front.

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— Israeli Drones Attack Medical Center, Vehicle In Southern Lebanon (Videos)

 

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Illustrative image. (The Israeli Defense Forces) Israel carried out more strikes on southern Lebanon, the heartland of Hezbollah, on April 3 causing material losses and damage. Early in the morning, Israeli drones attacked with at least three munitions a newly established center of the Islamic Health Authority, a Lebanese Civil Defense organization affiliated with Hezbollah, close to the key coastal town of Naqoura. The attack completely destroyed the center and damaged two ambulances as well as a fire truck, the organization said in a statement, adding that “this aggression is part of a series of daily violations and attacks, as the Israeli enemy continues its criminal activities that began in its last war on Lebanon.  Another Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle near the town of Bint Jbeil later in the morning, with the Lebanese Health Ministry reporting that two people were wounded. Click to see full-size image. Via X. Hezbollah began launching attacks against Israel on October 8 of 2023, in support of the Palestinian Hamas Movement, which had launched a surprise attack from the Gaza Strip into Israel just a day earlier. After taking heavy losses, the group agreed to a ceasefire last November. The ceasefire, which was brokered by the United States, was supposed to end all clashes on the Israeli-Lebanese border by February 18. However, the Israeli military continued to launch strikes against Hezbollah. It also deployed troops at five strategic posts in southern Lebanon. Israel escalated in recent weeks, launching two strikes against targets of Hezbollah in the capital, Beirut, on March 27 and April 1 in response to rocket attacks which the group denied responsibility for. Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem warned in a speech after the first strike that if Israel continues to carry out strikes in Lebanon then the group will take matters into its own hands. However, Israel escalated again by killing Hassan Bdair, a senior intelligence commander of the group, in the second strike. Evidently, Hezbollah is attempting to avoid another confrontation. Israel on the other hand appears to be pushing to end the ceasefire. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: Turkish Nationals Allegedly Among 13 Killed In Intense Israeli Strikes On Syria (Photos, Videos) Israel Expands Offensive In Gaza To Capture ‘Extensive Territory’ (Videos)   The post Israeli Drones Attack Medical Center, Vehicle In Southern Lebanon (Videos) appeared first on South Front.

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— Houthis Shoot Down Drone, Attack Aircraft Carrier After Deadly U.S. Strikes On Yemen (Photos, Video)

 

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Illustrative image. The Houthis (Ansar Allah) on April 3 announced more attacks following intense overnight United States strikes on Yemen that claimed the lives of at least two people. In two separate statements, Houthi military spokesman, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, said that the group shot down an MQ-9 Reaper combat drone, the second in less than 72 hours, over the western province of al-Hodeidah and attacked the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea. “The American enemy launched a blatant aggression against our country over the past few hours, with more than 36 strikes,” the spokesman said in the second statement. “In response to this aggression, the naval forces, unmanned aerial vehicles, and missile forces of the Yemeni Armed Forces, with the help of God Almighty, carried out a special and joint military operation. They engaged the U.S. aircraft carrier Truman and its associated warships in the northern Red Sea using a number of cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles,” he added, noting that “the operation successfully achieved its objectives.” As usual, Brig. Gen. Saree stressed in both statements that the Houthis will continue to launch attacks against Israel and affiliated shipping until a ceasefire is reached in the Gaza Strip and aid is delivered to Palestinian people there. The Al-Masirah TV, which is run by the Houthis, said that U.S. strikes killed a man in the area of al-Salif in al-Hodeidah. It also reported more than 20 other strikes on the northern province of Sadaa, the heartland of the Houthis, with several targeting a military camp in the area of Kahlan.  The news channel also reported a strike on a vehicle near the capital, Sanaa, and said that other strikes targeted a communication center in the central province of Ibb, killing at least one man. Click to see full-size image. (Al-Masirah) Click to see full-size image. (Al-Masirah) The U.S. Central Command resumed strikes against Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen on March 15 on orders from President Donald Trump, who said that the large-scale operation was launched in response to the group’s renewed attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. Since then, at least 67 people, including commanders of the Houthis and civilians, have been killed. The command has not yet commented on the recent deadly strikes on Yemen, nor on the attacks announced by the Houthis. Despite the lack of any clear results, the U.S. appears to be committed to the ongoing operation against the Houthis. In fact, Washington could escalate even further if the group continues to refuse to cease their attacks before the Israeli war on Gaza is over. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: Houthis Shot Down U.S. Combat Drone Amid Strikes On Yemen (Videos) At Least Four Killed In Yemen As U.S. Intensifies Strikes On Houthis (Videos) The post Houthis Shoot Down Drone, Attack Aircraft Carrier After Deadly U.S. Strikes On Yemen (Photos, Video) appeared first on South Front.

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— Military Situation In Palestine On April 3, 2025 (Map Update)

 

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Click to see the full-size image Palestinian groups fired rockets at Sderot; The Israeli army published an evacuation notice for the resident of Beit Hanun; The Israeli army published an evacuation notice for the resident of Shajaiyah; Israeli strikes targeted the areas of Rafah; Israeli strikes targeted the areas of Deir al-Balah; Israeli strikes targeted the areas of Khan Yunis; Israeli strikes targeted the areas of Rafah; On April 3, at least 24 civilians were killed and 55 others were wounded by Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip; 50,423 Palestinians were killed and 114,638 others were wounded as a result of the Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. MORE ON THE TOPIC: Military Situation In Palestine On March 31, 2025 (Map Update) Israel Expands Offensive In Gaza To Capture ‘Extensive Territory’ (Videos) Senior Hezbollah, Quds Force Commander Was Killed In Recent Israeli Strike On Beirut The post Military Situation In Palestine On April 3, 2025 (Map Update) appeared first on South Front.

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— Turkish Nationals Allegedly Among 13 Killed In Intense Israeli Strikes On Syria (Photos, Videos)

 

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Illustrative image. (The Israeli Defense Forces) Over a dozen people were killed in central and southern Syria overnight when the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) unleashed an intense wave of strikes against military sites and clashed with local fighters. The strikes, which began late on April 2, targeted “remaining military capabilities” at the Hama military airport in the western Hama countryside and the T-4 Air Base in the eastern Homs countryside, according to the IDF, which said in a statement that runways, fuel depots, and radars at the two sites were hit. The IDF added that the strikes also targeted “military infrastructure” close to the Syrian capital, Damascus, without elaborating. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) confirmed that the Barzeh scientific research center, located just outside the capital, was hit by multiple strikes. Some 18 strikes also targeted Hama military airport and three others targeted the T4, according to the London-based monitoring group. Videos posted to social networks showed large blasts at the targeted sites. Photos from Hama also revealed that several fighter jets were destroyed. Click to see full-size image. Via Telegram. The strikes came following reports of Turkish plans to deploy troops at military sites in central Syria. One particular report by the Middle East Eye said that Ankara was preparing to deploy air defenses and combat drones at the T4 and the nearby Palmyra military airport, which were both targeted twice by the IDF last month. According to the SOHR, at least four people were killed in Hama as a result of the strikes. Syrian activists alleged that three Turkish engineers were among the casualties. However, these claims are yet to be verified. Amid the strikes, a large force from the IDF advanced from the buffer zone adjacent to the occupied Golan Heights towards the town of Nawa in the western Daraa countryside. Israeli troops had occupied the buffer zone just hours after the fall of the Assad regime last December as a part of a large-scale operation that also saw the destruction of most of the combat capabilities left behind by the former Syrian military by some 500 strikes. The advance towards Nawa triggered calls for “Jihad,” with dozens of locals taking up arms and attempting to stop Israeli troops close to the nearby town of Tasil. The IDF confirmed in a statement released on April 3 morning that local fighters opened fire on Israeli troops operating near Tasil, as they were working to “confiscate weapons and destroy terror infrastructure.” The troops, of the 474th Golan Regional Brigade, returned fire and “eliminated” several gunmen “on the ground and from the air,” the military said, adding that no soldiers were injured in the exchange, and the operation in the area was completed. The state-run Syrian Arab News agency later said that nine people were killed in Israeli strikes that targeted the area of Harsh Sad al-Jubailiya between Nawa and Tasil, describing the incident as a “massacre.” This was the second incident in which IDF troops operating in southern Syria have come under fire since taking over the bufferzone.  The deadly strikes and clashes drew only condemnations from the Syrian interim government, which called the events a “flagrant violation” of the country’s sovereignty. “In a blatant violation of international law and Syrian sovereignty, Israeli forces launched airstrikes on five locations across the country,” the Syrian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “This unjustified escalation is a deliberate attempt to destabilize Syria and exacerbate the suffering of its people,” it added. The ministry also acknowledged that the Israeli attack resulted in the “near-total destruction” of Hama military airport, noting that the strikes came as the country is trying to rebuild after 14 years of war and calling it a strategy to “normalize violence within the country.” From its side, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that the strikes on Syria were intended to serve as “a warning for the future.” “Israel will not allow Syria to become a threat to its communities and security interests,” said Katz. “If you allow forces hostile to Israel to enter Syria and endanger Israel’s security interests, you will pay a heavy price,” the minister added, addressing Syria’s interim president Ahmed Al-Sharaa by his nom de guerre, Abu Mohammad al-Joulani. “The Air Force’s operations yesterday against the T-4 and Hama airports and in the Damascus area are a clear message and a warning for the future: We will not allow the State of Israel’s security to be harmed,” he concluded. Overall, the deadly strikes were without a doubt meant as a threat to Turkey. Israel appears to be determined to prevent the emergence of a strategic Turkish-Syrian alliance. Any attempt by Ankara to challenge Israel could result in a dangeoruse confrontation, with Damascus ultimately paying the price. While Turkey had much success before in advancing its interests in Syria, Libya and Iraq, it has never faced any challenge as serious as the once currently posed by Israel. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: Turkey To Deploy Air Defenses, Combat Drones At Syria’s Largest Air Base – Report U.S. Forces Took Over Key Air Base Near Syria’s Damascus: War Monitor The post Turkish Nationals Allegedly Among 13 Killed In Intense Israeli Strikes On Syria (Photos, Videos) appeared first on South Front.

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— New Russian Tactics Of Devastating Strikes Changes Game

 

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Also be aware that many email services such as Hotmail, Yahoo etc. may block correspondence from info@southfront.press and some others put it in spam. If you want to support SouthFront but have no opportunity to do it via cryptocurrency, please contact us: info@southfront.press and southfront@list.ru. After a quite calm night on April 1st, Russia and Ukraine resumed massive strikes on each other’s rear regions. According to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, in total, 93 Ukrainian UAVs were destroyed and intercepted in three Russian regions on the night of April 2nd. The massive attack resulted in damage to civilian infrastructure, but no strikes on any military facilities have been confirmed so far. Most of them targeted the Kursk region, where the last Ukrainian forces are being repelled from the border areas. The region was attacked by 87 Ukrainian drones. As a result of the strikes, two apartment buildings in the center of Kursk city were damaged. More civilian buildings were attacked in the southern Rostov region. The local city of Taganrog was attacked by three Ukrainian drones. One of them hovered in trees, another fell on garages, and the third hit an apartment building. Fortunately, the night attack resulted in no civilian victims. In the morning, the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine released new footage of drone strikes in Crimea. They were reportedly launched by the special unit called Prymary. The targets included two BK-16 airborne assault boats, one Raptor patrol boat and Thor air defense system. However, another Ukrainian media victory was well exaggerated. The local sources claimed that none of the targets suffered any significant damage, the drones slightly missed them and struck the areas nearby, which is also confirmed by the Ukrainian footage. On the other hand, the Russian military continues highly concentrated devastating strikes on targets throughout Ukraine. The joint launch of dozens of Geranium UAVs increases the chance of overcoming Ukrainian air defense. Last night, about 15 kamikaze drones struck the industrial zone in the city of Kharkiv. The workshops of the Promsvyaz industrial enterprise were heavily damaged. The post city of Odessa also came under another massive wave of strikes. Amid the stalling negotiations mediated by Washington, as well as stabilization of the front line and the absence of large-scale operations, the Russian military got time to scale up the arsenal of weapons necessary for future tasks, to accumulate cruise missiles and Geran drones without operational haste. While Kiev remains extremely dependent on external supplies, the Russian military has its reserves replenished to assure the further high—density strikes. They are able to respond to any escalation and thwart Ukrainian attempts of large-scale offensives. According to various estimations, Russias accumulation of drones and missiles may become the game changing factor and is already swinging the pendulum of war in its favor. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS The post New Russian Tactics Of Devastating Strikes Changes Game appeared first on South Front.

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— Russian Lancet Loitering Munitions Hit 45 Ukrainian Targets Last Month (Videos)

 

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MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA JUNE 25, 2019: A ZALA Lancet-3 attack drone developed by Kalashnikov Concern on display at the Army 2019 International Military Technical Forum at Patriot Park. Marina Lystseva/TASS The Russian military damaged or destroyed 45 different targets of Kiev forces using Lancet loitering munitions during March. The Ukrainian losses, all documented in video by Lostarmour.info, were: Seven Self-propelled howitzers, including three Ukrainian-made Bohdana and one Swedish-made Archer; Seven towed howitzers, including two American-made M777 and one M198; One multiple rocket launcher, an American-made M142 HIMARS; Nine Main battle tanks, including one German-made Leopard 1A5; Two infantry fighting vehicles, both American-made M2A2 Bradley ODS-SA; Two armored personnel carriers, both American-made M113; Two armored vehicles, one Canadian-made Roshel Senator and one Turkish-made Kirpi; Two engineering vehicle, a Soviet-made IMR-2 and a German-made Wisent 1; Two radars, an American-made AN/TPQ-50 and a Soviet-made P-18; One electronic warfare system, a Ukrainian-made Bukovel-AD; One military boat; Nine military vehicles of different types. The Lancet was developed by the ZALA Aero Group, a subsidiary of Russia’s defense giant Kalashnikov Concern. The company produces two versions of the loitering munition, the Izdeliye-52 with an endurance of 30 minutes and a one-kilogram warhead and the larger Izdeliye-51 that has an endurance of 40 minutes and is armed with a warhead weighting three kilograms. The loitering munition flies towards the designated area with a GLONASS-aided inertial navigation system. After arriving in the area, the operator utilizes an onboard electro-optical system via a two-way data-link to detect, track and lock on the target. A laser-ranging system then controls the detonation of the warhead. The small radar cross-section and minimal infrared signature of the electric-powered loitering munition makes it very difficult to detect and intercept. As a result, Ukrainian attempts to stop the system have been mostly unsuccessful. Lostarmour.info only documents strikes based on videos or photos. Many other strikes remain classified, which means the real number of strikes could be much higher. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: Ukrainian Cities Coming Under Devastating Russian Strikes One After Another Media Victory: Ukrainian GUR Showed New Drone Strikes In Crimea The post Russian Lancet Loitering Munitions Hit 45 Ukrainian Targets Last Month (Videos) appeared first on South Front.

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— Military Situation In Ukraine On April 2, 2025 (Maps Update)

 

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Click to see the full-size image Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Sumy region; Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Dnipropetrovsk region; Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Donetsk region; Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Odessa region; Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Kharkiv region; Russian forces advanced in the Chasov Yar direction; Russian forces advanced in the Svatove direction; Russian forces advanced in the Pokrovsk direction; Russian forces advanced in the Velyka Novoselka direction; Russian forces eliminated about 95 servicemen, two armoured vehicles, three motor vehicles, a artillery gun in the Kharkiv area; Russian forces eliminated about 215 servicemen, a tank, a M113, seven motor vehicles, five artillery guns, two EW stations, three ammo depots in the Svatove area; Russian forces eliminated about 285 servicemen, a tank, an infantry vehicle, a M113 armoured personnel carrier, a M101 howitzer in the Chasov Yar area; Russian forces eliminated about 435 servicemen, a tank, two motor vehicles, and five field artillery guns in Donetsk region; Russian forces eliminated up to 110 servicemen, an armoured vehicle, a motor vehicle, three artillery guns, an EW station in the Southern Donetsk area; Russian forces eliminated up to 60 servicemen, three motor vehicles, an EW station, an ammunition depot in the Kherson region; Russian air defense forces shot down two JDAM guided bombs, one Uragan projectile, 177 UAVs over the past day. Click to see the full-size image Russian forces took control of Lobkove; Russian forces advanced on the north of Malye Shcherbaki; Russian forces repelled an AFU attack in the north of Stepovoye; Up to 60 servicemen, three motor vehicles, an EW station, an ammunition depot were destroyed in the area. Click to see the full-size image Russian forces advanced in the Preobrazhenka area; Russian forces took control of Razliv; Fighting is ongoing in Kostyantynopil; Clashes continued in Bogdanovka; Clashes continue near Kotlyne village; Clashes continue near Novoalexandrovka; Clashes continue near Udachnoye; Fighting is ongoing in Zvirove; Russian forces eliminated up to 435 servicemen, a tank, two motor vehicles, and five field artillery guns in the area. Click to see the full-size image Russian forces advanced towards Katerinovka; Clashes continue near Kolodyazi village; Up to 15 servicemen, a tank, a M113, seven motor vehicles, five artillery guns, two EW stations, three ammo depots were destroyed in the area. Click to see the full-size image Russian forces took control of Alexandropol; Russian forces advanced towards Valentinovka; Fighting is ongoing in northern part of Toretsk; Fighting is ongoing in southern part of Toretsk; Russian forces eliminated up to 435 servicemen, a tank, two motor vehicles, and five field artillery guns in the area. MORE ON THE TOPIC: Military Situation In Ukraine On March 31, 2025 (Map Update) Ukrainian Cities Coming Under Devastating Russian Strikes One After Another Media Victory: Ukrainian GUR Showed New Drone Strikes In Crimea The post Military Situation In Ukraine On April 2, 2025 (Maps Update) appeared first on South Front.

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— U.S. Forces Took Over Key Air Base Near Syria’s Damascus: War Monitor

 

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File image. A reconnaissance force from the United States military accompanied by hundreds of fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian Free Army (SFA) had entered al-Dumayr Air Base close to the Syrian capital, Damascus, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on March 31. The air base, one of the largest and most fortified in Syria, is located some 40 kilometers to the northeast of Damascus and just under 20 kilometers to the east of the strategic M5 highway leading to the capital. The Kurdish-led SDF, which controls large parts of northern and eastern Syria, is the U.S. main ally in the country, while the SFA is a much smaller proxy group that until the fall of the Assad regime its activists were limited to the southeastern area of al-Tanf. In its report, the SOHR said that the U.S. was planning to take over al-Dumayr and turn it into a base for its forces. The new Syrian military and the SDF would later launch joint operations against ISIS cells in the Syrian desert from the air base, the London-based monitoring group added. Syria’s interim government announced on March 10 that it had reached a breakthrough agreement with the SDF to integrate the group into state institutions, including the new military. At the time, the U.S. welcomed the agreement, which was reportedly brokered with its help. Later in the month, the SOHR reported that the SFA took control over the town of al-Dumayr in coordination with the interior ministry of the interim government. U.S. forces in Syria grew in the last few years from just around 900 troops to over 2,000, with several bases located at key gas and oil fields in SDF-controlled areas in addition to a garrison in al-Tanf blocking a strategic highway linking Damascus with the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. THE SOHR’s recent reports about U.S. military presence in al-Dumayr Air Base and the nearby town were denied by the media office of the SFA in a statement to the Lebanese Al-Nahar newspaper. Still, it is important to note that the SFA fighters were spotted in the town and that the group does not speak for the U.S. military. While on the surface the U.S. appears to be pushing for cooperation between its allies and the interim government, Washington may be in fact taking advantage of the recent integration agreement to position its forces closer to Damascus in order to better pressure the Islamists running the government. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: Turkey To Deploy Air Defenses, Combat Drones At Syria’s Largest Air Base – Report Israel Is Running Out Of Patience Over Turkey’s Influence In Syria – Reports   The post U.S. Forces Took Over Key Air Base Near Syria’s Damascus: War Monitor appeared first on South Front.

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— Military Situation In Yemen On April 2, 2025 (Map Update)

 

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Click to see the full-size image Over the past night, US warplanes attacked several areas in Hudaydah province; Over the past night, US warplanes targeted Hajja province three times; Over the past night, US warplanes targeted east of Saada five times; Four people were killed by US airstrikes in Hudaydah province; The Yemeni army attacked USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier and US warships with several cruise missiles and drones in the Red Sea. MORE ON THE TOPIC: Military Situation In Yemen On March 31, 2025 (Map Update) At Least Four Killed In Yemen As U.S. Intensifies Strikes On Houthis (Videos) Houthis Shot Down U.S. Combat Drone Amid Strikes On Yemen (Videos) The post Military Situation In Yemen On April 2, 2025 (Map Update) appeared first on South Front.

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— Ukrainian Cities Coming Under Devastating Russian Strikes One After Another

 

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Illustrative Image After a short pause on April 1st, Russian and Ukrainian forces resumed massive night strikes in the rear regions. The Ukrainian military is destroying civilian infrastructure and continues attacks on Russian energy facilities despite the agreement reached on March 18th. According to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, on the night of April 2nd, 93 Ukrainian drones were destroyed and intercepted by Russian air defense. They included: 87 UAVs destroyed in the border Kursk region, 4 UAVs in the southern Rostov region, 2 UAVs in the border Belgorod region. There was damage to Russian military infrastructure confirmed as a result of the strikes, but Ukrainian drones heavily damaged civilian buildings in the center of the cities of Kursk and Taganrog.   document.createElement('video'); https://s5.cdnstatic.space/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tag-1.mp4Download video   https://s5.cdnstatic.space/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tag-2.mp4Download video   The Ukrainian military also continues strikes on Russian energy facilities. According to the Russian military, two more attacks were recorded over the past day. On the night of April 2nd, Ukrainian drone struck energy substation of 110 kV near the village of Klykva in the Kursk region. At the same time, the Ukrainian military intentionally shelled another facility of the Rosseti Center-Kurskenergo in the Kursk region. Amid the statements by various representatives of the Kiev regime, starting with Zelensky, about the following of restrictions on attacks on Russian energy facilities, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are systematically launching attacks using UAVs and artillery systems on the Russian energy infrastructure, the Russian MoD concluded. The local authorities also reported that Ukrainian drones struck the Svatovo gas measuring station in the LPR, where a fire broke out as a result of the attack. In their turn, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue daily devastating strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, without targeting energy facilities.  The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that in total, 74 Russian kamikaze drones targeted Ukrainian territory last night. According to the Ukrainian military, 41 of them were destroyed by the all-mighty Ukrainian air defense forces, 20 decoy drones allegedly disappeared. Thus, only 13 Russian drones allegedly struck their targets; but the local reports confirm dozens of strikes in different Ukrainian regions. The Russian military continues following the tactics of devastating concentrated strikes on Ukrainian cities, which allows to bypass Ukrainian air defense.   https://s5.cdnstatic.space/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/kh-2.mp4Download video   https://s5.cdnstatic.space/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/kha.mp4Download video   https://s5.cdnstatic.space/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/kh-1.mp4Download video   Last night, the industrial zone of Kharkiv came under one of such concentrated waves of strikes. More than a dozen explosions thundered in the city. At least six Russian drones struck the production and logistics cluster, partially used for the repair and supply of the 92nd mechanized brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The facilities of Promsvyaz enterprise came under attack, as a result of which components for UAVs and EW systems stored there were destroyed. Another target of Russian strikes were the workshops of the Vilona company, turned into warehouses of the Ukrainian military.   https://s5.cdnstatic.space/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/od-2.mp4Download video   https://s5.cdnstatic.space/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/od-1.mp4Download video   The southern city of Odessa also came under a massive attack. A series of explosions thundered in the city. It was confirmed that two Geran UAVs struck the base of the 37th separate communications brigade of the Ukrainian Navy in the village of Radisne. Damage to the Armed Forces of Ukraine was also confirmed in the areas under their control in the DPR. As a result of the precision drone strikes, a logistics hub of the 81st Airmobile Brigade was destroyed in Kramatorsk. Three Russian kamikaze UAVs struck a parking lot with military vehicles of the 3rd brigade of the National Guards of Ukraine in Zolotoy Kolodez.   https://s5.cdnstatic.space/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/kr.mp4Download video   On the afternoon of April 2nd, a large explosion thundered in the city of Krivy Rih. It was reportedly attacked by Russian missile. The local authorities confirmed strikes on an industrial facility, revealing no details. MORE ON THE TOPIC: Media Victory: Ukrainian GUR Showed New Drone Strikes In Crimea New Ukrainian Cross-Border Attacks Thwarted In Bryansk Region – Report The post Ukrainian Cities Coming Under Devastating Russian Strikes One After Another appeared first on South Front.

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— Israel Expands Offensive In Gaza To Capture ‘Extensive Territory’ (Videos)

 

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Illustrative image (The Israeli Defense Forces) Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on April 2 that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) was expanding its offensive in the Gaza Strip. In a statement, Katz said that Israeli troops will move to clear areas “of terrorists and infrastructure, and capture extensive territory that will be added to the State of Israel’s security areas.” The minister also called on Palestinians in Gaza “to act now to overthrow Hamas and return all the hostages.” At least 59 Israeli hostages, including 58 of the 251 captured during the October 7 Hamas-led surprise attack on Israel of 2023, are still in Gaza. At least 35 of them have been confirmed dead by the IDF. Ahead of Katz’s announcement, the IDF deployed another division to southern Gaza as part of the expansion of the offensive against Hamas. In addition, Palestinian media reported a large wave of strikes across Gaza overnight, and later said troops were advancing in Rafah in the southern part of the Strip. According to the reports, the bombings killed 41 people, including women and children.  The decision to expand the offensive in Gaza was met with a backlash from the families of the remaining hostages in the Strip. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said in a statement that families “were horrified to wake up this morning to the defense minister’s announcement that the military operation in Gaza would be expanded for the purpose of ‘capturing extensive territory.” “Has it been decided to sacrifice the hostages for the sake of ‘territorial gains?” the statement reads. “Instead of securing the release of the hostages through a deal and ending the war, the Israeli government is sending more soldiers into Gaza to fight in the same areas where battles have already taken place repeatedly.” More than 1,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been reportedly since the IDF renewed its offensive on Gaza on March 18, shattering a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement that was brokered by the United States, Egypt and Qatar last January. Last week, reports indicate that some progress was made by mediators and that there was some hope that the ceasefire in Gaza would resume. However, the lack of any real resistance from Hamas and a series of protests against the group in the Strip have apparently encouraged Israel to press on with its offensive. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: Senior Hezbollah, Quds Force Commander Was Killed In Recent Israeli Strike On Beirut Israel Is Running Out Of Patience Over Turkey’s Influence In Syria – Reports The post Israel Expands Offensive In Gaza To Capture ‘Extensive Territory’ (Videos) appeared first on South Front.

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— Gulf States Won’t Allow U.S. To Use Their Territories For Any Attack On Iran

 

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An U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility July 25, 2023. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Sommers Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait have all told the United States that they will not permit their airspaces or territories to be used as a launchpad against Iran, including for refueling and rescue operations, a senior U.S. official told the Middle East Eye (MEE) on April 2. They do not want to be drawn in, the unnamed official told MEE. The report came after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran over the weekend with bombing and secondary tariffs if an agreement on its nuclear program was not reached. Trump reportedly gave Iran a two-month deadline to sign a new nuclear deal or face potential military action in a letter sent to Tehran last month. The Islamic Republic rejected any direct talks with the U.S. so long as Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign was in place. Still, it said that was willing to hold indirect talks. In response to the Gulf states ban, the U.S. turned to the strategic Diego Garcia Air Base in the Indian Ocean as a staging ground for a possible attack on Iran, according to MEE. The number of U.S. military cargo flights to the air base surged in recent weeks. At least four B-2 strategic stealth bombers were also spotted there. A separate report released by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on April 2 shed more light on the U.S. military buildup in the Middle East. According to WSJ, the U.S. recently deployed two Patriot air defense systems and one Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, THAAD, anti-missile system from the Indo-Pacific to the Middle East. The report also revealed that additional F-35 stealth fighter jets, and MQ-9 combat drones were sent to the region. Also on April 2, the Pentagon announced that the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman will be joined in the Middle East by the Carl Vinson “to continue promoting regional stability, deter aggression, and protect the free flow of commerce in the region.” While significantly increasing U.S. forces in the Middle East in case President Donald Trump chooses to attack Iran, the White House was seriously considering Iran’s proposal for indirect nuclear talks, according to the Axios news website. U.S. officials speaking to the outlet on April 2 said that no decision has yet been made. Iran denies seeking a nuclear weapon. However , it has ramped up its enrichment of uranium up to 60 percent purity. It is the only country in the world without a nuclear weapons program to do so. All in all, Iran appears to be facing unprecedented pressure from the U.S. Still, a confrontation between the two remains highly unlikely. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: Senior Hezbollah, Quds Force Commander Was Killed In Recent Israeli Strike On Beirut Trump Says ‘There Will Be Bombing’ After Iran Rejects Nuclear Talks The post Gulf States Wont Allow U.S. To Use Their Territories For Any Attack On Iran appeared first on South Front.

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— Media Victory: Ukrainian GUR Showed New Drone Strikes In Crimea

 

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Click to see full-size image The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (GUR) released new video of drone strikes in Ukraine. The operation was launched by so-called Prymary special unit and included drone strikes on Russian air defense system and military boats. The targets allegedly destroyed by the Ukrainian military included two BK-16 airborne assault boats, one Raptor patrol boat and Thor air defense system. The footage shows Russian air defense trying to intercept Ukrainian drones. Thor launches several strikes. Judging by the footage, the first one passes next to the Ukrainian drone, the second explodes next to another UAV, the third strike targets another aircraft.   https://s5.cdnstatic.space/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ukr.mp4Download video   However, the loud claims of the Ukrainian military turned into another media victory. In fact, Ukrainian drones failed to inflict any significant damage to the boats and air defense system. The footage shared by Ukrainians confirms that the UAVs missed their targets and struck nearby. MORE ON THE TOPIC: Nothing Is Sacred. Black Transplantology Blossoms In AFU Ranks New Ukrainian Cross-Border Attacks Thwarted In Bryansk Region – Report The post Media Victory: Ukrainian GUR Showed New Drone Strikes In Crimea appeared first on South Front.

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— Turkey To Deploy Air Defenses, Combat Drones At Syria’s Largest Air Base – Report

 

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A Bayraktar Akıncı combat drone. Source: the Turkish Ministry of National Defense. Turkey has begun taking steps to take over the T4 Air Base in central Syria, the Middle East Eye (MEE) reported on April 1, citing sources familiar with the matter. The United Kingdom-based news website said that plans were underway to reconstruct and expand the air base, with the deployment of Turkish-made Hisar-type air defense systems and advanced surveillance and combat drones. “A Hisar-type air defence system will be deployed to T4 to provide air cover for the base,” one of the sources said to MEE. “Once the system is in place, the base will be reconstructed and expanded with necessary facilities. Ankara also plans to deploy surveillance and armed drones, including those with extended strike capabilities,” source added. Turkey has nearly completed the development of two Hisar-type air defense systems, the short-range Hisar-A+ which can engage aerial targets within 15 kilometers and the medium-range Hisar-O+ which can deal with targets as far as 25 kilometers. It is unclear how many such systems are currently in service with the Turkish military. Meanwhile, more than 200 combat drones are believed to be in service with the Turkish military, with the smaller Bayraktar TB2 type making the block of the fleet in addition to few dozen larger drones, like the Bayraktar Akıncı. The T4, also known as Tiyas, is Syria’s largest air base. It is located in the eastern Homs countryside, right in the heart of the country. The same source told MEE that Turkey wants to construct a layered air defense network around the base with short, medium, and long-range systems. He also indicated that the temporary deployment of S-400 air defense systems to the T4 or the nearby Palmyra military airport was being considered for added protection during the reconstruction phase. However, such deployment would require approval from Russia. Between 2019 and 2020, Russia develied four S-400 batteries, including over 190 missiles with ranges exceeding 100-200 kilometers, to Turkey. While the first source told the website that the T4 would help Turkey establish aerial control across the region and support its efforts to combat ISIS, a second one noted that the presence of Turkish air defence systems and drones in the air base would likely deter Israel from launching strikes in the area. Turkey showed interest in taking over both the T4 and Palmyra, and even discussed the matter with the Syrian Islmaist-led interim government right after the fall of the Assad regime. Answering questions about the situation in Syria during a briefing on March 27, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense said: “In line with the demands of the new Syrian government and in agreement with the relevant states, a consensus has been reached on the establishment of a joint operations center. Work is ongoing within the scope of this development. Türkiye attaches great importance to the preservation of Syria’s territorial integrity, the new Syrian government’s establishment of state authority in all of Syria, and the establishment of stability and security in Syria.” Israel has been growing impatient with Turkey’s attempts to establish a lasting military presence in Syria. In fact, both the T4 and Palmyra were hit more than once by Israeli strikes during March, with the Times of Israel later reporting that the attacks were meant as a message to Turkey. In a report published on April 1, the Jerusalem Post revealed that discussions had intensified in Israel over Turkey’s possible establishment of air bases in Syria. “If a Turkish air base is established in Syria, it would undermine Israel’s freedom of operation,” an Israeli security source told the news outlet. While Israel has already demonstrated its willingness to take action against Turkish interests in Syria, a confrontation between the two sides remains highly unlikely. Turkey could seek some settlement with Israel before going forward with its military plans for the T4 and Palmyra. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: Israel Is Running Out Of Patience Over Turkey’s Influence In Syria – Reports Nearly Two Dozen Killed In New Attacks On Syrian Coast (18+ Photos) The post Turkey To Deploy Air Defenses, Combat Drones At Syria’s Largest Air Base Report appeared first on South Front.

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— At Least Four Killed In Yemen As U.S. Intensifies Strikes On Houthis (Videos)

 

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Illustrative image. (The United States Central Command) At least four people were killed early on April 2 when a series of strikes carried out by the United States military targeted the western Yemeni province of al-Hodeidah, which is controlled by the Houthis (Ansar Allah), according to the Al-Masirah TV. The Houthi-affiliated news channel said that the strikes hit a water management building in the district of al-Mansouriyah, adding that the casualties were all civilian workers. Overnight more U.S. strikes were reported by Al-Masirah, with five targeting the northern province of Sadaa, the heartland of the Houthis, three targeting the northwestern province of Hajjah and five targeting the region around the Yemeni capital, Sanaa. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) resumed strikes against Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen on March 15 on orders from President Donald Trump, who said that the large-scale operation was launched in response to the group’s renewed attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. The command didn’t committee on the recent deadly strikes. However, it was confirmed in a post to the X social network on April 1 that its forces were still attacking Houthi positions in Yemen. Two videos released by CENTCOM showed the launch of a Tomahawk land-attack cruise missile from an unidentified warship as well as F/A-18 fighter jets taking off from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman which is currently deployed in the Red Sea.  The U.S. operation against the Houthis has so far claimed the lives of 65 people, including commanders of the group and civilians. However, the group continues to launch attacks. On March 31, Houthi air defenses shot down an MQ-9 Reaper combat drone of the U.S. military over the central Yemeni province of Ma’rib. Video footage showing the wreckage of the drone, which cost upwards of $30 millions, was shared by the group the next day. Even amid the deadly strikes on al-Hodeidah early on April 2, the Houthis announced that they had attacked USS Harry S. Truman and several other warships of the U.S. Navy in the Red Sea with a number of cruise missiles and suicide drones. “The [Yemeni] Armed Forces operations against the American enemy continue, targeting its warships in the declared operational area at an escalating pace, God willing,” Houthi military spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree said in a statement, stressing that the group’s operations against Israel and affiliated shipping will also go on “until the aggression against Gaza is halted and the blockade is lifted.” So far, the Houthis have shown remarkable resolve in the face of U.S. strikes. However , Washington will not likely back down. In fact, Trump could further expand the ongoing operation, for example by ordering bomber strikes or even ground raids. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. The .org domain name had been blocked by the US (NATO) (https://southfront.press/southfront-org-blocked-by-u-s-controlled-global-internet-supervisor/) globally, outlawed and without any explanation Back before that, from 2013 to 2015, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.com SOUTHFRONT.PRESS MORE ON THIS TOPIC: At Least Three Killed In Overnight U.S. Strikes On Yemen (Videos) Houthis Shot Down U.S. Combat Drone Amid Strikes On Yemen (Videos) The post At Least Four Killed In Yemen As U.S. Intensifies Strikes On Houthis (Videos) appeared first on South Front.

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