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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. The latest round of negotiations has concluded, leaving Kyiv without the desired month-long ceasefire. Donald Trump has once again firmly stated that any potential sanctions against Russia would be solely the decision of the U.S. president, dismissing the demands of Kyiv’s leadership, which continues to push for harsher measures with the full support of its European backers. Despite the recent warming in relations between Moscow and Washington, confirmed by the recent phone call between the two presidents, Ukraine refuses to accept the peace terms, prolonging the bloodshed. After a brief lull in attacks, Kyiv launched another massive wave of drone strikes on Russian rear regions on the night of May 21. The Russian Defense Ministry reported intercepting and destroying 159 Ukrainian drones overnight, with the majority targeting the Bryansk, Oryol, and Kursk regions. Additional drones were shot down over Moscow and neighboring regions, as well as over the Black Sea. An attack was reported on the Bolkhovsky semiconductor device factory in the Oryol region, whose products are used in the defense industry. The attack timely coincided with Vladimir Putin’s visit to the fully liberated Kursk region, where he met with volunteers and local officials to discuss reconstruction efforts, including the restoration of Soviet war memorials damaged during the fighting. In their turn, Russian forces continue relentless strikes across Ukraine. The Ukrainian Air Force claimed to have allegedly downed 63 out of 76 Russian drones that targeted eastern, northern, and central regions. Yesterday, Russian missiles destroyed a Ukrainian military training camp in Shostka in the Sumy region, reportedly killed up to 70 soldiers, including 20 military instructors, and destroyed an ammunition depot and military vehicles. The heavy blow provoked a new wave of public hatred. Ukrainian officials have openly criticized military leadership, accusing commanders of reckless decisions leading to heavy losses. One Ukrainian deputy directly addressed President Zelensky, demanding the dismissal of General Syrsky, echoing previous calls that led to the removal of his predecessor, Zaluzhnyi. Adding to Ukraine’s challenges, Russian FPV drones are now striking deeper into Ukrainian territory, complicating troop movements and logistics. Recent footage shows small Russian drones operating over Kharkiv, with reports suggesting their operational range now exceeds 20 km. Ukrainian sources warn that if Russia begins deploying fiber-optic-guided drones, no military position in the city will remain safe. Meanwhile, the beginning of FPV drone strikes along the Kramatorsk-Dobropillya route have disrupted Ukrainian supply lines, signaling a growing threat as the front line creeps closer to key cities. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. 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File image. Pakistan has blamed India for a suspected suicide attack on a school bus in the southwestern province of Balochistan on May 21. The bus was en route to the army public school in the city of Khuzdar when it was reportedly hit by an explosion. The attack claimed the lives of five people three children, the bus driver and a security guard -, according to local officials, who said that dozens others, including children, were wounded. Pakistani Police revealed later the initial investigation indicated that the deadly explosion was the result of a suicide bombing.  No group immediately claimed responsibility for the deadly attack in Khuzdar. However, Inter-Services Public Relations of Pakistan’s military issued a statement accusing neighboring India of planning and orchestrating the attack. “Indian terror proxies are being employed as a state tool by India to foment terrorism in Pakistan against soft targets such as innocent children and civilians,” the military said. “Use of terrorism as a state policy by Indian political government is abhorrent and reflective of their low morality and disregard of basic human norms,” it added. The military went on to vow that the “planners, abettors and executors of this cowardly Indian sponsored attack will be hunted down and brought to justice and heinous face of India will be exposed in front of the entire world.” From its side, India’s foreign ministry denied what it called “baseless allegations regarding Indian involvement in unrest in Pakistan”. The Pakistani accusation came amid high tensions with India. The April 22 attack on Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir sparked a crisis between the two nuclear powers.. New Delhi blamed Islamabad for the attack. The situation escalated on May 7 following deadly Indian retaliatory strikes against Pakistan. The two counties exchanged strikes across the Line of Control, the de-facto borders in the disputed region of Kashmir, as well as over the internationally-recognized border for the next three days. A ceasefire was announced on May 10. The attack in Khuzdar could lead to a new wave of clashes between the two nuclear powers, if the talks initiated after the ceasefire result in no progress. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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: India And Pakistan Extend Ceasefire Amid Exchange Of Nuclear Accusations Indian PM Poses In Front Of S-400 System At Air Base Attacked By Pakistan   The post Deadly School Bus Bombing Reignites Crisis Between Pakistan And India (Video) appeared first on South Front.

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[l] at 5/21/25 8:30am
Click to see the full-size image An Israel soldier was killed in southern Gaza Strip; On May 20, 82 trucks carrying humanitarian aid entered the Gaza Strip; Israeli strikes targeted areas in Gaza; Israeli strikes targeted areas in Beit Lahia; Israeli strikes targeted areas in Deir al-Balah; Israeli strikes targeted areas in Absan; Israeli strikes targeted areas in Khan Yunis; On May 19-20, at least 82 civilians were killed and 262 others were wounded by Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip; 53,655 Palestinians were killed and 121,950 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 Gaza Strip On May 20, 2025 (Map Update) Israeli Strikes Claim Hezbollah Field Commander, Experienced Engineer (Videos) Israeli Army Admits Losing Another Soldier In Large-Scale Gaza Offensive (18+ Videos) The post Military Situation In Gaza Strip On May 21, 2025 (Map Update) appeared first on South Front.

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[l] at 5/21/25 8:02am
Illustrative image. (Israeli Defense Forces) Israel continues to hunt down senior members of Hezbollah in Lebanon, with no response from the group that remains committed to a ceasefire brokered by the United States last November. On May 20, a drone strike targeted a motorcycle near al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon, killing a man who was described by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) as the commander of Hezbollah’s forces in the town and surrounding areas. Lebanese media said that nine people, including two children were also wounded by the strike. The commander was involved in advancing numerous attacks on Israel during the war, restoring Hezbollah’s infrastructure in the al-Mansouri area, and smuggling weapons, the military said in a statement. The next day, May 21, another drone strike hit a vehicle in the town of Ain Baal, also located in southern Lebanon, killing a man. The IDF later announced that the target of the strike was a Hezbollah engineer named Hussein Nazih Barji with “significant source of knowledge” in the field of weapons production and a history of working in the group’s weapons research and development division. Barji was “an experienced engineer” in the division and was responsible for “establishing infrastructure for the production of precision missiles,” the military said. It added that the engineer was targeted to disrupt Hezbollah’s attempts to rearm, and because his actions “constituted a blatant violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.”  The IDF has launched hundreds of strikes against targets of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and other parts of the country, including the capital Beirut, since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire came into effect on November 27. Over 140 members of Hezbollah have been killed since then. In addition, the military ignored the February 18 time limit set by the agreement to withdraw from southern Lebanon by keeping its troops at five strategic posts there. Hezbollah, which was completely depleted by the confrontation it initiated with the IDF after the start of the war in the Gaza Strip, has so far refrained from responding. The group has been facing unprecedented pressure from the Lebanese government to remain committed to the U.S.-brokered 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: Israeli Army Admits Losing Another Soldier In Large-Scale Gaza Offensive (18+ Videos) Israel Prepares To Strike Iran Alone As U.S. Pulls Out Stealth Bombers The post Israeli Strikes Claim Hezbollah Field Commander, Experienced Engineer (Videos) appeared first on South Front.

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[l] at 5/21/25 6:38am
Illustrative image. (Israeli Defense Forces) The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) acknowledged on May 21 that a soldier was killed during fighting in the southern Gaza Strip a day earlier, making the second such loss since the military launched a large-scale offensive, codenamed Operation Gideon’s Chariots to completely take control of the Palestinian enclave. The slain soldier was serving in the 7th Armored Brigade’s 82nd Battalion, the military said in a statement, adding that the incident took place in the city of Khan Younis, which became the focus of the ongoing offensive in recent days. According to a preliminary military probe, the soldier was killed when a bomb planted by Palestinian fighters exploded in a building, which then collapsed with him inside. The soldier had gone into the building with a second soldier following initial scans with a drone and a dog, the investigation found. When the two reached the top floor of the building, a bomb that had been planted there exploded, according to the probe. The detonation caused the building to collapse. It took Israeli troops several hours to extract the body from the rubble, the IDF said. The second soldier was rescued relatively quickly with minor injuries. The IDF on May 19 ordered all Palestinians to move from Khan Younis to a humanitarian zone to the southeast, warning that it was preparing an “unprecedented attack” on the city. Separately, the IDF announced on May 21 that the Israeli Air Force had struck 115 targets across the Strip over the past day, hitting rocket launchers, buildings used by “terror groups,” tunnels, other infrastructure, and cells of operatives. The Israeli Navy also shelled areas of northern Gaza to assist troops on the ground, according to the military. The IDF also announced that a recent drone strike in northern Gaza had killed Mohammed Shaheen, a member of Hamas’s elite Nukhba force in the group’s East Jabalia Battalion who participated in the October 7 surprise attack on Israel in 2023. Hamas-run authorities in Gaza say Israeli strikes killed at least 45 people, including several women and a week-old infant, over the past 24 hours.  The IDF began preparing for Operation Gideon’s Chariots earlier this month. Thousands of reservists were called up and elite formations were deployed to Gaza from other fronts. Israeli officials stated that the large-scale offensive would see the IDF “conquer” Gaza and retain the territory, attack Hamas, prevent the group from taking control of humanitarian aid supplies, and move Palestinians from the Strip’s north to its south. Despite facing international backlash, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to be determined to go on with the 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: Israel Prepares To Strike Iran Alone As U.S. Pulls Out Stealth Bombers Syrian Government Handed Over Archive Of Executed Spy To Israel – Report The post Israeli Army Admits Losing Another Soldier In Large-Scale Gaza Offensive (18+ Videos) appeared first on South Front.

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[l] at 5/21/25 5:47am
Illustrative image. (The Israeli Defense Forces) Intelligence obtained recently by the United States suggests that Israel is making preparations to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, CNN reported on May 20, citing three U.S. officials familiar with the intelligence. One of the officials told the news channel that the likelihood of an Israeli strike on Iran “has gone up significantly in recent months,” adding that that the chance of a strike would be more likely if the US reached a deal with Iran that did not remove all of the country’s uranium. According to CNN, the intelligence was based on the public and private communications from senior Israeli officials as well as intercepted Israeli communications and observations of Israeli military movements. Citing the two other officials, the channel said that the Israeli military preparations observed by the U.S. were the movement of air munitions and the completion of an air exercise. The channel noted, however, that the moves could be part of an Israeli pressure campaign against Iran rather than an indicator of a possible strike. Following a tense period earlier this year which saw U.S. President Trump directly threatened Iran with military action, the two sides launched indirect nuclear talks with help from Oman in April. So far, five rounds of talks have been held, with the U.S. Special Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi leading the talks. Despite reports of progress after the last round, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on May 20 that the U.S. demands that Tehran stop enriching uranium are “excessive and outrageous,” voicing doubts over whether the talks on a new nuclear deal would succeed. A source familiar with the Trump administration’s thinking told CNN that the U.S. was unlikely to assist Israel in a strike against Iran right now, while a U.S. official said that intelligence efforts were ramping up to help if Israeli leaders decide to attack. The channel also cited a source familiar with the matter saying that Israel does not have the means to take out Iran’s nuclear program without U.S. help. This was denied by an Israeli source, who told the channel that Israel was ready to act alone if Washington negotiates a “bad deal” with Tehran that is unacceptable to Jerusalem. “I think it’s more likely they strike to try and get the deal to fall apart if they think Trump is going to settle for a ‘bad deal,’” a person familiar with U.S. intelligence told CNN. “The Israelis have not been shy about signaling that to us… both publicly and privately.” In another indication of the Trump administration moving away from plans to strike Iran, it was revealed on May 20 that the U.S. had pulled out all six B-2 stealth strategic bombers from Diego Garcia. The bombers were deployed at the Indian Ocean island, within striking distance from Tehran, earlier this year. Due to its ability to penetrate dense air defense networks and deliver very heavy bunker buster bombs, the bomber was always considered essential for any strike on Iran’s underground nuclear facilities, like the Natanz uranium enrichment site. Israel could decide to stroke Iran alone, even if a new nuclear agreement was reached. Without U.S. help, the strike is not guaranteed to be successful. However, such a strike is certaine to ignite a dangerous confrontation in the Middle East, one that the U.S. will not be able to stay away from. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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: Syrian Government Handed Over Archive Of Executed Spy To Israel – Report Israeli Army Losses First Soldier In Gaza Offensive, Presses On (Videos) The post Israel Prepares To Strike Iran Alone As U.S. Pulls Out Stealth Bombers appeared first on South Front.

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[l] at 5/21/25 3:58am
Israeli spy Eli Cohen in Syria in the 1960s. (Israels Prime Minister Office) Syria’s Islamist-led Interim Government approved the handover of the belongings of long-dead Mossad spy Eli Cohen to Israel as a gesture of goodwill to United States President Donald Trump, Reuters reported on May 20, citing three sources. The Office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on May 18, the 60th anniversary of Cohen’s public execution in the Syrian capital, Damascus, that the Mossad had acquired the entirety of the Syrian intelligence archive in what it described as a “covert operation.” The archive included some 2,000 documents related to Cohen, including handwritten letters from the spy to his family, proof of communications between him and senior Syrian officials, photos taken during his years undercover in the country. Born in Egypt to a Jewish family, Cohen joined the Mossad in the early 1960s and infiltrated the top echelons of Syria’s political leadership under the alias Kamel Amin Thaabet. Israel claims that the intelligence obtained by him over four years of undercover operations in Syria played a key role in Israel’s success in the 1967 Six Day War, particularly in the occupation of the Golan Heights. The spy was eventually captured by Syrian intelligence, reportedly with direct technical help from the Soviets. He was tried and executed in Damascus for espionage on May 18 of 1965. Syria refused to return his body, which remains missing to this day. A Syrian security source, an adviser to Syrian Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and a person familiar with backchannel talks between the countries told Reuters that the Cohen archive was offered to Israel as an indirect gesture by Sharaa as he seeks to cool tensions and build Trump’s confidence. Syrian rebels found the archive in a state security building after taking over Damascus last December, according to the Syrian security source, who said that Sharaa and his foreign advisers quickly decided to use the material as leverage. The source added that the Syrian president had realized that the Cohen archive was important to the Israelis and that its return could amount to a significant diplomatic gesture. Israel launched a military operation in Syria right after the fall of the Assad regime on December 8, occupying the buffer zone adjacent to the Golan and destroying nearly all of the country’s military capabilities. This was apparently enough to intimidate Sharaa. A separate report released by Reuters earlier this month revealed that the United Arab Emirates had set up a backchannel for talks between Israel and Syria that included efforts to build confidence between the sides. There have also been other indirect channels for talks between the two countries, according to two people familiar with the matter. In the talks, Syria agreed to measures including returning the remains of Cohen as well as three Israeli soldiers killed while fighting Syrian forces in Lebanon in the early 1980s, a person familiar with those talks said. The body of one of those soldiers, Sergeant First Class Zvi Feldman, has already been returned, as Israel announced on May 11, although it said at the time that the remains were recovered by the military and the Mossad in a “special operation”. The return of the Cohen archive came in the context of those confidence-building measures and was done with Sharaa’s direct approval, Reuters quotes the person as saying. It’s worth noting that Sharaa met with Trump in the Saudi capital, Riyah, on May 14. During the meeting, which was the first between the leaders of the two countries in some 25 years, Trump announced that the U.S. will be ending sanctions against Syria. He also called on Sahraa to make peace with Israel. A recent report by Channel 12 said that Israel views Trump’s lifting of sanctions on Syria as favorably, albeit while maintaining a high level of caution towards Sharaa. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 Khmeimim Air Base In Syria Was Attacked Again Russian Forces Liquidated Militants Who Attacked Khmeimim Air Base In Syria (Videos) The post Syrian Government Handed Over Archive Of Executed Spy To Israel Report appeared first on South Front.

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[l] at 5/21/25 3:37am
File image. Several drones were intercepted early on May 21 over Russias Khmeimim Air Base on the Syrian coast, with no losses being reported.  The drone attack came just a day after a group of militants attempted to infiltrate the air base. Four to five attackers, allegedly all Uzbek nationals, attempted to storm Khmeimim in the morning of May 20. The attack began after several drones were shot down over the air base a few hours earlier. The attackers managed to breach the fence surrounding the base before being gunned down by Russian forces. One was reportedly able to retreat. However, he was targeted with a rocket-propelled grenade. Also during the attack, Russian forces came under sniper fire, with unconfirmed reports of casualties. The bodies of two of the attackers were recovered by Russian forces. Later, they were reportedly handed over to the forces of the Syrian Interim Government, who denied any advance knowledge or involvement in the attack. Following the attack, Syrian government forces deployed large reinforcements around the air base, which resumed regular operations with aircraft taking off and landing. Khmeimim is one of two facilities the Russian military maintains in areas controlled by the Syrian government, with the other being Tartus naval base further down along the coast. Moscow continues to engage with the Syrian government, but an agreement on the future of bases is yet to be reached. Thousands of refugees have been taking shelter in Khmeimim and its outskirts since last March, when a government crackdown claimed the lives of more than 1,600 people, mostly members of the Alawite religious minority which makes up the majority of the coast’s population. Since the deadly crackdown, the Russian bases in Khmeimim and Tartus have been attacked with drones more than once with no group claiming responsibility. The attack on May 21 was, however, the first time Russian forces have reportedly taken losses since the fall of the regime of former president Bashar al-Assad last December. The Russian Ministry of Defense has not yet addressed the recent attacks, or confirmed the reports of any casualties in Khmeimim. It is unclear how foreign militants managed to reach the air base without the knowledge of Syrian government forces. Damascus will have to answer many questions. As for Moscow, the demand for more strict security measures around Khmeimim and Tartus, and maybe on the wider coast, will become more essential. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 Forces Liquidated Militants Who Attacked Khmeimim Air Base In Syria (Videos) Car Bomb Hit Police Center In East Syria Leaving Three Dead (Photos)   The post Russian Khmeimim Air Base In Syria Was Attacked Again appeared first on South Front.

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[l] at 5/20/25 12:58pm
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function(){ var player = videojs('content_video', { autoplay: false, loop: false, fluid: true, controlBar: { liveTracker: false } }); var shareOptions = { socials: ['fb', 'tw', 'reddit', 'messenger', 'linkedin', 'telegram', 'whatsapp', 'viber', 'vk'], url: window.location.href, title: "Putin And Trump Discuss Peace While Russian Gains Accelerate", description: "MONERO (XMR): 86yfEHs6pkoDEKCxc6MAnQX8cVHmzhYxMVrNuwKgNmqpWK8dDxjgGnK8PtUNJMACbn6xEGxmRauNTHJhUJpg9Mwz8htBBND bc1qgu58lfszcpqu6fd8l98m378wgzugyg9y93lcym qr28d80s5juzv2793k5jrq59xrl5fxd8qg9h3zlkk2 If you face any to the addresses given above, please info@southfront.press and southfront@list.ru. Also be aware that many email services such as etc. may block correspondence from info@southfront.press and some others put it in spam. 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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. Phone talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart President Donald Trump lasted two hours and brought long-term results. The discussion, the details of which have been only partially disclosed, have left Kyiv without the long-waited ceasefire, as hostilities continue with the Russian army advancing on the frontlines. Following a lengthy phone call, both leaders addressed the media, outlining their positions on potential negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. Putin described the conversation as substantive, frank, and very useful, thanking Trump for his mediation efforts. He once again highlighted that Russia is ready to work with Kyiv on a future peace agreement, including a possible ceasefire, but emphasized that any truce must address the root causes of the conflict. Trump also called the talks productive and expressed optimism about imminent negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv. Notably, Trump dismissed calls from Kyiv and European warmongers for a 30-day truce, signaling a shift in U.S. engagement. This is Europe’s problem, not ours, he said, warning that Washington could withdraw from mediation if progress stalls. He also reportedly ruled out new sanctions against Russia, arguing they could disrupt peace efforts. Kyiv feels abandoned again. Zelensky, who had a brief call with Trump before his conversation with Putin, reportedly urged stronger pressure on Moscow, including sanctions if Russia rejects a temporary truce. However, Trump’s remarks suggest the U.S. is prioritizing diplomacy over confrontation, leaving Ukraine increasingly reliant on European support. While both Putin and Trump hinted at possible compromises, the lack of concrete agreements means hostilities will likely continue, with Russia maintaining its military pressure on the frontlines. Russian troops have significantly accelerated their offensive operations along the entire frontline in May, with advances growing steadily each week. Improved tactics, scattered Ukrainian defense and greenery on the trees, which covers the maneuvers of the attacking Russian groups, have contributed to a sharp increase in Russian territorial gains. According to some estimates, from 9.6 km per day in early May to 31.5 km per day by May 17. This week symbolically marks six years since Zelensky took office as Ukraine’s president, delivering an inaugural speech in which he vowed to do everything possible to end the war in Donbass. From the outset, it was clear that Zelensky had no intention of deviating from the imposed belligerent policies, choosing instead to continue the war against the people of the Donbass. Today his earlier claims of pursuing peace stand in stark contrast to the reality of the war that shows no signs of ending. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence NOW hosted at southfront.press Previously, SouthFront: Analysis and Intelligence was at southfront.org. 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[l] at 5/20/25 10:27am
Click to see full-size image Russian strikes destroyed targets in Sumy region; Russian strikes destroyed targets in Kharkiv region; Russian strikes destroyed targets in Dnepropetrovsk region; Russian strikes destroyed targets in Zaporozhie region; Russian strikes destroyed targets in Kherson region; Russian strikes destroyed targets in Zhitomir region; Russian strikes destroyed targets in Chernihiv region; Russian strikes destroyed targets in Kyiv region; Russian strikes destroyed targets in Cherkassy region; Three civilians were wounded by Ukrainian attacks in the DPR; Russian forces advanced in the Velyka Novoselka direction; Russian forces advanced in the Bogatyr direction; Russian forces advanced in the Seversk direction; Russian forces advanced in the Dnepropetrovsk direction; Russian forces eliminated about 155 troops, two tanks, an armoured vehicle, 10 motor vehicles, and three artillery gunsin the Kharkiv area; Russian forces eliminated about 240 troops, a tank, an armoured vehicle, seven motor vehicles, an artillery gun in the Svatove area; Russian forces eliminated about 265 servicemen, seven armoured vehicles, four pickup trucks, four artillery guns in the Chasov Yar area; Russian forces eliminated about 425 servicemen, nine armoured vehicles, six vehicles, and three field artillery guns in Donetsk region; Russian forces eliminated about 155 servicemen, two armoured vehicles, four motor vehicles, two artillery pieces in the Southern Donetsk area; Russian forces eliminated about 50 servicemen, two armoured vehicles, five motor vehicles, an ammunition depot in the Kherson region; Russian air defense forces shot down four JDAM guided aerial bombs and 89 UAVs over the past day.   Click to see full-size image Russian forces reportedly took control of Loknya; Russian forces are repelling Ukrainian attacks near Novy Put; Russian forces are repelling Ukrainian attacks near Tyotkino; Russian forces are repelling Ukrainian attacks near Budki.   Click to see full-size image Fighting is ongoing in Dachnoe; Fighting is ongoing on the southern outskirts of Dyleevka; Fighting is ongoing in Petrovka; Russian forces advanced northwest of Toretsk; Russian forces eliminated up to 425 servicemen, nine armoured vehicles, six vehicles, and three field artillery guns in the area.   Click to see full-size image Russian forces expanded their zone of control north of Kotlyarovka; Fighting is ongoing in Zvirove; Fighting is ongoing in Udachnoye; Fighting is ongoing in Novosergeyevka; Fighting is ongoing in Alekseevka; Fighting is ongoing in Orekhovo; Russian forces eliminated up to 425 servicemen, nine armoured vehicles, six vehicles, and three field artillery guns in the area.   Click to see full-size image Russian forces advanced near Veseloe; Fighting is ongoing near Shevchenko; Russian forces eliminated up to 155 Ukrainian servicemen, two armoured vehicles, four motor vehicles, two artillery pieces in the area. The post Military Situation In Ukraine On May 20, 2025 (Map Update) appeared first on South Front.

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[l] at 5/20/25 10:08am
Click to see full-size image Preliminary reports indicate Russian troops have secured control over the border settlement of Loknya in Sumy region, marking a significant advance in the northern sector of the Ukrainian front. Units from the Russian Sever Group of Forces are now pushing toward Yunakovka, just 200 meters beyond Loknya, while intense fighting continues in nearby Belovody. While, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation is yet to officially confirm control of Loknya, both Russian and Ukrainian military observers report Russian advance in the settlement. Russian gains in Loknya follow weeks of heavy clashes where Ukrainian forces had utilized the village as a drone operations hub in an attempt to disrupt Russian advances in the border areas in the Sumy region and neighboring Kursk region. Russian airborne troops overcame fierce resistance, with Ukrainian artillery and drone teams attempting unsuccessfully to halt the offensive. Nearby, Russias reconnaissance units have made gains around Vodolagy and Oleshnya. Missile strike of Iskander missile at the military training center of the AFU in the area of Shostka, Sumy region. As a result of the strike, Ukrainian losses reportedly amounted to 70 servicemen, including 20 military instructors. An ammunition depot and up to 10 vehicles were also destroyed:   document.createElement('video'); https://s5.cdnstatic.space/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Isk.mp4Download video   The Russian army is expanding the security zone near its border in the Sumy region, while the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue bloody attempts to break through Russian defense near Tyotkino in the Kursk region. The situation appears increasingly dire for Ukrainian forces in the region. Relatives of servicemen from Ukraines 78th Air Assault Regiment report an entire unit went missing near Basovka in early May. This elite formation, originally trained by military intelligence (GUR) for naval raids on Crimea, was allegedly destroyed in Sumys trenches before ever reaching its intended targets. Click to see full-size image Ukrainian social media channels reveal growing panic among military families, with multiple posts confirming the destruction of a border guard detachment from Chop transferred to reinforce Belovody, an entire company from Ukraines 225th Assault Battalion near Iskrikovshchina. The paratroopers of the Russian 83rd Airborne Infantry Division crept up to the Swedish CV90 infantry fighting vehicle, eliminated the Ukrainian crew, boarded the vehicle and returned to their positions with the trophy:   https://s5.cdnstatic.space/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/trophy.mp4Download video   The fall of Loknya threatens to provoke further fall of Ukrainian defensive lines deep in the Sumy border region. With Russian forces now operating beyond the initial contact line, reports suggest Ukrainian units are experiencing systemic breakdowns in command and control. The disappearance of whole units points to either mass desertions or catastrophic battlefield losses, a troubling development as Moscows northern grouping continues its methodical advance deeper into Ukrainian territory. MORE ON THE TOPIC: Smoke, Stairs and Surprise: Daring Russian Assault Liberated Kotlyarovka Russian Geran Drones Are Now Armed With Lethal Multipurpose Warhead The post Vanishing Ukrainian Battalions: Russian Gains in Sumy Region Expose Ukrainian Collapse appeared first on South Front.

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[l] at 5/20/25 9:53am
Click to see full-size image The Yemeni army announced naval blockade on Haifa port. Brigadier General Yahya Saree has warned companies with ships in or heading to Haifa that the port is now a target; An Israeli soldier was killed in northern Gaza Strip; Israeli strikes targeted areas in Gaza; Israeli strikes targeted areas in Beit Lahia; Israeli strikes targeted areas in Deir al-Balah; Israeli strikes targeted areas in Khan Yunis; On May 19-20, at least 87 civilians were killed and 290 others were wounded by Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip; 53,573 Palestinians were killed and 121,688 others were wounded as a result of the Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The post Military Situation In Gaza Strip On May 20, 2025 (Map Update) appeared first on South Front.

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[l] at 5/20/25 9:12am
Illustrative Image This week, Russian forces from the Central group of troops liberated one of the last settlements on their way to the Dnipropetrovsk region, the village of Kotlyarovka in the Donetsk Peoples Republic. The full control of the village was officially confirmed by the Defense Ministry of the Russian Federation on May 12. LINK The newly revealed details of the operation showcased remarkable tactical ingenuity as assault troops overcoming Ukrainian defenses through a combination of deception and brute force. Facing a network of trenches, bunkers, and firing positions, Russian soldiers employed portable ladders to scale anti-tank ditches under cover of smoke screens that blinded Ukrainian drones. Russian military commanders described how the smoke diversion allowed troops to cross the four-meter-wide moat like a medieval castle siege, catching Ukrainian defenders completely unprepared for such audacity.   document.createElement('video'); https://s5.cdnstatic.space/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/kotlyarovka.mp4Download video   The assault was preceded by precision strikes from fiber-optic guided drones and sniper teams that softened enemy positions. Soldiers from the Russian 35th Guards Motor Rifle Brigade demonstrated particular bravery, using improvised wooden ladders to flank Ukrainian positions and launch a surprise attack from the rear. Kotlyarovkas capture creates favorable conditions for further Russian assault towards the Dnepropetrovsk region, marking another step in Russias methodical push through Donbass. Kotlyarovka was one of the last Ukrainian strongholds near the administrative border of the Dnepropetrovsk region. Since their victory in the village, Russian troops have largely expanded their zone of control, including to the north, where they are already operating on teh southern outskirts of Novomykolaivka.   Click to see full-size image The operations success highlights both the adaptability of Russian assault groups and the growing pressure on Ukrainian defenses. As Moscow continues its grinding offensive, such tactical victories accumulate into strategic advantages that are shaping the ongoing negotiation process. The fall of Kotlyarovka not only secures another populated area but demonstrates Russias ability to overcome prepared defenses through combined arms innovation and sheer combat determination. MORE ON THE TOPIC: Russian Forces Approach Dnepropetrovsk Region as Kotlyarovka Falls (18+) War Rages On: Russian Offensive Intensified Amid High-Level Diplomacy The post Smoke, Stairs and Surprise: Daring Russian Assault Liberated Kotlyarovka appeared first on South Front.

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[l] at 5/20/25 7:59am
Illustrative Image Russian forces have annihilated a unit of foreign mercenaries from the U.S.-backed private military company Mozart Group in a targeted strike on the village of Novoandreevka in the Zaporozhzhie region. According to pro-Russian sources, 23 fighters were killed, while seven others, including British and Canadian citizens, were captured prisoners. The operation’s success was reportedly confirmed through seized documents, radio intercepts, and prisoner testimonies. The mercenaries were reportedly part of a company stationed in Novoandreevka before being wiped out in the overnight strike on May 19. Founded in March 2022 by retired U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Andrew Milburn, Mozart Group openly recruited Western veterans with the stated goal of teaching people to kill Russians. The company reportedly collapsed in early 2023 amid internal scandals, including Milburn’s own accusations of Ukrainian forces executing surrendering soldiers. LINK, LINK Recent reports suggest its mercenaries later reorganized, participating in military operations, including cross-border raids into Russia’s Belgorod and Kursk regions.   document.createElement('video'); https://s5.cdnstatic.space/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mozart.mp4Download video   Russian military sources further alleged ties between Mozart fighters and black-market organ trafficking, claiming the group provided security for illicit transplant operations. Report from 2022:   https://s5.cdnstatic.space/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/black_transplantology_artemovsk_tr.mp4Download video   While Ukraine and its Western backers have not commented on Russian attack, the elimination of Mozart mercenaries marks another blow to foreign involvement in the conflict. With Russia intensifying strikes on NATO-trained units both in on the battlefields and in the rear, the incident underscores the persistent risks for foreign fighters in Ukraine. MORE ON THE TOPIC: Head Of Mozart Group: F*ked Up People Running Ukraine! Corrupt, F*ked Up Society! American Veterans From The Mozart Group Confirm The Critical Situation Of Ukrainian Troops In Bakhmut Kiev Regime Looking For New Soldiers Among Ukrainian Refugees Abroad The post Russian Strikes Eliminate Mozart Group Mercenaries in Zaporozhzhie, British and Canadians Captured Report appeared first on South Front.

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[l] at 5/20/25 7:34am
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function(){ var player = videojs('content_video', { autoplay: false, loop: false, fluid: true, controlBar: { liveTracker: false } }); var shareOptions = { socials: ['fb', 'tw', 'reddit', 'messenger', 'linkedin', 'telegram', 'whatsapp', 'viber', 'vk'], url: window.location.href, title: "The Unknown War Part 20", description: "Today, SouthFront shares the 20th and final part of the series titled “. For the Soviet Union, the victory in World War II had a special meaning. It was a war in which 20 million of its citizens died. Nearly every family in the country had lost one of its members in the fight against the Nazis. Wherever Soviet soldiers fought, they are remembered. Tens of thousands of known and unknown, they gave their lives, not only in the Soviet Union, but in all of Eastern Europe. 120,000 sacrificed ", image: "https://s5.cdnstatic.space/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/The_Unknown_War_Part_20.jpg", // required for Facebook and Messenger fbAppId: '12345', // optional for Facebook redirectUri: window.location.href + '#close', // optional for VK isVkParse: true, // optinal embed code embedCode : "" }; player.share(shareOptions); player.downloadButton(); }); Download video The Unknown War is an American 20-part series that documents the World War II conflict between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. Today, SouthFront shares the 20th and final part of the series titled “A Soldier of the Unknown War”. For the Soviet Union, the victory in World War II had a special meaning. It was a war in which 20 million of its citizens died. Nearly every family in the country had lost one of its members in the fight against the Nazis. Wherever Soviet soldiers fought, they are remembered. Tens of thousands of known and unknown, they gave their lives, not only in the Soviet Union, but in all of Eastern Europe. 120,000 sacrificed their lives for the liberation of Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, Romania, and Austria. 600,000 others martyred while liberating Poland. And in the final battle in Berlin, over 100,000 lost their lives in just three weeks. The memory of these soldiers, who fought for their homeland and the future of the whole world, will forever remain alive. MORE ON THE TOPIC: The Last Battle of the Unknown War The Unknown War: The Battle of Berlin The Unknown War: The Allies The post A Soldier of the Unknown War appeared first on South Front.

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[l] at 5/20/25 6:47am
File image. Russian forces repelled on May 20 morning an attack on Khmeimim Air Base on the Syrian coast, killing several militants. Khmeimim is one of two facilities the Russian military maintains in areas controlled by Syria’s Interim government, with the other being Tartus naval base further down along the coast. The attack began after several unidentified drones were intercepted over Khmeimim earlier in the morning. Videos posted to social networks showed fierce clashes in the outskirts of the air base. Heavy machine guns were apparently used in the clashes. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a London-based monitoring group, speculated that the attack was carried out by a group affiliated with the forces of the Syrian Islamist-led government. Meanwhile, other Syrian news sources said that foreign militants were behind the attack. According to Russian news sources, at least five militants attacked Khmeimim. At least four of them were killed by Russian forces, which took no losses.  Syrian government forces deployed large reinforcements around Khmeimim after the clashes. Several checkpoints were set and the movement of civilians was restricted. Thousands of refugees have been taking shelter in Khmeimim and its outskirts since early last March, when a government crackdown claimed the lives of more than 1,600 people, mostly members of the Alawite religious minority which make up the majority of the coast’s population. Since the deadly crackdown, the Russian bases in Khmeimim and Tartus have been attacked with drones more than once with no group claiming responsibility. None of the attacks was successful. Moscow and Damascus maintain high levels of communications, but an agreement on the future of Russian bases on the coast is yet to be reached. Addressing the situation in Syria, especially on the coast, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on May 20 that Moscow was deeply concerned. The situation in the Middle East is particularly troubling, especially in Syria, where groups of radical militants commit real acts of ethnic cleansing and mass executions on ethnic and religious grounds, the minister stated, according to the TASS news agency. The latest attack on Khmeimim represents a serious escalation, especially that it is very hard to imagine how it could happen without the knowledge of Syrian government forces which are tightly controlling the coast. Russia could respond by expanding its control on the coast to better guard its bases, if the government refuses to cooperate. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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: Car Bomb Hit Police Center In East Syria Leaving Three Dead (Photos) Israel Took Syrian Intelligence Archive On Executed Spy Eli Cohen (Video) The post Russian Forces Liquidated Militants Who Attacked Khmeimim Air Base In Syria (Videos) appeared first on South Front.

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[l] at 5/20/25 5:56am
Click to see full-size image. Via Telgram. Russia has upgraded its Geran suicide drones with a brand new multipurpose warhead, Ukrianian media reported on May 20. The Geran-1 and 2 drones, produced in Russia, are alleged to be copies of the Iranian-made Shahed-131 and 136 pusher-propelled suicide drones. The Shahed-131 has a range of 900 kilometers with a warhead weighing 15 kilograms, while the Shahed-136 has a range of 2,500 kilometers with a warhead weighing 50 kilograms. Both drones are guided by a satellite-aided inertial navigation system. The new warhead, reportedly weighing 90 kg, was likely installed on the Geran-2 version, or a newer reported turbojet-powered version known as the Geran-3 which also has a range of 2,500 kilometers. This version is said to be a copy of the Iranian-made Shahed-238. The new warhead features high-explosives and hundreds of metal fragments, which makes it lethal against buildings, equipment and personnel. At the same time, it is said to have penetrative properties, making it also useful against fortified targets. In addition, the warhead reportedly includes an incendiary element which gives it an advantage against targets like ammunition and fuel depots. Click to see full-size image. Via Telgram. Since entering service with the Russian military during the special operation in Ukraine, Geran drone has proven to be a real game changer. The use of these drones expanded significantly over the past year, with reports suggesting that they were constantly being upgraded and refined. In addition to the known suicide versions, Russia has reportedly developed a long-range loitering munition based on the Geran-2 equipped with an electro-optical targeting system and a two-way datalink. This version can detect and lock on targets, including moving ones, after launch. It is unclear yet if this version has entered active service with the Russian military yet. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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: Russia Thwarted Ukrainian Terror Plot Targeting Red Square Ahead of Victory Day War Rages On: Russian Offensive Intensified Amid High-Level Diplomacy The post Russian Geran Drones Are Now Armed With Lethal Multipurpose Warhead appeared first on South Front.

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[l] at 5/20/25 5:52am
This is the newest update of the ‘U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Locations Map’ exclusive series showing the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups. SouthFront: Analysis & Intelligence tracks locations of U.S. aircraft carriers using the available open-source information. No classified information was used in production of the map. click to see the full-size image Carrier strike group (CSG) is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is centered on an aircraft carrier and a carrier air wing of 65 to 70 aircrafts. It’s composed of roughly 7,500 personnel, an aircraft carrier, at least one cruiser, a destroyer squadron of at least two destroyers and/or frigates. A carrier strike group also, on occasion, includes submarines, attached logistics ships and a supply ship. Carrier strike groups comprise a principal element of U.S. power projection over the world’s oceans ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups – May 20, 2025 appeared first on South Front.

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[l] at 5/20/25 5:46am
Illustrative Image Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed to U.S. President Donald Trump that Russian security forces prevented a series of terrorist attacks near the Kremlin and Red Square on the night of May 6-7. The foiled plot coincided with a massive Ukrainian drone and missile assault, which saw 524 drones and British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles launched toward Russian territory—most targeting Moscow. Nearly all incoming targets were intercepted, averting potential carnage in the heart of the capital. The attempted strikes caused temporary airport closures across central Russia, with drones downed in Yaroslavl, Kaluga, and six other regions. The Russian leader accused Kyiv of attempting to sabotage Moscows 80th Victory Day celebrations by intimidating foreign dignitaries. Despite the attacks, nearly 30 world leaders—including Chinas, Xi Jinping, Serbias Aleksandar Vučić, Slovakias Robert Fico, and multiple African and Latin American presidents—attended the May 9 parade. The incident marks one of Ukraines most audacious attempted strikes on Moscow to date, underscoring the escalating war between the two nations. During their conversation, Putin and Trump also reflected on the WWII alliance between their nations, with Trump reportedly lamenting the current rift in relations. MORE ON THE TOPIC: Media Strikes And Costly Failures Moscow’s Grand Victory Day Parade Honors Heroes Of Past And Present Victory Day Parade in Moscow 2025: Honoring the 80th Anniversary of Victory The post Russia Thwarted Ukrainian Terror Plot Targeting Red Square Ahead of Victory Day appeared first on South Front.

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[l] at 5/20/25 4:55am
Click to see full-size image. (Israeli Defense Forces). A soldier of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) was killed in the northern part of the Gaza Strip on May 19, the first since the military launched a large-scale offensive, codenamed Operation Gideon’s Chariots to completely take control of the Palestinian enclave. The soldier was reportedly serving in the ranks of the IDF’s Combat Engineering Corps’ 601st Battalion. In a brief statement, the military said it was still investigating the cause of the soldiers death, including the possibility of so-called friendly fire. Earlier, the IDF said that it had struck “160 terror targets” in Gaza over the past day. The Strip’s Hamas-linked civil defense agency announced that at least 91 people were killed.   Also on May 19, the IDF ordered the completely evacuation of the city of Khan Younis in the southern part of the Strip. This led to mass protests against both Israel and Hamas in the city.  Faced with unpresented international pressure over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Israel announced that it would let limited aid into the Strip and said the first five trucks entered on May 19 carrying supplies “including food for babies.” However, United Nations spokesman Stephane Dujarric said that “none of the aid has been picked up” at a designated zone as it was “already dark” and due to “security concerns, we cannot operate in those conditions.” Despite allowing some aid to enter Gaza, Israel didn’t change its military plans. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a video posted on Telegram on May 19, said that “the fighting is intense and we are making progress.” “We will take control of all the territory of the Strip,” he added. On May 20, the IDF announced that the162nd Division had returned to operating in Gaza, confirming that the offensive was still ongoing. The division is currently fighting in the Strips north, with the 401st Armored Brigade and Givati Infantry Brigade, according to the military, which said that its 215th Artillery Regiment struck over 30 sites in the area, including weapon depots, booby-trapped buildings, and observation posts. The IDF launched Operation Gideon’s Chariots last week. Israeli officials stated that the large-scale offensive would see the military “conquer” Gaza and retain the territory, attack Hamas, prevent the group from taking control of humanitarian aid supplies, and move Palestinians from the Strip’s north to its south. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 Announce Blockade On Haifa Port In Response To Israeli Offensive In Gaza Israeli Troops Push Gazans Out Of Khan Younis After Deep Special Operation (Photos, Videos) The post Israeli Army Losses First Soldier In Gaza Offensive, Presses On (Videos) appeared first on South Front.

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[l] at 5/20/25 3:18am
Illustrative image. The Houthis (Ansar Allah) in Yemen announced on May 19 that they will impose a “naval blockade” of the port of Haifa in response to Israel’s “brutal aggression” on the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military launched a large-scale offensive, codenamed “Operation Gideon’s Chariots,” in Gaza last week, with the aim of dealing a final blow to the Palestinian Hamas Movement, a close ally of the Houthis, and taking control of all of the Strip. In a statement, Houthi military spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree said that the group will “begin working to enforce a naval blockade of the port of Haifa.” “All companies with ships present in or heading to this port are hereby notified that, as of the time of this announcement, the aforementioned port has been included in the target bank,” he added. The port of Haifa is vital to Israels economy. It is one of the largest ports in the eastern Mediterranean in terms of freight volume and handles about 30 million tons of cargo per year. The Houthis attacks on Israel-affiliated shipping in the Red Sea, which began right after the outbreak of the war in Gaza in October of 2023, have led to a complete halt of all operations in the port of Eilat, the countrys second important port after Haifa. Since March 18, when Israel first resumed operations in Gaza, the Houthis have launched some 35 ballistic missiles and at least 10 drones at Israel. Only one of the missiles managed to reach its target, hitting Ben Gurion in central Israel on May 4. Eight people were wounded and operations at the airport were disturbed as a result of the attack. The Houthis later announced a comprehensive aerial blockade on Israel, forcing many airlines to suspend flights to the country. Israel resumed strikes on Yemen after the strike on Ben Gurion. Around the same time, the United States suddenly halted an operation launched in mid-March against the Houthis. In recent weeks, at least three waves of Israeli strikes hit infrastructure in Yemen from the ports in al-Hodeidah, to cement factories, power stations and Sanaa International Airport in the Yemeni capital. However, the capabilities of the Houthis were not affected. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 Fire Two More Missiles At Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport (Videos) Another Houthi Drone Reaches Israel, Sanaa Airport Resumes Flights (Video)   The post Houthis Announce Blockade On Haifa Port In Response To Israeli Offensive In Gaza appeared first on South Front.

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