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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
What Ukraine's air defenders and first responders are seeing in Russia's deadly double-tap strikes
Russia has been accused of carrying out double-tap strikes against Ukraine throughout the war. This style of attack, seen in Syria, involves striking the same target twice to maximize damage. A Ukrainian air defender and a first responder described what this deadly tactic has been like. Russian forces have been using attack drones and missiles to execute double-tap strikes, a Ukrainian air defender and a first responder told Business Insider, sharing their observations of the brutal tactic. The tactic involves striking a target location, waiting for emergency services and other civilians to arrive at the site, and then hitting the same exact spot again in a follow-up attack. United Nations officials have described the strategy in Ukraine as "ruthless." Oleksiy, the deputy commander of a mobile air defense unit with Ukraine's Territorial Defense Forces, said that Russia has increasingly paired drone attacks with cruise missiles, using the two weapons simultaneously "to intimidate the population." He said Russia first launches drones, which sometimes strike civilian infrastructure or housing. When rescuers, medics, and volunteers arrive on the scene to provide assistance, "a missile arrives that leaves no chance." A first responder in Ukraine's State Emergency Services, who asked not to be identified for security reasons, described a Russian attack in June that saw a drone hit a recreation complex near Kyiv, and after rescue crews arrived on the scene, a second drone struck the facility. The first responder shared video footage with BI showing emergency workers at the facility in Bila Tserkva, which was engulfed in fire and smoke. They said that they have not encountered a double-tap strike using missiles, just drones, but the practice is not unheard of. On Friday, the State Emergency Service issued a statement about double-tap strikes targeting rescue workers in the northeastern city of Kharkiv and in the southern city of Kherson. The first responder BI spoke with also mentioned another Russian double-tap strike several weeks earlier near Kyiv. Surveillance footage shared with BI captures what appears to be the scream of a drone as it flew toward its target, followed by the sound of an explosion and a burst of light. It's unclear how often this tactic is employed, and Business Insider could not independently verify all the details of the two Ukrainian accounts. Russia's defense ministry did not respond to Business Insider's request for comment. The Russian embassy in the US referred BI to a press briefing held on Wednesday by Maria Zakharova, the foreign ministry spokesperson. The Russian armed forces have been accused of carrying out double-tap strikes against Ukrainian cities since the early days of the full-scale invasion over three years ago. Last year, for instance, an attack on the port city of Odesa killed and wounded dozens of civilians and emergency workers. Russia was accused of executing similar deadly attacks in Syria after intervening on behalf of the Assad government in the country's brutal civil war. Moscow's playbook in Ukraine has often resembled its Middle East campaign, with brutal, scorched-earth tactics. Conflict analysts at the Institute for the Study of War, a US think tank, said on Monday the Russian military is "very likely intentionally targeting Ukrainian civilians, including with double tap' strikes likely meant to kill first responders." The Ukrainian observations of the double-tap strikes come as Russia's air attacks have gotten worse. In recent weeks, it has become more and more common for Kyiv to face daily bombardments that consist of hundreds of drones and missiles. Last week, Moscow launched some 550 munitions in a single night. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is halting shipments of critical weapons — reported to include air defense ammunition and other essential weapons — to Ukraine amid concerns over US stockpiles. The decision to withhold US support could severely undermine Kyiv's ability to protect its cities and front-line forces from Russia's worsening attacks. In a statement last week, Ukraine's foreign ministry said any delay in support for its defensive capabilities would only encourage Russia to continue its war. And analysts at the Institute for the Study of War, a US think tank, warned that the suspension of US aid will only accelerate Moscow's battlefield gains, as has been the case previously. After a phone call with President Donald Trump on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the two leaders "spoke about opportunities in air defense and agreed that we will work together to strengthen protection of our skies." Read the original article on Business Insider
1News
02-07-2025
- Climate
- 1News
Over 200 homes flooded as bomb cyclone smacks Australia's east coast
Strong winds and heavy rainfall have downed trees, damaged properties and flooded roads as a complex weather system lashed Australia's east coast. About 200 properties in Burrill Lake on the NSW south coast were flooded overnight, the State Emergency Services said. Emergency crews responded to a surge in rescue incidents around Shoalhaven as flash flooding swept through the area with the majority of incidents overnight involved fallen trees, powerlines and damaged roofs. More than 200mm of rain also smashed several towns including Morton and Ulladulla. Communities stretching from Queensland's Lockyer Valley to Bega on NSW's south coast are still being warned to take care as severe weather driven by a "vigorous" coastal low lingers offshore. ADVERTISEMENT The storm, called a bomb cyclone, was expected to track south on Wednesday before turning back out into the Tasman Sea on Thursday. Its outer edges were now influencing weather patterns in New Zealand, especially the upper North Island. Remnants of bomb cyclone to impact on New Zealand - Watch on TVNZ+ Heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding continues in the southeast and extending southwards towards Bega and inland to Braidwood. Isolated totals up to 120mm are expected but conditions are expected to ease later in the day. There are 29 warnings current, with residents in Sanctuary Point being told to move to higher ground. Trees were down across New South Wales on Tuesday. (Source: NSW SES) ADVERTISEMENT NSW SES crews had responded to more than 2320 incidents by early Wednesday morning, as the low shifted southwards from Newcastle toward Sydney, the Illawarra and South Coast. More than 17,000 homes and businesses from western Sydney down to the Illawarra are without power, Endeavour Energy said, and several flights are cancelled from Sydney Airport for the second consecutive day. Residents were being warned to evacuate amid coastal erosion on the Central Coast. Dunleith Tourist Park manager Ryan Lloyd told AAP the beaches were heavily affected as wind gusts and swells intensified. "It's pretty wild — pretty full on — a bit scary for the home-owners too," he said. There were patches of blue in the sky but they were otherwise surrounded by dark clouds. "It's quite ominous, quite eerie." But the rain was less of a concern than the strong winds. ADVERTISEMENT "We've already had plenty of tree branches down... they're dropping limbs everywhere," Lloyd said. "It's just battening down now, just wait for it to blow over — pardon the pun — then a massive clean-up for the next couple of days." The Bureau of Meteorology predicted another low-pressure system to enter the storm's path later on Wednesday. The Fujiwhara effect The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Australia's weather bomb, the surprising costs of getting one more dog, and BTS are back. (Source: 1News) "We see another low-pressure system, really dumb-belling around that first one, that will really intensify and reinforce some of those winds and rain across the south coast," senior meteorologist Jonathan How said. The system extends about 5km into the sky, with two low pressure systems interacting with one another in a phenomenon known to meteorologists as the Fujiwhara effect. ADVERTISEMENT University of Melbourne associate professor and weather phenomena expert Andrew Dowdy said: "It is very rare to see two east coast lows spiralling around each other like this."
7NEWS
12-06-2025
- Climate
- 7NEWS
SES rescues more than 20 people stuck in their cars following heavy snow
Victoria's State Emergency Services have rescued more than 20 people trapped in their vehicles near Hotham Heights, following especially heavy snowfall over the first weekend of Australia's ski season. According to a Facebook post on Monday, SES unit volunteers from Bright and Falls Creek assisted Victoria Police with the rescue of the stranded motorists after more than 50cm of snowfall in the area over the weekend. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Similar snowfalls have been recorded at other popular Australian ski fields following a cold snap since early winter, including Thredo and Perisher in New South Wales, and Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Falls Creek in Victoria. The SES advises that if you're travelling in alpine regions this long weekend, be aware of road closures due to heavy snowfall – in Victoria via the VicTraffic website. You can also view snow chain requirements here.
Perth Now
12-06-2025
- Climate
- Perth Now
SES rescues more than 20 people stuck in their cars following heavy snow
Victoria's State Emergency Services have rescued more than 20 people trapped in their vehicles near Hotham Heights, following especially heavy snowfall over the first weekend of Australia's ski season. According to a Facebook post on Monday, SES unit volunteers from Bright and Falls Creek assisted Victoria Police with the rescue of the stranded motorists after more than 50cm of snowfall in the area over the weekend. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Similar snowfalls have been recorded at other popular Australian ski fields following a cold snap since early winter, including Thredo and Perisher in New South Wales, and Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Falls Creek in Victoria. The SES advises that if you're travelling in alpine regions this long weekend, be aware of road closures due to heavy snowfall – in Victoria via the VicTraffic website. You can also view snow chain requirements here. And the SES says you should reconsider your travel plans in areas affected by heavy snowfall if necessary.
The Advertiser
12-06-2025
- Climate
- The Advertiser
SES rescues more than 20 people stuck in their cars following heavy snow
Victoria's State Emergency Services have rescued more than 20 people trapped in their vehicles near Hotham Heights, following especially heavy snowfall over the first weekend of Australia's ski season. According to a Facebook post on Monday, SES unit volunteers from Bright and Falls Creek assisted Victoria Police with the rescue of the stranded motorists after more than 50cm of snowfall in the area over the weekend. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Similar snowfalls have been recorded at other popular Australian ski fields following a cold snap since early winter, including Thredo and Perisher in New South Wales, and Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Falls Creek in Victoria. The SES advises that if you're travelling in alpine regions this long weekend, be aware of road closures due to heavy snowfall – in Victoria via the VicTraffic website. You can also view snow chain requirements here. And the SES says you should reconsider your travel plans in areas affected by heavy snowfall if necessary. Content originally sourced from: Victoria's State Emergency Services have rescued more than 20 people trapped in their vehicles near Hotham Heights, following especially heavy snowfall over the first weekend of Australia's ski season. According to a Facebook post on Monday, SES unit volunteers from Bright and Falls Creek assisted Victoria Police with the rescue of the stranded motorists after more than 50cm of snowfall in the area over the weekend. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Similar snowfalls have been recorded at other popular Australian ski fields following a cold snap since early winter, including Thredo and Perisher in New South Wales, and Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Falls Creek in Victoria. The SES advises that if you're travelling in alpine regions this long weekend, be aware of road closures due to heavy snowfall – in Victoria via the VicTraffic website. You can also view snow chain requirements here. And the SES says you should reconsider your travel plans in areas affected by heavy snowfall if necessary. Content originally sourced from: Victoria's State Emergency Services have rescued more than 20 people trapped in their vehicles near Hotham Heights, following especially heavy snowfall over the first weekend of Australia's ski season. According to a Facebook post on Monday, SES unit volunteers from Bright and Falls Creek assisted Victoria Police with the rescue of the stranded motorists after more than 50cm of snowfall in the area over the weekend. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Similar snowfalls have been recorded at other popular Australian ski fields following a cold snap since early winter, including Thredo and Perisher in New South Wales, and Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Falls Creek in Victoria. The SES advises that if you're travelling in alpine regions this long weekend, be aware of road closures due to heavy snowfall – in Victoria via the VicTraffic website. You can also view snow chain requirements here. And the SES says you should reconsider your travel plans in areas affected by heavy snowfall if necessary. Content originally sourced from: Victoria's State Emergency Services have rescued more than 20 people trapped in their vehicles near Hotham Heights, following especially heavy snowfall over the first weekend of Australia's ski season. According to a Facebook post on Monday, SES unit volunteers from Bright and Falls Creek assisted Victoria Police with the rescue of the stranded motorists after more than 50cm of snowfall in the area over the weekend. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Similar snowfalls have been recorded at other popular Australian ski fields following a cold snap since early winter, including Thredo and Perisher in New South Wales, and Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Falls Creek in Victoria. The SES advises that if you're travelling in alpine regions this long weekend, be aware of road closures due to heavy snowfall – in Victoria via the VicTraffic website. You can also view snow chain requirements here. And the SES says you should reconsider your travel plans in areas affected by heavy snowfall if necessary. Content originally sourced from:
