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On March 22, Armed conflicts and attacks, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure. March 2024. Missile strikes on Ukraine. Russia launches dozens of ballistic missiles at Ukrainian cities for the second consecutive day, with reports of power outages in Kharkiv following damage to critical infrastructure. At least eight missile strikes have been reported in Zaporizhzhia, while a "critical infrastructure facility" has been damaged in Vinnytsia. More than a million people remain without electricity across Ukraine due to the strikes, resulting in five deaths and dozens reportedly injured. (BBC News) (U.S. News & World Report) The Dnipro hydroelectric power station in Zaporizhzhia is hit by a missile strike, causing significant damage and a large fire. A trolleybus, which was initially reported to be carrying civilians, was destroyed during the attack; it was later confirmed that only the driver was present, who was killed. The shelling also damages one of the two power lines connecting...

The Russian government announced at a press conference that the invasion of Ukraine is now referred to as a "war" and is no longer considered a "special military operation," the official term used by the Russian government to describe the conflict. At another press conference later that same day, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists that while the invasion is de facto a war, the Russian government currently has no plans to change the de jure status of the invasion as a "special military operation." (NOS) (Reuters) (Meduza)

Attack on Crocus City Hall

At least 62 people have died and more than 140 others have been injured as a result of a mass shooting at the Crocus City Hall concert venue in the Moscow region, Russia. The building subsequently caught fire due to an explosion. The perpetrators remain at large after fleeing in a car.

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(Baza) (Meduza) (Baza 2) (Reuters) The group "Islamic State" has claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement published by its official news agency "Amaq News." (CNN) The Russian Freedom Legion claims that the attack was carried out by the Russian government. (Ukrainian Truth) The Russian government asserts that the attack was conducted by the Ukrainian government. This has been denied by the Ukrainian government, which instead claims that the attack was a provocative move by the Russian government aimed at swaying public opinion against Ukraine in Russia and providing an opportunity for the Russian army to mobilize more troops for its invasion of Ukraine. (Anadolu Agency)

Jihadist uprising in Niger

At least 23 Nigerian soldiers have died, 17 have been injured, and 34 people are missing following an ambush in Tegue, Tilaberi region, Niger, by unknown jihadists. The Niger junta claims that 30 jihadists were also killed.

The conflict in Moreau

The Philippines announces that the Abu Sayyaf group has been "completely eliminated," bringing an end to a decade-long jihadist insurgency. Twenty members of the group remain in Sulu and Basilan, and negotiations are underway for their surrender. (Atlas News) (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Conflict with bandits in Nigeria

Fourteen people were rescued from kidnappers by Nigerian armed forces and local militias in Katsina State, Nigeria. (Channels TV)

Disasters and incidents in 2024

Earthquakes in East Java A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Bawaian, East Java, Indonesia, causing severe damage. (Detik)

Law and crime

Cannabis in Germany: The Federal Council of Germany approves the partial legalization of cannabis in Germany, which is expected to come into effect on April 1. (DW)

The gang war in Haiti

Prominent Haitian gang leader Ti Greg, who escaped from prison earlier this month, has been killed by police in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. (Sky News)

Politics and elections

Catherine, Princess of Wales, announces that she has been diagnosed with cancer following a recent abdominal surgery and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. (BBC News)