Over 50 forest fires have erupted in the Rostov region of southern Russia, driven by strong winds. According to Governor Vasily Golubev, the fires were sparked by downed power lines and human negligence. While 20 fires have been contained, more than 2,000 firefighters and 300 pieces of equipment are battling the blazes, which have forced evacuations as the flames threaten residential areas. In the nearby Voronezh region, 150 firefighters and 50 pieces of equipment were deployed to control the fires, successfully preventing their spread to local homes.
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Download File: https://iha.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/iha-2024-09-16_06-49-18_603985.mp4?_=1Sirens were activated in Tel Aviv following a ballistic missile attack launched by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen. The missile also triggered alerts in parts of the West Bank and areas near Jerusalem.
Air traffic at Ben Gurion Airport was temporarily suspended as a precaution. The Israeli military announced that the missile was intercepted by air defense systems, and there were no reports of casualties or damage.
Since March 18, when Israel resumed its offensive on Gaza after breaking a ceasefire, the Houthis have launched 42 ballistic missiles and at least 10 drones toward Israel.
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