Ukraine war: Several killed in Russian missile strike eastern Ukraine

2023-08-08

Ukraine war: Several killed in Russian missile strike eastern Ukraine

1. Ukraine war: Several killed in Russian missile strike eastern Ukraine

- At least five people have been killed in a Russian missile attack on residential buildings in the eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk.

- Four civilians and an official were killed, and 31 people were injured.

- President Volodymyr Zelensky said there were "victims" in the attack, but did not provide a figure.

- Rescue efforts were continuing

2. Willian Friedkin: Director of The Exorcist and The French Connection dies aged 87

- William Friedkin, director of the classic horror film The Exorcist, died on Monday at the age of 87.

- No cause of death has yet been confirmed. The director was said to have suffered health issues in recent years.

- His other famous films included crime thriller The French Connection, which won five Academy Awards including best director.

3. Niger coup: Junta shuts airspace citing military intervention threat

- Niger's coup leaders have closed the country's airspace until further notice, citing the threat of military intervention from their neighbors.

- it comes after the Ecowas group of West African states demanded President Mohamed Bazoum be reinstated by Sunday.

- Ecowas had warned that the junta could face military action and will now meet on Thursday to discuss next steps.

1. Ukraine war: Several killed in Russian missile strike eastern Ukraine

- At least five people have been killed in a Russian missile attack on residential buildings in the eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk.

- Four civilians and an official were killed, and 31 people were injured.

- President Volodymyr Zelensky said there were "victims" in the attack, but did not provide a figure.

- Rescue efforts were continuing

2. Willian Friedkin: Director of The Exorcist and The French Connection dies aged 87

- William Friedkin, director of the classic horror film The Exorcist, died on Monday at the age of 87.

- No cause of death has yet been confirmed. The director was said to have suffered health issues in recent years.

- His other famous films included crime thriller The French Connection, which won five Academy Awards including best director.

3. Niger coup: Junta shuts airspace citing military intervention threat

- Niger's coup leaders have closed the country's airspace until further notice, citing the threat of military intervention from their neighbors.

- it comes after the Ecowas group of West African states demanded President Mohamed Bazoum be reinstated by Sunday.

- Ecowas had warned that the junta could face military action and will now meet on Thursday to discuss next steps.

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