Death toll from Russian rocket attack on Chasiv Yar rises to 18
July 11, 2022, 10:18 am

Death toll from Russian rocket attack on Chasiv Yar rises to 18

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) verified a total of 4,889 civilian deaths during Russia's military attack on Ukraine as of July 3, 2022. Of them, 335 were children - Photo. Euromaidan Press

The emergency services said that the death toll from a Russian rocket attack that hit an apartment block in eastern Ukraine over the weekend rose to 18 on Monday (July 11) and rescuers were still racing to reach survivors in the rubble, the Anews reported, citing Reuters.

The service said that rescuers were in voice contact with two people trapped in the ruins of the five-storey block in the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region that was struck late on Saturday (July 9).

It said: "As of 08:45 on July 11, ... 18 people were killed, 6 people were rescued from the rubble, about 137 tonnes of rubble were cleared..."

Russia, which invaded Ukraine in what it calls a special military operation, denies targeting civilians.

On Sunday (July 10), 20-year-old Ukrainian student and winner of numerous competitions in sports dancing Dariya Kudel was killed by a Russian missile that hit her home in Kryvyi Rih.

This photo shows just a small part of the horrors that Ukrainians, and especially rescue workers, face every day - Euromaidan Press

Her father was wounded while she received shrapnel wounds in the liver and heart. Doctors couldn't help, the Euromaidan reported.

Odesa Juridical Academy, where Dariya studied, wrote: "She was the soul of the company, cheerful, always ready to help, took an active part in student life. She loved sports and was very talented.”

Russian military destroys Western weapons amid eastern Ukraine push

On Saturday (July 9), Surgical units in Kharkiv struck by Russian missiles. Images of immense material damages went viral.

Furthermore, 6,263 people were reported to have been injured. However, OHCHR specified that the real numbers could be higher.

Moscow politician gets 7 years for denouncing war in Ukraine

In an interview with Euromaidan Press, says Damien Magrou, spokesperson for the International Legion for the Defence of Ukraine said: “This is a very brutal war. Even veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan often tell us that this war is the worst they’ve seen.”

levantnews-agencies

Amber Heard attorneys say juror served improperly, seek mistrial Wuhan University in China finds Cholera case, sparking fears of spread

BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has announced its sponsorship of the “Innovation and Sustainable Technology Solutions Competition (GU - IST Solutions), hosted by Gulf University at its main campus.
This strategic sponsorship reflects BENEFIT’s active role in advancing technological innovation and fostering sustainable solutions to future challenges. It also seeks to empower Bahraini youth by enhancing their skills, capabilities, and competitiveness in innovation and solution development—contributing meaningfully to the broader goals of sustainable development across all sectors.
As part of BENEFIT’s active involvement in the competition, the company has announced that Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communication, will serve on the competition’s supervisory committee. Her upcoming participation reflects BENEFIT’s forward-looking commitment to championing academic and professional excellence.
Commenting on the occasion, Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communication at BENEFIT, said, “We are privileged to support this pioneering initiative, which aligns seamlessly with BENEFIT’s enduring commitment to fostering innovation and nurturing the potential of Bahrain’s youth. Our participation is rooted in a deep sense of social responsibility and a firm belief in the pivotal role of innovation in shaping a sustainable future. Through such platforms, we seek to empower the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and foresight required to develop impactful solutions that address future challenges, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030.”
Dr. Aseel Al Ayash Dean of the College of Engineering in Gulf University commented, “We extend our sincere gratitude to BENEFIT for their generous sponsorship and support of the Innovation and Sustainable Technology Solutions Competition. This contribution plays an instrumental role in helping us achieve the strategic goals of this initiative, namely, cultivating a culture of innovation and sustainability, encouraging efforts that address the imperatives of sustainable development, and enhancing the practical and professional capabilities of our students and participants.”
The event will bring together a diverse spectrum of participants, including secondary school students, university undergraduates, engineers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, academic researchers, and subject matter experts representing a wide range of disciplines.
The competition seeks to inspire participants to develop and present innovative, sustainable technologies aimed at addressing pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. It encourages the formulation of business models that integrate advanced technological solutions with core principles of sustainability. Moreover, it serves as a platform for emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to contribute to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals, promote the ethos of responsible technology, and demonstrate its transformative potential across various sectors.
Attendees will have the opportunity to view a series of project presentations submitted by participants, covering diverse areas such as eco-friendly product design, smart and sustainable innovations, renewable energy technologies, water conservation and management, waste minimisation and recycling, green architectural solutions, and sustainable transportation systems. Outstanding projects will be formally recognised and awarded at the conclusion of the event.