LONDON — The Hamas-run Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip said in a Monday statement that another 14 people died of malnutrition over the previous 24 hours, including two children.

Another 29 Palestinians were killed by Israeli airstrikes since midnight local time, the ministry said.

Eleven people were also killed on Monday morning near aid distribution sites, two local hospitals that received the bodies told ABC News.

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Those officials said the sites were run by the U.S.- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. GHF has not issued a comment.

Israel on Sunday said it was beginning daily military pauses in several densely populated areas to facilitate the movement of aid into the territory.

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Jets were scrambled in Poland after a Russian drone reportedly entered Lithuania

Russia have just launched a ferocious attack on Ukraine

In response to this Russian aggression, NATO fighters were mobilized over Poland, which shares a border with Ukraine. Meanwhile, in neighboring Lithuania, a Russian drone was sighted in the NATO member country’s airspace, sparking a significant security alert around 5 am. The drone, believed to have illegally entered from Putin’s ally Belarus, was detected near the capital Vilnius. The drone initially seemed to be a Shahed-type uncrewed aircraft, a type Putin uses daily to cause devastating explosions in his war against Ukraine. Subsequent reports identified it as a Russian-made Gerbera drone with an eight-foot wingspan, designed to deceive air defense systems rather than cause explosions. Both models are Russian military drones; however, a final identification has not been made.

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This marks the second time this month that a Russian drone is reported to have violated Lithuanian airspace from Belarus, potentially signaling an escalation to test NATO defenses. Despite the alert, Vilnius airport remained operational, according to reports. Law enforcement reported a sighting of an unidentified drone entering Lithuanian airspace from Belarus on the morning of July 28, according to a police statement. The public has been advised not to approach any fallen drones and to report them immediately by dialing the emergency number 112. The police shared that the drone was spotted at an altitude of about 200 meters (656ft), last seen near Vilnius. Darius Buta, from Lithuania’s National Crisis Management Centre, stated: “The police have mobilized all forces and all services have been informed.” He further urged residents who spot the drone to call 112 immediately and not to approach the device under any circumstances. Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė suggested that the drone may have ended up in her country due to interference from Ukrainian air defense electronics warfare. She noted: “Given the active actions of the Ukrainian defense to disorient Russian drones, the probability of lost drones remains increased”. Giedrimas Jeglinskas, head of the parliamentary committee on National Security and Defense, confirmed on LRT Radio: “As far as I understand, an [unmanned] aircraft was spotted invading Lithuania from Belarus.” A search for the drone is currently underway. In Warsaw, the Operational Commander of the Polish Armed Forces reported that fighter jets were deployed in response to Russia’s missile strikes on Ukraine. “long-range aviation of the Russian Federation once again launched missile attacks on the territory of Ukraine” the commander noted.

The military released a statement: “To ensure the safety of Polish airspace, the Operational Commander of the Polish Armed Forces has activated all necessary procedures.” It further detailed the defensive measures taken: “Polish and Allied duty aircraft have been scrambled, and ground-based air defence and radar reconnaissance systems have reached the highest state of readiness.” The statement emphasized the protective intent of these actions: “These actions are preventive in nature and are aimed at securing the airspace and protecting citizens, especially in areas adjacent to the threatened region.” Visual evidence surfaced showing missile strikes, believed to be Kinzhal [Dagger] missiles, targeting the Starokostiantyniv air base in the Khmelnytskyi region, home to Ukraine’s tactical bomber force. The Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, also suffered under the Russian offensive, with eight civilians injured in a residential building, including a three year old child. The attack left the sixth to the 11th floors of a tower in the Darnytskyi district severely damaged, marking another instance of civilian targeting as Putin ignores Donald Trump’s calls for peace negotiations. Additionally, a Russian drone strike targeted a passenger bus in the Sumy border region, resulting in three fatalities and 20 injuries. The casualties were identified as three female civilians, ages 66, 74, and 78.

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NATO scrambled fighters today amid a ferocious Putin missile and drone strike over Ukraine, as a ‘Russian drone’ encroached on alliance state Lithuania. All of Ukraine was under red alert at breakfast time as Vladimir Putin sent up three MiG-31Ks armed with hypersonic missiles. Russia made a second strike within several hours on Starokostiantyniv Air Base in western Ukraine with hypersonic Kinzhal – or Dagger – missiles, according to reports. NATO fighters were scrambled over Poland, which borders Ukraine, as a precaution against this Russian aggression. In neighbouring Lithuania – another NATO and EU state – a suspected Russian drone triggered a major security alert around 5am, buzzing the capital Vilnius after illegally flying in from Putin’s satellite state, Belarus. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT

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It initially appeared to be a Shahed-type unmanned plane, which Putin is using daily to wreak havoc in his war against Ukraine with deadly explosions. Later reports identified it as a Russian-made Gerbera drone with an eight-foot wingspan, designed to deceive air defence systems rather than cause explosions. Both types are Russian military drones. However, there was no final identification. It is the second time this month that a Russian drone is reported to have encroached Lithuanian airspace from Belarus in a possible escalation to test NATO defences. Vilnius airport remained open throughout the alert, it was reported. “The police report a sighting of an unidentified type of unmanned aerial vehicle that flew into Lithuanian territory from Belarus in the morning of July 28,” said a statement from law enforcement. “Residents who notice a fallen drone are strongly advised not to approach it and to immediately report it by calling [emergency number] 112.”

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The police said: “According to received reports, the drone was seen at an altitude of about 200 metres [656ft], last seen near Vilnius.” Darius Buta, of Lithuania’s National Crisis Management Centre, said: “The police have mobilised all forces and all services have been informed. Residents who have spotted the drone are urged to immediately call 112 and under no circumstances approach the device.” The Lithuanian defence minister, Dovilė Šakalienė, said the drone could have reached her country after being repressed by Ukrainian air defence electronics warfare. “Given the active actions of the Ukrainian defence to disorient Russian drones, the probability of lost drones remains increased”, she said. The head of the parliamentary committee on National Security and Defence, Giedrimas Jeglinskas, said on LRT Radio: “As far as I understand, an [unmanned] aircraft was spotted invading Lithuania from Belarus.” A search was under way for the drone. In Warsaw, the Operational Commander of the Polish Armed Forces said war planes were scrambled after “long-range aviation of the Russian Federation once again launched missile attacks on the territory of Ukraine”. A statement said: “To ensure the safety of Polish airspace, the Operational Commander of the Polish Armed Forces has activated all necessary procedures. Polish and Allied duty aircraft have been scrambled, and ground-based air defence and radar reconnaissance systems have reached the highest state of readiness. These actions are preventive in nature and are aimed at securing the airspace and protecting citizens, especially in areas adjacent to the threatened region.” Footage showed missile strikes – believed to be Kinzhal [Dagger] – at what was reported to be Starokostiantyniv airbase in Khmelnytskyi region, which hosts Ukraine’s tactical bomber force. Ukrainian capital Kyiv was also hit in the Russian onslaught, which wounded eight civilians in a residential high-rise, including a three-year-old child.

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VLADIMIR Putin has launched a huge blitz on Ukraine just hours before a crunch meeting between Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer.

Nato member Poland has also scrambled fighter jets in response to the bombings as well as a mystery drone that flew into Lithuania.

7 The apartment block was hit between the 6th and 11th floors Credit: National Police of Ukraine

7 The apartment building was left shattered Credit: East2West

7 Firefighters put out a blaze in a building Credit: X

Trump is in Scotland today and is expected to discuss with Starmer about “applying pressure” on tyrant Putin to force him into ending the war in Ukraine.

Vlad has spent months talking up the prospect of peace, but appears to have alienated Trump after launching huge barrages at Ukrainian civilians.

Volodymyr Zelenksy addressed the latest blitz saying “our sky defenders intercepted several hundred Russian attack drones”.

Eight people, including a two-year-old girl, were injured in the strikes with shrapnel wounds after one bomb hit an apartment building in the capital.

One person is fighting for their life in a critical condition, while three others were hospitalised.

Explosions were heard in Kyiv at about 10.30pm local time (8.30pm BST), about 15 minutes after air raid sirens went off.

Kyiv’s Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that all of the people were residents of a multi-storey apartment building in the city’s Darnytskyi district on the left bank of the Dnipro River.

The capital and most of Ukraine were under air raid alerts for several hours overnight following Ukrainian Air Force warnings of Russian missile and drone attacks.

The Polish Ministry of Defence said the jets took off as a precautionary measure during the strikes.

They said: “Polish and allied aircraft on standby were scrambled and ground-based air defence and radar reconnaissance systems were placed on the highest level of combat readiness.”

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In neighbouring Lithuania – another Nato and EU state – a suspected Russian drone triggered a major security alert around 5am on Monday buzzing the capital Vilnius after flying in from Belarus.

The craft has been identified as a Gerbera drone, with an eight-foot wingspan designed to deceive air defence systems rather than cause explosions.

The Lithuanian defence minister Dovilė Šakalienė said the drone could have reached her country after being repressed by Ukrainian air defence electronics warfare.

She said: “Given the active actions of the Ukrainian defence to disorient Russian drones, the probability of lost drones remains increased.”

7 An unidentified drone flies over Lithuania on Monday morning Credit: East2West

7 The inside of one damaged home in Kyiv Credit: National Police of Ukraine

A search is now underway after it is thought to have crash landed inside Lithuania.

It is the second time this month a Russian drone is reported to have entered Lithuanian air space from Belarus.

All of Ukraine was under red alert at breakfast time as the Russian air force sent up three MiG-31Ks armed with hypersonic missiles.

Russia made a second strike within several hours on Starokostiantyniv Air Base in western Ukraine with hypersonic Kinzhal – or Dagger – missiles, according to reports.

Earlier in Sumy border region, a Russian drone attacked a passenger bus, killing three people and wounding 20.

The dead were all women civilians aged three women aged 66, 74, and 78.

Zelensky touts Ukrainian resolve Volodymyr Zelensky has now spoken about the strikes, saying Ukrainians “know how to defend themselves”. In a post on social media, he said: “Ukraine’s unmanned systems units, Army and Air Force aviation, anti-aircraft gunners, air defense forces, and mobile fire groups all worked tirelessly throughout the night. “In total, just in this one night alone, our sky defenders intercepted several hundred Russian attack drones. Our unmanned defenses delivered strong results against “Shaheds”—dozens of Russian drones were shot down. Several missiles were also intercepted overnight. Unfortunately, not all of them—there were also hits. “But we are constantly strengthening Ukraine’s air shield, and it is vital to maintain clear understanding among partners of how exactly they can help. Step by step, we are closing the funding gap for drone production, and I will be holding new talks with partners on this task later this week. Ukraine’s Defense Minister and National Security and Defense Council Secretary are also working on this. “Rescue and recovery operations are underway. In particular, addressing power supply. The necessary assistance is being provided to the wounded—at this moment, 8 people have been reported injured. I am grateful to the rescuers, utility workers, police, energy professionals, and everyone involved for their swift response. Ukrainians know how to defend themselves—and they surely will. Glory to Ukraine!”

It comes after Putin mysteriously cancelled his annual naval parade at the last-minute.

Ukraine has managed to destroy over a third of Russia’s combat fleets in the Black Sea since Putin’s invasion in 2022 as well as eliminating over a million soldiers.

The Kremlin said the usual pomp and ceremony of the event had to be cancelled due to “security reasons”.

The Russian Defence Ministry said that air defences downed 99 Ukrainian drones over several regions while later in the day, it said another 51 drones were shot down near St. Petersburg.

The latest attacks come after Russia and Ukraine held a third round of peace talks in Istanbul on July 23.

Talks did not result in a peace agreement as Donald Trump’s 50 day threat to slap massive sanctions on Russia remains in force.

7 Eight people have been injured with shrapnel following the blast Credit: National Police of Ukraine