soldiers
Coverage of soldiers in the Nexus archive.
- Serviceman kills 3 civilians, 1 soldier in Russian-held Crimea
A serviceman in Russian-held Crimea shot and killed three civilians and one soldier, wounding four others, according to officials. The attacker targeted both military personnel and civilians in the incident.
- A serviceman in Russian-held Crimea shoots fellow soldiers and civilians, killing 4
A serviceman in Russian-held Crimea opened fire on fellow soldiers and civilians, killing four and wounding four. An official in Russian-held Crimea confirmed the incident.
- Nigeria: Six Soldiers Killed, Father, Sons Burnt Alive As Terrorists Attack Zamfara, Sokoto Communities
Terrorists attacked communities in Nigeria's Zamfara and Sokoto states, killing six soldiers and burning a father and his sons alive. Over 70 residents were abducted during the attacks.
- Spain pushes migrants home as Ceuta vents over ‘invasion’
Spain is deporting Moroccans attempting to settle in Ceuta, an enclave, amid local community opposition. Soldiers are rounding up migrants hoping to remain in the area.
- Spain installing containment fence between Morocco and Ceuta after massive frontier rush killed 67
Spain is installing a containment fence between Morocco and Ceuta following a deadly frontier rush. Exhausted migrants who swam to Ceuta’s Tarajal beach were escorted back to Morocco by soldiers.
- Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 23 as aftershock and heat complicate rescue efforts
The death toll from a magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture has risen to 23, with at least 62 injured. Soldiers and emergency workers are searching through damaged structures, including a shopping mall and collapsed houses, for survivors amid challenges from aftershocks and heat.
- Japan PM says rescuers in 'race against time' for missing after powerful earthquake
A powerful earthquake struck southwestern Japan, killing at least 13 people and leaving many missing. Rescuers, including soldiers and emergency workers, searched through damaged areas like a collapsed shopping mall for trapped survivors.
- Rescuers search for the missing after Japan earthquake as death toll rises to 13
Soldiers and emergency workers are searching for trapped survivors in a damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses following a powerful earthquake in Japan that has killed at least 13 people.
- Rescuers search for the missing after Japan earthquake as death toll rises to 13
Rescuers, including soldiers and emergency workers, are searching through a damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses for survivors after a powerful earthquake in Japan that has killed at least 13 people.
- Governor Arlekar, party leaders pay tribute to soldiers on occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas
Governor Arlekar and party leaders paid tribute to soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas. The event honored military personnel associated with the Kargil conflict.
- Israeli crackdown in occupied West Bank intensifies, settlers cause mayhem
The Israeli crackdown in the occupied West Bank has intensified, with settlers causing mayhem following a surge in violence. A gunfight resulted in the deaths of four Palestinians and two soldiers.
- Kargil Vijay Diwas: Soldiers’ sacrifice is foundation of our freedom and security, says Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar
Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar emphasized that soldiers’ sacrifice is the foundation of freedom and security during Kargil Vijay Diwas. He noted 527 soldiers were martyred in the Kargil War, with 13 from Karnataka.
- 1 dead, 4 injured in Czech army helicopter crash
A Czech army Venom helicopter crashed at the 22nd helicopter base in Namest nad Oslavou, killing one soldier and injuring four others. Five soldiers were on board the helicopter at the time of the crash.
- Thailand: 5 soldiers killed in attack on security checkpoint
Five soldiers were killed in an attack on a security checkpoint in Thailand. The attackers stole three AK-47 rifles, three bullet proof vests, and three mobile phones from the soldiers. A low-level conflict has persisted in Thailand's southern provinces for two decades.
- Thailand launches manhunt after 5 soldiers killed, civilians injured in deep south
Thai authorities are searching for attackers who killed five soldiers and injured six civilians in a bombing and shooting attack in Narathiwat province. About 10 attackers used firearms and pipe bombs at a security checkpoint before fleeing.
- Thai authorities hunt for suspects after an attack in troubled south kills 5 soldiers
Thai authorities are searching for those responsible for a deadly attack in the country's troubled deep south that killed 5 soldiers.
- Five soldiers killed in southern Thailand checkpoint attack
Five soldiers were killed in a checkpoint attack in Narathiwat, southern Thailand. This follows a car bombing in the same province a day earlier that wounded a police officer.
- State Department issues 'worldwide caution' for Americans due to Middle East war
The US State Department issued a 'worldwide caution' for Americans due to the Middle East war. The US conducted its 10th consecutive night of attacks on Iran following the deaths of three soldiers.
- US military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan
The US military has identified two soldiers killed in an Iranian attack on Jordan. The attack resulted in the deaths of two US personnel.
- ‘Everyone's afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent
Ukraine is facing a struggle to recruit soldiers, with aggression against recruitment officers becoming increasingly threatening, according to police.
- Iran war live: US launches new strikes; Trump mourns killed soldiers
US President describes the death of soldiers in Jordan as a 'sad thing' as US forces conduct their eighth consecutive night of attacks on Iran.
- Iranian strikes hit Kuwaiti water desalination plant, injure soldiers
Iranian strikes hit a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, damaging a key source of drinking water and injuring soldiers. The attack occurred on Friday and targeted critical infrastructure in the desert nation.
- Pete Hegseth’s testosterone-screening plan is unusual, not crazy
Pete Hegseth's testosterone-screening plan is described as unusual but not crazy, with soldiers being noted as particularly at risk of hypogonadism.
- Russia and Ukraine Exchange Bodies of Over 530 Fallen Soldiers
Russia and Ukraine exchanged the bodies of over 530 fallen soldiers, with Ukraine receiving 501 of its soldiers' remains and providing Russia with 31. The exchange was reported by Shamsail Saraliyev, a State Duma lawmaker, to RBC.
- Zelensky Honors Heroes, Medics, Energy Workers on Statehood Day, Awards 10 Young Ukrainian Passports
President Volodymyr Zelensky presented state honors to soldiers, medics, and energy workers on Ukrainian Statehood Day. He awarded the Order of the Golden Star to the mother of a fallen Hero of Ukraine and issued passports to 10 Ukrainian children.
- US Democrat Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed settlers during West Bank visit
US Democrat Ro Khanna claims he was detained by armed settlers during a visit to the West Bank. Men with rifles blocked his group's vehicles for over an hour, and soldiers later supported the settlers.
- WATCH: Gold Star moms pay tribute to sons
Five mothers who lost their sons in active duty formed a sisterhood to ensure all soldiers are remembered. Their tribute aims to honor their children and other military personnel.
- Soldiers kill six suspected terrorists in Plateau
Troops in Plateau neutralized six suspected terrorists, recovered illegal firearms, and repelled an attack on NIPSS as security operations intensified. The incident was reported by Mr. Oteh.
- Nigerian Army declares 104 soldiers missing, says they ‘absconded,’ are ‘deserters’
The Nigerian Army declared 104 soldiers missing, labeling them as 'absconded' and 'deserters' following an overnight attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents on their base on 5 June. The attack targeted the soldiers at their military post.
- Smuggler Pleads Guilty in $30 Million Scheme to Move Immigrants
A smuggler pleaded guilty in a $30 million scheme to move immigrants. Soldiers on a military ATV were patrolling near the US-Mexico border in Texas.
- Pakistan says its security forces killed 29 fighters along Afghan border
Pakistan's security forces killed 29 fighters along the Afghan border. The strikes followed an attack in Karachi where fighters armed with guns and explosives killed three soldiers.
- South Korea bets on personal drones to shore up defensive capability
South Korea plans to equip every soldier with personal drones and train half a million soldiers in drone use to counter North Korea. The country aims to manufacture over 100,000 drones in three years amid a shrinking military personnel base.
- Army commanding officer, soldiers booked for 'assaulting' police personnel at Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar station
An Army commanding officer and soldiers were booked for assaulting police personnel at Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar station. The incident followed a police party seizing a private vehicle owned by an Army official for alleged traffic violations.
- Kyiv’s army reforms come late for exhausted troops
Ukraine's military has introduced fixed-term contracts to provide respite for troops after years of open-ended service, but soldiers report that these reforms are insufficient to address their exhaustion.
- Suspected IED Attack: Soldiers Feared Killed as Convoy Strikes an Explosive in Sokoto
A suspected IED attack occurred in Sokoto as a military convoy struck an explosive along the Isa–Bargaja road. The incident happened while troops were advancing towards a community following a distress call after an overnight attack by armed men.
- Niger: Al Qaeda-Linked Militants Claim Deadly Attack On Niger Airport
Al Qaeda's West Africa affiliate (JNIM) claimed responsibility for an attack on Niger's main airport and a nearby military airbase in Niamey, killing at least 11 soldiers and two civilians. The government stated the attack occurred six months after a previous large jihadist assault on the site.
- 11 soldiers, 22 terrorists killed in deadly airport attack
An attack at Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, Niger, resulted in 11 soldiers and 22 terrorists being killed. The incident involved explosions and gunfire lasting over an hour early Thursday morning.
- 'It's Like Winning at Roulette': War Quotas Squeeze Russian Students Out of Free University Spots
University admissions quotas for soldiers and their families are making state-funded university spots harder to obtain through merit, according to students. The policy is described as creating challenges for merit-based admissions in Russian universities.
- Nigerian Army rotates more soldiers fighting Boko Haram, withdraws 174
The Nigerian Army is rotating soldiers engaged in fighting Boko Haram, withdrawing 174 personnel as part of an initiative to improve troop welfare by easing movement in frontline areas.
- Nigeria: Soldiers Rescue 6 Kidnap Victims in Zamfara
Nigerian soldiers rescued six kidnapping victims in Zamfara State through persistent military pressure and air interdiction operations. The victims managed to escape captivity as a result of these efforts.