September 11, 2023 (Monday)

Armed conflicts and attacks

Ukraine says that it has recaptured from Russia four Black Sea oil platforms known as the Boyko Towers in Crimea.

(Politico), (The New York Times)

Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Clashes between rival factions in the Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in Sidon District, Lebanon, continue for the fifth day, despite a ceasefire, with five more people being killed, bringing the death toll to ten.

(Reuters)

2023 Ain al-Hilweh clashes

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Disasters and accidents

At least 2,500 people have been killed and 7,000 others are reported missing across northeastern Libya during floods triggered by Storm Daniel.

(Albawaba)

Storm Daniel

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International relations

The Dominican Republic suspends the issuance of visas for Haitians and announces plans to close its border with Haiti by Thursday.

(AP)

Dominican Republic–Haiti relations, Haitian crisis

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Law and crime

Six people are killed in a mass shooting against a vehicle in Artemida, East Attica, Greece.

(Kathimerini)

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