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As the heavy bombardment continues, the Hamas appointed Gaza Health Ministry said more than 8,300 Palestinians have now been killed. According to Palestinian witnesses - Israeli tanks reached the outskirts of Gaza City - entering the Zaytun district. Reports suggest the IDF took control of Salah al-Din Road, a major route linking the north and south. To the north, intense fighting has been reported between Israeli forces and Hamas near the Mediterranean coast.

Israel has begun a massive ground offensive in northern Gaza, three weeks after Hamas gunmen attacked Israel, killing 1,400 people and taking more than 200 hostages. The new phase of Israel’s assault began at night with a huge wave of airstrikes as ground forces entered the north of Gaza. Tanks and infantry moved in and Israel says its commandos are operating on the ground across the north of the territory. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his nation: “The war inside the Gaza Strip will be difficult and long and we are prepared for it. This is our second war of independence. We will fight for the defence of the homeland.” The Palestinian authorities said at least 400 more people had been killed in Gaza on the first day of the full ground offensive. As the assault began Israel cut off all internet and phone communications in Gaza. Aid agencies and the United Nations reported that they were no longer able to communicate with their staff or confirm their safety.

Russia is preparing multiple offensives in three main locations. Russian assault squads are currently besieging Avdiivka. There are renewed attacks near Bakhmut, and Ukrainian Generals are steadily reinforcing Kupyansk. Due to battle attrition, the Russian Armed Forces have increased their manpower strength by hundreds of thousands afford entire units to be eroded. Ukraine is currently hiding most of its reserves while they wait for the main enemy push.