Satellite imagery reveals the extensive flood damage across Texas after days of relentless rainfall. Meanwhile, Ukraine reports enduring the largest Russian aerial attack since the start of the war, signaling a new escalation in the conflict.
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Texas Floods: Satellite Shows Widespread Damage
Recent satellite images have captured the scale of destruction caused by flash floods in Texas. Torrential rainstorms over the past week have inundated vast stretches of land, including residential areas, farmlands, and key transport routes.
Cities such as Houston, Austin, and San Antonio experienced road closures, power outages, and emergency evacuations. The NASA Earth Observatory and commercial satellite services released before-and-after images, highlighting submerged highways, flooded rivers, and entire neighborhoods underwater.
Local emergency teams have rescued hundreds of people stranded in their homes or on rooftops. According to meteorologists, some areas received over 12 inches of rain in just 48 hours. Climate experts say the flooding is intensified by urban sprawl and insufficient drainage systems, along with more frequent extreme weather events linked to climate change.
Ukraine: Russia Launches Largest Airstrike Since Invasion Began
In a separate but equally devastating development, Ukraine has reported that Russia launched its largest air assault of the war overnight. According to the Ukrainian military, dozens of missiles and drones targeted key infrastructure in Kyiv, Dnipro, Lviv, and Odessa, resulting in significant civilian casualties and widespread power outages.
Officials claim that more than 120 projectiles were launched, including hypersonic missiles and Shahed drones. The Ukrainian air defense system reportedly intercepted a majority, but several struck residential zones, killing at least 36 people and injuring dozens more.
Ukraine’s president called it a “deliberate escalation” aimed at breaking civilian morale, while NATO condemned the attack as a blatant violation of international law.
Military analysts believe the strike was a response to recent Ukrainian gains in the eastern Donbas region, and could mark the beginning of a winter offensive from the Russian side.
Global Reactions and Humanitarian Impact
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In Texas, FEMA has begun distributing aid and evaluating federal disaster declarations.
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In Ukraine, the UN is assessing damage to energy and medical infrastructure and preparing emergency relief.
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International leaders, including the US and EU, have condemned the airstrike and pledged continued support to Ukraine.
