Al Jazeera News Updates Ukraine strikes Russian chemical plant, North Korea fires ballistic missile
Oct 22, 2025
The podcast dives into pressing global issues, starting with Ukraine's striking of a chemical plant in Bryansk, crucial for explosives. It also highlights Russian strikes in Chernyiv, leaving many without power. Additionally, North Korea's recent missile launches spark concerns, though no damage has been reported in South Korea and Japan. The discussion wraps up with a peek into China's fourth plenum and its impact on the economy and US-China trade relations.
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Ceasefire Leaves Gaza Undersupplied
- Gaza faces severe shortages despite a ceasefire, with less than half of daily needed supplies entering the strip.
- The ceasefire's sustainability is fragile after reported breaches that killed civilians and raised renewed concern.
Targeting Russian Military Production
- Ukraine struck a chemical plant in Russia's Bryansk region that reportedly makes explosives, gunpowder and rocket fuel.
- The attack aligns with Ukraine's strategy to target Russian weapons and energy infrastructure to weaken Moscow's war capacity.
Energy Attacks Threaten Winter Readiness
- Russian strikes on energy infrastructure in northern Ukraine left hundreds of thousands without power in Chernyiv region.
- Regular attacks there are raising alarm as winter approaches and people turn to generators for heating and power.