AP’s Lisa Dwyer reports there are new details on the victims of the truck attack in New Orleans.
Month: January 2025
On Wednesday morning, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded near the entrance to the Trump Las Vegas hotel in Nevada, US. As a result of the explosion, there is one confirmed fatality and several injuries. The police are considering the incident as a potential terrorist attack, according to ABC News and NBC News.
The Clark County Fire Department confirmed that it responded to a vehicle fire in the parking area of the Trump International Hotel (Trump Las Vegas) around 8:40 a.m. local time.
During a press conference, Clark County Deputy Fire Chief Thomas Touchstone stated that when the rescuers began extinguishing the fire, they realized that several people with injuries were around the vehicle at that time.
As a result of the incident, the driver of the Cybertruck was killed, and seven people were injured. Authorities have urged the public to stay away from the scene for the time being.
Police suggest that a terrorist attack might have occurred
ABC reports that investigators are unsure about the cause of the explosion, specifically whether there was an issue with the vehicle itself or if an external factor triggered the blast. Determining the cause is a key focus of the investigation.
A source familiar with the investigation told the outlet that the Tesla Cybertruck was carrying a cargo of mortar shells resembling fireworks. Investigators are working to establish the motive and determine whether the driver intended to detonate the explosion, and if so, why.
As the motive has not yet been determined and other causes are not ruled out, the police are considering the explosion as a potential criminal act and a possible act of terrorism. Evidence collection and the investigation are ongoing.
Reaction of Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s son
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has responded to the incident, as his company manufactures the Cybertruck vehicle involved.
“The whole Tesla senior team is investigating this matter right now. Will post more information as soon as we learn anything. We’ve never seen anything like this,” he wrote.
Just half an hour ago, he reported that the cause of the explosion had already been determined.
“We have now confirmed that the explosion was caused by very large fireworks and/or a bomb carried in the bed of the rented Cybertruck and is unrelated to the vehicle itself. All vehicle telemetry was positive at the time of the explosion,” he concluded.
Eric Trump, the son of Donald Trump and executive vice president of the Trump Organization, also posted a message about the incident on social media.
“Earlier today, a reported electric vehicle fire occurred in the porte cochère of Trump Las Vegas. The safety and well-being of our guests and staff remain our top priority. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Las Vegas Fire Department and local law enforcement for their swift response and professionalism,” wrote Donald Trump’s son.
In October 2024, Elon Musk unveiled new vehicles – an autonomous taxi and a driverless van. Tesla is confident that these vehicles will be 10 to 20 times safer than conventional cars.
As of January 1, 2025, Russians have stripped Ukrainians in occupied territories of all rights if they have not obtained Russian passports. Among other restrictions, people are denied access to medications, reports the National Resistance Center (NRC).
The information resource provides an example of how life has changed for people in temporarily occupied territories starting from today. From now on, the category of Ukrainians who previously received medications through subsidies will no longer be able to do so. Medicines will have to be purchased, which presents a significant problem. Those most affected are people with cardiovascular diseases, asthma, and diabetes.
“However, it is almost impossible to buy essential medicines in the occupied territories. Even if you are lucky enough to get them, the prices are two or even three times higher than the market price,” the statement reads.
It was previously reported by the National Resistance Center (NRC) in December that starting from January 2025, Russia would restrict the rights of people in occupied territories without Russian passports, including their access to healthcare, employment, and social benefits.
Additionally, we wrote that the Russians are searching for ownerless land plots in the occupied part of the Kherson region. These plots belong to landowners who fled the area due to Russian forces. The enemy plans to sell these lands.
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As of the evening of January 1, the frontlines witnessed 125 combat engagements, with the Pokrovsk direction remaining the most intense hotspot, where 35 enemy attacks have already been recorded, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
According to the General Staff, the enemy launched one missile strike and 26 airstrikes, deploying seven missiles, 34 guided bombs, and 562 kamikaze drones, and conducting over 3,000 artillery attacks on Ukrainian military positions.
In the Kupiansk direction, the adversary attacked Ukrainian fortifications seven times near Kolisnykivka, Zahryzove, Lozova, and Nova Kruhliakivka. Five clashes are ongoing in this area.
In the Lyman direction, Russian forces attempted 16 assaults throughout the day on Ukrainian positions near Novoserhiivka, Tverdokhlibove, Kopanky, Makiivka, Ivanivka, and the Serebrianske Forestry. Two enemy attacks near Torske and Terny are still underway.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Ukrainian forces repelled 14 enemy attacks near the settlements of Chasiv Yar, Stupochky, and Predtechyne. Two clashes are ongoing in the area.
In the Toretsk direction, the Russian army launched seven assaults on Ukrainian defensive positions throughout the day. All attacks near Shcherbynivka were repelled, though three enemy offensives near Toretsk and toward Dyliivka continued.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the enemy conducted 35 assault and offensive operations daily. The most intense activity by Russian forces remains near Vozdvyzhenka, Myroliubivka, Lysivka, Novyi Trud, Solone, Kotlyne, Pishchane, Pokrovsk, Novooleksiivka, Zelene, Novoolenivka, Dachenske, and Novovasylivka. Thirteen assaults on Ukrainian positions are still underway.
In this direction today, Ukrainian forces eliminated 161 enemy personnel and wounded 143 more. They also destroyed an armored personnel carrier and five vehicles, damaging three additional vehicles and one enemy armored combat vehicle.
The enemy is also intensively attacking in the Kurakhove direction, with 18 clashes recorded near Ukrayinka, Petropavlivka, and Kurakhove. Four engagements remain ongoing. Enemy losses in this sector include 86 personnel killed or wounded, along with the destruction of five armored combat vehicles and damage to one infantry fighting vehicle.
In the Vremivka direction, Ukrainian forces repelled 17 enemy attacks near Dachne, Konstyantynopil, Yantarne, Novosilka, Rozlyv, and Novyi Komar, with six engagements still ongoing.
In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian troops successfully repelled a single enemy attack near the settlement of Novoandriivka.
In the Prydniprovskyi direction, the enemy launched two unsuccessful assaults near the island of Zabych today.
In the Kursk region, Ukrainian defenders repelled 32 enemy attacks throughout the day, with one battle still ongoing. Additionally, the enemy carried out one missile strike and nine airstrikes, employing seven missiles and eleven guided bombs, along with 202 artillery shellings.
In the Kharkiv, Hulyaipole, and Siversk directions, the enemy has not conducted any assault operations since the start of the day.
Russia’s losses in the war
According to the General Staff, Russia has lost over 790,000 personnel since the beginning of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
In the past 24 hours alone, Russian forces suffered an additional 1,250 casualties.
Ukrainian troops also destroyed four tanks, 13 armored combat vehicles, four artillery systems, one helicopter, 50 operational-tactical drones, 49 vehicles, and one piece of special equipment belonging to the occupiers.
The suspect in the New Orleans vehicle attack has been identified as a 42-year-old US citizen from Texas. An Islamic State flag was found in the vehicle and two improvised bombs have been made safe. Also on the programme: Russian gas supplies to much of Europe through Ukraine have stopped, after Kyiv refused to renew a transit agreement with Moscow; and scientists have developed a new way of studying DNA in human remains that they say will change our understanding of history. (Photo: New Orleans Police Chief Ann Kirkpatrick speaks next to Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry at a news conference. Credit: Reuters)
Russia started the new year with a massive drone attack on Ukraine. In response, the Netherlands will continue to support Kyiv, stated Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans.
The Dutch Defense Minister said that Russia launched more than 100 drones toward Ukraine on the first day of the new year. According to him, this demonstrates Moscow’s continued aggressive policy against Ukraine.
Brekelmans noted that the Netherlands remains unwavering in its support for Ukraine. He also noted that Russia’s New Year’s attack is another confirmation of its true intentions for 2025.
According to the Minister, European countries should not only support Ukraine but also strengthen their own defense capabilities in the face of a growing threat.
“Continuously support Ukraine against Russian aggression. And at the same time, quickly and significantly strengthen our armed forces in Europe,” the Minister emphasized.
Attack on Ukraine
As RBC-Ukraine previously reported, Russia launched more than 100 drones at Ukraine on New Year’s night.
We also covered how drones were shot down over the capital on New Year’s night.
Read more about the aftermath of the January 1 attack on Kyiv in the material by RBC-Ukraine.
