Armed conflicts and attacks
- Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- The Ust-Luga Multimodal Complex in Leningrad Oblast is hit by a drone attack, causing a large fire. Russian gas producer Novatek subsequently suspends all operations at the complex in response to the attack. Ukraine claims responsibility. (NOS) (Reuters) (Kyiv Post)
- Eastern Ukraine campaign
- At least 27 people are killed by alleged Ukrainian artillery strikes on Donetsk, according to Russian-appointed local officials. Donetsk People's Republic leader Denis Pushilin declares a day of mourning in response. Ukraine denies responsibility.(AP) (Reuters)
- Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Somali civil war
- American military intervention in Somalia
- The United States Africa Command says a U.S. drone strike has killed three al-Shabaab militants near Kismayo, Somalia. The strike was carried out at the request of the Somali government. (Africa News)
- American military intervention in Somalia
- Mexican drug war
Disasters and accidents
- 2023–24 North American winter
- The death toll from the ongoing winter storms in the United States increases to 89, with most of the deaths reported in Oregon and Tennessee. (BBC News)
Law and crime
- A soldier opens fire upon fellow soldiers at a barracks in Kerman, Iran, killing five. The suspect is arrested. (AP) (RFE/RL)
- 2024 Joliet shootings
- A man commits a spree shooting in three locations in Illinois, United States killing eight people and injuring one other before commiting suicide a day later after he was confronted by police.
Politics and elections
- 2024 United States presidential election
- 2024 Republican presidential primaries
- Florida governor Ron DeSantis ends his presidential campaign and endorses former President Donald Trump. (Fox News)
- 2024 Republican presidential primaries
- 2024 German anti-extremism protests
- Organising groups Campact and Fridays for Future say that 1.4 million people protested against the Alternative for Germany party in 100 cities across Germany following the meeting of right-wing extremists at Potsdam in 2023. (Agence France-Presse)