Wars in the World

Wars and Main Events on 2022

• January

  • 02

    • Democratic Republic of the Congo: Scores die in clashes between army and rebel groups

  • 12

    • Colombia: 23 dead in clashes between Colombian rebels

  • 13

    • Somalia: Car bomb in Mogadishu kills 8 people

  • 14

    • Ethiopia: Rebellious Tigray party accuses Eritrea of attacking its forces

  • 18

    • United Arab Emirates: Yemen’s Houthi rebels strike Abu Dhabi

  • 21

    • South Sudan: Government signs peace deal with Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/ Army-In-Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) rebel group

  • 24

    • United States of America: US vows swift, severe and united response if Russia invades Ukraine

  • 25

    • Burkina Faso: Coup d’etat, military says it has seized power and ousted president Roch Kabore

  • 27

    • Syria: Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) say they have regained control of prison in Hasaka by Islamic State (IS) militants

• February

  • 01

    • Syria: Almost 500 dead in clashes between Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Islamic State militants in Hasakah

  • 06

    • Pakistan: Pakistan says it has killed 20 Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) insurgents in 3 days of clashes

  • 07

    • Russia: United States says russian invasion of Ukraine could happen at any time

  • 11

    • Mozambique: Jihadists captured by army say insurgency weakening

  • 12

    • Russia: Putin reminds everyone that Ukraine joining NATO could lead to nuclear war

  • 14

    • Burma-Myanmar: Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and People’s Defence Force (PDF) attack Burma army in Mohnyin district

  • 16

    • Yemen: Intense fighting between Government forces and Houthi rebels leaves 10 killed in south

  • 21

    • Ukraine: 1 Ukrainian soldier killed in eastern separatist region

  • 22

    • Russia: Putin recognizes Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk People’s Republic as independent states

  • 24

    • Russia: Kremlin says Ukraine rebels have asked Russia for help against Kyiv

    • Ukraine: Russia invades Ukraine with strikes on major cities

  • 25

    • Ukraine: Russian forces have advanced closer to Kyiv

    • Ukraine: Invasion, Russia’s attack in maps

  • 26

    • Ukraine: Battle for Ukrainian capital underway as Russian troops seek to encircle Kyiv

  • 28

    • European Union will close airspace to Russia and fund military equipment to Ukraine, US calls the activation of Putin’s nuclear alert system as unacceptable

• March

  • 01

    • Russia: Russia launched missile strikes on 3 settlements in Kyiv region

  • 02

    • Ukraine: Russia’s 40-mile convoy appears to have bogged down en route to Kyiv while shells pound Ukrainian city of Kharkiv

  • 04

    • Russia: Putin vows uncompromising fight as Ukraine war enters second week

  • 05

    • Ukraine: Russia seizes ukrainian Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant as forces lay siege to cities

  • 06

    • Ukraine: Russian forces are bombing critical infrastructure, Ukrainian defense chief says

  • 07

    • Syria: 15 soldiers dead in attack of Daesh on military bus

  • 08

    • Russia: Russian forces announce ceasefire in Kiev, Mariupol, Kharkiv and Sumy

  • 09

    • Ukraine: Chechen and Belarusian rebels join Ukraine conflict

  • 10

    • Ukraine: Ukraine accuses Russia of atrocity for Mariupol hospital bombing

  • 11

    • Transnistria: Transnistria denies preparing to join Russia’s war with Ukraine

  • 13

    • Syria: Syria recruiting troops from its military to fight with Russian forces in Ukraine

  • 15

    • Senegal: Army launches operation against Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance (MFDC) rebels

  • 16

    • Democratic Republic of the Congo: Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel attacks in east kill more than 60 people

  • 18

    • Syria: Assad vows 40,000 fighters for Russian war with Ukraine

  • 20

    • Philippines: 75 communist rebels and local terrorists surrendered to the military

  • 21

    • Russia: Russia says it used hypersonic missiles in Ukraine again

  • 22

    • Ukraine: Ukrainian troops have killed 15,000 Russia soldiers

  • 23

    • Mali: Could the war between Bamako and National Movement for the Liberation of the Azawad (MNLA) former rebels restart ?

  • 25

    • Nato says concerned Russia may be preparing pretext for chemical attack in Ukraine

  • 26

    • Ukraine: Ukrainian counterattacks push Russian army up to 35 kilometers east of Kyiv

  • 27

    • Ukraine: Russian rocket attacks hit city of Lviv, near Poland

  • 28

    • Nagorno-Karabakh: Russia accuses Azerbaijan of breaking ceasefire in conflict with Armenia

  • 29

    • Yemen: Houthis announce three-day ceasefire after Saudi attacks

  • 30

    • Ukraine: Russian strike hits government building in Mykolaiv

  • 31

    • Burma-Myanmar: Military junta convoy under repeated attack in Chin State

• April

  • 01

    • Indonesia: 3 killed in two attacks by West Papua Liberation Army (WPLA) fighters

  • 02

    • Ukraine: Ukraine says Russian forces pushed back around Kyiv but fighting rages

  • 04

    • Yemen: Truce went into effect on Saturday in Yemen

  • 05

    • Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than a dozen of people killed in east rebels attack

  • 08

    • Democratic Republic of the Congo: Fresh clashes between army and M23 rebels in east of the country

  • 10

    • Burkina Faso: Suspected attack by Islamic extremist rebels kills 16 soldiers

  • 12

    • Ukraine: Mariupol mayor says at least 10,000 civilians killed in port city

  • 13

    • Ukraine: Line of military clashes moved away from Dnipropetrovsk region and now is located in Kherson

  • 15

    • Russia: Russia accuses Ukraine of shelling its Bryansk region, Kyiv rejects claim

  • 16

    • Pakistan: Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) rebels have attacked Pakistan intelligence offices in Kharan city

  • 18

    • Ukraine: Mariupol defenders continue to defy Russian order to surrender

  • 19

    • Turkey: Turkey launched new air and ground operation against Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) rebels in Iraq

  • 20

    • Russia: Russian forces take eastern Ukrainian city of Kreminna after offensive

  • 21

    • Philippines: 3 New People’s Army (NPA) rebels killed in clashes with army in NegOcc and Quezon

  • 22

    • Afghanistan: At least 16 dead as Islamic State claimed blasts rock Afghan cities

  • 24

    • Ukraine: Russians try to storm Mariupol plant and strike Odesa

  • 25

    • 15 soldiers and 6 civilians killed in attacks in Mali and Burkina Faso, one claimed by Katiba Macina group

  • 26

    • Transnistria: Blasts hit Ministry of Security building in separatist Transnistria near Ukraine

  • 27

    • Transnistria: Russian troops in Transnistria in state of high alert

  • 29

    • Ukraine: Russian strikes hit capital Kyiv as United Nations chief Antonio Guterres visits

  • 30

    • Russia: Russia bombs Kharkiv but Ukraine claims tactical successes

• May

  • 04

    • Iraq: Heavy fighting between Iraqi army and Sinjar Resistance Units (YBS) Yazidi militia

  • 05

    • Ukraine: Russia pounds Ukraine targeting supply of Western arms, clashes in Azovstal steel mill in Mariupol

  • 09

    • Egypt: Islamic State (IS) claims responsibility for attack on Egyptian troops in Sinai

    • Ukraine: Kherson region prepares for Russian counteroffensives

  • 10

    • Afghanistan: Offensive launched by National Resistance Front (NRF) against Taliban in Panjshir

  • 11

    • Ukraine: Russia steps up bombardment of Azovstal in Mariupol and missiles strike Odessa

    • Puntland: Puntland declares war on Somaliland Republic, calls it a sanctuary for terrorists

  • 12

    • Burma-Myanmar: Over 60 junta troops killed by Chin Defense Force-Mindat (CDF-Mindat) in last 3 days

  • 13

    • Finland: Finland’s leaders announce support for NATO membership, sparking retaliation threats from Russia

  • 14

    • Syria: Rocket attack in Syria kills 10 soldiers, state media says

  • 15

    • Ukraine: Russians withdraw from around Kharkiv

  • 17

    • Afghanistan: Civilians flee fighting between Taliban and National Resistance Front (NRF) in Panjshir Valley

    • Ukraine: Russia agrees to evacuation of ukrainian wounded soldiers from Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol

  • 18

    • Colombia: National Liberation Army (ELN) rebels announce ceasefire for presidential elections

  • 21

    • Ukraine: 1700 Ukrainian fighters surrendered, many remain in Azovstal, commander says operation going on

  • 24

    • Democratic Republic of the Congo: Heavy fighting between armed forces and M23 rebels near Uganda border

  • 25

    • Iraq: 5 Turkish soldiers killed in clashes against Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants

  • 29

    • Ukraine: Russia says eastern Ukrainian town of Lyman is under its full control

  • 30

    • Rwanda: Rwanda calls for release of 2 soldiers being held by Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (DFLR) in Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • 31

    • Taiwan: 5 Chinese military planes entered in the Taiwanese air defense zone

• June

  • 02

    • Burma-Myanmar: 30 military junta troops killed by People’s Defense Forces (PDF) in Sagaing

  • 04

    • Ukraine: Russian troops pound Donbass as Ukraine war enters 100th day

  • 05

    • Tajikistan: Tajikistan accuses Kyrgyzstan to have provoked latest border clash

  • 06

    • Ukraine: Ukraine says it is pushing Russian forces back in eastern battleground city of Severodonetsk

  • 09

    • Cameroon: Ambazonia rebels kill 5 gendarmes

  • 12

    • Turkey: Turkish army readies for anti-People’s Protection Units (YPG) operation in Syria

  • 13

    • Ukraine: More than 10,000 Ukrainian fighters have been killed since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion, Kyiv officials have said

  • 14

    • Sudan: Clashes in Darfur kill more than 100 people

  • 15

    • Burkina Faso: At least 50 killed in rebels attack

  • 19

    • Israel: Israel warplanes hit Hamas sites in Gaza after rocket fire

  • 21

    • Pakistan: 6 Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) rebels killed in clash with security forces

  • 22

    • Colombia: National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group open to peace talks with next president Gustavo Petro

  • 23

    • Syria: Truce ends clashes among Turkey-backed rebels in northwest Syria

  • 24

    • Ukraine: Ukraine accepted as European Union membership candidate; battle for Severodonetsk and Lysychansk enters last phase

  • 27

    • Russia: Russia strikes Kyiv as troops consolidate gains in the east

  • 28

    • Moldova: Moldova doing everything to ensure that Transnistria poses no threat

  • 29

    • Benin: Rebels attack a police station killing 2 policemen in Dassari

  • 30

    • Burma-Myanmar: Nationalist monks create pro-regime militias called Pyu Saw Htee

• July

  • 02

    • Ethiopia: Government accuses Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) rebel group for beating drums of war

  • 03

    • Russia: Pro-Russia rebels claim to have encircled key city of Lysychansk, Ukraine denies

  • 05

    • Burma-Myanmar: 8 resistance fighters killed in firefight with military junta troops

  • 07

    • Ukraine: 12 killed in Ukraine as Russia pounds rebel-claimed province

  • 08

    • Philippines: Army sends more troops to the towns in rebel-infested Northern Samar province

  • 09

    • Democratic Republic of Congo: New clashes between army and M23 rebels break the ceasefire

  • 11

    • Ukraine: 6 killed and 5 injured in Russian airstrike in Donetsk region

  • 14

    • Nigeria: Troops kill 10 Boko Haram terrorists and rescue kidnapped victims in Borno State

  • 15

    • Ukraine: Russians destroying everything they see in the Donbas, many dead and wounded after missiles hit Vinnytsia

  • 17

    • Israel: Israel Defense Forces strike Hamas targets in Gaza following rocket fire on Israel

  • 19

    • Ukraine: Army repels enemy attacks in three directions

  • 23

    • Libya: 13 killed in clashes between two armed groups in Tripoli

  • 25

    • Ukraine: Russian enemy suffers losses, continues attempts to seize Vuhlehirska

  • 26

    • Mali: Army has foiled a new attack against a military camp

  • 29

    • Russia: Russia attacks Kyiv area for the first time in weeks

  • 31

    • Burma-Myanmar: Anti-regime resistance vows to step up attacks after executions

• August

  • 01

    • Iran: Iranian forces clash with Taliban at Afghan border

  • 06

    • Israel: Israel launches airstrikes against Islamic Jihad terrorist group in Gaza

  • 08

    • Russia: Russia begins new assault on cities of Bakhmut and Avdiivka in Donetsk region

  • 09

    • Israel: Israel and Islamic Jihad announce Gaza truce

  • 10

    • Taiwan: Taiwan says China military drills part of invasion game plan

  • 11

    • Colombia: Gulf Clan narco militia seeks peace talks after calling unilateral ceasefire

  • 13

    • Ethiopia: Government in direct engagements with Tigray rebels

  • 17

    • Burma-Myanmar: 37 regime soldiers killed in clashes with Arakan Army (AA)

  • 19

    • Ukraine: 9 civilians killed and 35 injured in russian shelling of Kharkiv

  • 21

    • Somalia: At least 20 people are dead after al-Shabaab militants stormed a hotel in the capital

  • 24

    • Mozambique: Jihadist rebels launch a new offensive in Cabo Delgado province

  • 27

    • Ethiopia: Air strike hits capital Mekelle of Tigray killing 7 people

  • 29

    • Libya: Clashes between the Libyan forces and armed groups, death toll rises to 32 and 159 wounded

  • 31

    • Ukraine: Ukraine claims new counter-attacks on Russian-held territory

• September

  • 01

    • Ethiopia: Ethiopian air raid hits Mekelle capital of Tigray

  • 06

    • Nigeria: Military airstrikes kill 5 Boko Haram commanders and 195 others in Borno

  • 10

    • Ukraine; Army recaptures nearly 400 square miles of territory; rebuilding Ukraine would cost estimated $349 billion

  • 12

    • Antigua and Barbuda planning vote to become a republic within 3 years

  • 14

    • Armenia and Azerbaijan report 99 troops killed in border clashes

  • 16

    • Philippines: At least 5 New People’s Army (NPA) rebels killed in clashes with military in Davao Oriental

  • 18

    • Temporary cease-fire halts clashes between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan

  • 22

    • Russia: Putin mobilizes 300,000 troops for war in Ukraine and warns he’s not bluffing with nuclear threat

  • 26

    • Iraq: 1 Iraqi soldier and 2 Islamic State (IS) militants killed in clashes near Baghdad

  • 27

    • Burma-Myanmar: Shan State Army-North (SSA-N) and Shan State Army-South (SSA-S) clash in eastern Myanmar

  • 30

    • Russia: Russia to formally annex four occupied Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia

• October

  • 01

    • Burkina Faso: New coup d’etat by army

  • 05

    • Ethiopia: Tigray rebels withdraw from some parts of Amhara to counter invasion by Eritrea from the north

  • 09

    • Ukraine: Blast damages Crimea bridge, key supply route in Russia’s war in Ukraine

  • 11

    • Ukraine: Russia launches biggest air strikes since start of Ukraine war

  • 14

    • Syria: 13 killed in two days of clashes between rebel rival factions

  • 16

    • Somalia: Killed 30 al-Shabaab militants in a army operation, including 3 leaders

  • 18

    • Russia: Russia says it launched major attack on Ukrainian infrastructure

  • 19

    • Ethiopia: Ethiopian and Eritrean soldiers seize city of Shire from Tigrayan rebels

  • 20

    • Burma-Myanmar: Military junta colonel killed by a resistance sniper in Karen State

  • 21

    • Sudan: Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North rebels shelled Lagawa town in south wounding 2 soldiers

  • 23

    • Burma-Myanmar: Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) rebels attack a key border town

  • 24

    • Somalia: 8 killed in al-Shabaab militants attack on hotel in Kismayo port city

  • 25

    • Democratic Republic of the Congo: Renewed clashes between army and M23 rebels enter fourth day

  • 30

    • Russia: Russia says repelled Ukraine drone attack on its Crimea fleet

  • 31

    • Somalia: 2 car bomb explosions near education ministry kill 100 people

• November

  • 02

    • Saudi Arabia: Iran is planning imminent attacks Saudi Arabia and Iraq, the Wall Street Journal says

  • 03

    • Serbia: Serbia says army on alert as tensions escalate with Kosovo

  • 04

    • Kenya: Kenya deploys military to Democratic Republic of the Congo to fight March 23 Movement (M23) rebels

  • 06

    • Ethiopia: Government and Tigray forces sign ceasefire after two years of war

  • 11

    • Ukraine: Ukraine says it recaptured the last key town in strategic Mykolaiv region

  • 13

    • Ukraine: Kherson biggest Russian loss since withdrawal from outside Kyiv

  • 16

    • Poland: Missiles struck NATO ally Poland and killed 2 people as Putin’s forces barraged Ukraine

  • 18

    • Ukraine: Explosions heard in occupied Dzhankoi in Crimea

  • 20

    • Burma-Myanmar: Hundreds of regime soldiers sent to Lung Ja Bum

  • 23

    • Turkey: Erdogan says Turkey will attack Kurdish militants in Syria with tanks and soldiers

  • 24

    • Ukraine: Most of ukrainians left without power after new Russian strikes

  • 25

    • Colombia: Colombian government and left-wing National Liberation Army (ELN) rebels launch new peace talks

  • 29

    • Somalia: Somali forces free hotel from al-Shabaab militants, at least 9 dead

• December

  • 03

    • Syria: Islamic State (IS) leader Abu Hasan al-Qurashi killed, names successor Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi

  • 09

    • Democratic Republic of the Congo: M23 rebels accuse government of breaking cease-fire

  • 10

    • Serbia: Serbia mulls sending troops to Kosovo as tensions escalate

  • 12

    • Ukraine: Ukraine strikes russian Wagner mercenary group headquarters in Luhansk, governor says

  • 13

    • Burma-Myanmar: Military junta soldiers burn 26 villages on Human Right Day

  • 15

    • Uganda: Ugandan forces kill 11 Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels after an incursion

  • 18

    • Yemen: 20 killed in clashes between government forces and tribal fighters in Marib

  • 20

    • Russia: Moscow warns Athens about sending S-300 missile system to Ukraine

  • 22

    • Burma-Myanmar: Over 20 junta forces killed in 2 days of resistance attacks

  • 24

    • India: 2 maoist rebels killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

  • 25

    • Russia: Putin claims Moscow ready for Ukraine talks as attacks go on

  • 27

    • Ukraine: Over 100,000 Russian soldiers dead since invasion began

  • 31

    • Ukraine: Ukraine repels Russian drone attack after massive bombing raids