Annika Burgess

2 days ago | abc.net.au | Annika Burgess |Ahmed Yussuf |Daniel Keane |Stephen Dziedzic

It has been a chaotic two weeks since Israel launched its surprise attack on Iran, igniting a war between the regional powers. At least 627 people have been killed in Iran and 28 in Israel, according to authorities in each country. Thousands more were injured in the 12 days of relentless back-and-forth strikes. A ceasefire brokered by the US — days after it bombed Iran's key nuclear facilities — appears to be holding for now.

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Annika Burgess |Mark Doman |Katia Shatoba

When the air-raid sirens blare, Israelis scramble for cover. But as hundreds of drones and missiles come flying towards the country, residents put their trust in the country’s multi-layered air defence system to protect them. The Iron Dome is the signature component of Israel's defence armoury. With a reported 90 per cent success rate, it is considered the envy of militaries around the world. The system has saved countless civilian lives over various conflicts in the last decade, analysts say.

1 week ago | rnz.co.nz | Annika Burgess

By Annika Burgess, ABC NewsIran is believed to have the largest and most diverse ballistic missile stockpile in the Middle East. And since Iran's supreme leader vowed to open "the gates of hell", those capabilities have been on display. Waves of missile and drone barrages have been lighting up the skies across Israel, as Tehran continues targeting the country in response to Operation Rising Lion.

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Annika Burgess

Iran is believed to have the largest and most diverse ballistic missile stockpile in the Middle East. And since Iran's supreme leader vowed to open "the gates of hell", those capabilities have been on display. Waves of missile and drone barrages have been lighting up the skies across Israel, as Tehran continues targeting the country in response to 'Operation Rising Lion'.

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Annika Burgess

The distinct lawnmower-like sound of Russia's attack drones woke residents across Ukraine's second-largest city at 12:30am. Over the next nine minutes, there would be no pause. The intense overnight assault killed at least six people and wounded 60 others, including children, Ukrainian authorities said. Olena Khoruzheva raced to the hallway with her two children as soon as they heard the drones approaching. They tried to get as far away as possible from the windows.