Sanjana Varghese

London

Investigative Journalist at Airwars

Writer, Reporter and Researcher at Freelance

Visual Investigations @nytimes / [email protected] (she/her)

Articles

Israel Says Iran Struck With Missile Armed With Cluster Munitions

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Natan Odenheimer |Sanjana Varghese |Riley Mellen |John Ismay

The Israeli military said Iran launched a missile with a cluster munition warhead at a populated area in central Israel on Thursday, according to Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani, a military spokesman — the first report of that type of weapon being used in the current war. Iran’s mission to the United Nations declined to respond to the Israeli claim, which was linked to a ballistic missile that struck Or Yehuda, Israel, and nearby towns.
Israel Attacks Iran’s State Television, Live On The Air

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Aaron Boxerman |Farnaz Fassihi |Aric Toler |Sanjana Varghese

A news anchor was speaking when an explosion shook the building, followed by the sound of breaking glass and screams, all carried on television.
Over 260 Dead After Air India Crash, Official Says, With One Survivor - The New York Times

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Suhasini Raj |Isabella Kwai |Pragati K.B |John Yoon |Mujib Mashal |Jacob Judah | +12 more

The London-bound Boeing Dreamliner went down moments after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India. The airline confirmed that only one of the 242 people aboard survived. The victims included students at a medical college where the plane crashed.
A Young Palestinian Escapes an Israeli Strike

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Nader Ibrahim |Saher Alghorra |Bilal Shbair |Axel Boada |Sanjana Varghese |Laura Salaberry | +2 more
Russia Executes P.O.W.s Without Caring Who Watches, Ukraine Says

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Kim Barker |Sanjana Varghese |Yurii Shyvala

When drone pilots have seen the Russians pointing their weapons at the Ukrainians on video, the pilots said, they often went quiet watching their comrades get shot. Then they swore. One commander said one scene still haunted him: A Russian soldier shot four Ukrainian soldiers lying face down in a trench near Chasiv Yar, and he could do nothing to stop it. "Without hesitation, he executed them all," said the commander, who uses the call sign "Madara," for a Japanese manga hero.
Israel Digs In Beyond Its Northern Border

2 months ago | news.nestia.com | Samuel Granados |Aaron Boxerman |Sanjana Varghese

DamascusLEBANONMediterraneanSea GolanHeightsSYRIAIsraelipresenceisraeljordanwestbank Israel Digs In Beyond Its Northern Border By Samuel Granados, Aaron Boxerman and Sanjana Varghese March 31, 2025 Share full article Israel has built a growing network of outposts and fortifications in Syria and Lebanon, deepening concerns about a protracted occupation in parts of the two countries.
Israel Digs In Beyond Its Northern Border

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Samuel Granados |Aaron Boxerman |Sanjana Varghese

Israel has built a growing network of outposts and fortifications in Syria and Lebanon, deepening concerns about a protracted occupation in parts of the two countries. Israel says it wants to prevent another surprise attack across its borders like the October 2023 Hamas-led attack that ignited the war in Gaza. It has not said how long its forces will remain in its neighbors' territories, where groups hostile to Israel are present.
Ukraine Launches Drone Attack Against Moscow Region

Mar 11, 2025 | nytimes.com | Nader Ibrahim |Sanjana Varghese
Hundreds of Civilians in Syria Take Shelter at Russian Air Base

Mar 11, 2025 | businessandamerica.com | Euan Ward |Malachy Browne |Sanjana Varghese

Hundreds of civilians have sought refuge at a Russian air base on Syria’s coast, satellite imagery reveals, as thousands have fled violent unrest that the United Nations said on Tuesday appeared to have been driven by sectarianism.
How 'Trophy' Videos Link Paramilitary Commanders to War Crimes in Sudan

Dec 31, 2024 | nytimes.com | Sanjana Varghese |Natalie Reneau |Christoph Koettl |Aaron Byrd |Declan Walsh

transcript[EXPLOSION] "The people are running away from the bombing. People are dying. We just send this to the nation to see what is happening in Nuba Mountains." [GUNSHOTS] "Yeah." Sudan is in the grip of a brutal civil war. Eleven million people have been driven from their homes, and tens of thousands have been killed. As a paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces - [CRIES] - battles the Sudanese Army for control of the country. The U.N. has accused both sides of abuses.