Armed conflicts and attacks

The Ukrainian Air Force launches a wave of airstrikes across Crimea, with several explosions reported in Sevastopol. Russian officials say at least ten missiles have been shot down over the peninsula, and that at least two civilians have been injured. (NDTV)

• https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/russia-says-shot-down-ukraine-missiles-fired-at-crimea-5299532

Armed conflicts and attacks

The Russian military states that it has captured the town of Ivanivske in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. (Barron's)

• https://www.barrons.com/news/russian-army-claims-seized-ukrainian-village-near-bakhmut-79b1c501

Armed conflicts and attacks

A Houthi missile hits Panamanian-flagged, Chinese-owned and operated oil tanker Huang Pu. It suffers minimal damage and a fire on board is quickly extinguished. No casualties are reported, and the vessel resumes its course. (X) (Newsweek) (Marine Log)

• https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/1771726107168960751?s=20
• https://www.newsweek.com/china-red-sea-houthi-ship-attack-deal-russia-1882933
• https://www.marinelog.com/news/houthi-missile-hits-chinese-owned-tanker-huang-pu/

Law and crime

The Safeguarding National Security Ordinance law, passed by the Legislative Council, comes into effect in Hong Kong. The new law allows for a pre-charge detention of up to 16 days, and restricts legal rights for suspects, including their access to lawyers. (Hong Kong Free Press)

• https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/23/breaking-hong-kongs-new-homegrown-security-law-comes-into-effect/

Politics and elections

The Liberal Party win a plurality of seats in the state. (ABC News Australia)

• https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-23/tas-state-election-results-live-blog/103619024