>> this is dw news, live from berlin. russia blames ukraine for another drone attack. this time on an airfield near the border. an oil storage facility at the airport is left in flames one day after two airbases deeper inside russia were apparently targeted by drones. we will bring you more about the cross-border escalation. iranian shopkeepers and truck drivers strike for a second that demonstrate their support for the growing antigovernment

protest movement. there has been another shock result at the world cup in qatar. morocco has knocked out spain in a match that came down to a penalty shootout. to our view is joining us in pbs and the world, welcome. reports from russia suggesting ukraine could be stepping up its cross-border attacks against strategic russian targets. the governor of russia has a drone attacking an airfield. the incident comes a day after multiple explosions at military bases. moscow blamed ukrainian drones

for those blasts, calling them acts of terrorism. a short while ago, i spoke to max, in kiev and asked if the dynamic of the war is shifting considering the three strikes in russia that were launched within just 24 hours. >> it is a bit too early to tell at this moment. it is not the first time ukraine has targeted russian territory. ever since the beginning of the war, ukraine has flown drone attacks. this was a russian analyst for the crimean peninsula. what is new about this attack is

this is the reason ukrainians have demonstrated they can have. the airbases that were attacked there were 500 km away from the ukrainian borr and the targets of strategic importance, that is where long-range bombers te off to attack cities in ukraine. bombers that can be equipped with nuclear capabilities and showing them -- the ukrainians that they have not claimed reonsibility yet but the can get to them and target these targets. that is surely worrisome for the -- >> ukraine's foreign minister asked western partners for more help in fending off aerial attacks. let's have a listen and get right back to you. >> article on all partners to enhance military support for ukraine. today it is especially critical to help ukraine defend itself against russian missile attack

there is no need to look for excuses and postpone key decisions. it is time to close the sky over ukraine. it should arrive in ukraine in sufficient quantities. >> there is no time to lose and ukraine needs help now. will he get what he is asking for? >> ukraine cities have been suffering from attacks on civilian infrastructure since the beginning of fall, russians have increased the attacks and the magnitude of thettacks, that is clear. ukraine has -- relies on soviet era air defens systems but they have been provided modern western weapons such as the u.s. and germany.

yestery's attacks accordingo the accreting air force, 100% of missiles were intercepted by these modern systems. naturally ukrainians want more of those. the american defense system has a longerange that is very effective. countries like germany have been very hesitt and handing over such a powerful weapon. ukraine is in contact with the u.s.. providing this specific system as wel those talks are going quite slowly. >> what about russia? how have the past two days affected the kremlin military confidence? >> theremlin is trying to find ouwhat actually hit them. president vladimir putin held an emergency meeting to discuss national domestic security

issues. that was the official wording. they were surprised by this attack and surprised to find out they have such huge gaps in their air defense that they will likely try to close them and en find out the reasons for this. this is for russian occupied territories back in russia. >> thank you so much. russian forces are continuing their shelling of the city of harris on in southern ukraine. it was liberated only a mother go to the joy of many residents who had endured eight months under occupation. russia's targeting of infrastructure and residential buildings is forcing many to seek safety elsewhere. >> dying to get out. they do not feel faith in her zone.

>> you can hear the bombing. we live on the ninth floor. we have to sleep in the corridor. we wake up three times a night. i am losing my nerves. authorities are running special dreams to get people to safety. this month is headed to kyiv. after eight months of total russian occupation, ukrainian forces finally recaptured kherson last month but the russian military is on the others. and resident faith -- face relentless shelling. in the carriage, excitement is buzzing. it is the first time children are taking a train. they can't wait to leave the war behind. >> i hope we will get back soon.

i really don't know. may be able take six months. i don't know. >> the train pulled into kyiv. the ordeal is far from over. >> european leaders have affirmed their commitment to strengthen ties with western balkan countries. all of which are e.u. membership period. at a conference in the albanian capital of toronto, leaders of bosnia, montenegro and albania met with top eu officials to discuss areas of cooperation. there war in ukraine has accelerated the importance for the io to counter outside influence on the region. >> let me reassure you that we are supporting the enlargement process. we saw a lot of progress.

we had a conference with albania and north macedonia. this greening has started. >> here is her assessment of the meeting. request that you leaders in toronto reaffirmed their support. especially when it comes to sanctions against russia. that is not so easy to achieve. others are growing increasingly disappointed with the slow pace of the european integration

efforts despite all the pledges and promises. and still, from the e.u. perspective, the summit was a success. it sent a strong message that the european union needs the western balkans and that the western balkans needs the europeans in the face of the escalating war in ukraine. >> here is a quick look at some other world stories we are covering for you today. latvia has revoked the broadcasting license for rain, the independent russian broadcasting tv channel. the move came after rain had shown the crimean peninsula as part of russia among other violations that are alleged. the al jazeera media network has

-- they said they had uncovered new evidence in the case. deciding the final senate race in georgia. the runoff pull pits herschel walker against the incumbent democrat. indonesia's parliament criminalizes sex outside of marriage. it makes eramaritasex pleasurable by ar in pris. it i part of sweeping lal overhaul that has drawn criticism from several liberties groups. authorities have arrested 12 members of an opposition network with links to your. the iranian revolutionary guard accused the group of planning

acts of sabotage and coronation with germany and the netherlands. this took place as shopkeepers and truck drivers across iran are taking part in a three-day strike that began on monday. >> rose of shuttered shops across iran -- this is a sign of how the regime process has spread. after two months of demonstrations and violent pushback from the state. there is to support for the protest movement. >> this is a legislative demand. >> the strike comes as one top official announced the morality police would be disbanded. in the enforcement of strict dress codes for women has

seemingly been scaled back. >> it is much better without morality police on the streets. you see more women walking around without a job or they can decide for themselves. i think that is an improvement. >> opposition to the religious force has been at the center of the protest movement. it has since grown into a resounding call for a regime -- regime change. activists say the morality police had just been replaced by other security forces in the streets. state media has since backtracked, casting doubt on whether the group has been shut down at all. >> even if the morality please -- police has been scrubbed, this will distract the movement and distracts the international

solidarity. >> anyone who knows iran knows the morality police is not a problem. >> the head of the judiciary set , anyone caught encouraging this strike will be arrested. these are falling short with so many iranians willing to risk their lives and their freedom to call for an end to the regime. >> this is a research fellow at the university of toronto and author of the book here waiting green movement of 2009, reverberating echoes of existence. i asked her earlier where the protests stand after almost three months of regime demonstrations. >> i think since yesterday, the call has been made for a three-day time of protests and we are seeing a more critical mass of strikes across the nation. it is particularly important to notice that along with the

region of cortisone in those provinces where they have been pretty much on strike nonstop since the beginning of the protests, almost 75 days ago or so, now there are more central regions and provinces and cities joining and that is not something we have seen in previous rounds of protests in iran. they come to the floor a kind of support each other. >> you covered extensively and you studied the green movement.

what are protesters drawn from the green movement of 13 years ago? >> one of the most important outcomes of that movement was for the vast majority of the middle class. there were leading the movement and providing potable support for the organization and the vast majority of the middle class was disenchanted and disengaged with the reform movement. in my book, i kind of discuss that was the end of reform as a democrat of -- democratic political alternative. but some people, both in politics and citizens had high

hopes. at that point, the regime proved it is absolutely not capable or willing to be reformed. >> are they willing to be reformed now? is there a chance of reform or can there only be changed if the regime ceases to be? >> it is impoant to undstand that this regime, the way it is set up, the way the political system is set up, it is not capable of reform. we will give you an example. one of the most important tenets of the islamic republic is subjugating and subordinating women. the various different

ethnicities that have lived in iran are not subordinated -- now subordinated. the regime is not even willing to take the simplest step back for women. they cannot really reform. the regime not budging. this latest step back will cause the entire regime to topple. the regime is fashioned around a wide system of oppression and discrimination. the higher yogo, the closer

you have to be to the ideology of the stem. >> we are running out of time. thank you so much. as protests began almost three months ago, the islamic regime has ramped up pressure on journalists reporting. foreign correspondents are barred from entering and iranian journalists are not allowed to report on the antigovernment demonstrations. dozens of journalists have been arrested. >> every day, new videos emerged showing people protesting the islamic leadership. often it is footage of brutal violence. the videos are recorded secretly via mobile phone because family protests are beginning. journalists are threatened or intimidated. >> this is our correspondent for iran but istanbul at the moment

because she can't get an entry for iran. it is even harder for armenian journalists on the ground. over 60 have been arrested since the protest began. among them is the everyday generals that was one of the first to report on the case. in mid-september, she posted a photo of the grieving parents in the hospital where the young woman died after being detained by the so-called morality police. another report was taken into custody. >> these two did nothing wrong a splinter editor-in-chief. they did their duty. should the death be covered up?

what reason is there that it should not be reported? shortly afterwards, they are many judiciary accuses the two reporters of being cia agents. a charge that carries the death penalty in the islamic republic. in iran and around the world, people are now demanding the immediate release of the two women. the regime's attempts to stop all reporting on the protests do not seem to be working. in part because of ordinary iranians who say they will never be able to silence them all. >> concern is mounting over arise in rsv. -- a rise in rsv. it causes mild cold like symptoms and most people but could also be dangerous for young children. in germany, the child protection agency is calling for an emergency financial plan to help hospitals cope with the surge in infections. >> this pediatrician has his

hands full. determinedly, up to 200 children a day come to his practice in berlin. respiratory infections are very common right now. this five week old girl is suspected of having an rsv infection. the viral illns that c be life-threateni in infas. that is why the pediatrician wants to admit her to hospital. he can't find a place to r. >> we are calling a third clinic and past experienc shows we have to call at least six or seven clinics before getting a bed or there is no bed available at all. " they are urgently needed because of the spread of rsv infections. the protective covid-19 measures prevented the spread of oer infectious diseases that are now beginning to appear more frequently. like here in berlin, many in

germany can barely accommodate six children. above all, there is a shortage of intensive care beds. young pients have to be transferred to other cities, waiting times in emergency rooms beuse serious cases take priority. >> it took quite a while. that is why you noticed the stock shortages. >> waiting times are usually much less than eight hours. >> judgment can only te a limitenumber of beds. that is a huge problem in berlin's children's hospital. >> this is an issue that has been on the rise for years. politicians must take responsibility. >> we are seeing the result of years of austerity measures through health care policies. this is shocking. it really makes one sad and also angry. >> this is a matter of public

welfare and this costs money. >> we finally found a bed. >> he has found a hospital place for this five week old baby. at least one piece of good news for today. >> the world cup in qatar has knocked out spain in the round of 16 after a fairly uneventful 120 minutes. it all came down to a penalty shootout in spain missed all three of their kicks. >> morocco with a better start to the game but 12 minutes in, the free kick went over the bar. halfway through the first half, spain with a big chance to take the lead.

the game went to extra time. both teams have chances to win it within 120 minutes but spain's team wants look strong and the post was in the way of spain's lead. the game went to a penalty shootout. morocco's keeper became the man of the match, saving two penalties before they scored the decider. a disappointing answer the world cup for spain. morocco will move through to the quarterfinals. >> earlier, i spoke to max, surrounded by some ecstatic morocco fans in qatar. >> absolutely. i am here with moroccan fans. the atmosphere is absolutely amazing. fans were watching on their phones, crouched together. since then, fans have been gathering here.

arab fans also brought morocco. 35,000 moroccan fans expected to be here. around 50,000 live here. messes with them. this is where they gathered last time. absolutely loving it. >> what is the moroccan secret of success? >> they are through now. they have such amazing support. this team is really special. 14 of the 26 players were born outside of morocco. all of these players coming together, playing across europe.

many are playing for morocco. they have been really organized and clever. they also took risks. they had a high defensive line. they really played fantastic football. spain just did not do enough. it is all open for them. the whole crowd is behind them. >> what an atmosphere. thank you so much. stay with us now. after a short break, i will be back to take you through the day. hope to see you there.

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>> hello and welcome to live from paris here on "france 24." ukrainian president zelenskyy visitshe eastern region of donetsk in a show of defiance, day after russia rains down missiles across the country following drone strikes on its on's -- on its own soil. voters in the u.s. state of georgia head to the polls for a second time in a month. the runoff election could increase democrats lead in the senate, giving them an outright majority without the need for a tiebreaker. and e.u. lawmakers