Yan Boechat

'First Person View' drones in Ukraine usher in new era of warfare

From the start of the war in Ukraine, drones have played an important role in carrying out surveillance missions and long-range attacks. Since last year, a new type of drone has come into the picture and is changing how war is waged on the front lines. They are called First Person View drones.

In Photos: Around Ukraine’s Avdiivka, Civilians Flee, and Soldiers Fight as War Gets Closer

On Ukraine’s Front Lines, Ammunition Dwindling

Ukrainian front-line forces are suffering from a worrying shortage of ammunition. Repeated delays in aid from Western allies has drastically reduced the number of Ukrainian artillery attacks against Russian positions. Yan Boechat reports from Ukraine’s Donbas region. Field producer: Nikol Goldman.

As War Closes in on Eastern Ukraine, Civilians Make Tough Choices

Many are fleeing west, but some are choosing to stay behind and face the battles rather than become refugees

Brazil Launches Mass Vaccination Campaign Against Dengue Fever

Brazil has seen nearly five times more cases in the first five weeks of this year than in the same period in 2023

Chinese Automakers Focus on Brazil as Hub for EV Production

Chinese automakers are betting on electric cars to gain a foothold in the Brazilian automobile market, the sixth largest in the world. BYD and GWM, two of the largest Chinese manufacturers, are investing about US$2.5 billion to start production in the country. Yan Boechat reports from Sao Paulo.

Scientists Say 2023 Amazon Drought Most Severe in Recorded History

Scientists say that in 2023, the Amazon region experienced the most severe drought in its recorded history. Scientists say this should be considered a warning of what climate change can do. Yan Boechat reports from Manaus, Brazil.

Jewish Settler Attacks Against Palestinians on the Rise

Since the Israel-Hamas war started, Jewish settler attacks on Palestinians have increased, according to a report by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Villages were destroyed, farmers were evicted, and more than 1,000 were displaced. Yan Boechat reports.

Bethlehem Churches Cancel Christmas Celebrations in Protest of War in Gaza

Priests and patriarchs say no lights, no trees in Bethlehem this year, only religious ceremonies

Olive Harvest in West Bank Caught in Crossfire Between Jewish Settlers, Palestinians

The Palestinian Farmers' Union estimates that at least 50% of the farmers won't be able to harvest their olive groves this year

The Inside Story -Israel at War | Episode 117

This week on The Inside Story: Israel at War, in its fourth week with no signs of resolution. The UN Secretary-General has called the situation in Gaza a crisis of humanity. Join us for our continuing coverage of The Inside Story: Israel at War.

Israelis Who Left Gaza Settlements in 2005 Want to Return

Until 2005, some 9,000 Israelis lived in 21 settlements inside the Gaza Strip

The Inside Story - Israel at War | Episode 116

This week on The Inside Story, our continuing coverage of the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Plus, Israel's Prime Minister has rejected calls for a cease-fire, while President Biden faces domestic pressure regarding his support for Israel’s retaliation.

Israeli Construction Sector Moves to Replace Palestinian Employees With Indian Workers

Israel’s construction sector says it has asked the government to allow companies to hire up to 100,000 workers from India to replace 90,000 Palestinians who lost their work permits since the start of the war. Yan Boechat reports from the West Bank.

Violence Escalates in the West Bank

With almost daily incursions by Israeli forces into Palestinian areas since October 7, more than 120 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank. Many of the deceased were members of armed groups, but nearly 30% of the victims were children, the U.N. says. VOA’s Yan Boechat has this report.

VOA on the Scene: Israeli Forces Storm Jenin Camp

Israeli forces on Monday stormed the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank as they searched for suspects linked to Hamas. Four people were killed, three of them Palestinian fighters who engaged the Israeli forces. Locals say one civilian was killed. Yan Boechat reports from Jenin.

The Inside Story - Israel at War | Episode 115

We examine the escalating military actions between Israel and Hamas, and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Also, we focus on concerns from the White House administration about the potential spread of the conflict across the region. This week on the Inside Story, Israel at War

In Photos: More Than 100 Palestinians Killed in West Bank Since October 7

As Death Tolls Rise, So Does Hatred Among Israelis, Palestinians

Deaths are adding up by the thousands, and tragic images from both sides of the Gaza conflict are circulating on Palestinian and Israeli social media, fueling mutual hatred that is becoming more ingrained as the conflict deepens. Yan Boechat reports, with Marcus Harton narrating.

Palestinians Criticize Role of Palestinian Authority in Conflict

Palestinians in the West Bank are saying that the Palestinian Authority, in particular its president, Mahmoud Abbas, should take a more confrontational approach toward Israel. For many Palestinians here, decades of negotiation with Israel have amounted to nothing.