The three astronauts from China's Shenzhou-18 crewed mission met the press on Wednesday, marking their first public appearance since returning from space two months ago. After returning, the Shenzhou-18 astronauts have completed isolation and recovery for medical examinations, and have now moved to the observation stage.
At present, the Shenzhou-18 crew members are in good physical and mental condition, with the results of various medical examinations being normal, and the muscle strength, endurance and cardiopulmonary exercise function having basically returning to the pre-flight level.
After completing the work during the recovery period and health recovery assessment, the three astronauts will return to normal training.
Shenzhou-18's return capsule, carrying astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Nov 4, 2024, after completing a six-month space station mission.
Shenzhou-18 astronauts meet press after return from space
Shenzhou-18 astronauts meet press after return from space
The ongoing Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip had claimed the lives of at least 45,936 Palestinians, with over 109,000 individuals reported injured since a new round of conflict reignited on Oct 7, 2023, according to a statement by the Gaza Ministry of Health on Wednesday.
The statement said 51 people were killed, and 78 others were injured due to Israeli attacks in the past 24 hours.
According to reports from the Palestinian official news agency WAFA, Israel conducted multiple airstrikes in Gaza City, targeting downtown and surrounding western areas, resulting in the deaths of eight people, with several others wounded.
An airstrike in the central Gaza Strip, west of Deir el-Balah, destroyed a house, killing four people and injuring many others. Additionally, airstrikes targeted a residential building in the western part of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, injuring four.
Meanwhile, in the West Bank, Israeli airstrikes targeted the northern city of Tubas on Wednesday, killing three individuals, including two children, according to WAFA.
Furthermore, Israeli forces have detained at least 45 Palestinians in various locations across the West Bank between Tuesday night and Wednesday.
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 45,936: health authorities
