51 000 people are estimated to have felt moderate shaking, 8 449 000 light and 2 261 000 weak." W
Monday, June 1, 2026
Strong and shallow M6.0 earthquake hits near Valparaíso, Chile
51 000 people are estimated to have felt moderate shaking, 8 449 000 light and 2 261 000 weak." W
Key Russian oil pipeline node hit in massive Ukrainian drone barrage
"Ukrainian forces hit the Saratov oil refinery, along with several other Russian oil industry
facilities, overnight.
At about 3 a.m. local time, Saratov Oblast Governor Roman Busargin warned of a possible drone attack on the region and said air defense systems could be activated. Later, Busargin said that the strike had damaged a civilian infrastructure facility, but did not disclose the type or location.
No one was injured in the attack, according to Busargin.
The attack appeared to unfold in several waves overnight. Russia's Defense Ministry said air defenses intercepted 216 Ukrainian drones over 10 Russian regions, including Saratov Oblast, as well as over occupied Crimea and the Sea of Azov." KI
At about 3 a.m. local time, Saratov Oblast Governor Roman Busargin warned of a possible drone attack on the region and said air defense systems could be activated. Later, Busargin said that the strike had damaged a civilian infrastructure facility, but did not disclose the type or location.
No one was injured in the attack, according to Busargin.
The attack appeared to unfold in several waves overnight. Russia's Defense Ministry said air defenses intercepted 216 Ukrainian drones over 10 Russian regions, including Saratov Oblast, as well as over occupied Crimea and the Sea of Azov." KI
'Smell' of war comes to St Petersburg as Ukraine hammers Russian refineries
"Konstantin can smell the consequences of the war in Ukraine from his apartment in St Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city and President Vladimir Putin’s hometown.
Over the past two weeks, the asthmatic 53-year-old, whose full name has been withheld for
fear of repercussions, has been sporadically aware of the odor of burning crude, fuel and other chemicals ignited by Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia’s two largest oil terminals on the Baltic, which handle two-fifths of Moscow’s seaborne oil exports and almost 2 percent of global oil supply, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
The terminals at Ust-Luga and Primorsk, which sit on opposite sides of the Gulf of Finland, 165km (102 miles) and 133km (82.6 miles) from St Petersburg, respectively, are a confluence of pipelines originating from oilfields along the Volga River, in the Ural Mountains and in western Siberia.
In each attack on these facilities, swarms of long-range drones have flown more than 1,000km (621 miles) from the Ukrainian border to destroy oil storage tanks and shipping infrastructure, sparking sky-high fires that have lasted for days." msn
Over the past two weeks, the asthmatic 53-year-old, whose full name has been withheld for
The terminals at Ust-Luga and Primorsk, which sit on opposite sides of the Gulf of Finland, 165km (102 miles) and 133km (82.6 miles) from St Petersburg, respectively, are a confluence of pipelines originating from oilfields along the Volga River, in the Ural Mountains and in western Siberia.
In each attack on these facilities, swarms of long-range drones have flown more than 1,000km (621 miles) from the Ukrainian border to destroy oil storage tanks and shipping infrastructure, sparking sky-high fires that have lasted for days." msn
Britain signs underwater drone deal with U.S. and Australia
"Britain, Australia and the U.S. have signed an agreement to produce
The deal involves developing new technologies such as weapons and sensors that can be deployed from uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs).
John Healey, the Defense Secretary, announced the next step in the Aukus defense partnership project alongside Pete Hegseth, his U.S. counterpart, and Richard Marles, the Australian deputy prime minister, at a conference in Singapore."
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’s Intelligence Organization chief, Majid Khademi Assassinated
Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion in 26 years
5.0 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, Fiji
5.0 Earthquake - Coral Sea, 73 km northwest of Port Vila, Shefa Province, Vanuatu
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Intercepted Iranian Missile Injures 5 Americans At Kuwaiti Air Base
key operational hub for the U.S. Air Force's expeditionary forces in the Gulf region. An initial report from Bloomberg News indicates that Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted the tactical ballistic missile in the last 24 hours, but falling debris struck part of the base, injuring five Americans and damaging one MQ-9 Reaper drone while severely damaging another.
About five people, including both contractors and active duty personnel, suffered minor injuries, the person said. One Reaper was destroyed and at least one other was seriously damaged." ZeroHedge
302 clashes on front line over past day
"There were 302 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops over the past day.
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck an enemy command post, one artillery system, three UAV control points, and two other important Russian targets.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, there were five clashes. The enemy carried out two airstrikes using six guided bombs, and conducted 65 shelling attacks, including two from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces launched 10 assaults near the settlements of Starytsia, Prylipka, Veterynarne, Lyman, and toward Izbytske, Okhrimivka, and Ternova.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped three Russian attempts to advance toward Kurylivka, Novoosynove, and near Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attempted 11 assaults toward Drobysheve, Stavky, Lyman, Ozerne, Stepove, Novoserhiivka, and near Yampil.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian troops carried out seven assaults near Zakitne, Kalenyky, Riznykivka, and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Kryva Luka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces launched 16 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Pleshchiivka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Rozkishne and Stepanivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 46 Russian assaults near Rodynske, Zapovidne, Novooleksandrivka, Hryshyne, Udachne, Molodetske, and toward Kucheriv Yar, Toretske, Bilytske, Dorozhnie, Shevchenko, and Novopidhorodnie.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces carried out four attacks near Oleksandrohrad, Zlahoda, and toward Kalynivske.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian troops launched 46 assaults near Dobropillia, Varvarivka, Zaliznychne, Olenokostiantynivka, and toward Vozdvyzhivka, Verkhnia Tersa, Huliaipilske, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped one Russian attempt to advance near Bilohiria.
In the Dnipro River sector, Ukrainian forces repelled one assault toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck an enemy command post, one artillery system, three UAV control points, and two other important Russian targets.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, there were five clashes. The enemy carried out two airstrikes using six guided bombs, and conducted 65 shelling attacks, including two from MLRS.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped three Russian attempts to advance toward Kurylivka, Novoosynove, and near Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attempted 11 assaults toward Drobysheve, Stavky, Lyman, Ozerne, Stepove, Novoserhiivka, and near Yampil.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian troops carried out seven assaults near Zakitne, Kalenyky, Riznykivka, and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Kryva Luka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces launched 16 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Pleshchiivka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Rozkishne and Stepanivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 46 Russian assaults near Rodynske, Zapovidne, Novooleksandrivka, Hryshyne, Udachne, Molodetske, and toward Kucheriv Yar, Toretske, Bilytske, Dorozhnie, Shevchenko, and Novopidhorodnie.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces carried out four attacks near Oleksandrohrad, Zlahoda, and toward Kalynivske.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian troops launched 46 assaults near Dobropillia, Varvarivka, Zaliznychne, Olenokostiantynivka, and toward Vozdvyzhivka, Verkhnia Tersa, Huliaipilske, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped one Russian attempt to advance near Bilohiria.
In the Dnipro River sector, Ukrainian forces repelled one assault toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Ukrainian military destroy two Russian Tu-142 naval aircraft, Iskander missile system on Black Sea coast
The Iskander and two Tu-142 aircraft were attacked at a military airfield in Taganrog, a port city on the Sea of Azov in Rostov Oblast, Brovdi said.
The strike was achieved by the 1st Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces, a unit that specializes in deep strikes on Russian military targets and oil and gas infrastructure." KI
Torrential rain and floods batter China
"Torrential rain and floods hit parts of China this week, killing at least 12 people and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate, state media reported..webp)
State broadcaster CCTV reported five deaths and 11 people missing in Shimen County of Hunan province in central China after rain battered the region. A rescue operation is underway. By Tuesday evening, more than 19,000 had been relocated, Chinese official news agency Xinhua reported.
Xinhua said the county recorded a cumulative rainfall of 339 millimeters (about 13 inches) within a 24-hour period ending at 7 a.m. One of its towns once received a rainfall of 240 millimeters (about 9 inches) within just a few hours, breaking historical records, it said.
In nearby Hubei province, some streets were turned into rivers and rescuers had to deploy inflatable boats to help stranded residents. Some houses were flooded or collapsed, Xinhua reported. Three people were killed and four others were missing, it said." AP
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Xinhua said the county recorded a cumulative rainfall of 339 millimeters (about 13 inches) within a 24-hour period ending at 7 a.m. One of its towns once received a rainfall of 240 millimeters (about 9 inches) within just a few hours, breaking historical records, it said.
In nearby Hubei province, some streets were turned into rivers and rescuers had to deploy inflatable boats to help stranded residents. Some houses were flooded or collapsed, Xinhua reported. Three people were killed and four others were missing, it said." AP
5.6 Earthquake - North Atlantic Ocean, 145 km southeast of Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados
"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the North Atlantic Ocean 135 km (84 mi)
from Barbados in the afternoon at 5.27 pm local time (GMT -4). The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and was felt over a large region. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD
232 clashes on front lines
"232 combat engagements have been recorded between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders along the frontline.
Russian forces carried out 53 airstrikes, dropping 195 guided aerial bombs. In addition, they deployed 5,867 kamikaze drones and conducted 2,144 strikes on Ukrainian positions and settlements.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, four clashes were recorded today. The enemy carried out 51 attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements, including two using multiple rocket launch systems.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Russian forces attempted nine assaults near Starytsia, Prylipka, Vovchanski Khutory, Lyman, and toward Izbytske, Okhrymivka, and Ternova. Three clashes are still ongoing.
On the Kupiansk axis, two Russian attacks were repelled near Novoosynove and Petropavlivka.
On the Lyman axis, Ukrainian forces repelled eight attempts to advance toward Drobysheve, Stavky, Lyman, Ozerne, Stepove, Novoserhiivka, and near Yampil.
On the Sloviansk axis, six Russian assaults were stopped near Zakitne, Riznykivka, and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Kryva Luka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, no offensive actions were reported.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, Ukrainian defenders repelled 12 assaults near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Pleshchiivka, and toward Rozkishne.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Russian forces carried out 36 attacks, attempting to advance near Rodynske, Zapovidne, Novooleksandrivka, Hryshyne, Udachne, and toward Kucheriv Yar, Toretske, Bilytske, Dorozhnie, Shevchenko, and Novopidhorodnie. Three clashes are ongoing.
Preliminary data indicates that 23 Russian soldiers were eliminated and 18 wounded on this axis. Ukrainian forces also destroyed six vehicles and nine special-purpose vehicles, as well as a fuel and lubricants storage site. Additionally, eight vehicles, four special-purpose vehicles, one artillery system, 14 enemy shelters, and two UAV command posts were damaged. A total of 202 enemy drones of various types were destroyed or suppressed.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Ukrainian forces stopped two Russian assaults toward Kalynivske.
On the Huliaipole axis, 37 Russian assaults were recorded near Dobropillia, Varvarivka, Zaliznychne, Zlahoda, and Olenokostiantynivka, and toward Vozdvyzhivka, Verkhnia Tersa, Huliaipilske, and Charivne. Five clashes are still ongoing." Ukrin
Russian forces carried out 53 airstrikes, dropping 195 guided aerial bombs. In addition, they deployed 5,867 kamikaze drones and conducted 2,144 strikes on Ukrainian positions and settlements.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Russian forces attempted nine assaults near Starytsia, Prylipka, Vovchanski Khutory, Lyman, and toward Izbytske, Okhrymivka, and Ternova. Three clashes are still ongoing.
On the Kupiansk axis, two Russian attacks were repelled near Novoosynove and Petropavlivka.
On the Lyman axis, Ukrainian forces repelled eight attempts to advance toward Drobysheve, Stavky, Lyman, Ozerne, Stepove, Novoserhiivka, and near Yampil.
On the Sloviansk axis, six Russian assaults were stopped near Zakitne, Riznykivka, and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Kryva Luka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, no offensive actions were reported.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, Ukrainian defenders repelled 12 assaults near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Pleshchiivka, and toward Rozkishne.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Russian forces carried out 36 attacks, attempting to advance near Rodynske, Zapovidne, Novooleksandrivka, Hryshyne, Udachne, and toward Kucheriv Yar, Toretske, Bilytske, Dorozhnie, Shevchenko, and Novopidhorodnie. Three clashes are ongoing.
Preliminary data indicates that 23 Russian soldiers were eliminated and 18 wounded on this axis. Ukrainian forces also destroyed six vehicles and nine special-purpose vehicles, as well as a fuel and lubricants storage site. Additionally, eight vehicles, four special-purpose vehicles, one artillery system, 14 enemy shelters, and two UAV command posts were damaged. A total of 202 enemy drones of various types were destroyed or suppressed.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Ukrainian forces stopped two Russian assaults toward Kalynivske.
On the Huliaipole axis, 37 Russian assaults were recorded near Dobropillia, Varvarivka, Zaliznychne, Zlahoda, and Olenokostiantynivka, and toward Vozdvyzhivka, Verkhnia Tersa, Huliaipilske, and Charivne. Five clashes are still ongoing." Ukrin
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Ukraine neutralizes 279 drones and five missiles overnight
"Russia attacked Ukraine overnight on May 30, starting from 6 p.m. with one Iskander-M
ballistic missile, six Kh-101 cruise missiles and 290 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and Parodiya drones, Ukraine’s Air Force reported.
Ukrainian air defenses neutralized 284 targets — five Kh-101 missiles and 279 drones — over the north, south, center and east of the country.
The attack resulted in nine Shahed drone hits at seven locations, while debris fell in 10 areas. Two Russian missiles — one cruise missile and one ballistic missile — failed to reach their targets, according to the Air Force." NI
Ukrainian air defenses neutralized 284 targets — five Kh-101 missiles and 279 drones — over the north, south, center and east of the country.
The attack resulted in nine Shahed drone hits at seven locations, while debris fell in 10 areas. Two Russian missiles — one cruise missile and one ballistic missile — failed to reach their targets, according to the Air Force." NI
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