Fires break out in Russia's Lipetsk amid reported overnight attack

"Fires broke out at industrial facilities in the western Russian city of Lipetsk overnight on July 21 amid unconfirmed reports of an attack.
Independent monitoring channels Astra and Exilenova reported that residents heard explosions overnight and saw a large fire in the city. A missile alert had been in effect since the evening.

Lipetsk Regional Governor Igor Artamonov said a fire had broken out at industrial facilities in the city and that authorities were investigating its cause. He did not confirm that an attack had taken place.
Based on videos and photos shared by local residents, Astra said the fire appeared to have broken out near the Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK) plant and Lipetsk CHPP-2, a combined heat and power plant.
NLMK, located about 400 kilometers (250 miles) from the Russia-Ukraine border, is Russia's largest steel producer, accounting for roughly 20% of the country's steel output. According to Astra, the plant supplies steel to companies involved in missile manufacturing.
Lipetsk CHPP-2 is one of the largest thermal power plants in western Russia, supplying heat to the city and several nearby industrial facilities." KI

5.2 Earthquake - Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the North Atlantic Ocean near the coast of n/a late in the evening at 10.03 pm local time (GMT -3). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.6 Earthquake - Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the North Atlantic Ocean near the coast of n/a
in the late afternoon at 6.28 pm local time (GMT -3). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." Ukrin

217 combat clashes on frontline over past day

"217 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded along the frontline.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, Ukrainian forces repelled one enemy assault. Russian troops also carried out two airstrikes using seven guided bombs and launched 50 attacks, including two with MLRS.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Ukrainian defenders repelled seven attacks near Starytsia and toward Tsehelne, Vovchanski Khutory, Izbytske, and Kolodiazne.
On the Kupiansk axis, Russian forces attacked three times toward Petropavlivka, Kolisnykivka, and Kurylivka.

On the Lyman axis, Ukrainian troops repelled 15 enemy attempts to advance near Lyman, Stavky, and Ozerne, as well as toward Shyikivka, Drobysheve, and Novoselivka.
On the Sloviansk axis, Russian forces carried out 30 assault operations near Kryva Luka, Zakitne, and Riznykivka, and toward Kalenyky and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, the enemy attacked six times toward Fedorivka Druha, Nykyforivka, Yurkivka, and Vasiutynske.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, 14 attacks were recorded. Russian troops assaulted positions near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, and Illinivka, as well as toward Rusyn Yar.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian defenders stopped 29 attacks. Russian forces were active near Novooleksandrivka, Bilytske, and Serhiivka, while also launching assaults toward Shevchenko, Nove Shakhove, Vilne, Toretske, Sofiivka, Kucheriv Yar, Myrne, Udachne, Novopidhorodne, and Novopavlivka.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Russian troops launched four attacks toward Vorone, Oleksandrohrad, and Ternove.
On the Huliaipole axis, the invaders attacked 14 times toward Verkhnia Tersa, Vozdvyzhivka, Tsvitkove, Kosivtseve, and Hirke.
On the Orikhiv axis, Ukrainian defenders repelled two enemy attempts to advance toward Mali Shcherbaky and Bilohiria." Ukrin

Zelensky Boasts Of Hits On 3 Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tankers After Kiev Military Depot Leveled

"Russia

overnight unleashed...Among the key targets was a large complex owned and operated by UKRTAC, a Ukrainian producer of military gear and personal protective equipment. Its
manufacturing facilities and warehouses in the capital were destroyed in the assault.
Zelensky has said Ukrainian forces continue to strike back, including a new attack on three oil depots and a fuel facility in Russia's southern Stavropol Sunday morning. Zelensky added three Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers were also struck in the Black Sea.
"Today, Ukraine’s long-range sanctions reached designated targets that support and finance Russia’s aggression. SSU units struck three oil depots in the Stavropol region at once, while units of our Armed Forces hit another fuel facility in the same region," he said.
"Direct hits were recorded on three Russian shadow fleet tankers in the Black Sea." ZH

Russia smashes Ukraine’s defenses in key Donbass stronghold

"Russian forces are on track to liberate the key Donbass stronghold of Krasny Liman, located around 17 km northeast of the regional center of Slavyansk, Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov has announced, adding that Ukraine’s organized defenses in the area have been completely shattered.

The chief of staff made the remarks on Saturday as he inspected a command post of the Russian ‘West’ group of forces. Russian troops are currently sweeping through the town, conducting search-and-destroy operations against the remaining Ukrainian holdouts, Gerasimov stated." RT

Russian guided bomb strike on Zaporizhzhia

"Russian forces carried out an airstrike on a residential neighborhood in Zaporizhzhia, killing two people and injuring at least ten." Ukrin

Shanghai Boils At 180°F

"Shanghai has been hit by record-breaking heat, with temperatures soaring to 180°F (82.2°C) — far above the normal range for the city. This extreme reading is part of a prolonged heatwave that has gripped East China, driven by a strong and stable Northwestern Pacific subtropical high over the Yangtze River Delta. 

Infrastructure stress: Reports describe roads cracking, asphalt melting, and even cars melting in extreme heat." Google

Flash flooding in NYC impacts restaurants, cancels concerts after severe storms sweep through

"Parts of New York City and New Jersey were hit by severe storms on Saturday, even triggering a tornado warning.

Streets were sent under water leaving cars submerged as drivers were forced to wade through floods to safety.
The floodwaters were gone by Sunday, but Saturday's storms still left their impact across New York City.
Events were canceled and businesses in some areas were trying to protect their buildings and their customers.
The smell of sewage lingered Sunday at the corner of Grand Street and West Broadway in SoHo. The street flooded Saturday, causing water to start to seep into corner restaurant Flipper's.
The extreme weather has sparked travel chaos after water cascaded into subway stations and traffic was brought to a standstill with lanes blocked." Sun

Russia strikes foreign cargo ship, five crew members killed

"The Russian

military launched a missile strike on a civilian cargo vessel flying the flag of
Guinea-Bissau. Five crew members were killed, eight were evacuated, and the fate of another five remains unknown. Units of the Ukrainian Navy and the Maritime Search and Rescue Service were involved in the rescue operation." Ukrin

5.3 Earthquake - 59 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean near the coast of
Estado de Chiapas State, Mexico, in the evening at 8.18 pm local time (GMT -6). The quake had a very shallow depth of 19.6 km (12 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

5.5 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 108 km southwest of Tapachula, Estado de Chiapas, Mexico

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 81 km (50 mi) from
Estado de Chiapas State, Mexico, in the morning at 11.45 am local time (GMT -6). The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

5.5 Earthquake - 2 km WSW of Sicaya, Peru

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit 10.3 km (6 mi) away from Huancayo, Junin, Peru, in the evening at 9.24 pm local time (America/Lima GMT -5). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was felt by many near the epicenter. 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

U.S. DESTROYS IRAN NUCLEAR SITE

"Iran accuses U.S. of striking Iranian nuclear facility in revenge attacks for deaths of two Americans." SR

235 combat engagements on front line

"235 combat engagements between the Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded at the front.
Ukrainian Air Force, missile forces, and artillery struck nine areas of concentration of Russian manpower, five UAV control points, one gun, two logistics depots, and one other important enemy target.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, Russian forces carried out three airstrikes, dropping eight aerial bombs, and conducted 56 shellings of Ukrainian troop positions and settlements, including one using MLRS.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Russian invaders attacked Ukrainian positions 14 times toward Hoptivka and in the areas of Lyman, Starytsia, and Prylipka.
In the Kupiansk direction, the Russians carried out no offensive actions.
In the Lyman direction, Russian forces attempted 26 times to break into Ukrainian defenses, attacking in the areas of Novomykhailivka, Drobysheve, Novoselivka, Hrekivka, and toward Shyikivka, Stavky, Lyman, and Ozerne.
In the Sloviansk direction, the Russian army assaulted 27 times in the areas of Zakitne, Kryva Luka, Riznykivka, and toward Pyskunivka and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian invaders carried out two attacks in the area of Nykyforivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the enemy launched 24 attacks in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Ivanopillia, Stepanivka, and toward Pavlivka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped 30 assault actions by the Russians in the areas of Toretske, Shakhove, Udachne, Filiia, Hryshyne, and toward Kucheriv Yar, Novyi Donbas, Myrne, Bilitske, Svitle, Novopavlivka, Shevchenko, and Novopidhorodne.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, no offensive actions by the Russian army were recorded.
In the Huliaipole direction, Russian invaders carried out 21 attacks in the area of Zaliznychne and toward Dobropillia, Tsvitkove, Vozdvyzhivka, and Hirske.
In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped one Russian attempt to advance in the area of Shcherbaky." Ukrin