Zelensky visits Lyman sector

"On September 30, Zelensky posted a video on Facebook of his visit to the command post of the 66th Mechanized Brigade in the Lyman sector.As part of Operation “Vivaldi,” the unit, together with the Third Army Corps, recaptured more than 125 km² of Ukrainian territory.

At the meeting, participants discussed the procurement of pickup trucks, increased funding for drones, the need for long-range artillery, and proposals regarding military pay." UN

Stabbed Indian Pilot Foils Crash Plot By Crazed Omani Co-Pilot As Jet Plunged 18,000 Feet

"Heroic Captain Fights Off Omani Co-Pilot In Suspected Hijacking Of Israel-Bound Jet.

CNN Sources Say Co-Pilot Tried To Hijack Plane.
Omani Co-Pilot Stabbed Pilot.
Midair Horror: FlyDubai Pilot Reportedly Stabbed, Israeli News Says Incident Treated As "Full-Fledged Terror Attack"."ZeroHedge

5.6 Earthquake near Tamarindo, Costa Rica

"A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred near 94 km SW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica at 09:55 PM UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 8.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface. 3 people reported feeling this earthquake to the USGS. The earthquake was detected by 110 seismic monitoring stations operated by the USGS."EQ

209 combat clashes on front lines

"Ukrainian forces engaged in 209 combat clashes with Russian invaders on the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attacked three times near Bachivsk, Buniachyne and Sadky.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 13 attacks. The enemy attempted to advance near Hrafske, Symynivka, Mala Vovcha, Kozacha Lopan, Ternove and Izbytske.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces launched two attacks near Novoplatonivka and Kupiansk.

In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian forces repelled six attacks near Drobysheve, Novoselivka, Derylove and Lyman, halting the enemy's attempts to advance.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces launched two attacks near Yampil and Pyskunivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled one enemy attack toward Yurkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 16 attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assault operations near Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, Kostiantynivka, Novoselivka, Dovha Balka, Mykolaipillia and Petrivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces stopped 33 attacks. The enemy concentrated its main efforts near Serhiivka and Molodetske and also launched assaults toward Hulive, Svitle, Novomykolaivka, Vilne, Kucheriv Yar, Stepy, Bilytske and Vodianske.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched two attacks toward the settlement of Berezove.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukrainian forces repelled six enemy attacks near Charivne, Kopani and Verkhnia Tersa.
In the Orikhiv and Dnipro River sectors, Russian forces conducted no active offensive operations.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, the situation remained largely unchanged, with no signs of Russian offensive groupings being formed." Ukrin

Russians seize food supplies dropped to Oleshky residents by Ukrainian military

"Tetiana Hasanenko, Head of Oleshky City Military Administration, has stated that Russian occupiers are confiscating food parcels dropped using drones by the Ukrainian military for local residents in Oleshky.

This is not the first time the Ukrainian military has dropped food to people in the community using drones, but the most recent operation was the largest aid delivery yet – four tonnes.
Naturally, some received one parcel, some got several, and others received nothing at all.
Regarding whether the Russians are taking these food products away from people – yes, they are." Pravada

Russian drone attacks supermarket in Kyiv Oblast

"A Russian drone attacked a supermarket building in the Obukhiv district in Kyiv Oblast causing a fire. Medics are heading to the scene." Pravada

5.6 Earthquake - Philippine Sea, 73 km south of Yonaguni-jima Island, Okinawa, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea 70 km (43 mi) from Okinawa, Japan, in the early afternoon at 2.00 pm local time (GMT +9). The quake had a very shallow depth of 10.8 km (7 mi) and 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

221 clashes on frontline over the past day

"A total of 221 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the frontline.
On the North Slobozhansky and Kursk axes, one assault was recorded. The Russian army launched one strike using four guided glide bombs and carried out 55 shelling attacks, four of them using multiple-launch rocket systems.
On the South Slobozhansky axis, Ukrainian forces repelled 10 Russian attacks. The enemy attempted to advance toward Starytsia, Okhrimivka, Mala Vovcha, Vilkhuvatka, Vilcha, Khrypunivka and Chuhunivka.

On the Kupiansk axis, Russian forces made one attempt to improve their positions, conducting an assault toward Putnykove.
On the Lyman axis, Russian invaders unsuccessfully attacked Ukrainian positions nine times toward Shyikivka, Novoselivka, Zarichne, Drobysheve, Dibrova and Novyi Myr.
On the Sloviansk axis, Russian forces conducted six assaults near Ozerne, Pyskuniivka, Mykolaivka and Yampil.
On the Kramatorsk axis, the enemy conducted no assault operations.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, 28 Russian attacks were recorded. The invaders conducted assaults near Kostiantynivka and toward Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, Novoselivka, Torske, Rozkishne, Stepanivka, Toretske, Vilne and Kucheriavyi Yar.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Russian forces launched 17 attacks, attempting to advance toward Bilytske, Svitlie, Krasnopodillia, Novohryshyne, Kucheriavyi Yar, Serhiivka and Molodetske.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, the enemy attacked twice toward Sichneve and Berezove.
On the Huliaipole axis, Russian forces launched one attack, attempting to advance toward Rizdvianka.
On the Orikhiv axis, Russian forces made four attempts to improve their positions, attacking toward Zarichne, Pavlivka and Prymorske." Ukrin

South Korean authorities demanding apology from Ukraine over prisoner scandal

"In a letter the South Korean presidential administration demanded an apology from Ukraine.
The transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul took place on August 15, and Ukraine announced it on August 20 without notifying Seoul in advance.
The South Korean government claims that Ukraine violated a confidentiality agreement signed during negotiations in Tokyo in July." UN

Iran Makes Massive Nuclear Concession

"Iran has reportedly offered to stop enriching uranium as President Donald Trump presses Tehran for nuclear commitments before granting broader economic relief.

Saudi broadcaster Al Hadath reported Monday that Iran had agreed to halt enrichment in return for eased U.S. sanctions, citing sources familiar with the matter. The reported concession comes with the two sides still at odds over the terms of a potential deal and who must act first.
Washington wants firm commitments on Iran’s nuclear program. Trump is prepared to offer sanctions relief and access to frozen Iranian funds if Tehran takes concrete nuclear steps, according to weekend reports.
Qatar and Pakistan are working to bring the sides back to the negotiating table." Breitbart

ADF neutralizes one anti-ship missile, two ballistic missiles, and 106 drones

"Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized one Zircon/Oniks anti-ship missile, two Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles, and 106 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine beginning the evening." Ukrin

5.4 Earthquake - Greenland Sea, Greenland

"A strong magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred in the Greenland Sea 131 km (81 mi) from Greenland around noon at 1.22 pm local time (GMT +0). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

213 combat clashes over past day

"213 combat engagements between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian forces were recorded along the front.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, four Russian assault actions were recorded. The enemy carried out four airstrikes using nine guided aerial bombs and conducted 190 attacks on Ukrainian military positions and settlements.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled eight enemy attacks. Russian forces attempted to advance toward Nova Kozacha, Dovhenke, Khrypuny, Riznykove, and Lozova.

In the Kupiansk direction, Russian forces made one attempt to improve their position and launched an attack toward Kupiansk.
In the Lyman direction, the enemy attacked 11 times in the areas of Ridkodub, Novoselivka, Drobysheve, Lyman, and Dibrova. Attempts to penetrate Ukrainian defenses were repelled.
In the Sloviansk direction, Russian forces conducted two assault actions near Yampil and Kryva Luka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, the enemy attacked once near the settlement of Yurkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, 22 attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assault operations in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Novoselivka, Dovha Balka, and Vilne, as well as toward Kucheriv Yar and Zolotyi Kolodiaz.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the enemy carried out 30 attacks. According to updated information, Russian forces attempted to advance in the areas of Svitle and Molodetske and toward Dobropillia, Novohryshyne, Serhiivka, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, Russian forces attacked twice in the areas of Oleksandrohrad and Berezove.
In the Huliaipole direction, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions five times, including attempts to advance in the areas of Hirke, Huliaipilske, and Charivne and toward Vozdvyzhivka.
In the Orikhiv direction, Russian forces made five attempts to improve their positions and attacked toward Novoandriivka, Yurkivka, Pavlivka, and Stepnohіrsk.
In the Prydniprovske direction, Russian forces did not conduct any assault operations.
In the Volyn and Polissia directions, there were no signs of Russian offensive groupings being formed." Ukrin

Explosion Destroys Key Structure on Kerch Bridge Linking Crimea and Russia

"Ukrainian forces reportedly detonate large explosives, causing significant damage to the strategic bridge.

An explosion occurred on the Kerch Bridge, a vital transport link between Russia and Crimea, early in the morning.
Ukrainian authorities confirmed that the incident involved the detonation of approximately 1,100 kilograms of explosives, suggesting a sophisticated operation.
The explosion reportedly damaged several underwater pillars that support the structure.
The bridge, completed in 2018, is a crucial supply route for Russian military operations in Crimea and has been a focal point of tension since the escalation of hostilities in 2022." AustraliaTimes

Bridge section collapses in Russia after Ukraine strike

"Over a dozen train cars derailed after a series of drone strikes on railways in Bryansk Region." RT