Ukraine's energy facilities hit 18 times in past 24 hours

"First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal told German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche that Ukraine's energy facilities had been hit 18 times over the past 24 hours. Shmyhal stressed that assistance from partners was critically important at a time when Russia was systematically destroying Ukraine's energy infrastructure." UN

Over 20 injured as 5.7 magnitude quake jolts Japan

"More than 20 people were injured after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, Japan Today reported. The tremor rattled several areas, shattering shop windows and prompting people to flee buildings. No tsunami warning was issued.
The earthquake struck at around 1.04 am local time, with its epicenter in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture, at a depth of approximately 40 km, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)." msn

Explosions heard on Qeshm Island, multiple locations in Iran

"Explosions were heard in multiple locations in Iran, including Qeshm Island, Sirik, Bandar Abbas, and Jask Port, on Saturday evening, according to Iranian state media reports.
Two explosions were first heard on the eastern side of Iran’s Qeshm Island on Saturday evening, according to Iranian state media outlet IRNA.

Iranian state media outlet ISNA then reported additional explosions in Bandar Abbas and Sirik.
Earlier on Saturday, President Donald Trump confirmed that the U.S. conducted a “minor strike” on Qeshm Island in the early morning hours. Iranian semi-official Tasnim News Agency said that two missiles had struck the island during the overnight strike.
A similar, limited strike on Qeshm Island occurred on Monday. A U.S. official told The Jerusalem Post that the strike was ordered in response to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attempting to target an American aircraft with a missile launched from the island.
Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on X/Twitter that a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman was struck and disabled by a precision munition after it attempted to violate the naval blockade." msn

Florida declares emergency after catastrophic flooding in southern Brevard County

"Up to 612 mm (24.10 inches) of rain was recorded near Malabar in southern Brevard County, Florida producing catastrophic flooding around Melbourne, Palm Bay and neighboring communities. Emergency crews carried out large-scale water rescues, Brevard Public Schools closed and Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in seven counties." W

Coastal flooding forecast at Hooper Bay as Bering Sea storms continue, Alaska

"A Bering Sea storm associated with the remnants of Typhoon Champi is forecast to raise water levels at Hooper Bay, Alaska, by 0.6–1.2 m (2–4 feet) above normal high tide. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect, while state officials reported that power had been mostly restored in Kivalina after an earlier storm damaged a powerline and prompted residents to shelter at a school." W

5.9 Earthquake - Central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

"Most reports came from Salgado (1 report), a town with 20,000 inhabitants in Sergipe in 2,044 km (1,270 mi) distance south of the epicenter. So far, we have received 3 reports for this quake from Brazil." VD

199 combat engagements on front line

"A total of 199 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the front line.
Russian airstrikes also targeted Vilna Sloboda, Ivolzhanske, Chernechchyna, Tokari and Sumy.
Rocket and artillery units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck one Russian artillery gun.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, Ukrainian forces repelled four enemy attacks. Russian troops launched nine airstrikes using 20 guided aerial bombs

(KABs) and carried out 126 shelling attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Ukrainian units repelled eight Russian attacks towards Kozacha Lopan, Radkivka and Okhrimivka, as well as near Vovchansk, Tsehlynе and Vovchanski Khutory.
In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled five attempts by Russian troops to break through their defensive lines towards Lyman and near the settlement of Kolodiazi.
In the Sloviansk direction, Russian forces launched four attacks towards Pyskunivka and Mykolaivka, as well as near the settlement of Ozerne.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian troops carried out one assault, attacking towards Mykolaivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, 23 Russian attacks were recorded. The invaders conducted offensive operations near Kostiantynivka and Vilne, as well as towards Mykolaipillia, Novopavlivka and Zolotyi Kolodiaz.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian forces launched nine attacks. They attempted to advance near Novyi Donbas, Novohryshyne and Molodetske, as well as towards Dobropillia, Serhiivka and Novopidhhorodne." 

Ukrin

Russian ballistic missiles slam Kyiv as Northern Bridge damaged

"Several waves of Russian ballistic missiles hit Kyiv overnight just hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia was preparing another large-scale infrastructure attack.

At least five people in the city of Kyiv have been wounded, along with another victim in the surrounding region, according to authorities." msn

Injury toll after Russian attack on Sumy rises to seven

"The number of people injured in today’s Russian attack on the city of Sumy with guided aerial bombs has risen to seven." Ukrin

Death toll from Russian attack on Komyshuvakha rises to 55

"The death toll from a Russian airstrike on the village of Komyshuvakha has risen to 55. Rescue workers have found the bodies and remains of nine more people under the rubble.

Despite difficult conditions and the constant threat of further Russian strikes, rescue workers and search-and-rescue dog handlers are continuing to clear the rubble and search the area for people's bodies." Pravada

Why Were Iranian-Linked Ships Lingering Over The World's Undersea Internet Cables?

"Another geopolitical wake-up call comes from the Financial Times, which reported this morning that at least four Iran-linked ships lingered over undersea telecommunications cables in the Gulf of Oman.

The report cited maritime intelligence firm Windward, which

identified three tankers under U.S. sanctions and a small Iranian fishing vessel.
Windward told the FT that the vessels sailed "normally until they reached a specific cable corridor, and only then slowed, looped, turned back, loitered or went dark." The firm said the pattern "fits the profile of mapping the cable routes, or placing charges or mines on them while dark."
Last month, Hossein Mohebbi, a spokesperson for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said, "Seven major undersea internet cables run through the Strait of Hormuz, carrying all commercial and internet data. We just want [the US] to realize that new targets and new weapons shall be unveiled. And ultimately, we shall sweep the remnants of U.S. power out of the region." 

ZeroHedge

Missiles strike Russia's Oryol, possibly targeting Proton plant

"Missiles have struck the Proton plant in the Russian city of Oryol, sparking a large fire at the site." Pravada

Mayon Volcano eruption displaces over 2,000 residents in Albay

"MANILA, Philippines — A total of 2,041 people have been evacuated from parts of Albay following the moderately explosive eruption of Mayon Volcano.

The evacuees came from 746 families in Tabaco City, Camalig and Ligao City, according to the 5 p.m. monitoring report of the Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO).
Of the total, 531 families were evacuated from Tabaco, 205 from Camalig and 10 from Barangay Baligang in Ligao.
Local governments in Malilipot, Legazpi City, Sto. Domingo, Daraga and Guinobatan are also closely monitoring the situation and the safety of their residents." PhilliStar

Mexico: Torrential Rains Trigger Massive Flooding

"At least 22,000 homes and businesses in the municipality of a suburb of Mexico city. Have been affected by severe flooding. Official say that the drainage system was overwhelmed by intense rainfall and blockages caused by garbage." WION

Flooding spreads up East Coast from same storm that inundated Georgia and Tennessee

"The first significant rainfall in weeks is falling along parts of the Northeast coast on Friday from the same storm that produced historic and catastrophic flooding on the Georgia and Tennessee border Wednesday into Thursday morning." msn