Putin: Ready To Use 'All Weapons' Including Nuclear, If Kaliningrad Attacked

"Russian President Vladimir Putin has now directly weighed in amid the ongoing nuclear threat tit-for-tat involving European officials.

Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Moscow on Thursday, he warned the Western allies to cease their escalation in Ukraine, stressing he's willing to use "all weapons" in the Russian arsenal in the scenario that Russia's exclave of Kaliningrad comes under attack.
"The drills in the Baltic Sea, following one another… Then the attempts to arrest our ships and vessels. All this is an escalation. And then we began to hear statements regarding the Kaliningrad region," Putin said.
"If it comes to direct attack against the Russian Federation, in this case on Kaliningrad and possibly some other territories, of course the issue of using all weapons in our country’s arsenal will inevitably and unavoidably emerge on the agenda. This is unavoidable," he asserted in a warning that includes nuclear weapons.
NATO held recent military drills near Kaliningrad which were broadly described as deterrence operations, which Putin referenced in the remarks." ZH

Ukrainian forces strike Russian UAV storage and launch site near Donetsk, ammunition depot in Luhansk region

"Among the targets struck was a site for the storage, preparation and launch of attack UAVs near temporarily occupied Donetsk. According to the report, striking such facilities is one of the priorities for Ukrainian forces, aimed at reducing the Russian army's ability to use attack drones against Ukraine's civilian infrastructure." Ukrin

Targets hit in Black Sea and three Russian regions

"Zelensky said that a target in the Black Sea, a launch and storage site for attack drones in Oryol region, an oil facility in Samara region, and a supply depot for Russian forces in Bryansk region were hit." Ukrin

5.3 Earthquake near Yōkaichiba, Japan

"A magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred near 0 km NNE of Yōkaichiba, Japan at 12:27 PM UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 41.6 kilometers below the Earth's surface. 25 people reported feeling this earthquake to the USGS." EQ

207 combat clashes on front line

"207 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian forces were recorded at the front.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, no Russian assault operations were recorded during the previous day. The aggressor conducted five airstrikes using 10 guided aerial bombs and carried out 151 attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements, four of them using multiple-launch rocket systems.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Ukrainian units repelled 11 Russian attacks. Russian forces attempted to advance near Lyman, Vovchansk and Chaikivka, as well as toward Mala Vovcha and Radkivka.
In the Kupiansk direction, Russian forces made one attempt to improve their positions by conducting an assault toward Novoosynove.
Attempts to breach Ukrainian defenses were repelled in the Lyman direction, where Russian forces launched three attacks near Nadiia, Novoselivka and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk direction, Russian forces conducted seven assault operations near Ozerne, Yampil and Kryva Luka, and toward Pyskуnivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian forces did not conduct any assault operations.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, 27 attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted offensive operations near Kostiantynivka, Novoselivka, Illinivka, Mykolaipillia, Sofiivka and Vilne, and toward Osykove and Hruzke.
Russian forces carried out 30 attacks in the Pokrovsk direction. They attempted to advance near Krasnopodillia, Novyi Donbas, Bilytske, Svitle, Vodianske and Molodetske, and toward Hannivka, Dobropillia, Novohryshyne and Serhiivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, according to updated information, Russian forces launched one attack near Ternove.
In the Huliaipole direction, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian defensive positions five times. They attempted to advance near Huliaipole and toward Rizdvianka, Dolynka and Yehorivka.
In the Orikhiv direction, Russian forces made three attempts to improve their positions, attacking toward Pavlivka and Prymorske." Ukrin

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