Ukrainian intelligence strikes two Russian military vessels

"Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) conducted strikes on two military vessels belonging to Russia in the night.
The Maykop air base in Russia's Republic of Adygea as well as the Afipsky plant and the port of Kavkaz in Krasnodar Krai were also attacked." Ukrin

Trump administration declines attempts to begin Iran ceasefire talks

"The Trump administration has declined attempts by several Middle Eastern governments to open ceasefire negotiations with Iran,

according to sources cited in a new Reuters report on Saturday.
Officials from countries in the region, including Oman and Egypt, have explored ways to bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table in hopes of pausing the fighting.
U.S. officials have signaled that the White House is not currently interested in pursuing ceasefire talks and instead intends to continue military operations against Iranian targets, the sources in the report said." 

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Protesters torch Communist Party HQ in Cuba as video appears to capture gunfire

"Protesters attacked a Communist Party headquarters in Cuba overnight, ransacking the

building and attempting to set it on fire, while video from the scene appeared to capture gunfire and a man on the ground outside, according to footage obtained.
Dramatic footage shows a large crowd gathered outside the building in the city of Morón as a fire burns in the street and protesters throw burning objects at the structure.
Protesters can be heard chanting "Libertad, libertad!" — Spanish for "Freedom, freedom!" — moments before gunfire rings out in the video." FOX

5.3 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 95 km south of San Miguel, El Salvador

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean near the coast of Departamento de Chinandega, Nicaragua, late in the evening at 11.00 pm local time (GMT -6). The quake had a shallow depth of 56 km (35 mi) and was felt widely in the area. 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

117 clashes on front lines

"117 clashes with Russian troops along the frontline since the start of the day.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian forces repelled two enemy assaults. Russian forces also launched two airstrikes, dropping six guided bombs, and carried out 84 attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements, including two using multiple launch rocket systems.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian troops attacked Ukrainian positions three times near Vovchanski Khutory, Fyholivka, and Vovchansk. One battle is still ongoing.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched two attacks toward Kurylivka and Petropavlivka. One engagement is continuing.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian troops repelled four Russian attempts to advance near Drobysheve, Stavky, and Lyman. One clash is ongoing.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces attempted to advance ten times near Zakitne, Riznykivka, Yampil, Platonivka, Dronivka, and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka. Ukrainian forces successfully repelled all assaults.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops launched two attacks near Nykyforivka and Novomarkove.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces carried out 25 assaults near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Kleban-Byk, Pleshchiivka, Rusyn Yar, and Sofiivka. One assault is still underway.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 13 Russian assaults near Toretsk, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Udachne, and Novopavlivka. Three clashes are still ongoing.
Preliminary estimates indicate that 35 Russian soldiers were killed and 12 wounded in this sector. Ukrainian forces also destroyed or suppressed 263 drones of various types, as well as two vehicles, a piece of special equipment, an artillery system, and one enemy infantry shelter.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian troops attempted five assaults near Oleksandrohrad, Zlahoda, and Dobropillia, but Ukrainian forces repelled them all. The settlement of Pysantsi was hit by an airstrike.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces carried out 14 attacks near Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, Varvarivka, Zelene, Charivne, Huliaipilske, and Myrne. Four clashes are still ongoing. Airstrikes targeted areas near Vozdvyzhivka, Verkhniа Tersa, Samiilivka, Vasylivske, and Dolynka. Four clashes are ongoing.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled one Russian attempt to advance near Pavlivka. Russian aircraft also struck areas near Tavriiske, Veselianka, and Zaporizhzhia.
In the Dnipro River sector, one clash occurred, while Russian airstrikes targeted Lvove and Olhivka." Ukrin

Russia targets Kyiv region’s energy infrastructure in massive overnight attack

"Civilian facilities in Ukraine

were damaged and four people were killed as a result of Russia’s massive overnight attack. In total, during the night Russia launched around 430 drones of various types and 68 missiles, including 13 ballistic missiles. According to preliminary data, 58 missiles were shot down by Ukrainian air defenses." KI

Israel strikes Iran’s Basij internal security forces at Tehran checkpoints

"The Israeli Air Force targeted Iran's internal security forces, known as the Basij, after they had set up traffic checkpoints in multiple areas across Tehran.
Israel's military announced that it had been targeting the Basij soldiers manning those checkpoints "during the past day," after conducting "the extensive strike on the most central assets of internal security forces and the Basij." It's unclear how exactly Israel took out the checkpoints, but local Iranian state media claimed it was via drone." msn

Poland investigates suspected Iranian cyberattack day after hackers target US company Stryker

"Polish authorities announced they are investigating whether Iranian hackers are behind the

attempted attack on a major nuclear research facility.
The cyberattack unsuccessfully targeted the National Centre for Nuclear Research, which houses the country's only operating nuclear reactor, officials said. Polish digital minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said that "the first identifications of the entry vectors … are related to Iran,” while cautioning that the signals could be deliberate misdirection to hide the criminals’ true location." msn

NATO intercepts Iranian ballistic missile over Turkey for third time in 10 days

"Turkey’s Defense Ministry said NATO air and missile defense systems deployed in the eastern Mediterranean intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile.
It was the third such interception since March 4. After the previous two incidents, NATO reinforced its air defenses in Turkey." msn

6.3 Earthquake - 86 km west of Vallenar, Huasco, Region de Atacama, Chile

"A very strong magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit 86 km (53 mi) away from Vallenar, Region de Atacama, Chile, in the morning at 8.39 am local time (GMT -5). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.

The earthquake 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

Drones attack Port Kavkaz and Afipsky oil refinery in Russia

"Overnight a drone attack in Russia’s Krasnodar territory caused a fire at the Afipsky oil refinery, while a vessel was damaged at Port Kavkaz." Ukrin

153 clashes on front line over past day

"153 recorded combat encounters between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders.
The aviation, missile forces, and artillery of the Defense Forces struck 10 areas of enemy manpower and equipment concentration, as well as Russian artillery systems.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out 153 shellings of positions, including five using multiple rocket launchers, and conducted two airstrikes using two KAB bombs.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, the Russians attempted to breach defensive lines near Prylipka.
In the Kupiansk direction, the enemy attacked twice near Novoosynove and Novoplatonivka.
In the Lyman direction, the Russian army attacked five times, trying to break through defenses near Drobysheve, Stavky, and Lyman.
In the Slovyansk direction, the Defense Forces repelled 12 attempts by the invaders to advance in the areas of Zakitne, Platonivka, Riznykivka, and Yampil.
In the Kostyantynivka direction, the enemy carried out 29 attacks near Kostyantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Mykolaipillia, Sofiivka, Novopavlivka, and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defense Forces repelled 25 assault actions by the Russian army in the areas of Toretske, Zatyshok, Nove Shakhove, Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novopidhorodne, Muravka, and Hryshyne.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy attacked eight times near Oleksandrohrad, Andriivka-Klevtsove, Vyshneve, Kalynivske, Krasnohirsk, and Zlahoda.
In the Huliaipole direction, 20 Russian attacks were recorded near Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, Myrne, Olenokostyantynivka, Varvarivka, Zelene, and Huliaipilske.
In the Orikhiv direction, Russian troops once attempted to improve their positions near Stepnohirsk." Ukrin

Large US Refueling Aircraft Down In Western Iraq In First Of Iran War

"State media: Iran claims responsibility for shooting down US refueling plane, says US

refueling plane was downed with all crew killed in Western Iraq.
CENTCOM confirms search and rescue operation underway after large KC-135 refueling tanker goes down over Western Iraq." ZH

Landslides kill at least 52 people in Gamo Zone, Ethiopia

"Rain-triggered landslides in Gamo Zone, southern Ethiopia

, killed at least 52 people earlier this week, with officials saying that dozens of others were still missing. Authorities said rescue teams were continuing the search for missing people as the risk of additional slope failures remained elevated." W

Russian Shaheds rip through homes, school in Mykolaiv

"Russia’s overnight drone attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv damaged residential buildings and an educational institution.
The enemy used Shahed-131/136 attack drones in the strike.
A transport infrastructure facility was hit. Two family homes and the roof of an educational institution were also damaged." NV