Damir Davydov, described as the Kremlin’s top artillery chief, died after the blast erupted around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday near his home in Balashikha, a city just outside Moscow." TP
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Top Russian Official Blown Up By Car Bomb In Moscow
Damir Davydov, described as the Kremlin’s top artillery chief, died after the blast erupted around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday near his home in Balashikha, a city just outside Moscow." TP
Ukraine strikes chemical plant in Russia's Tula Oblast
The Azot chemical plant in the Russian city of Novomoskovsk, Tula Oblast, was set ablaze following strikes, according to independent Telegram monitoring channel Exilenova Plus.
Novomoskovsk is located about 395 kilometers (245 miles) from Ukraine." KI
Syria arrests 235 ISIS operatives in three months, foils seven terror plots
"Syria’s Interior Ministry announced that security forces had arrested 235 members of the
Islamic State group (ISIS) over the past three months as part of a broad security campaign aimed at dismantling the group’s active cells and preventing attacks intended to destabilize the country.
The ministry said security and intelligence operations conducted across several Syrian provinces led to the discovery and disruption of seven ISIS operations. Those detained included 198 Syrians and 37 foreign nationals, according to figures released by the ministry." JerusalemPost
The ministry said security and intelligence operations conducted across several Syrian provinces led to the discovery and disruption of seven ISIS operations. Those detained included 198 Syrians and 37 foreign nationals, according to figures released by the ministry." JerusalemPost
Trump meets with Usyk at White House
“First time visiting the Pentagon. It’s hard to put the emotions into words, the scale is truly impressive!” he wrote.
Oleksandr Usyk made this year’s TIME magazine list of the most influential people in sports." Ukrin
Russia may have helped Iran rebuild missile arsenal during ceasefire with U.S.
Many Iranian ballistic missiles and launchers were reported to have been "entombed", meaning they were covered by debris that blocked the entrances to the underground storage facilities where they were kept. Tehran most likely used the ceasefire to reopen these depots and move its stockpiles." Pravada
5.1 Earthquake - 90 km south of Chilpancingo, Estado de Guerrero, Mexico
"A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit 90 km (56 mi) away from Chilpancingo, Estado de
Guerrero, Mexico, around noon at 12.20 pm local time (America/Mexico City GMT -6). 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
229 clashes on front lines in past day
"A total of 229 combat clashes were recorded between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders over the past 24 hours.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, two clashes were recorded. Russian forces carried out three airstrikes using nine guided aerial bombs and 82 shelling attacks, including six MLRS strikes.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Russian troops launched seven attacks near Vovchansk, Izbytske, Zybynе, and toward Lyman.
On the Kupiansk axis, Ukrainian forces stopped one Russian attempt to advance toward Novoplatonivka.
On the Lyman axis, Russian troops attempted 17 assaults near Novyi Myr, Drobysheve, Lyman, Dibrova, Torske, Ozerne, and toward Shyikivka, Novoiehorivka, and Nadiia.
On the Sloviansk axis, 14 Russian assaults were recorded near Zakitne and toward Mykolaivka, Kryva Luka, and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, Russian forces carried out 14 attacks near Pleshchiivka, Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, and Illinivka.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian defenders stopped 39 assault attempts near Vasylivka, Rodynske, Shevchenko, Novopidhorodnie, Pokrovsk, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novopavlivka, and toward Bilytske, Dorozhnie, Hanniivka, Nove Shakhove, Kucheriv Yar, and Serhiivka.
On the Huliaipole axis, Russian forces launched 32 attacks near Rybne, Olenokostiantynivka, Huliaipilske, Ternuvate, Zaliznychne, Verkhnia Tersа, Charivne, and toward Hirke, Dobropillia, and Vozdvyzhivka." Ukrin
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, two clashes were recorded. Russian forces carried out three airstrikes using nine guided aerial bombs and 82 shelling attacks, including six MLRS strikes.
On the Kupiansk axis, Ukrainian forces stopped one Russian attempt to advance toward Novoplatonivka.
On the Lyman axis, Russian troops attempted 17 assaults near Novyi Myr, Drobysheve, Lyman, Dibrova, Torske, Ozerne, and toward Shyikivka, Novoiehorivka, and Nadiia.
On the Sloviansk axis, 14 Russian assaults were recorded near Zakitne and toward Mykolaivka, Kryva Luka, and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, Russian forces carried out 14 attacks near Pleshchiivka, Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, and Illinivka.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian defenders stopped 39 assault attempts near Vasylivka, Rodynske, Shevchenko, Novopidhorodnie, Pokrovsk, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novopavlivka, and toward Bilytske, Dorozhnie, Hanniivka, Nove Shakhove, Kucheriv Yar, and Serhiivka.
On the Huliaipole axis, Russian forces launched 32 attacks near Rybne, Olenokostiantynivka, Huliaipilske, Ternuvate, Zaliznychne, Verkhnia Tersа, Charivne, and toward Hirke, Dobropillia, and Vozdvyzhivka." Ukrin
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Russian rubber plant, oil refineries struck by Ukrainian drones in latest overnight attack
"Two Russian oil refineries in Russia's Tatarstan and a major rubber plant in Samara Oblast were damaged
during Ukraine's latest mass attack on Russian regions overnight.
Ukrainian drones struck the Tolyatti rubber factory, on the Volga River in Samara Oblast in the morning hours of June 12, leading to a fire at the facility. Photos and videos posted to social media emerging on the morning of the attack showed long-range drones over the city of Tolyatti.
Later in the day, the General Staff confirmed the attack, as well as damage to the plant, the products of which used in the "further production of solid rocket fuel for tactical and ballistic missiles."
Russia's Republic of Tatarstan, also on the Volga, was also targeted, with damage reported to refining and petrochemicals facilities.
Large plumes of smoke rose above the city of Nizhnekamsk, home to the Tatarstan Oil Refining Complex and TAIF-NK refinery, two large but separate refining complexes located in the same industrial zone." KI
Ukrainian drones struck the Tolyatti rubber factory, on the Volga River in Samara Oblast in the morning hours of June 12, leading to a fire at the facility. Photos and videos posted to social media emerging on the morning of the attack showed long-range drones over the city of Tolyatti.
Later in the day, the General Staff confirmed the attack, as well as damage to the plant, the products of which used in the "further production of solid rocket fuel for tactical and ballistic missiles."
Russia's Republic of Tatarstan, also on the Volga, was also targeted, with damage reported to refining and petrochemicals facilities.
Large plumes of smoke rose above the city of Nizhnekamsk, home to the Tatarstan Oil Refining Complex and TAIF-NK refinery, two large but separate refining complexes located in the same industrial zone." KI
5.2 Earthquake - Soccsksargen, 152 km south of Davao City, Philippines
"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit 152 km (95 mi) away from Davao City, Davao,
Philippines, in the morning at 10.05 am local time (Asia/Manila GMT +8). The quake had a shallow depth of 70 km (43 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
237 clashes between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops
"Over the past 24 hours, on June 12, 237 clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were reported on the front lines.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the Russian Federation’s army carried out two airstrikes using seven guided bombs and conducted 63 shelling attacks, including five from MLRS. One enemy assault operation was reported.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy attacked eight times in the areas of Lyman, Starytsia, Lyptsi, Vovchansk, Okhrimivka, and Volokhivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces attacked twice toward Shyikivka and Podoly.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attempted to breach the defenses 19 times, attacking in the areas of Zarichne, Lyman, Shyikivka, Novoselivka, Serednie, Drobysheve, Ozerne, Torske, and Novyi Myr.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces launched 14 assaults toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and in the areas of Riznykivka, Kryva Luka, and Zakitne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian invaders launched an attack in the area of Fedorivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 13 attacks in the areas of Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Pleshchiivka, Vilne, and toward Kostiantynivka, Hruzke, and Toretske.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 36 Russian assaults toward Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Shevchenko, Hryshyne, Serhiivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novopidhorodne, Dorozhne, and Bilytske.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked three times in the areas of Zlahoda, Kalynivka, and Oleksandrohrad.
In the Huliaipole sector, the invaders carried out 33 attacks toward Rybne, Vozdvyzhivka, Huliaipole, Verkhnia Tersa, Tsvitkove, Zaliznychne, Rivnopillia, Varvarivka, Hirke, Myrne, Dobropillia, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Defense Forces repelled five Russian attempts to advance in the areas of Shcherbaky and Stepnohirsk.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy did not conduct any offensive operations."
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the Russian Federation’s army carried out two airstrikes using seven guided bombs and conducted 63 shelling attacks, including five from MLRS. One enemy assault operation was reported.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy attacked eight times in the areas of Lyman, Starytsia, Lyptsi, Vovchansk, Okhrimivka, and Volokhivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attempted to breach the defenses 19 times, attacking in the areas of Zarichne, Lyman, Shyikivka, Novoselivka, Serednie, Drobysheve, Ozerne, Torske, and Novyi Myr.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces launched 14 assaults toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and in the areas of Riznykivka, Kryva Luka, and Zakitne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian invaders launched an attack in the area of Fedorivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 13 attacks in the areas of Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Pleshchiivka, Vilne, and toward Kostiantynivka, Hruzke, and Toretske.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 36 Russian assaults toward Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Shevchenko, Hryshyne, Serhiivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novopidhorodne, Dorozhne, and Bilytske.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked three times in the areas of Zlahoda, Kalynivka, and Oleksandrohrad.
In the Huliaipole sector, the invaders carried out 33 attacks toward Rybne, Vozdvyzhivka, Huliaipole, Verkhnia Tersa, Tsvitkove, Zaliznychne, Rivnopillia, Varvarivka, Hirke, Myrne, Dobropillia, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Defense Forces repelled five Russian attempts to advance in the areas of Shcherbaky and Stepnohirsk.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy did not conduct any offensive operations."
Ukrin
Friday, June 12, 2026
U.S. Senate committee backs $750 million in Ukraine aid in 2027 defense budget
The move signals continued support for Ukraine in Congress as it fights Russia's all-out war, despite President Donald Trump's efforts to scale back U.S. assistance to Kyiv since returning to office." KI
5.5 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 147 km west of Copiapo, Copiapo, Region de Atacama, Chile
241 clashes on front lines
"241 combat clashes took place on the front lines between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops.
Over the past day, the Defense Forces’ Air Force, Rocket Forces, and Artillery struck 17 areas where enemy personnel were concentrated and three artillery systems.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors over the past day, the aggressor carried out one airstrike using three guided aerial bombs and fired 55 times at Ukrainian military positions and populated areas.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions nine times in the areas around the settlements of Starytsia, Odradne, and Lyman, as well as toward Kolodiazne, Okhrimivka, and Izbytske.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled two enemy attempts to advance toward the settlements of Bohuslavka and Kivsharivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attempted 17 times to breach Ukrainian defenses in the area of Novoselivka and toward Drobysheve, Ozerne, Lyman, Shyikivka, and Stepove.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched 11 assaults in the Zakitne area and toward the settlements of Kryva Luka and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy did not conduct any offensive operations.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the invaders carried out 11 attacks near the settlements of Pleshchiivka, Kostiantynivka, and Illinivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 47 enemy assaults in the areas of the settlements of Zatyshok, Novooleksandrivka, Muravka, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, and Udachne, as well as toward the settlements of Novyi Donbas, Bilytske, Shevchenko, Dorozhne, Vilne, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked three times, in the Vorone area and toward Oleksandrohrad.
In the Huliaipole sector, the invaders carried out 20 attacks in the areas of the settlements of Rybne, Myrne, and toward Vozdvyzhivka, Huliaiplske, Charivne, Staroukrainka, and Verkhnia Tersa.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled two enemy attempts to advance in the areas around the towns of Stepnohirsk and Mali Shcherbaky.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian units repelled one enemy attack toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin
Over the past day, the Defense Forces’ Air Force, Rocket Forces, and Artillery struck 17 areas where enemy personnel were concentrated and three artillery systems.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors over the past day, the aggressor carried out one airstrike using three guided aerial bombs and fired 55 times at Ukrainian military positions and populated areas.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled two enemy attempts to advance toward the settlements of Bohuslavka and Kivsharivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attempted 17 times to breach Ukrainian defenses in the area of Novoselivka and toward Drobysheve, Ozerne, Lyman, Shyikivka, and Stepove.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched 11 assaults in the Zakitne area and toward the settlements of Kryva Luka and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy did not conduct any offensive operations.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the invaders carried out 11 attacks near the settlements of Pleshchiivka, Kostiantynivka, and Illinivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 47 enemy assaults in the areas of the settlements of Zatyshok, Novooleksandrivka, Muravka, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, and Udachne, as well as toward the settlements of Novyi Donbas, Bilytske, Shevchenko, Dorozhne, Vilne, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked three times, in the Vorone area and toward Oleksandrohrad.
In the Huliaipole sector, the invaders carried out 20 attacks in the areas of the settlements of Rybne, Myrne, and toward Vozdvyzhivka, Huliaiplske, Charivne, Staroukrainka, and Verkhnia Tersa.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled two enemy attempts to advance in the areas around the towns of Stepnohirsk and Mali Shcherbaky.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian units repelled one enemy attack toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Russia attacks Ukraine with 221 drones and 2 Iskander missiles, hits recorded at 9 locations
"Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles launched from
Russia's Belgorod Oblast as well as 221 Shahed (some jet-powered), Gerbera and Italmas attack drones and Parodiya decoy UAVs. The strikes were launched from Orel, Kursk, Bryansk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia, and Chauda and Hvardiiske in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Aircraft, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare assets, unmanned systems units and mobile fire groups from Ukraine's defense forces have been involved in repelling the attack." Pravada
Aircraft, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare assets, unmanned systems units and mobile fire groups from Ukraine's defense forces have been involved in repelling the attack." Pravada
Flash flooding prompts emergency declarations and evacuations in western Manitoba, Canada
"Up to 150 residents were displaced after flash flooding struck communities across western
Manitoba, Canada, following an extreme rainfall event that dropped nearly 150 mm (6 inches) of rain in parts of the Swan Valley region. Local authorities declared states of emergency as floodwaters damaged roads, washed out sections of Highways and bridges, and threatened dam failure near Harvey Lake. Swan Valley West declared a local state of emergency as conditions deteriorated. The town of Swan River also issued an emergency declaration due to a potential dam break in the Alpine Area, which holds back Harvey Lake." W
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