Another Russian ship sunk: Zelenskyy reports destruction of Kalibr missile carrier

"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reported that another vessel, a Kalibr missile carrier, was struck in addition to the oil tankers reported earlier, bringing the total number of destroyed vessels to three." Pravada

Greece rejects Ukraine’s terms for naval drone deal

"Negotiations between Ukraine and Greece over the joint production of naval drones have

stalled because Kiev wants to retain control over how Athens can use the technology, local media have reported.
According to Greek Reporter, the countries agreed last November that Ukraine would supply components for drones to be built at shipyards in Greece, while Greek companies would manufacture electronic and optical systems. The end result would have been an improved version of the Magura-type attack drones which Kiev uses against Russia." RT

Several injured as Russians strike petrol station in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, damaging bus with children on board

"Russian forces attacked a petrol station in the Krynychky hromada of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

on the morning injuring adults and a child. A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories.
A bus with about 40 children on board was also damaged. The children had managed to leave the vehicle before the attack. They have now been evacuated to a safe place and are being provided with the necessary psychological assistance." Pravada

Strong eruption at Mayon volcano generates large pyroclastic flows, heavy ashfall in Albay, Philippines

"Pyroclastic density currents generated by a lava collapse at Mayon volcano in Albay, Philippines, reached an estimated runout distance of 4 km (2.5 miles) along Mi-isi Gully and produced ashfall affecting 52 barangays across Guinobatan, Camalig, and Ligao City. Ashfall reduced visibility to near zero in parts of Camalig, blanketed homes, roads, crops, and grazing land, and prompted face mask distribution and health advisories." W

141 combat clashes over past day

"141 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops.
Air strikes were recorded near the settlements of Velyka Sloboda, Kysla Dubyna, and Pustohorod in the Sumy region, as well as Omelnyk, Orikhiv, Yurkivka, Tavriiske, and Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Over the past day, Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck three clusters of Russian personnel, one communications hub, and three enemy artillery systems.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russians dropped four guided aerial bombs and carried out 104 shelling attacks, including five with MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, six Russian assaults occurred near Starytsia and Prylipky as well as toward Lyman, Izbytske, and Okhrimivka.

In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy carried out one attack toward Novoplatonivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses six times, launching attacks toward Drobysheve, Lyman, and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian troops carried out two assault operations near Zakitne and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces also carried out two attacks toward Malynivka and toward Bondarne.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the invaders launched 17 assaults near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Rusyn Yar, and Sofiivka, as well as toward Zolotyi Kolodiaz.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 26 enemy assault attempts carried out toward Bilytske, Nove Shakhove, Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Udachne, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Muravka, Molodetske, and Novyi Donbas.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched six attacks toward Oleksandrohrad, Zlahoda, Pryvillia, and near Ternove.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces carried out 20 attacks near Dobropillia, Zaliznychne, Sviatopetrivka, Staroukrainka, Charivne, Hirke, Tsvitkove, Myrne, Varvarivka, and Pryluky, as well as toward Vozdvyzhivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped two enemy attempts to advance in near Stepove and toward Prymorske.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russians carried out three attacks.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of enemy offensive group formation were spotted." Ukrin

Russians advance in Donetsk Oblast

"Russian occupation forces have advanced further into Ukraine in Donetsk Oblast.
The Russians are reported to have advanced in the town of Rodynske and near the village of Nykanorivka (Donetsk Oblast).
Meanwhile, according to analysts, Ukraine's defence forces carried out clearing operations near Rodynske and close to the village of Vilne (also in Donetsk Oblast)." Pravada

Russia attacks Dnipro with 5 air-launched missiles

"Russian forces attacked the city of Dnipro with five guided air-launched missiles during the day. Ukrainian air defense has downed four missiles, but one of the damaged missiles hit a student accommodation, causing casualties." Pravada

Flash floods leave 1 dead in San Antonio, Texas

"One person died in San Antonio, Texas, after flash floods spread across urban areas during periods of heavy rainfall. Police and fire crews recovered the victim from a drainage channel as floodwaters impacted roads and infrastructure." W

Peru launches investigation after citizens allegedly trafficked to fight Russia's war in Ukraine

"Peru's Specialized Prosecutor's Offices for Human Trafficking Crimes have launched an investigation after receiving complaints that Peruvian citizens were deceptively recruited into fighting Russia's war against Ukraine, the government announced.

Relatives of allegedly trafficked individuals reported that their loved ones received misleading job offers to work as security guards or in other capacities in Russia, along with promises of financial rewards.
Once the recruits arrived in Russia, they were allegedly forced into combat operations in the full-scale war against Ukraine.
Peru's Specialized Prosecutor's Office for Human Trafficking Crimes in Lima has opened a preliminary investigation into "the alleged crime against human dignity, specifically in the forms of human trafficking and aggravated human trafficking," the government said." KI

Iran drops blockade demand in bid to restart high-stakes U.S. talks

"Tehran has dropped its demand that Washington lift its blockade before negotiations begin, instead proposing parallel talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, security guarantees and

Iran’s nuclear program, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Iran has signaled through intermediaries that it is ready to hold a new round of talks in Pakistan as early as the beginning of next week if Washington accepts the new proposal as a basis for negotiations, WSJ reported.
Earlier reports said Iran had passed Pakistan the text of a new plan for talks with the United States. Its core demand remains ending the war and finding a framework for a peace settlement.
Trump has already criticized Tehran’s latest offer. He said he was unhappy with the document and doubted a quick deal was possible." NV

5.2 Earthquake - Banda Sea, 118 km northwest of Pulau Molu Island, Maluku, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the Banda Sea 116 km (72 mi) from Indonesia in the late afternoon at 7.27 pm local time (GMT +9). The quake had a moderate depth of 131 km (81 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

116 clashes on front lines

"A total of 116 combat engagements have taken place between Ukrainian forces and Russian troops since the beginning of the day.

In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy carried out 82 shelling attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements, including two using multiple launch rocket systems. Two assault attempts were recorded.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces launched five attacks near Starytsia and toward Lyman, Izbytske, and Okhrimivka.

In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched one attack toward Novoplatonivka.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian troops repelled five assaults near Drobysheve and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy carried out two attacks near Zakitne and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions twice toward Malynivka and near Bondarne.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian troops launched 16 assaults on Ukrainian positions near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Rusyn Yar, Sofiivka, and toward Zolotyi Kolodiaz. Three clashes are ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy conducted 24 attacks, attempting to advance toward Bilytske, Nove Shakhove, Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Udachne, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Muravka, and Molodetske.
Preliminary estimates indicate that 54 Russian troops were killed and 24 wounded in this sector today. Ukrainian forces also destroyed 11 vehicles and one artillery system, damaged five vehicles, 90 enemy shelters, and three artillery systems, and destroyed or suppressed 239 UAVs of various types.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched four attacks toward Oleksandrohrad, Zlahoda, and near Ternove.
In the Huliaipole sector, 14 enemy attacks were recorded near Dobropillia, Zaliznychne, Sviatopetrivka, Staroukrainka, Charivne, Hirke, Tsvitkove, Myrne, and Varvarivka, with one clash still ongoing.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy launched two attacks near Stepove and Prymorske.
In the Dnipro River sector, Russian forces carried out three attacks toward Antonivka." Ukrin

At least 2 killed, 8 injured after Russian drones strike buses in 'brutal safari' in Kherson

"At least two people were killed and eight others were injured after Russian troops launched

two separate drone attacks on buses in Kherson.
According to Kherson Oblast Governor Oleksandr Prokudin, the first attack happened at around 7:00 a.m. local time, in the Dnipro district of the city. Two people — a municipal worker and a woman — were killed at the scene.
Seven others sustained injuries in the strike, though officials have not yet released details on their condition.
Hours later, a Russian drone struck another bus, wounding the driver who suffered shrapnel wounds to his back and legs, Prokudin reported." KI

5.7 Earthquake - 33 km southeast of Wakayama, Wakayama, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit 33 km (20 mi) away from Wakayama, Wakayama, Japan, in the late afternoon at 6.28 pm local time (GMT +9). The quake had a shallow depth of 59 km (37 mi) and 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

Ukraine's General Staff reports strike on Russian Be-12 amphibious aircraft in Crimea

"A Russian Be-12 anti-submarine amphibious aircraft has been struck near Kacha in temporarily occupied Crimea, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has reported." msn