Ukrainian military destroy two Russian Tu-142 naval aircraft, Iskander missile system on Black Sea coast

"Ukrainian drones have destroyed two Russian Tu-142 naval aircraft and an Iskander ballistic missile system, overnight. Unmanned Systems Forces commander Robert "Magyar" Brovdi reported.
The Iskander and two Tu-142 aircraft were attacked at a military airfield in Taganrog, a port city on the Sea of Azov in Rostov Oblast, Brovdi said.
The strike was achieved by the 1st Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces, a unit that specializes in deep strikes on Russian military targets and oil and gas infrastructure." KI

Torrential rain and floods batter China

"Torrential rain and floods hit parts of China this week, killing at least 12 people and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate, state media reported.

State broadcaster CCTV reported five deaths and 11 people missing in Shimen County of Hunan province in central China after rain battered the region. A rescue operation is underway. By Tuesday evening, more than 19,000 had been relocated, Chinese official news agency Xinhua reported.
Xinhua said the county recorded a cumulative rainfall of 339 millimeters (about 13 inches) within a 24-hour period ending at 7 a.m. One of its towns once received a rainfall of 240 millimeters (about 9 inches) within just a few hours, breaking historical records, it said.
In nearby Hubei province, some streets were turned into rivers and rescuers had to deploy inflatable boats to help stranded residents. Some houses were flooded or collapsed, Xinhua reported. Three people were killed and four others were missing, it said." AP

5.6 Earthquake - North Atlantic Ocean, 145 km southeast of Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados

"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the North Atlantic Ocean 135 km (84 mi)

from Barbados in the afternoon at 5.27 pm local time (GMT -4). The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 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

232 clashes on front lines

"232 combat engagements have been recorded between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders along the frontline.
Russian forces carried out 53 airstrikes, dropping 195 guided aerial bombs. In addition, they deployed 5,867 kamikaze drones and conducted 2,144 strikes on Ukrainian positions and settlements.

On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, four clashes were recorded today. The enemy carried out 51 attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements, including two using multiple rocket launch systems.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Russian forces attempted nine assaults near Starytsia, Prylipka, Vovchanski Khutory, Lyman, and toward Izbytske, Okhrymivka, and Ternova. Three clashes are still ongoing.
On the Kupiansk axis, two Russian attacks were repelled near Novoosynove and Petropavlivka.
On the Lyman axis, Ukrainian forces repelled eight attempts to advance toward Drobysheve, Stavky, Lyman, Ozerne, Stepove, Novoserhiivka, and near Yampil.
On the Sloviansk axis, six Russian assaults were stopped near Zakitne, Riznykivka, and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Kryva Luka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, no offensive actions were reported.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, Ukrainian defenders repelled 12 assaults near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Pleshchiivka, and toward Rozkishne.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Russian forces carried out 36 attacks, attempting to advance near Rodynske, Zapovidne, Novooleksandrivka, Hryshyne, Udachne, and toward Kucheriv Yar, Toretske, Bilytske, Dorozhnie, Shevchenko, and Novopidhorodnie. Three clashes are ongoing.
Preliminary data indicates that 23 Russian soldiers were eliminated and 18 wounded on this axis. Ukrainian forces also destroyed six vehicles and nine special-purpose vehicles, as well as a fuel and lubricants storage site. Additionally, eight vehicles, four special-purpose vehicles, one artillery system, 14 enemy shelters, and two UAV command posts were damaged. A total of 202 enemy drones of various types were destroyed or suppressed.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Ukrainian forces stopped two Russian assaults toward Kalynivske.
On the Huliaipole axis, 37 Russian assaults were recorded near Dobropillia, Varvarivka, Zaliznychne, Zlahoda, and Olenokostiantynivka, and toward Vozdvyzhivka, Verkhnia Tersa, Huliaipilske, and Charivne. Five clashes are still ongoing." Ukrin

Ukraine neutralizes 279 drones and five missiles overnight

"Russia attacked Ukraine overnight on May 30, starting from 6 p.m. with one Iskander-M

ballistic missile, six Kh-101 cruise missiles and 290 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and Parodiya drones, Ukraine’s Air Force reported.
Ukrainian air defenses neutralized 284 targets — five Kh-101 missiles and 279 drones — over the north, south, center and east of the country.
The attack resulted in nine Shahed drone hits at seven locations, while debris fell in 10 areas. Two Russian missiles — one cruise missile and one ballistic missile — failed to reach their targets, according to the Air Force." NI

After Situation Room Meeting: Trump Will Only Make Iran Deal that ‘Satisfies His Redlines

"President Donald Trump will only make a deal with Iran that

“satisfies his redlines” following a Situation Room meeting held midday.
The president emphasized his red lines in the post announcing the meeting, including that Iran must agree it cannot have a nuclear weapon, that the Strait of Hormuz must reopen, that Iran must clear mines in the Strait, and that its enriched uranium must be turned over to the United States for destruction." 

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Paris enters unprecedented May heat streak as France experiences record-breaking temperatures

"France recorded its hottest May day since records began, while temperatures climbed to

37.8°C (100°F) in southwestern parts of the country on May 28. Multiple stations across France set new all-time May temperature records this week as a prolonged heat dome pushed daytime temperatures into the upper 30s°C (upper 90s°F) and kept nighttime temperatures unusually high across much of the country." W

Open-water deaths rise to 11 during record May heat in the UK

"Eleven people have died after getting into difficulty in open water across the UK during a record late-May heat episode. The fatalities include nine children and two adults. The Met Office said 35.1°C (95.2°F) at Kew Gardens provisionally broke the UK May and spring temperature record for the second consecutive day." W

5.2 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 228 km east of Ostrov Shumshu Island, Kamchatka, Russia

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 228 km (142 mi) from Russia in the early morning at 3.05 am local time (GMT +11). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

291 combat clashes on front line

"291 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded at the front.
The enemy carried out one missile strike using seven missiles and launched 91 airstrikes, dropping 277 guided aerial bombs.
In addition, the Russians used 8,549 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,807 shelling attacks, including 53 from multiple launch rocket systems.
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck a command post, three artillery systems, a drone control post, nine concentration areas of manpower, and two other important Russian targets.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the Russian army carried out three airstrikes using six guided aerial bombs and fired 64 times at positions, including six times with MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, the enemy attacked eight times in the areas of Starytsia, Lyman, and Vovchansk, and toward Ternova and Izbytske.

In the Kupiansk direction, the Defense Forces stopped eight enemy attempts to advance toward Kivsharivka, Novoplatonivka, and Novoosynove, and in the areas of Borivska Andriivka and Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman direction, Russian forces tried 12 times to break into the defense line toward Lyman, Drobysheve, Shyikivka, Ozerne, and Hlushchenkove.
In the Sloviansk direction, the enemy stormed three times in the areas of Rai-Oleksandrivka and Kryva Luka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian invaders carried out three offensive actions in the areas of Nykyforivka, Pryvillia, and toward Tykhonivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the Russians launched 12 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Rusyn Yar, and toward Rozkishne.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defense Forces stopped 49 assault actions by the Russian army in the areas of Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, and toward Vilne, Kucheriv Yar, Bilytske, Dorozhnie, Toretske, Novo Shakhove, and Shevchenko.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the invaders attacked six times in the areas of Zelenyi Hai, Zlahoda, Ternove, and toward Verbove.
In the Huliaipole direction, the Russians carried out 40 attacks in the areas of Dobropillia, Zaliznychne, and Olenokostiantynivka, and toward Nove Zaporizhzhia, Huliaipilske, Verkhnia Tersa, Vozdvyzhivka, Staroukrainka, Tsvitkove, and Charyvne.
In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped 10 attempts by Russian forces to advance in the areas of Shcherbaky, Plavni, and Stepnohirsk." Ukrin

Orban’s successor rules out sending weapons to Ukraine

"Hungary will not supply weapons or military equipment to Ukraine, the country’s newly elected prime minister, Peter Magyar, said on Thursday shortly after meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels.

Magyar’s center-right Tisza party defeated Viktor Orban’s Fidesz last month, securing a two-thirds parliamentary majority. EU officials, who had previously criticized Orban as a Kremlin-friendly politician, voiced support for Magyar ahead of the election and were widely seen as expecting him to roll back many of the previous government’s policies.
Magyar, however, is far closer to Orban politically than the former prime minister opponents would like to admit. “I informed the Secretary General that Hungary is not supplying weapons or military equipment to Ukraine,” Magyar said in a post on X.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban, a member of Magyar’s Tisza party, had previously said Hungary “stands for peace” and rejects sending either troops or weapons to Ukraine." RT

M6.9 earthquake hits Antofagasta, Chile

"A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.9 hit Antofagasta, Chile, at 21:52 UTC (17:52 LT). The agency is reporting a depth of 101 km (63 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.8 at a depth of 103 km (64 miles). According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC), there is no tsunami threat from this event." W

5.3 Earthquake - 107 km southwest of Turpan, Xinjiang, China

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit 107 km (66 mi) away from Turpan, Xinjiang, China, around noon  at 12.55 pm local time (Asia/Urumqi GMT +6). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

267 clashes on front lines in past day

"Ukrainian forces engaged in 267 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, five clashes were recorded. Russian forces carried out seven airstrikes, dropped 15 guided bombs, and conducted 99 shelling attacks, including three from multiple launch rocket systems.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Russian troops attempted nine assaults near Starytsia, Prylipky, Veterynarne, Sheviakivka, and Lyman, as well as toward Izbytske and Ternova.

On the Kupiansk axis, Ukrainian defenders repelled seven Russian attacks near Kivsharivka, Petropavlivka, Pishchane, and Kupiansk.
On the Lyman axis, 13 Russian attempts to advance toward Hrekivka, Makiivka, Novomykhailivka, Lyman, Drobysheve, and Dibrova were repelled.
On the Sloviansk axis, Ukrainian forces stopped four enemy advances near Rai-Oleksandrivka, Zakitne, and Riznykivka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, three assaults were repelled near Tykhonivka and Markove.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, Russian forces carried out 16 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Ivanopillia, Berestok, Rusyn Yar, and Stepanivka.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian forces stopped 46 assault attempts near Vilne, Novyi Donbas, Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Shevchenko, Pokrovsk, Bilytske, Hryshyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Filiia, and Novopavlivka.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Russian troops carried out two attacks near Sicheneve and Zlahoda.
On the Huliaipole axis, 32 assaults were recorded near Myrne, Dobropillia, Vozdvyzhivka, Hirke, Zaliznychne, Huliaipilske, Rybne, Tsvitkove, Staroukrainka, Verkhnia Tersa, and Charivne." 

Ukrin

3 Russian shadow fleet tankers attacked by drones near Turkey's Black Sea coast

"Three oil tankers previously identified as belonging to Russia's shadow fleet were attacked by

drones in the Black Sea off the coast of Turkey.
Russia uses its shadow fleet of aging, often underinsured tankers to bypass international sanctions on its oil trade. Western officials have also raised concerns that the vessels may be linked to broader Russian hybrid activities in Europe, including espionage and drone operations.
The tankers James II, Altura, and Velora were all around 50 miles (80 kilometers) off the coast of northern Turkey when the attacks occurred." KI