Explosions reported near Russian aircraft repair plant in Novgorod Oblast as drones target occupied Crimea

"A series of explosions was reported in Russia's Novgorod Oblast overnight with a military aircraft repair plant potentially targeted in a Ukrainian drone attack, according to the Exilenova+ Telegram monitoring channel.

The reported target was the 123rd Aircraft Repair Plant in the town of Staraya Russia, which specializes in repairing and maintaining Russian military transport aircraft, including Il-76, Il-78, and L-410 planes, as well as aircraft engines.
The facility is part of Russia's state-owned defense conglomerate Rostec and has been sanctioned by the European Union for supporting Russia's military operations against Ukraine." KI

5.5 Earthquake - Caribbean Sea, 283 km northwest of Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the Caribbean Sea 262 km (163 mi) from Colombia in the morning at 9.32 am local time (GMT -5)." VD

156 clashes on front line over past day

"A total of 156 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russian forces launched three strikes using five guided aerial bombs and carried out 52 shelling attacks, one of them with a multiple-launch rocket system.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled six Russian attacks toward Okhrimivka, Khrypuny, and Mala Vovcha, as well as near Starytsia and Chuhunivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces did not conduct any assault operations.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops launched six attacks near Zarichne and toward Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces launched two attacks toward Pyskunivka and near Yampil.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces carried out three assault operations toward Vasiutynske and near Tykhonivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, nine Russian attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted offensive operations near Kostiantynivka, Dovha Balka, and Rusyn Yar, as well as toward Mykolaipillia.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces launched 13 attacks, attempting to advance near Vilne, Svitle, Molodetske and toward Myrne, Serhiivka and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces did not conduct any assault operations.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian troops launched two attacks, attempting to advance toward Novе Zaporizhzhia.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces launched an attack near Stepove." Ukrin

Chilling Bomb Threats Trigger Evacuations At News Stations Across Europe

"Television stations across Europe were thrown into chaos after receiving chilling bomb threats warning that explosives had been planted inside their buildings, forcing evacuations and knocking programming off the air.
Major broadcasters in Ireland, Britain and Bulgaria were among those targeted in the

coordinated-looking scare, which came amid a wave of similar threats against passenger aircraft across the continent.
Authorities launched emergency security sweeps as employees were ordered to evacuate newsrooms and broadcasting facilities.
No explosive devices were discovered at any of the affected television stations, according to Reuters.
But the threatening messages were enough to bring operations at several major media outlets to a halt.
One email sent to Ireland’s national broadcaster RTE and Bulgaria’s Nova TV claimed that an explosive device had already been placed inside their buildings.
“We want the whole world to know about us, which is why one of our operatives has planted an explosive device in your building,” the message read.
“It will detonate in 45 minutes. The clock is ticking.” TP

Defence Forces strike four enemy drone command posts

"Over the past 24 hours, Ukraine's Defence Forces struck four enemy drone command posts in the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia, Kherson and Donetsk regions, as well as on Russian territory." Ukrin

Air defense units of Defense Forces intercept four ballistic missiles and 149 UAVs overnight, 117 of which were jet-powered

"In the night Russian forces launched 172 Shahed strike drones, 137 of which were jet-powered.

Air defense systems shot down 4 missiles (Iskander-M, Zircon, KN-23, S-400) and 149 drones, including 117 jet-powered ones.
The main target area was the Kyiv Region; strikes were recorded at 24 locations, and debris fell at 10." UN

Five earthquakes of magnitude 3 or more shook around Puerto Rico in under two days

"Between 04:03 UTC on Nov. 6 and 21:47 UTC on Nov. 7, the U.S. Geological Survey’s catalog recorded five earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or higher in the waters and hills around Puerto Rico, a stretch of about 42 hours. The largest was a magnitude 3.45 beneath Moca and the smallest a magnitude 3.02 at La Parguera, and none of the five is large enough to cause serious damage." msn

Iran executes three men accused of working for Israel, US, taking part in anti-government protests

"Iran executed three men accused of carrying out operations on behalf of Israel and the United States during January's nationwide anti-government protests, the Islamic Republic's judiciary announced on Sunday, in the latest executions of prisoners detained in connection with the uprising.

Hassan Divband, Hamid Kazemi, and Reza Zanganeh were executed after Iran's Supreme Court upheld their death sentences, according to judicial authorities, who accused the men of participating in armed attacks, arson, and the destruction of public infrastructure during demonstrations in Karaj, west of Tehran, on January 8 and 9.
The three were convicted of participating in what the judiciary described as operational activities for Israel, the United States, and hostile groups against Iran's national security and interests. Their sentences also included the confiscation of their property.
Iranian state media alleged that the men had acted in accordance with calls for demonstrations by exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and as part of an Israeli-American plan to destabilize the country." msn

5.5 Earthquake - Antigua & Barbuda: North Atlantic Ocean

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the North Atlantic Ocean 555 km (345 mi) from Antigua and Barbuda in the early morning at 2.28 am local time (GMT -4). The quake had a very shallow depth of 5 km (3.1 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.4 Earthquake - Curaçao: Caribbean Sea

"A strong magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred in the Caribbean Sea near the coast of Netherlands Antilles in the morning at 10.55 am local time (GMT -4). The quake had a very shallow depth of 5 km (3.1 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

127 clashes on front line

"A total of 127 combat engagements took place on the front line, with Russian forces losing more than 60 personnel in the Pokrovsk sector.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions six times near Radkivka, Vovchanski Khutory, Zakharivka and Okhrimivka.
In the Lyman sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled three attempts by Russian forces to advance near Lyman.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian defenders successfully stopped one enemy assault near Popasne.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Ukrainian troops repelled nine Russian attacks near Kostiantynivka, Novoselivka and Mykolaipillia.
A total of 11 combat engagements took place in the Pokrovsk sector. Russian forces attempted to advance near the settlements of Vilne, Novofedorivka and Serhiivka.
Russian forces conducted no offensive operations in the Norther Slobozhanshchyna, Kupiansk, Sloviansk, Oleksandrivka, Orikhiv and Dnipro River sectors." Ukrin

Ukraine's energy facilities hit 18 times in past 24 hours

"First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal told German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche that Ukraine's energy facilities had been hit 18 times over the past 24 hours. Shmyhal stressed that assistance from partners was critically important at a time when Russia was systematically destroying Ukraine's energy infrastructure." UN

Over 20 injured as 5.7 magnitude quake jolts Japan

"More than 20 people were injured after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, Japan Today reported. The tremor rattled several areas, shattering shop windows and prompting people to flee buildings. No tsunami warning was issued.
The earthquake struck at around 1.04 am local time, with its epicenter in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture, at a depth of approximately 40 km, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)." msn

Explosions heard on Qeshm Island, multiple locations in Iran

"Explosions were heard in multiple locations in Iran, including Qeshm Island, Sirik, Bandar Abbas, and Jask Port, on Saturday evening, according to Iranian state media reports.
Two explosions were first heard on the eastern side of Iran’s Qeshm Island on Saturday evening, according to Iranian state media outlet IRNA.

Iranian state media outlet ISNA then reported additional explosions in Bandar Abbas and Sirik.
Earlier on Saturday, President Donald Trump confirmed that the U.S. conducted a “minor strike” on Qeshm Island in the early morning hours. Iranian semi-official Tasnim News Agency said that two missiles had struck the island during the overnight strike.
A similar, limited strike on Qeshm Island occurred on Monday. A U.S. official told The Jerusalem Post that the strike was ordered in response to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attempting to target an American aircraft with a missile launched from the island.
Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on X/Twitter that a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman was struck and disabled by a precision munition after it attempted to violate the naval blockade." msn

Florida declares emergency after catastrophic flooding in southern Brevard County

"Up to 612 mm (24.10 inches) of rain was recorded near Malabar in southern Brevard County, Florida producing catastrophic flooding around Melbourne, Palm Bay and neighboring communities. Emergency crews carried out large-scale water rescues, Brevard Public Schools closed and Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in seven counties." W