Russian missiles were heading toward government facility: Ukrainian EW forces diverted them toward Dnipro River

“Night Watch” unit deployed “Lima,” intercepting two ballistic missiles that fell into the Dnipro River. The “Lima” system has a range of 190 km and, as early as November 2025, intercepted a hypersonic “Kinzhal,” causing it to disintegrate.

Russia responded by developing “Lima Quant” and increased the number of Chinese antennas in its munitions to 32." msn

5.5 Earthquake in West of Macquarie Island

"A magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred near west of Macquarie Island at 06:46 AM UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 10.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface. The earthquake was detected by 41 seismic monitoring stations operated by the USGS." EQ

224 clashes on front line

"224 clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front lines.
One enemy assault was recorded in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors. The Russian Federation’s army launched two strikes with seven guided bombs and carried out 161 shelling attacks.

In the Southern Slobozhanschyna direction, Ukrainian units repelled 12 enemy attacks. The invaders attempted to advance near Hrafske, Synelnykove, and Volokhivka, as well as toward Ternova, Mykolaivka, and Radkivka.
In the Kupiansk direction, the enemy launched two assaults in the areas of Kivsharivka and Novoosynove.
In the Lyman direction, Russian forces launched four attacks in the areas of Novoselivka, Stavky, and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk direction, Russian troops carried out one attack toward Piskunivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 24 enemy attacks were recorded. The invaders conducted offensive operations in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Vilne, and toward Kurtivka, Pavlivka, and Mykolaipillia. Two more clashes are ongoing.
The enemy carried out 16 attacks in the Pokrovsk direction, attempting to advance in the areas of Bilytske, Svitly, Krasnopodillia, Myrne, Molodetske, and toward Novyi Donbas, Dobropillia, and Serhiivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the Defense Forces repelled one Russian attack toward Ternove.
In the Huliaypole sector, the enemy attacked 14 times, attempting to advance in the areas of Zlagoda, Ternuvate, Dolynka, and Hirke.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian troops made one attempt to attack in the direction of Mahdalynivka.
In the Kramatorsk and Dnipro River sectors, the Russians did not conduct any assault operations." Ukrin

At least 2 killed Kyiv as Russia slams capital with missile, drones on Putin's 74th birthday

"At least two people have been killed in Russia's overnight mass missile and drone attack on

Kyiv on Oct. 7, coinciding with Russian President Vladimir Putin's 74th birthday.
The Kyiv City Military Administration reported that the casualties occurred in the Darnytskyi district of the capital.
Multiple explosions were first heard in Kyiv around 3:15 a.m. local time, according to Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground. Ukraine's Air Force previously warned of several Russian Tu-95 bombers approaching the border." KI

Evacuation orders remain near Santa Clarita after Bouquet Fire burns 424 ha (1 048 acres) in Los Angeles County, California

"Evacuation orders remained in effect northeast of Santa Clarita early on October 5, 2026, after the Bouquet Fire burned 424 ha (1 048 acres) in the Angeles National Forest and reached 48% containment late on October 4. The fire expanded from 8 ha (20 acres) to approximately 405 ha (1 000 acres) in less than 3.5 hours on October 3, prompting road and recreation-area closures." W

Oil tanker ablaze after sea-drone attack off Russian Black Sea coast

"An oil tanker caught fire off Russia’s Black Sea coast after being attacked by unmanned boats near Sochi, the Russian Transport Ministry has said. Its 23-member crew of Indian nationals were all rescued and no injuries have been reported.

The Liberian-flagged Aframax Rio, which was carrying crude, was struck by sea drones on Tuesday, according to the ministry. The attack triggered an oil fire in the Black Sea, with emergency crews initially unable to approach the tanker because of the intensity of the blaze.
Russian Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin convened an emergency response headquarters, while the ministry said sufficient personnel and equipment had been deployed to deal with the consequences." RT

Tear gas explodes in Paris as angry students expand protests to 40 cities

"What started as a local protest at a school in a Parisian suburban area has quickly turned national. The protests have spread to over 40 cities across France.

Official reports counted over 250,000 demonstrators nationwide, though student unions claimed 450,000 marchers took to the streets.
Teenagers filled major avenues while police used tear gas and water cannons." msn

5.5 Earthquake - Kenai Peninsula Borough, 210 mi southwest of Anchorage, Anchorage Municipality, Alaska, United States

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit 339 km (210 mi) away from Anchorage, Alaska, United States, in the morning of Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026 at 10.34 am local time (America/Anchorage GMT -8). The quake had a moderate depth of 88 km (54 mi) and was felt over a large region." VD

5.9 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 65 km southeast of Ostrov Shiashkotan Island, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia

"A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean near Ostrov Shiashkotan island, Russia, in the early morning of Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026 at 3.48 am local time (GMT +11). The quake had a very shallow depth of 26 km (16 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

202 clashes on front line over past day

"202 clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the front.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces launched three attacks near Bachivsk, Rivne, and Volfyne.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled 11 attacks. Russian forces attempted to advance near Volokhivka, Starytsia, Izbytske, Zakharivka, Mala Vovcha, and Varvarivka.

In the Kupyansk sector, the enemy launched one attack near Kivsharivka.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled eight Russian attacks near Novomykhailivka, Nadiia, Stavky, Novoselivka, and Lyman.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled two Russian attacks near Minkivka.
In the Kostyantynivka sector, 14 enemy attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assault operations near Kostyantynivka, Novoselivka, Mykolaipillia, and Osykove.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Defense Forces stopped 27 attacks. Russian forces concentrated their main efforts near Serhiivka and Molodetske and also launched assaults toward Kuchering Yar, Vilne, Bilytske, Vodianske, Dobropillia, and Novohryshyne.
In the Huliaipole sector, 13 Russian attacks were repelled near Hirke, Rybne, Vozdvyzhivka, Dolynka, Rivne, Kopani, Yehorivka, Novoselivka, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Defense Forces repelled two enemy attacks near Stepnohirsk and Plavni." Ukrin

Russian attack on bridge in Zaporizhzhia

"The number of people injured in this morning’s Russian attack on one of the bridges across the Dnipro River in Zaporizhzhia has risen to five.
Among the injured are two women, aged 24 and 59, and a 36-year-old man. The other two injured—men aged 43 and 54—are Red Cross workers. They were on their way to work when the Russian attack caught them on the road, Semikin noted, adding that medical personnel are providing all necessary assistance to everyone." Ukrin

Russians destroy Kusum pharmaceutical plant in Sumy

"Russian troops struck the KUSUM plant in Sumy, killing engineer Yevhen  Miroshnychenko, who had been working there since 2009.KUSUM announced that it would continue supplying medicines by relying on production facilities in India (Indore, Bhiwadi) and is assessing the extent of the damage."UN

5.0 Earthquake (unconfirmed) - Savu Sea, 10.7 km northeast of Kupang, Indonesia

"The closest larger town where the quake might have been felt is Kupang, a city with more than 440,000 inhabitants in Indonesia, in 10.7 km (7 mi) distance southwest of the epicenter. People likely experienced moderate shaking there. In the capital of Timor-Leste, Dili, 270 km (168 mi) away from the epicenter, the earthquake was probably felt as very weak shaking." VD

184 combat clashes on front line

"184 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian forces.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russian forces carried out three airstrikes using seven KABs and conducted 51 shelling attacks, five of them with multiple-launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled four Russian attacks. The enemy attempted to advance toward Izbytske, Ternova, Lyman, and Rybalchyne.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces made five attempts to improve their positions, conducting assault operations toward Radkivka and Dovhenke.

In the Lyman sector, Russian troops unsuccessfully attacked eight times toward Novoselivka, Zarichne, Lyman, Dibrova, and Derylove.
In the Sloviansk sector, the Russians launched one attack near Yampil.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Ukrainian Defense Forces halted one Russian attempt to advance near Tykhonivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 18 Russian attacks were recorded in the area of Kostiantynivka and toward Popasne, Illinivka, Osykove, Raiske, Rusyn Yar, Vilne, Kucheriv Yar, and Zolotyi Kolodiaz.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces launched 23 attacks, attempting to advance toward Hannivka, Novyi Donbas, Dobropillia, Svitlе, Novohryshyne, Vasylivka, Serhiivka, Novopavlivka, Chernihivka, and Myrne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy conducted no assault operations.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian defensive positions five times, attempting to advance toward Uspishnе, Rizdvianka, and Yehorivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Russian army made one attempt to attack toward Pavlivka." Ukrin

Black death plague shuts down five hospitals as Covid-era mask mandate returns

"Multiple hospitals have been shut down and placed under quarantine as concerns grow over a potential plague outbreak spreading through Europe. A total of five medical facilities in Siberia have been closed for quarantine following a suspected plague case.
The healthcare centers have reportedly been locked down for a minimum three-week quarantine period after a laboratory worker succumbed to an "unspecified form of plague" in Russia.
The incident occurred at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute on September 25th while she was working with samples, and the situation appears to be escalating as the number of affected hospitals has grown from one to five.

A mask mandate - reminiscent of measures implemented during the Covid pandemic - has been put in place at the major aluminum plant in Irkutsk.
Several U.S. politicians are now advocating for a suspension of commercial air travel to and from Russia until the situation becomes clearer. The initial symptoms of pneumonic plague generally appear approximately 4 to 7 days following exposure, and currently around 200 individuals are reportedly under medical observation.
Several hospitals are reported to be affected, including City Clinical Hospitals Nos. 1, 3, and 10, as well as the Ivano-Matreninskaya City Children's Clinical Hospital.
The Moscow Times reported that Alexei Tsydenov, the head of the neighboring republic of Buryatia, confirmed that the woman had died from an unspecified form of plague. Additionally, it has been alleged that ambulances transporting individuals for testing have been accompanied by officers of the FSB, Russia's federal security service." msn