Monday, August 17, 2026

Russians attack Izium with guided bombs

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Russian forces attacked Izium with guided aerial bombs (KABs), injuring at least four people and damaging several private residential buildings." Ukrin

Invaders attack post office in Kramatorsk

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Russian military attacked a post office with a drone. One person was killed and at least six were injured in the attack." Ukrin

Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake near Puerto Madero, Mexico

"A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred near 67 km WSW of Puerto Madero,
Mexico at 03:52
PM UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 35.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface. The earthquake was detected by 58 seismic monitoring stations operated by the USGS. The mww magnitude measurement indicates this was a moment magnitude event, which is appropriate for earthquakes of this size and depth. Earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 to 5.9 are classified as moderate earthquakes by the USGS. This event contributes to our understanding of seismic activity in the region."
ET

212 clashes on front lines over past day

"Ukraine's Defense Forces engaged in 212 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors,
Ukrainian forces repelled four Russian assaults. Russian troops carried out 49 attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector,
Ukrainian units repelled five Russian attacks. Russian invaders attempted to advance near Vovchanski Khutory and toward the settlements of Zybine, Aniskine and Okhrimivka.
In the Kupiansk sector,
Russian forces launched ten offensive actions toward Radkivka and Kurylivka.
In the Lyman sector,
Russian troops attacked nine times toward Cherneshchyna, Novyi Myr, Drobysheve, Lyman and Dibrova, as well as near Ridkodub and Novoselivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched 21 assaults near Riznykivka, Kryva Luka and Zakitne, and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Pyskunivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 28 attacks were recorded.
Russian invaders conducted assaults near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Novoselivka, Sofiivka and Rusyn Yar, and toward Vilne, Stepanivka, Novopavlivka and Kucheriv Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector,
Russian forces launched 34 attacks. They attempted to advance near Vasylivka, Udačne, Kotlyne and Novopidhorodnie, and toward Bilytske, Novyi Donbas, Shevchenko, Novohryshyne, Serhiivka and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector,
Russian invaders launched two attacks toward Oleksandrohrad and Rybne.
In the Hulyaipole sector,
Russian troops attacked Ukrainian positions six times, attempting to advance toward Charivne, Novoselivka and Tsvitkove, as well as near Bilohiria.
In the Orikhiv sector,
Ukrainian forces stopped three Russian attempts to advance toward Stepnohirsk and Plavni.
Russian
forces conducted no offensive operations on the Dnipro River axis." Ukrin

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Earthquake Hits Spanish City of Granada, Buildings and Cars Damaged

"A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Spain overnight, damaging buildings and sparking panic.
The tremor's epicentre was in Alhendin and rocked the city of Granada shortly after 1am local time. According to the National Geographic Institute, a quake occurred at a depth of 2km, followed by another at 10km, with a latitude of 37,1147 degrees and -3.6618 degrees longitude.

Footage circulating on social media shows cars being struck by debris falling off buildings, and people fleeing homes and hotels in a panic. A horror picture shows a huge crack opening in a street following the tremor." Mirror

Russians launch ballistic missile strike on industrial facilities in Kryvyi Rih

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Russian forces launched a combined ballistic missile and UAV attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih in the night. Two people were killed and 14 others were injured." Pravada

Warning shots fired after North Korean troops cross border with South

"The South Korean military fired warning shots last week after a group of soldiers from North Korea crossed the demarcation line between the rival countries, Yonhap news agency reported on Sunday.
Seoul said the North Korean soldiers crossed the border in the eastern ​part of the demilitarized zone in what was ​the first such violation this year. The soldiers were patrolling the area when they crossed over into South Korea, the news agency reported, citing an unnamed government source." msn

Russia threatens 'serious damage' to relations with US, Turkey over weapons shipment to Ukraine

"The Kremlin has contacted officials in Washington and Ankara with concerns regarding an
upcoming transfer of arms to
Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Her remarks come a week after
U.S. congressional records revealed that Turkey was planning to re-export a significant package of American-made weapons to Kyiv. The shipment includes 70 long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), along with other materiel.
The delivery of such weapons will cause "serious damage to our bilateral relations with Washington and Ankara," Zakharova told reporters.
Sending arms to
Ukraine undermines attempts by the U.S. and Turkey to act as mediators in the war between Kyiv and Moscow, the foreign ministry said." KI

China is opening the first regular cargo route through the Arctic

"Shipping cargo through an
Arctic shortcut never made economic sense—until now.
A
Chinese company is starting the first regular cargo service to Europe through Arctic waters, seeking to reap the benefits of quicker travel time and less fuel use.
Beyond that, Beijing has ambitions to play a role in the
Arctic’s future, lending a geopolitical dimension to the Chinese company’s shipping route.
Last year Sea Legend completed a trial run from Asia to Europe in a record 20 days. That is roughly half the time of a voyage via Africa’s Cape of Good Hope that many carriers now take because of the Red Sea uncertainty." msn

6.9 Earthquake - Kabupaten Serdang Bedagai, North Sumatra, 407 km north of Bukittinggi, Indonesia

"A very strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit 407 km (253 mi) away from Bukittinggi, Provinsi Sumatera Barat,
Indonesia, in the afternoon at 5.54 pm local time (Asia/Jakarta GMT +7). The quake had a moderate depth of 173 km (107 mi) and was felt over a large region." VD

Significant earthquake of magnitude 6.4 just reported 13 km west of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia

"An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 occurred only 5 minutes ago 13 km west of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia, Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported. The quake hit at an intermediate to considerable depth of 163. km beneath the epicenter near Pematangsiantar, Kota Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra, Indonesia, in the afternoon at 5:54
pm local time. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report.

Based on the preliminary seismic data, the quake was probably felt by many people in the area of the epicenter. It should not have caused significant damage, other than objects falling from shelves, broken windows, etc.
Weak shaking might have been felt in Pematangsiantar (pop. 274,800) located 13 km from the epicenter, Pekan Bahapal (pop. 40,000) 30 km away, Tebingtinggi (pop. 117,500) 46 km away, Kabanjahe (pop. 73,600) 53 km away, Perbaungan (pop. 157,200) 67 km away, Percut (pop. 311,100) 73 km away, Kisaran (pop. 141,900) 74 km away, and Medan (pop. 2,435,300) 75 km away." VD

5.7 Earthquake - 19 km south of Corredor, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit 18.5 km (12 mi) away from Corredor, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica, late in the evening at 10.47 pm local time (America/Costa_Rica 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

5.5 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 211 km southeast of Iwo Jima Island, Tokyo, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 206 km (128 mi) from
Japan in the early morning at 4.32 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a shallow depth of 40 km (25 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

233 clashes on front lines over past day

"233 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the front line.
Ukrainian
aviation, missile forces and artillery struck two command posts, five areas where Russian personnel were concentrated, three artillery systems and eight UAV command posts.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk fronts,
Ukrainian forces repelled six enemy assaults. Russian troops carried out four airstrikes, dropping eight bombs, and shelled Ukrainian positions 62 times.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis,
Ukrainian forces repelled 12 attacks. Russian troops attempted to advance near Starytsia and Vovchansk and toward Izbytske, Vilcha, Lyman, Shyroke, Aniksine and Khatnie.
On the Kupiansk axis,
Russian forces launched 14 offensive actions toward Petro-Ivanivka and near Holubivka.
On the Lyman axis,
Russian troops launched five attacks toward Drobysheve and Lyman.
On the Sloviansk axis, the enemy launched 23 assaults near Riznykivka, Zakitne and Kryva Luka and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka, Ozerne and Mykolaivka.
On the Kramatorsk axis,
Russian forces launched one assault toward Yurkivka.
The Kostiantynivka sector saw the heaviest fighting, with 34 attacks recorded.
Russian forces launched assaults near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Toretske and Sofiivka and toward Stepanivka, Dolha Balka and Kucheriv Yar.
The enemy launched 29 attacks on the Pokrovsk axis, attempting to advance near Dorozhnie, Kotlyne and Udachne and toward Svitле, Novyi Donbas, Muravka, Bilytske, Shevchenko, Vasylivka and Serhiivka.
On the Oleksandrivka axis,
Russian forces launched six attacks toward Piddubne, Myrne, Verbove and Kalynivske.
On the Huliaipole axis, the enemy attacked
Ukrainian defenders seven times, attempting to advance toward Rivne, Verkhnia Tersa and Novoselivka.
On the Orikhiv axis,
Ukrainian forces stopped one Russian attempt to advance toward Pavlivka." Ukrin

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Russian drone strike completely destroys Epicentr shopping center in Zaporizhzhia


"The huge complex, covering nearly 20,000 square meters, burned to the ground,
” said Yuliia
Chudnovets, the company's head of public relations.

There were no deaths or injuries among the company's employees." msn