"Ukraine targeted two Russian oil refineries on Wednesday, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak has said. The facilities are in Russia’s Saratov and Ryazan regions, Novak said on the sidelines of the Russian Energy Week forum. He did not specify whether either refinery sustained damage.
“We can see that the Ukrainian side is making no moves towards an energy ceasefire,” Novak said, referring to a limited ceasefire between Moscow and Kiev proposed by US President Donald Trump." RT
"Life-threatening flash flooding was reported across the Oklahoma City metropolitan area after thunderstorms produced 76–152 mm (3–6 inches) of rain, while radar indicated 102–279 mm (4–11 inches) farther west, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Norman. Major flooding was forecast on the Canadian River near Bridgeport, while the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) maintained a Moderate Risk of excessive rainfall from Oklahoma into the Red River Valley of Texas through 12:00 UTC on October 15."W
"A 90-kg "Geran-5" warhead was found in a private home in the Desnianskyi district.A 14-year-old neighbor reported the discovery, and police found damage to the roof and brick walls of the house.
Experts estimated that if it had detonated, the explosion could have destroyed houses within a 50-meter radius; the warhead was defused and transported to a demolition site." UN
"A magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred near 43 km SSE of Otorohanga, New Zealand 05:25 AM UTC. This intermediate earthquake originated at a depth of 286.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface. 8 people reported feeling this earthquake to the USGS. The earthquake was detected by 51 seismic monitoring stations operated by the USGS." EQ
"A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred near Fiji region at 10:49 AM UTC. This deep earthquake originated at a depth of 585.1 kilometers below the Earth's surface. The earthquake was detected by 87 seismic monitoring stations." EQ
"260 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, the enemy carried out two assault operations, launched one airstrike using a guided aerial bomb, and shelled Ukrainian military positions and settlements 55 times, including twice with multiple-launch rocket systems.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Ukrainian units repelled 12 attacks. Russian invaders attacked near the settlements of Izbytske, Ternova, Okhrimivka, Chuhunivka, Mykolaivka and Rybalchyne, and advanced toward Zakharivka, Chorne and Mala Vovcha.
On the Kupiansk axis, the enemy made 18 attempts to improve its positions, including offensive operations toward Radkivka.On the Lyman axis, Russian forces attacked seven times toward the settlements of Kolodiazi and Lyman and near Masliakivka. Attempts to penetrate Ukrainian defenses were repelled.
On the Sloviansk axis, the enemy launched two attacks near Kryva Luka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, Russian forces conducted no assault operations.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, 22 attacks were recorded. Russian invaders conducted offensive operations near the settlement of Kostiantynivka and toward Novoselivka, Mykolaipillia, Novopavlivka, Toretske, Hruzke, Vilne and Molodetske.
On the Pokrovsk axis, the enemy launched 35 attacks, including attempts to advance toward the settlements of Bilytske, Dorozhnie, Novyi Donbas, Chernihivka, Svitle, Dobropillia, Novohryshyne, Hulive, Serhiivka, Myrne, Molodetske, Muravka and Novopavlivka.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Russian forces launched one assault toward Berezove.
On the Huliaipole axis, Russian forces attacked Defense Forces positions 16 times, including attempts to advance toward the settlements of Rybne, Ternuvate, Rivne, Vozdvyzhivka, Hirke, Verkhnia Tersa, Novoselivka, Huliaipilske and Omelnyk." Ukrin
"Iryna Terekh, CEO of FirePoint, reported that the tactical ballistic missile has a range of 300 km and has already been tested over russia.The company is working on an upgraded version, which it plans to unveil by the end of 2026, with an increased range.
President Zelensky announced the successful first combat deployment of the FP-7 system and outlined the timeline for developing the FREYJA anti-ballistic system." UN
"A very strong magnitude 6.8 earthquake occurred in the South Atlantic Ocean near the coast of n/a in the morning at 11.23 am local time (GMT -1). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow." VD
"Ukraine's Defense Forces recorded 229 combat engagements with Russian forces along the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, Russian forces carried out 49 attacks.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Ukrainian units repelled 20 Russian attacks. Russian troops attempted to advance near Starytsia, Izbytske, Vovchanski Khutory, and Zybyne, as well as toward Zakharivka, Varvarivka, Radkivka, and Doroshivka.
In the Kupiansk direction, Russian forces conducted no assault operations.
In the Lyman direction, Russian troops launched six attacks near Kolodiazi and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk and Kramatorsk directions, Russian forces conducted no assault operations.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, 15 Russian attacks were recorded. Russian troops launched offensive operations near Kostiantynivka, Sofiivka, and Dovha Balka, as well as toward Mykolaipillia.
In the Pokrovsk direction, 29 Russian attacks were recorded. Russian forces attempted to advance toward Hruzke, Toretske, Vilne, Kucheriv Yar, Dobropillia, Svitlе, Myrne, and Serhiivka, as well as near Molodetske.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, Russian forces launched one attack toward Ternove.
In the Huliaipole direction, Russian troops made 12 attempts to advance near Rizdvianka and Ternove, and toward Nove Zaporizhzhia, Kosivtseve, HÑ–rke, Vozdvyzhivka, and Prydorozhnie." Ukrin
"Russian terrorist forces attacked Vinnytsia with jet-powered Shahed drones and may have struck a roshen factory. Thick smoke is visible at the site of the strike. Mayor Serhii Morhunov and the local Telegram channel “Real Vinnytsia”." UN
"A magnitude 6.7 earthquake occurred near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on October 13, 2026 at 05:44 AM UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 10.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface." EQ
"Ukraine's Defense Forces recorded 202 combat engagements with Russian forces along the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, Russian forces carried out 49 attacks.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Ukrainian units repelled 20 Russian attacks. Russian troops attempted to advance near Starytsia, Izbytske, Vovchanski Khutory, and Zybyne, as well as toward Zakharivka, Varvarivka, Radkivka, and Doroshivka.In the Kupiansk direction, Russian forces conducted no assault operations.
In the Lyman direction, Russian troops launched six attacks near Kolodiazi and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk and Kramatorsk directions, Russian forces conducted no assault operations.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, 15 Russian attacks were recorded. Russian troops launched offensive operations near Kostiantynivka, Sofiivka, and Dovha Balka, as well as toward Mykolaipillia.
In the Pokrovsk direction, 29 Russian attacks were recorded. Russian forces attempted to advance toward Hruzke, Toretske, Vilne, Kucheriv Yar, Dobropillia, Svitlе, Myrne, and Serhiivka, as well as near Molodetske.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, Russian forces launched one attack toward Ternove.
In the Huliaipole direction, Russian troops made 12 attempts to advance near Rizdvianka and Ternove, and toward Nove Zaporizhzhia, Kosivtseve, HÑ–rke, Vozdvyzhivka, and Prydorozhnie.
In the Orikhiv and Dnipro River directions, Russian forces conducted no assault operations.
In the Volyn and Polissia directions, no signs of Russian forces forming offensive groupings were detected." Ukrin
"Ukrainian defenders have destroyed two boats belonging to Russian invaders, along with the personnel on board. The 34th Marine Brigade reported this on Facebook, releasing footage of the combat operation, according to Ukrinform." Ukrin
"264 clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front lines.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the Russian Federation’s army launched two strikes with four guided bombs and carried out 35 shelling attacks.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Ukrainian units repelled 11 enemy attacks. The invaders attempted to attack in the direction of Starytsia, Izbytske, Vovchanski Khutory, Kreidianka, Volokhivske, Buzove, and Dovhenke.In the Kupiansk direction, the enemy launched 12 assaults toward Radkivka, Kutkivka, and Kivsharivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces launched 13 attacks toward Nove, Zarichne, Kolodiaziv, Lyman, and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces carried out one attack in the Yampil area.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russian army did not conduct any offensive operations.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 32 enemy attacks were recorded. The invaders conducted offensive operations in the Kostiantynivka area and toward Novoselivka, Osykove, Mykolaipillia, Novopavlivka, Raiske, Toretsk, Hruzke, Volodymyrivka, and Maiak.
The enemy carried out 36 attacks in the Pokrovsk direction, attempting to advance toward Bilozerka, Chernihivka, Novyi Donbas, Vilne, Hannivka, Nykonorivka, Shevchenko, Serhiivka, Svitle, Vasylivka, and Novohryshyne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian troops launched five assaults toward Sichneve and Ternove.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Russians attacked eight times, attempting to advance toward Uspishne, Rizdvianka, Shyroke, and Ternove.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy attempted to attack three times toward Pavlivka and Mali Shcherbaky." Ukrin
"Three people have been killed in a Russian drone attack on Ivano-Frankivsk. One building was damaged in the attack. Information about other possible damage is being clarified. Relevant services and specialists are working at the scene." Ukrin