U.S. Senate committee backs $750 million in Ukraine aid in 2027 defense budget

"The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee voted to extend U.S. aid for Ukraine and increase funding to $750 million as part of the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Reuters reported.
The move signals continued support for Ukraine in Congress as it fights Russia's all-out war, despite President Donald Trump's efforts to scale back U.S. assistance to Kyiv since returning to office." KI

5.5 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 147 km west of Copiapo, Copiapo, Region de Atacama, Chile

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near the coast of Region de Atacama, Chile, in the morning at 7.22 am local time (GMT -5). 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

241 clashes on front lines

"241 combat clashes took place on the front lines between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops.
Over the past day, the Defense Forces’ Air Force, Rocket Forces, and Artillery struck 17 areas where enemy personnel were concentrated and three artillery systems.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors over the past day, the aggressor carried out one airstrike using three guided aerial bombs and fired 55 times at Ukrainian military positions and populated areas.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions nine times in the areas around the settlements of Starytsia, Odradne, and Lyman, as well as toward Kolodiazne, Okhrimivka, and Izbytske.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled two enemy attempts to advance toward the settlements of Bohuslavka and Kivsharivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attempted 17 times to breach Ukrainian defenses in the area of Novoselivka and toward Drobysheve, Ozerne, Lyman, Shyikivka, and Stepove.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched 11 assaults in the Zakitne area and toward the settlements of Kryva Luka and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy did not conduct any offensive operations.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the invaders carried out 11 attacks near the settlements of Pleshchiivka, Kostiantynivka, and Illinivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 47 enemy assaults in the areas of the settlements of Zatyshok, Novooleksandrivka, Muravka, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, and Udachne, as well as toward the settlements of Novyi Donbas, Bilytske, Shevchenko, Dorozhne, Vilne, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked three times, in the Vorone area and toward Oleksandrohrad.
In the Huliaipole sector, the invaders carried out 20 attacks in the areas of the settlements of Rybne, Myrne, and toward Vozdvyzhivka, Huliaiplske, Charivne, Staroukrainka, and Verkhnia Tersa.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled two enemy attempts to advance in the areas around the towns of Stepnohirsk and Mali Shcherbaky.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian units repelled one enemy attack toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin

Russia attacks Ukraine with 221 drones and 2 Iskander missiles, hits recorded at 9 locations

"Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles launched from

Russia's Belgorod Oblast as well as 221 Shahed (some jet-powered), Gerbera and Italmas attack drones and Parodiya decoy UAVs. The strikes were launched from Orel, Kursk, Bryansk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia, and Chauda and Hvardiiske in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Aircraft, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare assets, unmanned systems units and mobile fire groups from Ukraine's defense forces have been involved in repelling the attack." Pravada

Flash flooding prompts emergency declarations and evacuations in western Manitoba, Canada

"Up to 150 residents were displaced after flash flooding struck communities across western

Manitoba, Canada, following an extreme rainfall event that dropped nearly 150 mm (6 inches) of rain in parts of the Swan Valley region. Local authorities declared states of emergency as floodwaters damaged roads, washed out sections of Highways and bridges, and threatened dam failure near Harvey Lake. Swan Valley West declared a local state of emergency as conditions deteriorated. The town of Swan River also issued an emergency declaration due to a potential dam break in the Alpine Area, which holds back Harvey Lake." W

Russians attack Konotop in morning strike: city left without power and water, gas supply disrupted

"Russian forces have attacked civilian infrastructure in the city of Konotop in Sumy Oblast in the morning. Semenikhin reported at 07:45 that the strike had damaged the gas supply network, with emergency gas service crews working at the scene." Pravada

Trump Says "Secret Military Mission" Allowed 200 Ships, 100 Million Barrels To Cross Hormuz

"Trump posted on Truth Social that he had "directed our Great U.S. Military to execute a

secret mission to support Oil Tankers and other Commercial Ships through the Strait of Hormuz." Trump added that "this effort has resulted in more than 100 MILLION Barrels of Oil making its way through the Strait, and into the Open Market. More than 200 Commercial Ships have safely traveled through the Strait," which would explain why oil prices have remained low and confirms what Goldman's Delta One head, Rich Privorotsky, wrote this morning, namely that "a lot has been thrown at the oil market and it’s simply not going up, which is remarkable given the level of escalation. The only conclusion that really fits the price action is that barrels are still getting through the Strait of Hormuz, visibly or otherwise. There doesn’t seem to be a more rational explanation."
"This wildly successful effort is because the UNITED STATES of AMERICA CONTROLS the Strait of Hormuz — NOT Iran" Trump concluded." ZeroHedge

Tehran declares full closure of Strait of Hormuz after renewed US-Iran strikes

"The Iranian military declared a complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran and the U.S. traded strikes for the second day in a row, raising concerns about the fragility of a ceasefire.
The fresh attacks came after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran "hard" unless it agrees to sign a peace deal.
The U.S. launched dozens of Tomahawk missiles at targets in Iran in what the U.S. Central Command called "self-defense strikes." RT

5.7 Earthquake - 33 km ESE of Ol’ga, Russia

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred in the Sea of Japan or East Sea 263 km (163 mi) from Primorskiy Kray, Russia, in the late afternoon at 7.34 pm local time (GMT +9). The quake had a great depth of 343 km (213 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so).' VD

251 clashes on frontline

"A total of 251 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invading troops were recorded on the frontline over the past day.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, one combat engagement was recorded. The enemy carried out three air strikes using seven guided aerial bombs and launched 90 attacks, including eight with MLRS.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces launched four attacks near Starytsia and toward Okhrimivka and Kindrashivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukraine's Defense Forces repelled two enemy attempts to advance toward Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops made 16 attempts to penetrate Ukrainian defenses near Novoselivka, Drobysheve, Yampil, and toward Lyman and Ozerne.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy carried out 14 assaults near Zakitne and Riznykivka, as well as toward Kryva Luka and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops made one attempt to dislodge Ukrainian forces from their positions near Chasiv Yar.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian invaders launched 14 attacks near Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, and Stepanivka, as well as toward Kostiantynivka, Mykolaipillia, Vilne, and Bilytske.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 55 assault operations by Russian forces near Rodynske, Nykanorivka, Ivanivka, Hryshyne, Vasylivka, Kotlyne, and Udachne, as well as toward Vilne, Hannivka, Bilytske, Oleksandrivka, Shevchenko, Novooleksandrivka, Novohryshyne, Serhiivka, Novopidhorodnie, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked four times near Zelenyi Hai and Ternove, as well as toward Andriivka-Klevtsove." Ukrin

Riots ERUPT In Belfast After Migrant Attack

"Chaos has erupted in Belfast after a sickening attack. A 30-year-old Sudanese man has been charged with attempted murder, possession of a bladed article in a public place, and making threats to kill. He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Under Northern Ireland law, the accused's name is not released before a court appearance. The victim — a man in his 40s — remained in a serious condition in hospital, having suffered serious eye, face and back wounds. Police commanders and political leaders have appealed for calm after anti-immigration protests across Northern Ireland threatened to turn violent. There has been widespread condemnation of the knife assault." SkyNews

Ukrainian strikes severely damage up to 15 fuel tanks at major Russian oil depot

"Ukrainian strikes on Grushova oil depot in Novorossiysk caused significant damage to one of the largest petroleum storage facilities in the Caucasus, damaging between 10 and 15 fuel tanks." KI

Afghanistan says Pakistan air raids killed 13 people, including children

"Afghanistan has accused Pakistan’s military of killing at least 13 people, most of them children, in air attacks on the provinces of Kunar, Khost and Paktika.
The attacks were the deadliest in weeks and follow a period of relative calm at the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
Zabihullah Mujahid, chief spokesman for Afghanistan’s Taliban government, said in a post on X that the victims of the attacks included 11 children, one woman and an elderly man." msn

Air defenses neutralize 181 of 207 drones launched by Russia in overnight attack on Ukraine

"Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 181 out of the 207 drones used by Russian forces to

attack Ukraine since the evening.
Russian forces launched 207 attack UAVs, including Shahed-type drones (including jet-powered variants), Gerbera and Italmas drones, Banderol loitering munitions, and Parodiya decoy drones. The drones were launched from Oryol, Kursk, Bryansk, Millerovo, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia, as well as Chauda and Hvardiiske in temporarily occupied Crimea.
The aerial attack was countered by aircraft, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare units, unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups of Ukraine's Defense Forces." Ukrin

6.0 Earthquake - Auckland Islands, New Zealand

"A very strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred in the Tasman Sea 172 km (107 mi) from New Zealand in the morning at 11.44 am local time (GMT +11). The quake had a very shallow depth of 13.7 km (8 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD