Russia attacks internet service facility in Kyiv

"One of Kyiv's data centers housing the core equipment of the Utels internet service provider has been damaged as a result of a Russian attack. he equipment is currently without power, which could disrupt the network and affect service access." Pravada

Trump signs Greenland deal

"President Donald Trump signed a security deal with the leaders of Greenland and Denmark on Tuesday, granting the United States wide-ranging powers to secure and defend the Arctic island as it remains Danish territory.

Trump, signing the deal with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, said it had been an “amazing journey” with “tremendous people,” adding that the deal will be “tremendous for Europe and for the United States, for everybody, and for Greenland.”
Frederiksen called the deal a “bigger and better” agreement than the 1951 treaty that outlines the sovereignty of Greenland, while Nielsen said it reflected a focus on the “people of Greenland, our rights, our livelihoods and the development of our country.” 

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Ukraine attacks radiation monitor at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant

"A Ukrainian drone strike has damaged a radiation monitoring post near the Zaporozhye

Nuclear Power Plant, the facility said on Tuesday.
The station was located near the village of Ivanovka, around 13 km from the nuclear plant, and formed part of the system used to track radiation levels in the surrounding area. Such posts regularly collect data on background radiation, allowing specialists to detect changes and respond quickly if conditions deteriorate.
The plant said the remaining monitoring equipment and capacity were sufficient to continue observing radiation levels, but noted that the loss of the station has reduced the amount of data that could be quickly gathered from that particular area." RT

Russia launches ballistic missile attack on Interpipe plant in Dnipro

"Overnight, Russian troops launched a ballistic missile strike on a civilian industrial facility belonging to the Interpipe company in Dnipro. The enemy attack resulted in casualties and damage to production facilities, according to the company’s press office.
Four employees were killed in the attack, and seven others were injured. All those affected are receiving immediate medical attention, and the families of the deceased are being promised all necessary support." UN

5.1 Earthquake - East China Sea, 94 km northwest of Amami, Kagoshima-ken, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in the East China Sea 87 km (54 mi) from Kagoshima-ken, Japan, in the late afternoon at 7.46 pm local time (GMT +9). 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

247 clashes on front line over past day

"247 combat engagements between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian forces were recorded on the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, four enemy assault actions were recorded. The invaders carried out three airstrikes, using six guided aerial bombs, and launched 149 attacks, eight of them with multiple rocket launchers.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled 14 attacks near Starytsia, Hrafskе, Lyman, and toward Malyi Burluk, Putnykove, and Radkivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy made one attempt to improve their positions toward Borova.

In the Lyman sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled three enemy attacks near Novoselivka and Stavky.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces carried out two assault actions near Kalenyky and Kryva Luka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy carried out one assault action near Fedorivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, according to updated information, 25 attacks were recorded. The invaders launched assaults near Kostiantynivka, Novoselivka, Rozkishne, Novopavlivka, Kucheriv Yar, and Vilne.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces carried out 23 attacks near Novyi Donbas, Bilytske, Novohryshyne, Vodianske, Molodetske, Muravka, Myrne, Serhiivka, Novopidhorodnie, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy launched two assaults near Berezove and Solodke.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces attacked four times near Huliaipilske and Charivne as well as toward Vozdvyzhivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy twice attempted to improve their positions near Mali Shcherbaky and Mala Tokmachka." Ukrin

Ukrainian forces strike Russian oil refinery in Samara Oblast in overnight drone attack

"The Kuibyshev oil refinery in the Russian city of Samara was hit in an overnight drone attack by Ukrainian forces on Sept. 22.
Located along the Volga River in southwest Russia, around 765 kilometers (475 miles) from the Ukrainian border, the crude distillation plant can produce up to 10,000 metric tons (73,000 barrels) of oil per day, according to Reuters. The refinery processes around 3.7 million tons of oil annually and supplies fuel products used by Russia's military-industrial sector and armed forces." KI

5.2 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 208 km northwest of Antofagasta, Provincia de Antofagasta, Region de Antofagasta, Chile

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 154 km (96 mi) from Chile in the early morning at 6.48 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

5.3 Earthquake - Celebes Sea, 103 km north of Tahuna, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the Celebes Sea near the coast of Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia, in the morning at 7.48 am local time (Asia/Makassar GMT +8). 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

248 clashes on front line in over past day

"A total of 248 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front line over the past day.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces launched five attacks near Buniachyne, Mala Korchakivka, and Yunakivka.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled 10 enemy attacks. In particular, Russian forces attempted to advance near Starytsia, Kozacha Lopan, Lyman, Symynivka, Rybalchyne, and Zarubynka.

In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched one attack near Kivsharivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked five times near Stavky, Shyikivka, Novoselivka, and Derylove. Attempts to penetrate Ukrainian defenses were repelled.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy carried out four assault operations near Ozerne, Mykolaivka, and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces launched one attack toward the settlement of Fedorivka Druha.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 19 attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assault operations near Kostiantynivka, Novoselivka, Illinivka, Dovha Balka, Rozkishne, and Novopavlivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the largest number of assault operations was recorded, with Ukrainian defenders repelling 33 attacks. The enemy was active near Bilytske, Serhiivka, and Novopavlivka, and also launched assaults toward Toretske, Sofiivka, Dobropillia, Novyi Donbas, Vilne, Hannivka, Krasnopodillia, Vodianske, Dorozhnie, Vasylivka, and Myrne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched one attack toward the settlement of Ternove.
In the Huliaipole sector, the enemy attacked 14 times, attempting in particular to advance near Rizdvianka, Ternuvate, and Kopani.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces stopped two Russian attempts to advance toward Pavlivka.
In the Dnipro River sector, the enemy conducted no assault operations over the past day.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of Russian forces forming offensive groupings were detected." Ukrin

Moscow Oil Refinery ablaze after massive Ukraine missile, drone blitz on Russia

"Ukraine launched a massive drone and missile attack across Russia overnight on Sept. 20,

sparking a huge blaze in Moscow on the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections.
President Volodymyr Zelensky and the General Staff confirmed the Gazpromneft-Moscow Oil Refinery had been targeted and set ablaze, and multiple videos posted on social media showed the Russian capital's morning skyline filled with smoke.
"Our long-range responses had a very significant impact in the Moscow region last night," Zelensky said." UN

'Powerful explosion' occurs near Polish border amid Russian drone attack on western Ukraine

"A Russian jet-powered drone crashed or struck a target about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from the Polish border during a Russian attack on western Ukraine, Polish authorities said on Sept. 17.

Ukrainian monitoring channels and the Air Force reported at around 12:45 p.m. local time that the jet-powered drone was flying from Rivne Oblast toward Volyn Oblast, which borders Poland to the west.
The threat of another Russian incursion into Polish airspace prompted the Polish Air Force to scramble fighter jets.
Residents of counties in the Lublin and Podkarpackie districts received government alerts warning of a potential air attack, Polish media RMF24 reported. Airports in Lublin and Rzeszow also temporarily suspended flight operations." KI

6.4 Earthquake - 49 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea

"Just 9 minutes ago, a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Madang, Madang Province,

Papua New Guinea. The tremor was recorded early evening at 7:17 pm local time, at an intermediate depth of 110. km below the surface.
The event was filed by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the first seismological agency to report it. 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 Kainantu (pop. 8,500) located 50 km from the epicenter, Madang (pop. 27,400) 79 km away, Kundiawa (pop. 9,400) 121 km away, and Lae (pop. 76,300) 140 km away." VD

234 clashes on front line over past day

"There were 234 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian forces on the front line.
In the Sumy region, the settlements of Bezsalivka, Pustohorod, Bachivsk, Korenok, Ulanove, Rivne, Kruzhok, Potapivka, Obody, Mala Korchakivka, Pysarivka, Sadky, Mohrytsia, Korchakivka, Sumy, Sopych, Hirky, Romashkove, Fotovyzh, and Volfyne came under fire. In the Chernihiv region, the settlements of Khrinivka, Krasnyi Khutir, and Mykhalchyna-Sloboda were shelled. Vilcha Sloboda and Korenok also came under airstrikes.

Ukraine’s aviation and artillery struck four clusters of Russian personnel and equipment, four command UAV posts, four artillery systems and artillery positions, a command post, and an anti-aircraft missile system.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, four Russian assault actions were recorded. The enemy carried out 122 attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled 10 enemy attacks. Russian forces attempted to advance toward Lyman, Artilne, Ternova, Mala Vovcha, Vilkhuvatka, Shevyaikivka, and Dovzhanka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces made two attempts to improve their positions and conducted assault operations near Kurylivka and Kivsharivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked 15 times near Novoiehorivka, Cherneshchyna, Novoselivka, Zarichne, Stavky, Lyman, and Dibrova. Their attempts to penetrate Ukrainian defenses were repelled.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched four assault actions near Yampil and Mykolaivka as well as toward Pyskunivka and Orikhuvatka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces conducted one offensive action toward Yurkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 25 attacks were recorded near Kostiantynivka and toward Osykove, Dovha Balka, Illinivka, Rusyn Yar, Mykolaipillia, Stepove, and Vilne.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces launched 21 attacks. In particular, they attempted to advance toward Dobropillia, Vodianske, Bilytske, Novyi Donbas, Serhiivka and Molodetske.
In the Huliaipole sector, the enemy launched one attack toward Kopani." 

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Russians strike shopping center in Dnipro

"A shopping center called Novyi Kontynent caught fire following a Russian attack on the city of Dnipro on Saturday. Three people are reported injured." Pravada