99 combat clashes on front lines sine start of day, fighting raging in seven sectors

"Since the beginning of the day, 99 combat clashes have occurred on the front lines in Ukraine. Fighting is still raging in seven sectors. In the Kupiansk sector, fighting continues in the vicinity of Stelmakhivka, Novoselivka, Pishchane, Synkivka and Berestove. Five combat clashes are ongoing in the sector. The occupiers continue to use aircraft, particularly UAVs, and attack in several directions – most actively in the Pokrovsk sector.

In total, the Russian army attempted to approach Ukrainian positions in the Kupiansk sector 13 times today." Ukrin

Pro-Israel Protesters Flock to Defend L.A. Synagogue Targeted by Pro-Palestinian Mob

"The confrontation began earlier, when the pro-Palestinian activists showed up at the school in Valley Village, an area with a large Jewish population in the San Fernando Valley region of L.A. A large group of pro-Israel counter-demonstrators then came to the school to face off against the pro-Palestinian activists. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) arrived and separated the two groups on opposite sides of the street. There is a growing wave of antisemitism in the U.S. associated with anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian protests." Breitbart

Filipino Soldiers Fought Off Axe-Wielding Chinese Coast Guard 'With Bare Hands'

"Dramatic new video shows the latest ramming incident between Chinese and Philippine vessels in a contested area of the South China Sea, and it reveals clear escalation which involved the Chinese side clearly brandishing weapons.

The incident happened near the Second Thomas Shoal on Monday, where the Philippine military has troops stationed as part of its claim on the Spratly Islands (also claimed by Beijing). Manilla officials said their military vessels were en route there on a normal 'humanitarian resupply' mission when the boats were deliberately rammed and boxed in by Chinese coast guard ships. The video shows Chinese crew hacking at inflatable vessels with axes and knives. The melee at sea left one Filipino soldier severely injured (he lost his thumb, official statements say), which is a rarity for such encounters. The event has been denounced as 'piracy' after Philippine soldiers fought off the armed Chinese sailors with "bare hands"." ZH

Air defense downs four guided missiles launched from Russian up-to-date Su-57 fighter jet

"Ukrainian air defense managed to take out all four Kh-59/Kh-69 guided air missiles that Russia launched from its state-of-the-art Su-57 fighter jets against Ukraine overnight." UV

Chaos erupts as Ecuador suffers nationwide blackout

"The government of Ecuador has blamed decades of underinvestment for a nationwide

blackout that hit the South American country.
The emergency was reportedly triggered by a failed transmission line, which caused a cascading malfunction and plunged the nation of 18 million into darkness for hours... power loss caused traffic chaos in large cities, such as Quito and Guayaquil. The capital’s subway system suspended operations. The Education Ministry announced that schools in larger communities would temporarily switch to remote teaching out of concerns for students’ safety." RT

Russian city of Yeysk attacked by drones

"At about 1 a.m., the city of Yeysk in the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation was attacked by unknown drones." Ukrin

Guerrillas discover Russian military base in Luhansk

"The location of the Russian troops' base in the temporarily occupied Luhansk was established by Ukrainian partisans. As reported earlier, in Crimea, guerrillas discovered a warehouse and parking lot of the occupiers' military equipment in Hvardiiske." Ukrin

Japan sanctions Chinese companies for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine

"Japan imposed trade restrictions on China-based companies as part of a fresh round of sanctions against individuals and groups supporting Russia's war on Ukraine, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said. The new sanctions also target firms in India, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. It marks the first time Japan has imposed sanctions on China-based firms in connection with the war in Ukraine, according to Japan's foreign ministry." Ukrin