Fire erupts in Nizhny Novgorod warehouse - Explosions reported

"In Nizhny Novgorod (Russia), this night of June 30, a powerful fire broke out at a waste

disposal site. Local residents report several explosions at this facility located on Moscow Highway. Local public sources reported that tanks containing paint and varnish materials were on fire. Additionally, Shot writes that there are likely gas cylinders inside the burning premises. Reminder, almost exactly a year ago, on June 29, 2023, Nizhny Novgorod also experienced a major fire. It occurred at the Balsam paint and varnish materials factory. Similar to now, reports at that time also mentioned hearing explosion-like sounds before the fire.
It was also previously reported that recently in the Moscow region, in the town of Fryazino, a severe fire broke out at the Platan Research Institute. People were trapped inside the burning building." MS

CENTCOM reports 3 Houthi unmanned boats destroyed

"U.S. Central Command reported U.S. forces in the Red Sea in a “self-defense engagement” destroyed three Houthi unmanned surface vehicles. The vehicles, which the command did not describe further, “presented an imminent threat to U.S. and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region,” according to a Central Command news release that day. “This continued malign and reckless behavior by the Iranian-backed Houthis threatens regional stability and endangers the lives of mariners across the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden,” the release states." Stars&Stripes

Right-Wing National Rally Tops 1st Round of French Parliamentary Elections, Macron's Coalition Third

"Marine Le Pen’s right-wing National Rally won the first round of snap parliamentary elections in France with 34.2% based on preliminary data. The total number of lawmakers won will be determined after next week's second round.

The French Interior Ministry has announced preliminary results for the first round of the parliamentary elections:
the National Rally (RN) party leads with 34.2% of the votes;
the New Popular Front leftist coalition is in second place with 29.1%;
and President Emmanuel Macron's central-right coalition came third with 21.5%.
Based on these initial results, the National Rally is expected to secure between 240 to 270 seats in Parliament, achieving a relative majority, according to national TV calculations. Macron's coalition is projected to lose over 160 seats, potentially winning only between 60 to 90 of the 577 total seats.
Marine Le Pen declared victory over Macron's supporters and called for vigorous support for her party in those constituencies that will hold a second round next week." Sputnik

Russia jams GPS on hundreds of RAF flights

"Russia has been jamming the GPS on hundreds of RAF flights travelling over Eastern Europe this year with Grant Shapps' flight targeted on its way back from Poland in March.

In-depth analysis has revealed the dangers of such practices to both civil and military flights and gives an insight into the extent of Russia's meddling with aviation. The detailed analysis into 1,467 flights made by 63 RAF aircraft across Eastern Europe and the Middle East showed 142 RAF transport and surveillance flights out of 504 across Eastern Europe had been subject to the jamming." MS

Over 70 attacks since midnight

"Since the beginning of the day on June 30, there have already been 73 attacks by the occupiers on the front line. Russia's activity is most prominent in the Pokrovsk direction and the Toretsk area.

In theKharkiv direction, there have been no significant changes. The enemy has used aviation and bombarded residential areas in Vovchansk and Staritsa (from the Shebekino direction, Belgorod region of the Russian Federation), and Huriiv Kozachok in northern Kharkiv region.
In the Kupiansk direction, there have been four enemy attacks, one of which is ongoing in the Pishchane area.
In the Lyman direction, clashes are taking place near Makiivka and Torske. Overall, Russian forces have attempted to advance four times in this direction since the start of the day.
Battles continue near Spirne and Verkhniokamianske in the Siversk direction, where the enemy's assault actions have increased to six.
In the Kramatorsk direction, occupiers are attacking areas near Chasiv Yar and Klishchiivka. There have been a total of five assault actions since the beginning of the day.
Russian aggressors are active in the Toretsk direction, particularly in the areas of Toretsk, Pivnichne, and Pivdenne. In total, the enemy has attempted to dislodge Ukrainian Armed Forces five times. One engagement is still ongoing.
The most intense enemy activity since the beginning of the day has been observed in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian forces have attempted attacks here 23 times, with ongoing clashes reported in Vozdvyzhenka, Novoselivka Persha, and Sokil.
In the Kurakhiv direction, Russians have attempted to improve their position 15 times since the start of the day. Currently, there are no assault actions by the enemy." MS