US Navy warships fought off a 'complex' missile and drone attack in the Red Sea

"US Navy warships shot down a barrage of Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea on Friday in what a Pentagon spokesperson described as a "complex attack." The Houthis said earlier that they targeted three Navy warships with nearly two dozen ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones. The Iran-backed rebels claimed to score direct hits on the vessels, although US officials pushed back on this and there's no credible evidence to support it." BI

Trump Says ‘It’s Time’ for Ukraine War to End, Thanks Zelensky for Defending Him During Ukraine Impeachment Hoax

"Former President Trump said before a meeting in New York City with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that it is time for the Ukraine War to end, and thanked Zelensky for defending him during the Democrat Ukraine impeachment hoax.

Speaking to reporters before the meeting, Trump reiterated his pledge to end the war in Ukraine if he wins a second term." Breitbart

Israel Targets Hezbollah HQ in Massive Strike; Nasrallah Fate Unknown

"The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that it had targeted the underground headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah may be among the dead; his fate has yet to be confirmed." Breitbart

Zelensky to return from US without authorization to launch missiles deep into Russia

"President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will end his visit to the United States without authorization to use Western long-range missiles to strike deep into Russia." Pravada

Ukraine's Armed Forces successfully repel Russian assault near Pishchane. Kharkiv Oblast

"Russians have tried to conduct a large-scale assault on the Kupiansk front near the settlement of Pishchane with 50 pieces of equipment. The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled the attack, destroying and damaging 40 pieces of equipment." Pravada

Belarusian leader joins Putin in "intimidating" West with nuclear weapons and mentions "red lines"

"Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed President of Belarus, has followed Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin in threatening the West with nuclear weapons. Lukashenko expressed his gratitude to Putin for stating that he would use weapons of mass destruction if Belarus were attacked.
"As soon as they [NATO] attack us, we use nuclear weapons. Russia will defend us," Lukashenko said.
The Belarusian leader also claimed that Russia would deploy its entire nuclear arsenal in the event of a potential Western response, adding that such a scenario would lead to "a world war". He noted that Belarus's "red line" is the state border." Pravada

Panicked Pacific Leaders Meet at U.N. After China’s ‘Concerning’ ICBM Test

"Australia and New Zealand are looking for an explanation from China on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA) for its unusual test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean. The PIF is an 18-member organization that includes French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, and Samoa in addition to Australia and New Zealand. China launched an ICBM into the Pacific for the first time since 1980, in an unusually public demonstration of military power." Breitbart

181 clashes on front lines, 19 battles ongoing

"181 combat engagements have occurred on the front lines.
Kharkiv sector: three battles occurred, with Ukrainian forces repelling enemy advances near Starytsia, Tykhe, and Vovchansk. All battles have been over.

Kupiansk sector: the enemy attempted advances near Synkivka, Hlushkivka, Lozova, Stelmakhivka, and Kolisnykivka. Nineteen battles have been completed, with one still ongoing.
Lyman sector: Russian forces assaulted Ukrainian positions near Hrekivka, Nevske, Novosadove, and Torske. All 15 clashes have ended.
Siversk sector: Ukrainian forces repelled four Russian attacks near Bilohorivka, Verkhniokamianske, and Spirne.
Kramatorsk sector: ten battles occurred near Minkivka, Hryhorivka, and Bila Hora, with two enemy attacks still ongoing.
Toretsk sector: as many as 17 combat engagements took place. Russian forces assaulted the Ukrainian positions near Toretsk, Shcherbynivka, and Leonidivka. 14 clashes have ended, while three are still ongoing.
Pokrovsk sector: a total of 39 battles occurred near Zelene Pole, Mykolaivka, Lysivka, Krutyi Yar, Novohrodivka, Selydove, Marynivka, and Krasnyi Yar. The Ukrainian defenders repelled 34 attacks, with five still ongoing.
Kurakhove sector: the enemy launched 34 assaults near Tsukurine, Zhelanne Druhe, Heorhiivka, Mykolaivka, Paraskoviivka, Kostiantynivka, and Katerynivka. Ukrainian defenders halted 27 attacks, while seven are still ongoing.
Vremivka sector: Russian forces attempted five times to push Ukrainian units from their defense positions near Vodiane, Katerynivka, and Bohoyavlenka. Four battles have ended, with one still ongoing.
Orikhiv sector: Three combat engagements took place, with Russian forces attacking near Robotyne.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemies assaulted the Ukrainian positions twice but were rebuffed." Ukrin

‘Unsurvivable’ Hurricane Helene races towards Florida

“Tens of thousands” of linemen are ready to respond to Hurricane Helene, which is expected to make landfall in northern Florida on Thursday evening, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced.

In a press conference Thursday morning, the governor went over the current state of the storm barreling toward Florida, noting that it is expected to make landfall sometime in the evening. While, at the time of his press conference, Hurricane Helene was a Category 2 storm, he said it is “possible that this storm could make landfall as a major hurricane, as a Category 3, or even potentially a Category 4.” Breitbart