Sunday, August 31, 2025
Small earthquake gives Bay Area a jolt
Long-duration M2.7 solar flare launches Earth-directed CME, impact expected late on September 1
An asymmetric full halo CME was first observed in LASCO C3 imagery at approximately 20:30 UTC on August 30. Impact analysis suggest Earth-arrival after 20:00 UTC on September 1." W
Severe flooding in Punjab kills 24, inundates 1 000 villages and damages 60 000 ha of farmland
A total of 11 330 persons have been evacuated to safer locations from flood-affected areas through combined efforts of the Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Border Security Force (BSF), and district authorities.
The flooding has been driven by swollen Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers, along with seasonal rivulets, following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.
Worst-affected villages are located in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur, and Amritsar districts." W
182 combat engagements on frontline over past day
"Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 182 combat clashes with Russian forces along the frontline.
Ukrainian aviation, missile troops, and artillery struck two clusters of enemy personnel and equipment, one command post, and two ammunition depots.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, 14 enemy attacks were repelled; Russia conducted 17 airstrikes, dropping 43 guided aerial bombs, and 194 artillery strikes, including two with MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, 11 Russian attacks were stopped near Vovchansk, Hlyboke, Kamianka, and toward Novovasylivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian force repelled nine enemy attacks near Petropavlivka and Kupiansk.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces conducted 30 attacks aimed at breaching Ukrainian defenses near Novyi Myr, Kolodiazi, Dibrova, Hrekivka, Karpivka, and toward Druzheliubivka, Shandryholove, Dronivka.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian forces stopped seven attacks near Serebrianka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russians launched seven attacks near Stupochky and toward Podilske.
In the Toretsk sector, 10 Russian attacks were reported near Pleshchiivka, Rusyn Yar, Katerynivka, and Poltavka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders halted 50 enemy assaults near the settlements of Shakhove, Sukhetske, Nikanorivka, Volodymyrivka, Novoeconomichne, Myroliubivka, Chervonyi Lyman, Promin, Lysivka, Zvirove, Rodynske, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novoukrainka, and toward Pokrovsk and Zolotyi Kolodiaz.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 26 clashes occurred near Oleksandrohrad, Maliivka, Shevchenko, Zelene Pole, Filia, Yalta, toward Novoselivka and Komyshuvakha.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian positions five times near Kamianske." Ukrin
Ukrainian aviation, missile troops, and artillery struck two clusters of enemy personnel and equipment, one command post, and two ammunition depots.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, 14 enemy attacks were repelled; Russia conducted 17 airstrikes, dropping 43 guided aerial bombs, and 194 artillery strikes, including two with MLRS.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian force repelled nine enemy attacks near Petropavlivka and Kupiansk.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces conducted 30 attacks aimed at breaching Ukrainian defenses near Novyi Myr, Kolodiazi, Dibrova, Hrekivka, Karpivka, and toward Druzheliubivka, Shandryholove, Dronivka.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian forces stopped seven attacks near Serebrianka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russians launched seven attacks near Stupochky and toward Podilske.
In the Toretsk sector, 10 Russian attacks were reported near Pleshchiivka, Rusyn Yar, Katerynivka, and Poltavka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders halted 50 enemy assaults near the settlements of Shakhove, Sukhetske, Nikanorivka, Volodymyrivka, Novoeconomichne, Myroliubivka, Chervonyi Lyman, Promin, Lysivka, Zvirove, Rodynske, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novoukrainka, and toward Pokrovsk and Zolotyi Kolodiaz.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 26 clashes occurred near Oleksandrohrad, Maliivka, Shevchenko, Zelene Pole, Filia, Yalta, toward Novoselivka and Komyshuvakha.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian positions five times near Kamianske." Ukrin
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Uprising In Indonesia As Army Take To Streets - Government On Brink
"Violent clashes have erupted across Indonesia, boiling into the biggest test of Prabowo Subianto's 10-month presidency, with at least four people killed in separate incidents. Southeast Asia's biggest economy has been simmering with discontent in recent weeks over economic issues such as financial perks for lawmakers, but a motorcycle gig driver's death sparked widespread protests.
During that protest, a black tactical van from the Mobile Brigade Corps (Brimob) paramilitary unit ran over and killed 21-year-old driver Affan Kurniawan.
The footage went viral and stoked further anger over police tactics.
Protests escalated after Affan's death, with rallies starting in cities across the country.
Thousands, many of them "ojek" motorcycle drivers like Affan, protested in front of the Brimob headquarters and the police office in Jakarta.
Protesters hurled firecrackers, Molotov cocktails and rocks, while others started fires.
Protests also began in cities such as Yogyakarta, Bandung, Solo and Semarang in Java, and in Medan in Sumatra." IF
The footage went viral and stoked further anger over police tactics.
Protests escalated after Affan's death, with rallies starting in cities across the country.
Thousands, many of them "ojek" motorcycle drivers like Affan, protested in front of the Brimob headquarters and the police office in Jakarta.
Protesters hurled firecrackers, Molotov cocktails and rocks, while others started fires.
Protests also began in cities such as Yogyakarta, Bandung, Solo and Semarang in Java, and in Medan in Sumatra." IF
Prominent Ukrainian Politician Assassinated In Broad Daylight On Streets Of Lviv
"Former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy - a prominent voice on the hardline Ukrainian right - was shot and killed in the western city of Lviv on Saturday, grabbing
headlines in Ukraine and internationally, and resulting in an urgent manhunt for the assailant. He had been walking casually near his home on a sidewalk when he was executed in the street.
The country's Prosecutor General’s Office described Parubiy was fatally shot multiple times by an unidentified gunman who quickly fled the scene. It appeared to be a professional hit or assassination, given authorities described a gunman dressed as a courier on an e-bike as the killer. The assassin never removes his helmet during the attack from behind.
The 54-year old Parubiy served as speaker of Ukraine’s parliament from April 2016 to August 2019 and was a prominent figure and organizer of 2014 Euromaidan protests (or Maidan coup) and anti-Russian/pro-EU coup events which ousted President Viktor Yanukovych, and in many ways led to the current Russia-Ukraine war." ZH
The country's Prosecutor General’s Office described Parubiy was fatally shot multiple times by an unidentified gunman who quickly fled the scene. It appeared to be a professional hit or assassination, given authorities described a gunman dressed as a courier on an e-bike as the killer. The assassin never removes his helmet during the attack from behind.
The 54-year old Parubiy served as speaker of Ukraine’s parliament from April 2016 to August 2019 and was a prominent figure and organizer of 2014 Euromaidan protests (or Maidan coup) and anti-Russian/pro-EU coup events which ousted President Viktor Yanukovych, and in many ways led to the current Russia-Ukraine war." ZH
Israel WIPES Out ENTIRE Houthi Islamist Leadership Cabinet
Multiple earthquakes rattle Nevada where the ground is at risk of SPLITTING apart
Nevada has experienced a surge in seismic activity over the past five hours.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded seven earthquakes, the strongest a 3.6-magnitude tremor that struck at 5:44am ET.
The epicenter was Valmy, a small town located along several active fault lines, including the Fairview Peak-Dixie Valley Fault Scarps, the Central Nevada Seismic Belt and the Pleasant Valley Fault, which is capable of producing a quake up to magnitude 7.7.
The swarm was likely driven by tectonic forces along the fault systems of the Basin and Range Province.
NASA explained: 'The Earth's crust in the Basin and Range Province is gradually expanding, cracking into hundreds of faults as it thins." msn
The US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded seven earthquakes, the strongest a 3.6-magnitude tremor that struck at 5:44am ET.
The swarm was likely driven by tectonic forces along the fault systems of the Basin and Range Province.
NASA explained: 'The Earth's crust in the Basin and Range Province is gradually expanding, cracking into hundreds of faults as it thins." msn
Explosive eruption at Santa Maria volcano, Guatemala
172 combat clashes recorded on front lines
"172 combat engagements were recorded between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian occupying troops along the front lines.
The enemy launched one missile strike and 76 airstrikes, deploying four missiles and dropping 131 guided aerial bombs. In addition, Russian forces carried out 4,476 shelling attacks, including 48 from multiple launch rocket systems, and used 5,660 kamikaze drones.
Russian aviation targeted areas near Krenydivka in the Sumy region, Bilohiria in the Zaporizhzhia region, and the villages of Lvove and Olhivka in the Kherson region.
Ukrainian aviation, missile units, and artillery struck three concentrations of enemy personnel, weapons, and equipment, a command post, and four Russian artillery systems.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, three combat clashes occurred. The enemy carried out three airstrikes, dropping three guided bombs, and launched 158 shelling attacks, including six from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces launched eight assaults on Ukrainian positions near Hlyboke, Prylipky, Vovchansk, and toward Fyholivka and Kutkivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, five enemy attacks were recorded. Ukrainian defenders repelled assaults near Zahryzove and toward Kupiansk.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked 29 times, attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses near Karpivka, Kolodiazi, Zarichne, Yampil, and toward Olhivka, Druzheliubivka, Shandryholove, Dronivka, Serebrianka, and Hryhorivka.
In the Siversk direction, Ukrainian troops stopped four attacks near Hryhorivka and Pereizne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces launched two assaults toward Stupochky and Predtechyne.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 13 attacks near Shcherbynivka, Toretsk, Dyliivka, and toward Kleban-Byk, Katerynivka, Rusyn Yar, and Poltavka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled 50 Russian assaults near Volodymyrivka, Maiak, Zapovidne, Sukhetske, Zatyshok, Novoekonomichne, Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novoukrainka, and toward Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, and Novopavlivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy launched 31 attacks near Voskresenka, Maliivka, Zaporizke, and toward Filiia, Oleksandrohrad, and Novoivanivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian troops attempted one assault near Stepove.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian forces repelled three enemy attacks.
In the Volyn and Polissia directions, there were no signs of Russian offensive group formations."Ukrin
The enemy launched one missile strike and 76 airstrikes, deploying four missiles and dropping 131 guided aerial bombs. In addition, Russian forces carried out 4,476 shelling attacks, including 48 from multiple launch rocket systems, and used 5,660 kamikaze drones.
Russian aviation targeted areas near Krenydivka in the Sumy region, Bilohiria in the Zaporizhzhia region, and the villages of Lvove and Olhivka in the Kherson region.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, three combat clashes occurred. The enemy carried out three airstrikes, dropping three guided bombs, and launched 158 shelling attacks, including six from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces launched eight assaults on Ukrainian positions near Hlyboke, Prylipky, Vovchansk, and toward Fyholivka and Kutkivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, five enemy attacks were recorded. Ukrainian defenders repelled assaults near Zahryzove and toward Kupiansk.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked 29 times, attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses near Karpivka, Kolodiazi, Zarichne, Yampil, and toward Olhivka, Druzheliubivka, Shandryholove, Dronivka, Serebrianka, and Hryhorivka.
In the Siversk direction, Ukrainian troops stopped four attacks near Hryhorivka and Pereizne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces launched two assaults toward Stupochky and Predtechyne.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 13 attacks near Shcherbynivka, Toretsk, Dyliivka, and toward Kleban-Byk, Katerynivka, Rusyn Yar, and Poltavka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled 50 Russian assaults near Volodymyrivka, Maiak, Zapovidne, Sukhetske, Zatyshok, Novoekonomichne, Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novoukrainka, and toward Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, and Novopavlivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy launched 31 attacks near Voskresenka, Maliivka, Zaporizke, and toward Filiia, Oleksandrohrad, and Novoivanivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian troops attempted one assault near Stepove.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian forces repelled three enemy attacks.
In the Volyn and Polissia directions, there were no signs of Russian offensive group formations."Ukrin
Friday, August 29, 2025
Death toll from Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 23
China's Chongqing surrounded by wildfires; faces unrelenting heatwave
"Record-breaking heatwave in China has resulted in wildfires near the country's biggest city
Chongqing, housing more than 32 million people. Reportedly, the mountains and the forest surrounding the city, parched due to the extreme heat are now burning amber-red.
For several weeks, the temperatures have hovered above 40 C, with several districts seeing temperatures as high as 45 C." WION
For several weeks, the temperatures have hovered above 40 C, with several districts seeing temperatures as high as 45 C." WION
191 Russian assaults in past 24 hours
"Ukrainian forces engaged in 191 combat clashes with Russian invaders across the frontline.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy attempted two assaults near Hlyboke and Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled five assaults near Zapadne, Synkivka, Holubivka, and Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, 31 Russian attacks were recorded near Hrekivka, Novomykhailivka, Karpivka, Zelena Dolyna, Kolodiazi, Torske, and towards Yampil, Dronivka, and Serebrianka.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian forces stopped ten attacks near Hryhorivka, Vyimka, and Pereizne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces launched four assaults towards Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out five attacks near Shcherbynivka, Toretsk, and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled 37 Russian assaults near Poltavka, Volodymyrivka, Novoekonomichne, Rodynske, Lysivka, Sukhyi Yar, Dachenske, Zvirove, Udachne, Horikhove, and Novoukrainka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian forces held off 15 attacks near Voskresenka, Maliivka, Zelenyi Hai, Piddubne, Oleksandrohrad, and Zaporizke.
In the Orikhiv sector, one Russian assault was repelled near Stepove.
In the Dnipro River sector, Ukrainian defenders fought back three enemy attacks.
In the Huliaipole sector, no combat engagements were recorded." Ukrin
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy attempted two assaults near Hlyboke and Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled five assaults near Zapadne, Synkivka, Holubivka, and Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, 31 Russian attacks were recorded near Hrekivka, Novomykhailivka, Karpivka, Zelena Dolyna, Kolodiazi, Torske, and towards Yampil, Dronivka, and Serebrianka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces launched four assaults towards Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out five attacks near Shcherbynivka, Toretsk, and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled 37 Russian assaults near Poltavka, Volodymyrivka, Novoekonomichne, Rodynske, Lysivka, Sukhyi Yar, Dachenske, Zvirove, Udachne, Horikhove, and Novoukrainka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian forces held off 15 attacks near Voskresenka, Maliivka, Zelenyi Hai, Piddubne, Oleksandrohrad, and Zaporizke.
In the Orikhiv sector, one Russian assault was repelled near Stepove.
In the Dnipro River sector, Ukrainian defenders fought back three enemy attacks.
In the Huliaipole sector, no combat engagements were recorded." Ukrin
4.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Russia coastline
The tremor underscores the Kuril-Kamchatka region's long-standing seismic volatility." Newsweek
Volcano erupts, firing ash plume 3 miles into sky
Officials warned of large cinders falling across a near-2 mile radius from the volcano, which sits in the Kirishima mountain range on Kyushu, a large southern island of Japan." msn
Earthquake strikes Alaska
"A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska's Aleutian Islands the U.S.
Geological Survey said.
The strong quake hit around 241 kilometers (150 miles) west of the remote Alaskan settlement of Adak at 11:07 a.m. UTC (7:07 a.m. ET). It was deep, with the USGS recording a depth of 133.7 kilometers." AP
The strong quake hit around 241 kilometers (150 miles) west of the remote Alaskan settlement of Adak at 11:07 a.m. UTC (7:07 a.m. ET). It was deep, with the USGS recording a depth of 133.7 kilometers." AP
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Italy Etna Volcano
Maine earthquake
Numerous people in the Rockland area reported their homes shaking at about 3:30 a.m.
People reported feeling the quake as far east as Bass Harbor, on Mount Desert Island, as far north as Searsmont, and as far west as Washington." Midcoast
Earthquake detected overnight in central New Hampshire
Magnitude 6 offshore earthquake rattles Taiwan’s northeast
The quake’s epicentre was about 20km (12 miles) offshore from Yilan county at a depth of 112km (70 miles), officials said." AJ
Israel INVADES Syria - IDF Helicopters Land In Damascus
"Israeli army helicopters have now landed out uh out just outside Damascus, the capital of
Syria, but also in Alawa in the southern parts of Syria. Initially, we were going to be talking about what's happened over the last hour or so, which was the Israeli air force air strikes on the Syrian Islamist bases, but that has now escalated. The helicopters have at least four helicopters have now landed in Syrian territories." Tousi
'Moscow's true answer to peace efforts' — Russian mass attack on Kyiv kills 12, including children
At least 12 people were killed in the attack on the capital, including three minors aged 2, 14, and 17, authorities reported.
Forty-eight people have been injured, and at least 30 of those victims have been hospitalized, Kyiv authorities said. Several children are among the injured." KI
Garnet and Dillon fires grow rapidly, prompting fresh evacuations in Fresno and Siskiyou counties, California
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has ordered evacuations in the mountainous area northeast of the city, closest to the flames. Evacuation orders are in place for zones K27, K30, K31, K32, and K40, with warnings issued for zones K28 and K29. W
Flash floods wash out Highway 86, close over a dozen roads in Imperial County, California
139 combat engagements on frontline over past day
"Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 139 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the Russians carried out 17 air strikes, dropping 33 guided bombs, and conducted 245 artillery attacks, including four from multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS). Ukrainian defenders repelled nine enemy assault actions.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions five times near Hlyboke, Kolodiazne, Vovchansk, and Kamianka.
In the Kupiansk sector, six clashes occurred; Ukrainian forces halted Russian assault attempts near Kupiansk.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops carried out 20 attacks, attempting breakthroughs near Novomykhailivka, Novyi Myr, Zelena Dolyna, Kolodiazi, Torske, Serebrianka, and toward Yampil, Zakitne, Dronivka, and Shandryholove.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian forces successfully repelled three attacks near Fedorivka, Hryhorivka, and toward Siversk.
In the Toretsk sector, nine attacks were reported near Pleshchiivka, Toretsk, Shcherbynivka, Rusyn Yar, and Poltavka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 41 enemy assaults near the settlements of Volodymyrivka, Novoekonomichne, Myroliubivka, Sukhetske, Lysivka, Udachne, Mayak, Kotlyne, Novomykolaivka, Molodetske, Novoukrainka, and toward Myrnohrad, Rodynske, Promin, Balahan, Novopavlivka, Chervonyi Lyman, and Pokrovsk." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the Russians carried out 17 air strikes, dropping 33 guided bombs, and conducted 245 artillery attacks, including four from multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS). Ukrainian defenders repelled nine enemy assault actions.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions five times near Hlyboke, Kolodiazne, Vovchansk, and Kamianka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops carried out 20 attacks, attempting breakthroughs near Novomykhailivka, Novyi Myr, Zelena Dolyna, Kolodiazi, Torske, Serebrianka, and toward Yampil, Zakitne, Dronivka, and Shandryholove.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian forces successfully repelled three attacks near Fedorivka, Hryhorivka, and toward Siversk.
In the Toretsk sector, nine attacks were reported near Pleshchiivka, Toretsk, Shcherbynivka, Rusyn Yar, and Poltavka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 41 enemy assaults near the settlements of Volodymyrivka, Novoekonomichne, Myroliubivka, Sukhetske, Lysivka, Udachne, Mayak, Kotlyne, Novomykolaivka, Molodetske, Novoukrainka, and toward Myrnohrad, Rodynske, Promin, Balahan, Novopavlivka, Chervonyi Lyman, and Pokrovsk." Ukrin
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
5.1 Earthquake - 90 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
French, German, Polish leaders to visit Moldova amid fears of Russian election interference
French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk are expected to meet with Moldovan President Maia Sandu as Moldova marks the 34th anniversary of its independence.
The visit comes amid what the Moldovan presidency described as Russia ramping up its "interference activities ahead of the high-stakes elections" scheduled for September." KI
5.1 Earthquake - South Sandwich Islands Region
from South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in the early morning at 3.34 am local time (GMT -2). The quake had a very shallow depth of 31 km (19 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." W
5.2 Earthquake - South Atlantic Ocean, 172 km northwest of Smith, isla Island, Antarctica
.The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." W
5.4 Earthquake - 17 km E of Novokayakent, Russia
The earthquake was felt over a large region.. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." W
30 killed as landslide strikes Vaishno Devi route during extreme rainfall in Jammu, India
173 clashes on front lines
"Ukrainian forces engaged in 173 combat clashes with Russian troops.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian forces repelled 15 attacks. Russia launched three airstrikes (dropping five guided bombs) and conducted 201 shelling attacks, including one from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions four times near Hlyboke, Vovchansk, Krasne Pershe, and towards Doroshivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, eight clashes were recorded. Ukrainian defenders halted Russian assaults near Kupiansk and Nova Kruhlakivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russia launched 34 attacks, attempting to breach Ukrainian defenses near Novomykhailivka, Karpivka, Kolodiazi, Myrne, Torske, and towards Olhivka, Shandryholove, Stavky, Dronivka, and Serebrianka.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled nine assaults near Hryhorivka and towards Serebrianka, Vyimka, and Fedorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, six clashes were reported. Russian troops tried to advance towards Stupochky but failed.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian forces carried out eight attacks near Toretsk, Oleksandro-Kalynove, and towards Berestky, Stepanivka, and Poltavka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 44 Russian assaults near Nykanorivka, Novoekonomichne, Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novoukrainka, and towards Volodymyrivka, Rubizhne, Bilytske, Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Filiia." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian forces repelled 15 attacks. Russia launched three airstrikes (dropping five guided bombs) and conducted 201 shelling attacks, including one from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions four times near Hlyboke, Vovchansk, Krasne Pershe, and towards Doroshivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, eight clashes were recorded. Ukrainian defenders halted Russian assaults near Kupiansk and Nova Kruhlakivka.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled nine assaults near Hryhorivka and towards Serebrianka, Vyimka, and Fedorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, six clashes were reported. Russian troops tried to advance towards Stupochky but failed.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian forces carried out eight attacks near Toretsk, Oleksandro-Kalynove, and towards Berestky, Stepanivka, and Poltavka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 44 Russian assaults near Nykanorivka, Novoekonomichne, Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novoukrainka, and towards Volodymyrivka, Rubizhne, Bilytske, Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Filiia." Ukrin
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake was reported east of the Kuril Islands
Rare hailstorm blankets Ripiro Beach, Northland, New Zealand
Eyewitness David Bishop from Kerikeri said the scene resembled a “winter wonderland,” with hail stretching from the waterline into the dunes. In some places, the accumulation reached about 5 cm (2 inches) in depth. The coverage was confined to a narrow zone, with no hail observed around the lighthouse or further north along the 110 km (68 miles) beach." W
Over 600 000 evacuated, one dead as Typhoon Kajiki makes landfall in Vietnam
The system brought intense rainfall, flooding, and severe wind damage across the region. As of 12:00 LT, one fatality was confirmed by local media—a resident electrocuted while securing a rooftop in Nghệ An province." W
Trump says he discussed Russia’s nuclear disarmament with Putin
"President Donald Trump discussed nuclear disarmament with his Russian counterpart
Vladimir Putin during talks in Alaska, Trump told reporters in the White House on Aug. 25.
"I think the denuclearization is a very, it's a big game," Trump said.
"But Russia is willing to do it, and I think China is going to be willing to do it. We can't let nuclear weapons proliferate. We have to stop nuclear weapons," he added, without revealing details of the discussion.
The Kremlin has not commented on Trump's statement." KievIndependent
"I think the denuclearization is a very, it's a big game," Trump said.
"But Russia is willing to do it, and I think China is going to be willing to do it. We can't let nuclear weapons proliferate. We have to stop nuclear weapons," he added, without revealing details of the discussion.
The Kremlin has not commented on Trump's statement." KievIndependent
A bizarre 'glowing' object is baffling scientists - and it's hurtling towards Earth
"Scientists have discovered that a mysterious object hurtling through space from beyond the
solar system is emitting its own light – and it’s headed right for us.
In what is only the third example of its kind to be observed, an interstellar object was seen by astronomers last month heading for the center of our solar system
The officially unknown object has been dubbed 3I/ATLAS and caught the attention of astronomers, including Harvard’s Avi Loeb, who has suggested that previous interstellar objects are relics from an extraterrestrial civilization." indy100
In what is only the third example of its kind to be observed, an interstellar object was seen by astronomers last month heading for the center of our solar system
The officially unknown object has been dubbed 3I/ATLAS and caught the attention of astronomers, including Harvard’s Avi Loeb, who has suggested that previous interstellar objects are relics from an extraterrestrial civilization." indy100
Monsoon Chaos in Arizona! Haboob, Hail, Dust, and Airports Shutdown
Entire neighborhoods lost power, AA flights were delayed or canceled, and Terminal Four sustained damage. Stay with us for on-the-ground reporting, safety tips, and what to expect as more storm chances remain in the forecast." SW
174 clashes on frontline in 24 hours
"174 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian units repelled five attacks by the occupiers over the past day. The enemy also carried out six air strikes, dropping 11 guided air bombs, and carried out 179 shelling attacks, including five with multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy attacked the positions of Ukrainian defenders 12 times near Hlyboke, Vovchansk, Ambarne, and toward Kutkivka and Kolodiazne.
Eight clashes took place yesterday in the Kupiansk sector. Ukrainian defenders stopped the enemy's assault in the areas of Synkivka, Holubivka, Kolisnykivka, Lozova, and Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked 28 times. Russians tried to break through defense lines near the settlements of Novomykhailivka, Hrekivka, Kolodiazi, Novoselivka, Zelena Dolyna, and in toward of Yampil and Serebrianka.
In the Siversk sector, the Defense Forces stopped five offensive actions by the invaders in the areas of Fedorivka, Hryhorivka, and toward Serebrianka.
Yesterday, 13 clashes were recorded in the Kramatorsk sector, with the occupiers attempting to advance in the areas of Chasiv Yar, Bila Hora, and toward Stupochky and Predtechino.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out six attacks in the areas of Dyliivka, Toretsk, Rusyn Yar, and Oleksandro-Kalynove.
In the Pokrovsk sector, defenders stopped 43 assaults by the aggressor in the areas of the settlements of Nykanorivka, Maiak, Myroliubivka, Novoekonomichne, Rodynske, Hrodivka, Sukhyi Yar, Lysivka, Chunyshyne, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, Horikhove, and Dachne.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy carried out 19 attacks yesterday in the areas of the settlements of Yalta, Zelenyi Hai, Voskresenka, Shevchenko, and Komyshuvakha.
In the Huliaipole sector, there was an attack by Russians in the Malynivka area.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the aggressor's troops made three futile attempts to advance on the positions of Ukrainian units." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian units repelled five attacks by the occupiers over the past day. The enemy also carried out six air strikes, dropping 11 guided air bombs, and carried out 179 shelling attacks, including five with multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy attacked the positions of Ukrainian defenders 12 times near Hlyboke, Vovchansk, Ambarne, and toward Kutkivka and Kolodiazne.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked 28 times. Russians tried to break through defense lines near the settlements of Novomykhailivka, Hrekivka, Kolodiazi, Novoselivka, Zelena Dolyna, and in toward of Yampil and Serebrianka.
In the Siversk sector, the Defense Forces stopped five offensive actions by the invaders in the areas of Fedorivka, Hryhorivka, and toward Serebrianka.
Yesterday, 13 clashes were recorded in the Kramatorsk sector, with the occupiers attempting to advance in the areas of Chasiv Yar, Bila Hora, and toward Stupochky and Predtechino.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out six attacks in the areas of Dyliivka, Toretsk, Rusyn Yar, and Oleksandro-Kalynove.
In the Pokrovsk sector, defenders stopped 43 assaults by the aggressor in the areas of the settlements of Nykanorivka, Maiak, Myroliubivka, Novoekonomichne, Rodynske, Hrodivka, Sukhyi Yar, Lysivka, Chunyshyne, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, Horikhove, and Dachne.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy carried out 19 attacks yesterday in the areas of the settlements of Yalta, Zelenyi Hai, Voskresenka, Shevchenko, and Komyshuvakha.
In the Huliaipole sector, there was an attack by Russians in the Malynivka area.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the aggressor's troops made three futile attempts to advance on the positions of Ukrainian units." Ukrin
Monday, August 25, 2025
Ukrainian forces liberate Novomykhailivka in Donetsk region
Earlier, Ukraine's Armed Forces successfully counterattacked in the Donetsk region and liberated several other villages, including Mykhailivka, Zelenyi Hai, and Volodymyrivka." UKRIN
BEIJING: World’s Largest Hailstorm Leaves City in Ruins
Israel Attack Yemen Presidential Palace - Egypt Deploy Troops To Gaza
"The initial reports suggested that the Israeli missiles and the Israeli air force massively
slammed into the presidential palace compound in Sana. The Houthis have been launching drones at Israel.
Another one was last night and over the last couple of days they decided to hit the palace to send a message.
There's fuel shortages and everything is falling apart in Yemen And meanwhile, the Egyptians are making a move which is also escalating things massively in Egypt.
he Egyptian army have now uh deployed their forces and their troops along the border with Egypt ahead of Israel's expected operation to take over the Gaza city..... the the Egyptians fear that the Israeli operation will be pushing some of the gardens about 1 million Gans towards the Egyptian border.
And of course, the Iranian regime and the supreme leader has also now threatened once again directly President Donald J. Trump." TT
he Egyptian army have now uh deployed their forces and their troops along the border with Egypt ahead of Israel's expected operation to take over the Gaza city..... the the Egyptians fear that the Israeli operation will be pushing some of the gardens about 1 million Gans towards the Egyptian border.
And of course, the Iranian regime and the supreme leader has also now threatened once again directly President Donald J. Trump." TT
Tragedy in Italy Destruction everywhere, storm in Emilia-Romagna
Around 4:30 a.m., a violent storm accompanied by gusts of wind—some exceeding 120 km/h—and hail hit the Romagna Riviera, first hitting the areas of Ravenna and Cervia and then the province of Rimini with particular force." IDH
Heat burst (“Satan’s Storm”) forces beach evacuations on Spain’s Costa Tropical
"A heat burst struck Spain’s Costa Tropical\ prompting beach evacuations in Motril, Salobreña
and Torrenueva Costa as the temperature spiked to 104°F and wind gusts reached 54 mph.
The episode affected beaches in Motril, Salobreña, Torrenueva Costa, and nearby areas, where winds lifted umbrellas and other equipment, prompting rapid beach clearances. Local media, citing 112 AndalucÃa, reported nearly 20 calls about flying objects, falling branches, and swimmers in difficulty.
The Guardia Civil maritime service and Salvamento MarÃtimo rescued five people: three near Playa de la Joya/Carchuna and two who were assisted by a motorboat." W
The episode affected beaches in Motril, Salobreña, Torrenueva Costa, and nearby areas, where winds lifted umbrellas and other equipment, prompting rapid beach clearances. Local media, citing 112 AndalucÃa, reported nearly 20 calls about flying objects, falling branches, and swimmers in difficulty.
The Guardia Civil maritime service and Salvamento MarÃtimo rescued five people: three near Playa de la Joya/Carchuna and two who were assisted by a motorboat." W
Barcelona, Spain - Massive floods submerge the cities of Badalona
159 combat engagements recorded in past day
"159 combat engagements took place between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders along the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, Ukrainian troops repelled 10 Russian attacks. The enemy also launched 14 airstrikes using 23 guided bombs and conducted 206 shelling attacks, including one with MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Russian forces attempted five assaults near Vovchansk and toward Dvorichanske.In the Lyman direction, Russian troops launched 20 attacks, attempting to break through defenses near Novyi Myr, Hrekivka, Torske, Ivanivka, Ridkodub, and Karpivka, as well as toward Serednie, Dronivka, Shandryholove, and Serebrianka.
In the Siversk direction, Russian forces made 12 breakthrough attempts near Serebrianka, Fedorivka, Vyimka, Pereizne, and toward Siversk.
In the Kramatorsk direction, six attacks were recorded near Maiske and Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk direction, the enemy launched five assaults near Shcherbynivka and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled 46 assaults near Zatyshok, Nykonorivka, Nove Shakhove, Novoekonomichne, Udachne, Shakhove, Myroliubivka, Mykolaivka, Sukhetske, Lysivka, Zvirivka, and toward Rodynske, Novoukrainka, Chervonyi Lyman, and Pokrovsk.
In the Novopavlivka direction, Russian forces carried out 31 attacks near Zelenе Pole, Iskra, Vilne Pole, Maliivka, Voskresenka, Shevchenko, and Temyrivka, and toward Filiia, Novomykolaivka, Novohеorhiivka, and Komyshuvakha.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled one Russian attack in the Orikhiv direction near Prymorske." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, Ukrainian troops repelled 10 Russian attacks. The enemy also launched 14 airstrikes using 23 guided bombs and conducted 206 shelling attacks, including one with MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Russian forces attempted five assaults near Vovchansk and toward Dvorichanske.In the Lyman direction, Russian troops launched 20 attacks, attempting to break through defenses near Novyi Myr, Hrekivka, Torske, Ivanivka, Ridkodub, and Karpivka, as well as toward Serednie, Dronivka, Shandryholove, and Serebrianka.
In the Siversk direction, Russian forces made 12 breakthrough attempts near Serebrianka, Fedorivka, Vyimka, Pereizne, and toward Siversk.
In the Kramatorsk direction, six attacks were recorded near Maiske and Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk direction, the enemy launched five assaults near Shcherbynivka and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled 46 assaults near Zatyshok, Nykonorivka, Nove Shakhove, Novoekonomichne, Udachne, Shakhove, Myroliubivka, Mykolaivka, Sukhetske, Lysivka, Zvirivka, and toward Rodynske, Novoukrainka, Chervonyi Lyman, and Pokrovsk.
In the Novopavlivka direction, Russian forces carried out 31 attacks near Zelenе Pole, Iskra, Vilne Pole, Maliivka, Voskresenka, Shevchenko, and Temyrivka, and toward Filiia, Novomykolaivka, Novohеorhiivka, and Komyshuvakha.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled one Russian attack in the Orikhiv direction near Prymorske." Ukrin
Thousands of Killed Ukrainian Troops Under Official Draft Age, Russian Hackers Reveal
"KillNet, a pro-Russian cyberactivist group famous for its DDoS attacks against digital
infrastructure of some NATO countries, previously revealed that it had hacked the Ukrainian general staff's database containing information on killed and missing Ukrainian servicemen.
Among 1.7million reported Ukrainian war casualties, many killed between August and November 2023 were just 19–24—younger than the official draft age of 25, according to documents obtained by the KillNet hacker group.
This age group is technically only eligible for service under contract—including the heavily advertised Ukrainian “sweet deal” program for those 18–24.
Earlier, the hacktivist group announced that it had hacked the Ukrainian general staff's database containing information on 1.7 million killed and missing Ukrainian servicemen.
The hackers shared a number of photos of deceased Ukrainian soldiers, their passports and military IDs, death certificates, and tags." Spuntik
Among 1.7million reported Ukrainian war casualties, many killed between August and November 2023 were just 19–24—younger than the official draft age of 25, according to documents obtained by the KillNet hacker group.
This age group is technically only eligible for service under contract—including the heavily advertised Ukrainian “sweet deal” program for those 18–24.
Earlier, the hacktivist group announced that it had hacked the Ukrainian general staff's database containing information on 1.7 million killed and missing Ukrainian servicemen.
The hackers shared a number of photos of deceased Ukrainian soldiers, their passports and military IDs, death certificates, and tags." Spuntik
Supercell storm carves 400-kilometre path of destruction across Alberta and Saskatchewan - Giant Hailstorm Destroy Homes, Cars in Alberta
"A violent long-track supercell storm tore across southern Alberta and west-central
Saskatchewan leaving a nearly 400-kilometre swath of damage in its wake and prompting critical alerts across the Prairies.
The Alberta storm that tore through the province is being called one of the worst weather disasters of the year. Packing hailstones up to 5 cm wide and winds near 90 km/h, the Alberta storm smashed windows, pummeled cars, and tore through entire neighborhoods, leaving them looking like disaster zones. This extreme Alberta storm also triggered flash flooding, uprooted trees, and caused major infrastructure failures across multiple communities. Meteorologists say the Alberta storm formed as cold northern air collided with warm southern fronts, fueling an explosive system that turned deadly." SW
The Alberta storm that tore through the province is being called one of the worst weather disasters of the year. Packing hailstones up to 5 cm wide and winds near 90 km/h, the Alberta storm smashed windows, pummeled cars, and tore through entire neighborhoods, leaving them looking like disaster zones. This extreme Alberta storm also triggered flash flooding, uprooted trees, and caused major infrastructure failures across multiple communities. Meteorologists say the Alberta storm formed as cold northern air collided with warm southern fronts, fueling an explosive system that turned deadly." SW
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Typhoon Kajiki drenches southern China’s Hainan island
A short video posted online by Guangdong Radio and Television showed winds snapping off tree branches and heavily rocking a docked boat and sending waves sliding over the pier." AP
Russian Nuclear Power Plant Damaged In Ukrainian Drone Attack, IAEA Monitors Radiation
Several other energy facilities were also reportedly targeted during the overnight strikes, involving likely hundreds of drones. Russia's military said that it intercepted nearly one hundred of them across various locations in the south.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) weighed in on the Sunday attack, saying the agency is monitoring the situation and that radiation levels around the Kursk plant remain normal." ZH
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