Ukrainian forces repel massive Russian assault near Velyka Novosilka

"Ukrainian defenders have successfully repelled a large-scale Russian offensive near Velyka Novosilka in the Donetsk region, where enemy forces deployed significant infantry units and dozens of armored vehicles." Ukrin

Syrian Refugee Suspected in ‘Allahu Akbar’ Mass Stabbing in Austria that left Five Injured and 14-Year-Old Dead

"A Syrian allegedly stabbed six people in the Austrian

town of Villach in a suspected Islamist
terror attack on Saturday afternoon that left a 14-year-old boy dead.
Just days after terror struck in Munich, a 23-year-old supposed refugee from Syria launched into a vicious stabbing spree in the Carinthian town of Villach on Saturday afternoon. Five people were injured during the attack, and tragically, a 14-year-old was killed after bleeding out on the street.
The suspect, identified by Kronen Zeitung as ‘Ahmad G.’, is reported by eyewitnesses to have laughed during the attack. He is also said to have shouted out “Allahu Akbar” and made hand gestures associated with the ISIS terrorist group." Breitbart

U.S. awaits release of another American after Fogel freed by Russia

"The White House expects another American citizen to be released just hours after President Donald Trump welcomed back Marc Fogel, a teacher freed by Moscow after spending 3 1/2 years in a prison.

Trump added that Fogel’s release was based on a “very fair” deal — he gave no details, and was an indication of Russia’s “good will in terms of the war” in Ukraine.
Fogel added that Russian President Vladimir Putin “was very generous and statesmanlike in granting me a pardon.”
He also thanked Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for Trump, who traveled to Russia, met with Putin, and accompanied Fogel on his flight back to the United States.
Earlier the White House said the release of Fogel, who had been deemed wrongfully detained by the U.S. State Department, was a show of “good faith” by Russia." 

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Ukrainian air defenses destroy 95 Russian drones in 10 regions overnight

"Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 143 Shahed loitering munitions and various types of decoy drones in the night. Ukrainian air defense units have destroyed 95 attack drones." Pravada

Ukrainian mayor threatens Zelensky with military ‘purge’

"The mayor of the Ukrainian city of Borispol, Vladimir Borisenko, has issued a stark warning to authorities in Kiev, condemning the persecution of opposition figures and cautioning against the risk of a military coup.

Earlier this week, Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky imposed personal sanctions on several prominent individuals, including former President Petro Poroshenko and exiled opposition leader Viktor Medvedchuk. The move sparked a backlash from critics, who have accused him of suppressing political rivals and establishing a dictatorship.
In a video shared on Friday by a local branch of Poroshenko’s European Solidarity party via Telegram, Borisenko, who became mayor in 2021 as the party’s candidate, accused Kiev’s leadership of “engaging in nonsense.” RT

Russia launches massive attack on Mykolaiv, critical infrastructure damaged

"Russian army carried out a massive attack on Mykolaiv, injuring one person and damaging a critical infrastructure facility, five apartment buildings, several stores, and a restaurant." Ukrin

261 clashes on front lines

"Ukrainian forces engaged in 261 combat clashes with Russian occupiers.
In the Kharkiv sector, Russian forces launched five assaults on Ukrainian positions near Vovchansk, Tykhe, and toward Kozacha Lopan.
Ukrainian forces repelled enemy attacks near Dvorichna, Petropavlivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Kolisnykivka, Lozova, and toward Novoosynove in the Kupiansk sector, where 39 attacks occurred.

In the Lyman sector, the enemy attempted 27 assaults, trying to penetrate Ukrainian defenses near Zelenyi Hai, Novoiehorivka, Hrekivka, Kolodiazi, Yampolivka, Terny, Torske, and Dibrova.
Ukrainian defenders repelled ten enemy assaults in the Siversk sector, where Russian forces attempted advances near Verkhniokamianske and Ivano-Dariivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, occupiers launched 29 attacks near Predtechyne, Stupochky, Bila Hora, and Chasiv Yar.
Russian forces carried out 19 assaults in the Toretsk sector, targeting Toretsk, Dyliivka, and Krymske.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces halted 71 enemy attacks near Zelene Pole, Tarasivka, Vodiane Druhe, Myroliubivka, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenske, Shevchenko, Pishchane, Kotlyne, Nadiivka, Andriivka, and Udachne.
In the Novopavlivsk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled 25 Russian assaults near Zelenivka, Rozlyv, Novyi Komar, Novosilka, and Velyka Novosilka.
On the Orikhiv sector, Russian occupiers launched two attacks near Novoandriivka.
Russian forces launched eight unsuccessful attempts to advance in the Dnipro River sector." Ukrin

Ethiopia: Powerful 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Heavily Populated Region of Oromiya: Officials Urge Residents to Evacuate

"A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck near the heavily populated region of Oromiya in Ethiopia with over 250,000 people feeling the earth shake strongly.
The quake, which struck at approximately 11:28 p.m. local time on Friday night, was recorded by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) as having a shallow depth of 6.2 miles with the epicenter approximately 3.7 miles NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia, which places it near Fentale volcano." MS

Ecuadorian Air Force Commander Assassinated Amid Escalating Crime Crisis

"Lieutenant Colonel Porfirio Javier Cedeño, commander of Ecuador’s Air Force Special Operations Group, was assassinated on February 14, 2025, in Guayaquil. The ambush occurred near the Litoral Penitentiary, a notorious crime hotspot, as Cedeño traveled to Manta for a military ceremony. Hitmen fired over 20 shots at his vehicle, killing him instantly and

critically injuring his driver.
Cedeño, a decorated officer with over 20 years of service, led anti-narcotics operations in Durán, a key drug trafficking hub near Guayaquil. His assassination underscores Ecuador’s spiraling violence, fueled by transnational cartels and local gangs vying for control of lucrative drug routes.
President Daniel Noboa declared an “internal armed conflict” in January 2024, targeting 22 organized crime groups labeled as terrorist organizations. This militarized crackdown initially reduced homicides by 16.5% in 2024 but failed to sustain progress. By early 2025, murders surged again, with January alone recording a 56% increase compared to the same period in 2024." RioTimes

French prez Emmanuel Macron sets emergency summit for European leaders

"French President Emmanuel Macron has summoned Europe’s leaders to Paris on Monday for an emergency summit, where President Trump will be on the agenda
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski revealed Macron’s plans while attending the

Munich Security Conference Saturday, Politico reported.
“I’m very glad that President Macron has called our leaders to Paris,” Sikorski said, adding he expects the European leaders to discuss, “in a very serious fashion,” the new Trump administration.
It was unclear what time the meeting would occur on Monday.
Also unknown was which European Union leaders had been invited and which planned to attend.
A Macron spokesperson did not respond to Politico’s calls for comment." NYP