Defense forces strike "Pantsir-S1" air defense system, UAV launch site, and Russian military support facilities

"Ukrainian defense forces struck a Russian "Pantsir-S1" air defense system in the Krasnodar Krai.

Strikes were carried out against Russian logistics facilities - ammunition depots, supply depots, and fuel and lubricant storage facilities - in the Luhansk, Donetsk, and Belgorod Regions.
The General Staff confirmed the destruction of a Russian airborne troops command and observation post near Ukrainka in the Donetsk Region as a result of a strike" UN

7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Panama, collapsing buildings

"A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the southern region of Panama, destroying a number of structures and shaking the capital, officials said.

The earthquake struck shortly before 2 p.m. EDT, with its center about 9 miles southwest of Pitazola Arriba.
In the capital Panama City, photos from the aftermath show several buildings partially collapsed while residents fled to the streets.
Suspension cables along the Panama Canal were seen shaking, but authorities said the canal continued to operate as normal.
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino said he received offers of aid from several countries in the region." msn

Powerful waves lash California coast as storm threatens more damage

"Powerful waves thrashed communities along California's southern coast, damaging homes and sending water cascading through streets as residents braced for more potential damage wrought by Tropical Storm Rachel.
The storm system churning in the Pacific was expected to make a rare West coast landfall near the California and Mexico border early Sunday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), packing potential for strong winds and heavy rains that could cause further destruction and coastal flooding." msn

Hurricane Isaias updates: Storm makes landfall in Florida Panhandle

"Communities on the U.S. Gulf Coast are bracing as Hurricane Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 storm.

The storm, with winds up to 105 mph, made landfall near Destin, Florida, in the Florida Panhandle at 8:30 p.m. CT. As it continued its march north over the western part of the Panhandle, the storm weakened to a Category 1." msn

218 combat engagements on front line

"Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged Russian troops in 218 combat clashes along the front line.
In Sumy region, the settlements of Ulanove, Pysarivka, Bachivsk, and Tovstodubove came under artillery fire.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Russian forces launched eight attacks near Tovstodubove, Mala Slobidka, Bachivsk, Doroshivka, Buniakyne, and Mala Rybytsia.

On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Ukrainian units repelled 18 attacks. Russian troops attempted to advance near Buhaivka, Izbytske, Hrafske, Vovchansk, Varvarivka, and Vodiane.
On the Kupiansk axis, Russian forces attacked twice near Novoplatonivka and Kolisnykivka.
On the Lyman axis, Ukrainian Defense Forces stopped eight Russian attempts to advance near Novoserhiivka, Novomykhailivka, Lyman, and Novoselivka.
On the Sloviansk axis, Russian troops launched one attack near Ozerne.
On the Kramatorsk axis, Russian forces conducted no assault operations.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, Russian troops launched 16 attacks, conducting assault operations near Kostiantynivka, Druzhkivka, Novoselivka, Illinivka, and Mykolaipillia.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 22 attacks. Russian forces concentrated their main efforts near Serhiivka, Molodetske, and Novopavlivka, while also launching assaults toward Hannivka, Volodymyrivka, Vilne, Dobropillia, Rodynske, Bilytske, Novyi Donbas, Krasnopodillia, Dorozhnie, Myrne, and Vasylivka." Ukrin

Russians attack 11 towns and villages in Donetsk Region

"Russian troops attacked 11 settlements in the Donetsk Region: four people were killed and six were wounded.

The shelling damaged 20 civilian structures, including six residential buildings.
In Sloviansk, FPV drones struck a car and a public bus, and in Zelene, a drone killed two civilians." UN

Russians strike one of Ukraine's largest pharmaceutical plants in Kyiv

"The attack took place at 5:00 p.m., when russian occupiers struck the Borshchahivskiy Chemical and Pharmaceutical Plant in Kyiv.
The plant—the seventh-largest domestic pharmaceutical company by revenue—produces 100–125 medications, including quercetin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen.
As of 2026, the majority shareholder is Darnytsia, which holds 31.8% of the shares; the remainder is owned by Beldor Group and Lenik Group." UN

5.2 Earthquake near Bitung, Indonesia

"A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred near 117 km SE of Bitung, Indonesia at 05:11 AM UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 40.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface. 2 people reported feeling this earthquake to the USGS. The earthquake was detected by 59 seismic monitoring stations operated by the USGS." EQ

211 frontline clashes in past 24 hours

"Over the past 24 hours, there were 211 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors over the past day, the Russians carried out one assault operation and fired on the positions of the Defense Forces and populated areas 30 times, including twice with multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS).
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled five enemy attacks. The Russian army in this sector of the front attempted to advance toward Izbytske, Ternova, Vilcha, and Rybalchyne.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces attempted to improve their positions eight times, conducting assault operations toward Radkivka, Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi, and Myrovyi.

In the Lyman direction, the invaders carried out eight attacks toward Novoserhiivka, Novoselivka, Stavky, and Lyman. Their attempts to breach Ukrainian defenses were repelled.
In the Sloviansk direction, the Russians attacked twice in the areas of Ozerne and Lyman.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy did not conduct any assault operations.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the Russian army carried out 12 attacks. It conducted offensive operations in the Kostiantynivka area, toward Kindrativka, Novoselivka, Toretsk, Stepy, and Rozkishne.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the invaders attacked 16 times, attempting to advance toward Vilne, Svitle, Dobropillia, Krasnopodillia, Serhiivka, and Molodetske.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched two assaults toward Vorone and Zaporizhzhia.
In the Huliaipole sector, according to updated information, Russian forces attacked the positions of Ukrainian defenders 16 times. The enemy attempted to advance toward Rybne, Zlahoda, Ternuvate, Kosivtseve, Rivne, Verkhnia Tersa, Vozdvyzhivka, and Kopani.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Russian army attempted to attack twice toward Novopavlivka and Plavni.
In the Dnipro River sector, the invaders did not carry out any assault operations." Ukrin

Russian missiles were heading toward government facility: Ukrainian EW forces diverted them toward Dnipro River

“Night Watch” unit deployed “Lima,” intercepting two ballistic missiles that fell into the Dnipro River. The “Lima” system has a range of 190 km and, as early as November 2025, intercepted a hypersonic “Kinzhal,” causing it to disintegrate.

Russia responded by developing “Lima Quant” and increased the number of Chinese antennas in its munitions to 32." msn

5.5 Earthquake in West of Macquarie Island

"A magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred near west of Macquarie Island at 06:46 AM UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 10.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface. The earthquake was detected by 41 seismic monitoring stations operated by the USGS." EQ

224 clashes on front line

"224 clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front lines.
One enemy assault was recorded in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors. The Russian Federation’s army launched two strikes with seven guided bombs and carried out 161 shelling attacks.

In the Southern Slobozhanschyna direction, Ukrainian units repelled 12 enemy attacks. The invaders attempted to advance near Hrafske, Synelnykove, and Volokhivka, as well as toward Ternova, Mykolaivka, and Radkivka.
In the Kupiansk direction, the enemy launched two assaults in the areas of Kivsharivka and Novoosynove.
In the Lyman direction, Russian forces launched four attacks in the areas of Novoselivka, Stavky, and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk direction, Russian troops carried out one attack toward Piskunivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 24 enemy attacks were recorded. The invaders conducted offensive operations in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Vilne, and toward Kurtivka, Pavlivka, and Mykolaipillia. Two more clashes are ongoing.
The enemy carried out 16 attacks in the Pokrovsk direction, attempting to advance in the areas of Bilytske, Svitly, Krasnopodillia, Myrne, Molodetske, and toward Novyi Donbas, Dobropillia, and Serhiivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the Defense Forces repelled one Russian attack toward Ternove.
In the Huliaypole sector, the enemy attacked 14 times, attempting to advance in the areas of Zlagoda, Ternuvate, Dolynka, and Hirke.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian troops made one attempt to attack in the direction of Mahdalynivka.
In the Kramatorsk and Dnipro River sectors, the Russians did not conduct any assault operations." Ukrin

At least 2 killed Kyiv as Russia slams capital with missile, drones on Putin's 74th birthday

"At least two people have been killed in Russia's overnight mass missile and drone attack on

Kyiv on Oct. 7, coinciding with Russian President Vladimir Putin's 74th birthday.
The Kyiv City Military Administration reported that the casualties occurred in the Darnytskyi district of the capital.
Multiple explosions were first heard in Kyiv around 3:15 a.m. local time, according to Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground. Ukraine's Air Force previously warned of several Russian Tu-95 bombers approaching the border." KI

Evacuation orders remain near Santa Clarita after Bouquet Fire burns 424 ha (1 048 acres) in Los Angeles County, California

"Evacuation orders remained in effect northeast of Santa Clarita early on October 5, 2026, after the Bouquet Fire burned 424 ha (1 048 acres) in the Angeles National Forest and reached 48% containment late on October 4. The fire expanded from 8 ha (20 acres) to approximately 405 ha (1 000 acres) in less than 3.5 hours on October 3, prompting road and recreation-area closures." W

Oil tanker ablaze after sea-drone attack off Russian Black Sea coast

"An oil tanker caught fire off Russia’s Black Sea coast after being attacked by unmanned boats near Sochi, the Russian Transport Ministry has said. Its 23-member crew of Indian nationals were all rescued and no injuries have been reported.

The Liberian-flagged Aframax Rio, which was carrying crude, was struck by sea drones on Tuesday, according to the ministry. The attack triggered an oil fire in the Black Sea, with emergency crews initially unable to approach the tanker because of the intensity of the blaze.
Russian Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin convened an emergency response headquarters, while the ministry said sufficient personnel and equipment had been deployed to deal with the consequences." RT

Tear gas explodes in Paris as angry students expand protests to 40 cities

"What started as a local protest at a school in a Parisian suburban area has quickly turned national. The protests have spread to over 40 cities across France.

Official reports counted over 250,000 demonstrators nationwide, though student unions claimed 450,000 marchers took to the streets.
Teenagers filled major avenues while police used tear gas and water cannons." msn

5.5 Earthquake - Kenai Peninsula Borough, 210 mi southwest of Anchorage, Anchorage Municipality, Alaska, United States

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit 339 km (210 mi) away from Anchorage, Alaska, United States, in the morning of Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026 at 10.34 am local time (America/Anchorage GMT -8). The quake had a moderate depth of 88 km (54 mi) and was felt over a large region." VD

5.9 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 65 km southeast of Ostrov Shiashkotan Island, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia

"A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean near Ostrov Shiashkotan island, Russia, in the early morning of Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026 at 3.48 am local time (GMT +11). The quake had a very shallow depth of 26 km (16 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

202 clashes on front line over past day

"202 clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the front.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces launched three attacks near Bachivsk, Rivne, and Volfyne.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled 11 attacks. Russian forces attempted to advance near Volokhivka, Starytsia, Izbytske, Zakharivka, Mala Vovcha, and Varvarivka.

In the Kupyansk sector, the enemy launched one attack near Kivsharivka.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled eight Russian attacks near Novomykhailivka, Nadiia, Stavky, Novoselivka, and Lyman.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled two Russian attacks near Minkivka.
In the Kostyantynivka sector, 14 enemy attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assault operations near Kostyantynivka, Novoselivka, Mykolaipillia, and Osykove.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Defense Forces stopped 27 attacks. Russian forces concentrated their main efforts near Serhiivka and Molodetske and also launched assaults toward Kuchering Yar, Vilne, Bilytske, Vodianske, Dobropillia, and Novohryshyne.
In the Huliaipole sector, 13 Russian attacks were repelled near Hirke, Rybne, Vozdvyzhivka, Dolynka, Rivne, Kopani, Yehorivka, Novoselivka, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Defense Forces repelled two enemy attacks near Stepnohirsk and Plavni." Ukrin

Russian attack on bridge in Zaporizhzhia

"The number of people injured in this morning’s Russian attack on one of the bridges across the Dnipro River in Zaporizhzhia has risen to five.
Among the injured are two women, aged 24 and 59, and a 36-year-old man. The other two injured—men aged 43 and 54—are Red Cross workers. They were on their way to work when the Russian attack caught them on the road, Semikin noted, adding that medical personnel are providing all necessary assistance to everyone." Ukrin

Russians destroy Kusum pharmaceutical plant in Sumy

"Russian troops struck the KUSUM plant in Sumy, killing engineer Yevhen  Miroshnychenko, who had been working there since 2009.KUSUM announced that it would continue supplying medicines by relying on production facilities in India (Indore, Bhiwadi) and is assessing the extent of the damage."UN

5.0 Earthquake (unconfirmed) - Savu Sea, 10.7 km northeast of Kupang, Indonesia

"The closest larger town where the quake might have been felt is Kupang, a city with more than 440,000 inhabitants in Indonesia, in 10.7 km (7 mi) distance southwest of the epicenter. People likely experienced moderate shaking there. In the capital of Timor-Leste, Dili, 270 km (168 mi) away from the epicenter, the earthquake was probably felt as very weak shaking." VD

184 combat clashes on front line

"184 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian forces.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russian forces carried out three airstrikes using seven KABs and conducted 51 shelling attacks, five of them with multiple-launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled four Russian attacks. The enemy attempted to advance toward Izbytske, Ternova, Lyman, and Rybalchyne.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces made five attempts to improve their positions, conducting assault operations toward Radkivka and Dovhenke.

In the Lyman sector, Russian troops unsuccessfully attacked eight times toward Novoselivka, Zarichne, Lyman, Dibrova, and Derylove.
In the Sloviansk sector, the Russians launched one attack near Yampil.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Ukrainian Defense Forces halted one Russian attempt to advance near Tykhonivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 18 Russian attacks were recorded in the area of Kostiantynivka and toward Popasne, Illinivka, Osykove, Raiske, Rusyn Yar, Vilne, Kucheriv Yar, and Zolotyi Kolodiaz.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces launched 23 attacks, attempting to advance toward Hannivka, Novyi Donbas, Dobropillia, Svitlе, Novohryshyne, Vasylivka, Serhiivka, Novopavlivka, Chernihivka, and Myrne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy conducted no assault operations.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian defensive positions five times, attempting to advance toward Uspishnе, Rizdvianka, and Yehorivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Russian army made one attempt to attack toward Pavlivka." Ukrin

Black death plague shuts down five hospitals as Covid-era mask mandate returns

"Multiple hospitals have been shut down and placed under quarantine as concerns grow over a potential plague outbreak spreading through Europe. A total of five medical facilities in Siberia have been closed for quarantine following a suspected plague case.
The healthcare centers have reportedly been locked down for a minimum three-week quarantine period after a laboratory worker succumbed to an "unspecified form of plague" in Russia.
The incident occurred at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute on September 25th while she was working with samples, and the situation appears to be escalating as the number of affected hospitals has grown from one to five.

A mask mandate - reminiscent of measures implemented during the Covid pandemic - has been put in place at the major aluminum plant in Irkutsk.
Several U.S. politicians are now advocating for a suspension of commercial air travel to and from Russia until the situation becomes clearer. The initial symptoms of pneumonic plague generally appear approximately 4 to 7 days following exposure, and currently around 200 individuals are reportedly under medical observation.
Several hospitals are reported to be affected, including City Clinical Hospitals Nos. 1, 3, and 10, as well as the Ivano-Matreninskaya City Children's Clinical Hospital.
The Moscow Times reported that Alexei Tsydenov, the head of the neighboring republic of Buryatia, confirmed that the woman had died from an unspecified form of plague. Additionally, it has been alleged that ambulances transporting individuals for testing have been accompanied by officers of the FSB, Russia's federal security service." msn

Russian Banderol strikes in Mykolaiv leave warehouses and vehicles damaged

"Russian army attacked Mykolaiv with Banderol loitering munitions, damaging warehouses and vehicles and injuring a man." Ukrin

China Hit by 3 Epidemics at Once

"Warnings about new covid variants and the growing outbreak are spreading rapidly .
PJ.2.1 could become the dominant variant because of how quickly it spreads and repeated infections could increase the risk of death.

Miss Jao a funeral industry worker in Harbin said there has recently been an increase in sudden deaths among younger people leaving

parents to bury their own children. She said these days it's become common for young people to suddenly die without warning.
Experts say Dengue fever, Chikungunya , and covid 19 can all cause similar early symptoms including fever, headache and muscle aches. It starts with ordinary respiratory symptoms including fever and inflammation. If the spinal cord is damaged, they develop paralysis. This is an extreme immune response that damages the liver, kidneys, hearts, and other organs and can even cause organ failure." 

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Ukraine Annihilates 3,000 Enemy Troops by Dropping Killer Robots Behind Russian Lines, Makes World History

"The killer robots are here, and the Russians are paying the price.
Ukraine has announced that a squad of its “kamikaze ground robots” killed 3,000 Russian soldiers and retook 48 square miles of occupied territory in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, according to the New York Post. Five villages and three settlements were regained.
“Operation Vivaldi” began in May and ended in late September." WJ

Ukrainian drones hit two Russian fighter jets at air base in Adygea

"Drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) hit Russian Su-35 and Su-34 fighter jets at a military airfield in the Republic of Adygea, Russia." Ukrin

5.9 Earthquake - Indian Ocean, 39 km southwest of Tambolaka, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean near the coast of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, in the early morning at 6.55 am local time (Asia/Makassar GMT +8). The quake had a shallow depth of 46 km (29 mi) and was felt widely in the area." VD

5.5 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, Northern Mariana Islands

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 254 km (158 mi) from Northern Mariana Islands in the evening at 9.12 pm local time (GMT +10). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.]" VD

177 combat engagements at front line

"There were 177 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops over the past day.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled one enemy assault during the past day. In this sector, Russian forces dropped 13 guided aerial bombs and shelled Ukrainian positions and settlements 192 times, including 13 attacks using MLRS.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled six enemy attacks. Russian troops attempted to advance near Lyman and toward Hoptivka, Ternova, and Zakharivka.
In the Kupiansk direction, Russian forces made one attempt to improve their positions, attacking toward Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi.
In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled seven attempts by Russian forces to advance near Derylove, Drobysheve, Zarichne, and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk direction, Russian forces carried out one assault near Mykolaivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian troops made one assault near Fedorivka Druha.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the invaders launched 23 attacks, conducting offensive operations near Kostiantynivka and Novoselivka and toward Osykove, Mykolaipillia, Raiske, Torske, and Novopavlivka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian forces attacked 24 times, attempting to advance near Bilytske, Svitle, Vasylivka, and Molodetske, and toward Hannivka, Dobropillia, and Serhiivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy launched one attack near Novoheorhiivka.
In the Huliaipole direction, Russian forces made three attempts to advance near Huliaipilske and toward Kosivtseve and Kopani.
In the Orikhiv direction, Russian troops made two attempts to improve their positions, attacking near Mala Tokmachka and toward Novoiakovlivka." Ukkrin

Ukraine has hit targets in Russia's Samara and Bryansk oblasts

"Ukraine has struck targets in Russia's Samara Oblast and the positions of Russian forces operating Iskander missile systems in Bryansk Oblast over the past 24 hours.....also reported "new results" in the Black Sea." Pravada

Russian relay stations operating in Ukrainian capital, coordinating Shahed strikes

"Serhii Beskrestnov, an advisor to the President, estimates that there are between 1 and 3

Russian mesh repeaters operating in Kyiv, which enable online control of the Shaheds.

During the targeted strike on the SSU building, there were no other Shaheds in the sky, which, according to the expert, proves the role of the relay station in precise guidance.
The enemy plans to deploy air defense systems on Kyiv’s bridges; the South Bridge has already been closed, while the North Bridge is operating with restrictions due to constant attacks." UN

Izium hit by large-caliber multiple rocket launchers

"Russian forces struck the city of Izium in the Kharkiv region with large-caliber multiple rocket launchers, sparking a fire and damaging houses." Ukrin

5.9 Earthquake near Tambolaka, Indonesia

"A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred near 39 km WSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia at 10:55 PM UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 46.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface. 4 people reported feeling this earthquake to the USGS." EQ

Flash flooding kills one, prompts around 90 rescues in Madrigueras, Spain

"Flash flooding killed a 102-year-old woman and prompted the rescue of around 90 people in Madrigueras, Albacete Province, Spain after more than 140 mm (5.51 inches) of rain fell in approximately two hours. Regional authorities kept METEOCAM at Emergency Phase, Operational Situation 1, on October 3 as recovery and cleanup operations continued." W

204 combat clashes on front lines

"As many as 204 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front line.

In the Sumy region, Russian artillery fire targeted Ulanove, Mala Korchakivka, Sadky, Pysarivka, Ivolzhanske, Tovstodubove, Vilna Sloboda, Mohrytsia and Khrapivshchyna. The Russians also carried out airstrikes on Sumy and Vakalivshchyna.
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces and artillery struck one Russian drone command post and one Russian command post.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Russian forces launched four attacks near Sadky, Ryzhivka and Koreniok.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Ukrainian units repelled 13 enemy attacks. Russian forces attempted to advance near Dovhenke, Lyman, Radkivka, Zakharivka, Rybalchynе, Ivashchynе, Dovzhanka and Chuhunivka.

On the Kupiansk axis, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions four times near Kivsharivka, Kupiansk and Novoosynove.
On the Lyman axis, Ukrainian defenders repelled nine attacks near Novoselivka, Karpivka, Novyi Myr, Lyman and Dibrova. Enemy attempts to advance were halted.
On the Sloviansk axis, Russian invaders launched seven attacks near Mykolaivka, Ozerne, Kryva Luka and Yampil.
On the Kramatorsk axis, Ukrainian troops repelled two enemy attacks near Yurkivka and Fedorivka.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, 16 attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assault operations near Raiske, Kostiantynivka, Novoselivka, Kindrativka and Ivanopillia.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian defenders stopped 31 attacks near Serhiivka, Molodetske and toward Vilne, Kucheriv Yar, Nove Shakhove, Hannivka, Dobropillia, Novyi Donbas, Chernihivka, Svitlе, Bilytske and Novohryshyne.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, the enemy launched three attacks toward the settlement of Ternove.
On the Huliaipole axis, Ukrainian forces repelled five enemy attacks near Huliaipilske, Hirke, Vozdvyzhivka and Shyroke.
Russian forces conducted no active offensive operations on the Orikhiv and Dnipro River axes over the past day." Ukrin

In Russia, lab technician at institute broke test tube containing dangerous infection and died week later. About 200 people had contact with her, and they are being tested

"In the Irkutsk Oblast of Russia, the aggressor country, a death from pneumonic plague—a dangerous airborne infection with a high fatality rate—has been reported. An employee of a

local anti-plague institute died from the disease.
The “People of Lake Baikal” project reported that 28-year-old Daria Shipilova died at a hospital in the city of Shelekhov. A week earlier, she had broken a test tube containing the pathogen responsible for pneumonic plague.
On the same day, law enforcement officers began escorting ambulances transporting people who had been in contact with Shipilova for testing.
Sources at “People of Lake Baikal” reported that as of October 2, approximately 200 people are suspected of having been in contact with Shipilova.
In Shelekhov, where Shipilova died, people wearing protective suits, gloves, and masks were seen on the streets." UN

Russian drone attacks Kyiv's South Bridge

"In Kyiv, a Russian drone has struck the South Bridge again. Metro and surface public transportation services were suspended." Ukrin

French school protesters threaten to burn down Elysee Palace

"A French protester was arrested on Friday after he threatened to burn down the Élysée Palace in Paris, as high school demonstrations across the country escalated.

Angry young people marched in the streets, set bins and school entrances on fire, and clashed with riot police in violent scuffles.
They did so in defiance of Emmanuel Macron, whose government has battled to contain increasingly violent protests over classroom conditions and funding.
By early afternoon, the education ministry reported protests impacting 560 schools.
The wave of violence left one teenager in a Strasbourg hospital after an aerosol can was thrown into a fire and exploded, hitting the student in the arm." msn

Russians attack Shevchenkove in Kharkiv region with drones

"Russian forces carried out intensive drone attacks on the residential area of the settlement of Shevchenkove in Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region. Three residents were injured and fires broke out." Ukrin

5.8 Earthquake near Vilyuchinsk, Russia

"A magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred near 165 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia at 04:34 PM UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 29.5 kilometers below the Earth's surface." EQ

194 combat clashes on front lines

"As many as 194 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the front.
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces and artillery struck a Russian UAV command post, a staging area for assault groups, a logistics facility, five artillery systems and a command post.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, the enemy launched three strikes using five guided aerial bombs and carried out 55 shelling attacks, two of them using multiple rocket launchers.

On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Ukrainian forces repelled eight Russian attacks. The invaders attempted to advance toward Starytsia, Vovchansk, Okhrymivka, Karaichne and Izbytske.
On the Kupiansk axis, the enemy made eight attempts to improve its positions, conducting assault operations toward Radkivka, Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi and Kuryliivka.
On the Lyman axis, Russian forces attacked eight times toward Drobysheve, Lyman and Novoselivka.
On the Sloviansk axis, the enemy launched four assaults in the areas of Ozerne and Mykolaivka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, Russian forces conducted no assault operations.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, 21 enemy attacks were recorded. The invaders conducted assault operations near Kostiantynivka and toward Osykove, Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, Novoselivka, Illinivka, Kindrashivka, Rozkishne, Hruzke and Vilne.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Russian forces launched 19 attacks, attempting to advance toward Dobropillia, Svitlo, Myrne, Serhiivka and Molodetske.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Russian forces attacked four times toward Kalynivske, Berezove and Myrne.
On the Huliaipole axis, Russian forces attacked seven times, attempting to advance toward Vozdvyzhivka, Ternuvate, Rivne and Hirke.
On the Orikhiv axis, the enemy attacked once toward Pavlivka.
On the Dnipro River axis, Russian forces conducted one assault." Ukrin

Putin: Ready To Use 'All Weapons' Including Nuclear, If Kaliningrad Attacked

"Russian President Vladimir Putin has now directly weighed in amid the ongoing nuclear threat tit-for-tat involving European officials.

Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Moscow on Thursday, he warned the Western allies to cease their escalation in Ukraine, stressing he's willing to use "all weapons" in the Russian arsenal in the scenario that Russia's exclave of Kaliningrad comes under attack.
"The drills in the Baltic Sea, following one another… Then the attempts to arrest our ships and vessels. All this is an escalation. And then we began to hear statements regarding the Kaliningrad region," Putin said.
"If it comes to direct attack against the Russian Federation, in this case on Kaliningrad and possibly some other territories, of course the issue of using all weapons in our country’s arsenal will inevitably and unavoidably emerge on the agenda. This is unavoidable," he asserted in a warning that includes nuclear weapons.
NATO held recent military drills near Kaliningrad which were broadly described as deterrence operations, which Putin referenced in the remarks." ZH

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