Saturday, October 31, 2026

Putin Warns Russia is Ready For War With Europe, Would Turn Baltic Sea Into Second Strait of Hormuz

"Russia does not want a war with Europe but if Western nations keep attempting to “inflict a strategic defeat” on Moscow they may get one, President Vladimir Putin has threatened.
President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin made remarks about relations with European states and the broader West during his Russia-Africa summit in Moscow on Thursday, claiming to be a dove of peace while threatening a World War-like conflict if he isn’t left to pursue his strategic goals. Kremlin state media publisher TASS reported that
President
Putin recalled a century and more of European history in this warning, stating “the tragic pages of history” bring a warning against World Wars, and claiming Russia is attempting to prevent “anything like this happens on a global scale” again.
If any war were to come, Putin said, it would not be Russia’s fault. Nevertheless, the Russian Federation is ready to fight Europe and the West, he assured.
The problem for Putin is that “some” want to “inflict a strategic defeat on Russia”. He went on: “Many people are talking about preparing for war by 2030. Is this right or wrong? First of all, we are prepared, but we don’t want any war with Europe… as for them, if someone wants it, let them prepare. However, they failed to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia this time and it is unlikely to become possible by 2030”.
Putin threatened a Gulf crisis in Europe’s northern sea, the Baltic. Lined by NATO and European Union members and even called a “NATO lake” since Sweden and Finland joined the alliance, Russia has two major ports on the Baltic, with St. Petersburg in the far east and its Kaliningrad [Konigsberg] exclave nestled between Poland and Lithuania." Breitbart

Russian attack knocks out power at critical infrastructure facilities in Kyiv, disrupts water supply

"Several critical infrastructure facilities in Kyiv have been left without power following a Russian air attack, causing disruptions to the city's water supply.
According to Ukrinform, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported this on Telegram.
"Following a Russian strike that knocked out power at several critical infrastructure facilities, water pressure in the capital's supply system has dropped, and the system is currently experiencing disruptions," he wrote, adding that energy workers were working to restore power." Ukrin

Canada to provide €500 million to support Ukraine

"Canada will contribute to the Ukraine Support Loan provided by the EU for 2026–2027 and will allocate €500 million.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced this during a joint press conference with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Montreal, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“Actually, 500 million euros will be our initial participation” Carney said in response to a question about how
Canada plans to participate in the Ukraine Support Loan." 
Ukrin

5.1 Earthquake - Balleny Islands Region

"A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 536 km (333 mi) from
Antarctica in the evening at 8.12 pm local time (GMT +10). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow." VD

173 clashes on front line over past day

"A total of 173 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invading forces were recorded along the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors,
Russian forces launched three assaults, carried out four airstrikes using 10 guided aerial bombs, and conducted 169 shelling attacks.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector,
Ukrainian units repelled nine attacks toward Ternova, Mala Vovcha, and Radkivka, as well as near Vovchanski Khutory, Okhrimivka, Sheviakivka, and Putnykove.
In the Lyman sector,
Russian forces launched nine attacks toward Druzheliubivka and near Nadiia, Myrne, Zarichne, Lyman, and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector,
Russian troops launched two attacks toward Pyskunivka.
Russian
forces conducted no assault operations in the Kupiansk and Kramatorsk sectors.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 20 enemy attacks were recorded.
Russian forces launched offensive operations near Kostiantynivka, Sofiivka, and Vilne, as well as toward Mykolaipillia and Zolotyi Kolodiaz.
In the Pokrovsk sector,
Russian forces launched 14 attacks, attempting to advance near Novyi Donbas, Bilytske, Krasnopodillia, Dobropillia, and Molodetske, as well as toward Serhiivka." Ukrin

Friday, October 30, 2026

Polish President Abruptly Reroutes Flight As Police Surround Constitutional Court

"Poland has descended into a momentary crisis of government, with some oppositionists going so far as to claim a "coup" is underway, but it's still perhaps far too early to know where things stand on the ground.
Polish
Police on Friday night have apparently surrounded and cordoned off the headquarters of the Constitutional Tribunal in Warsaw, coming amid a running crisis over the body's leadership which has pitted Prime Minister Donald Tusk against his two main political adversaries.
Tusk and his governing coalition are in a standoff with allies of the former Law and Justice (PiS) administration, as well as the current president of the country, Karol Nawrocki.
The Friday night chaos started when it was the
Polish official agency PAP which was the first to report that court chief Bogdan Święczkowski and his number two, Bartlomiej Sochanski, were suspended for a month by order of Judge Anna Korwin-Piotrowska.
"The duties of the president of the Constitutional Court, Bogdan Święczkowski, and his deputy were suspended," EuroNews confirms.
The police action at the tribunal then prompted
Polish President Nawrocki to abrubtly turn back his plane ‌en route to Senegal for a scheduled state visit.
Protesters soon descended on the same location, as well as police. From there...
Opposition leader Jarosław Kaczyński has described the police action as a “coup” against the Constitutional Tribunal involving services under the government of pro-
EU Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
There's meanwhile been confusion over Judge Korwin-Piotrowska's order, which additionally reflected the court's leadership changes on its website:
Shortly after, the Constitutional Tribunal itself released a message on its social networks stating that the page had been the object of an "illegal takeover", that Korwin-Piotrowska was not acting on behalf of the court, and that anyone involved in these actions "is committing the crime of coup d’état".
In an initial public reaction on social media, Tusk maintained that the restoration of the rule of law "is a duty" and that "after years of arbitrariness" "a difficult, sometimes painful process that requires determined action" has begun because "there is no other way". ZeroHedge

Moscow reporting massive drone attack; airports impose restrictions on flights

"Russian authorities claim that more than two hundred of them were shot down as they approached the Russian capital. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin and Russian media outlets have reported this.
According to Sobyanin, 231 drones were allegedly destroyed as they approached Moscow, while most of the others were neutralized well outside the capital’s perimeter. The
Russian side has not provided any independent confirmation of these figures.
Throughout the night, the mayor of the
Russian capital regularly reported on the air defense operations. As of 5:00 a.m., he stated that 109 drones had been destroyed since the start of the day. Sobyanin also assured that emergency services were working at the crash sites, but, as usual, did not provide any details regarding specific consequences or damage.
Amid the massive drone attack,
Russian aviation authorities were forced to urgently implement the “Kover” plan and restrict operations at key airports in the Moscow air hub: Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky." UN

6.4 Earthquake - Southeast of Easter Island

"A very strong magnitude 6.4 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near the coast of n/a in the early morning at 12.49 am local time (GMT -7). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was reported felt by some people near the epicenter."
VD

211 clashes along front line

"211 combat engagements were recorded along the front line.

In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors,
Russian forces launched three airstrikes using six guided aerial bombs and carried out 37 shelling attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector,
Ukrainian units repelled seven enemy attacks near the settlements of Starytsia, Izbytske, Chaikivka, Okhrimivka, Mala Vovcha, and Sheviakivka.
In the Kupiansk sector,
Russian forces made no attempts to improve their position.
Attempts to break through
Ukrainian defenses were repelled in the Lyman sector, where Russian forces launched eight attacks toward the settlements of Stepove, Kolodiazi, Lyman, Zarichne, Donetske, and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched four attacks near the settlements of Orikhuvatka, Yampil, Kryva Luka, and Mykolaivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector,
Russian forces carried out one assault toward Vasiutynske.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 24
Russian attacks were recorded. According to updated information, Russian forces conducted offensive operations near the town of Kostiantynivka and toward the settlements of Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, Novoselivka, Dovha Balka, Druzhkivka, Rusyn Yar, Petrivka, Toretske, Pryiut, Vilne, and Zolotyi Kolodiaz.
In the Pokrovsk sector,
Russian forces launched 19 attacks attempting to advance toward the settlements of Dobropillia, Novyi Donbas, Hannivka, Rodynske, Svitle, Novohryshyne, Myrne, Serhiivka, Kotlyne, Molodetske, Novopidhorodnie, and Novopavlivka.
In the Huliaipole sector,
Russian forces attacked Ukrainian defenders’ positions 18 times, attempting to advance toward the settlements of Uspishne, Ternuvate, Yehorivka, Hirke, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector,
Russian forces launched two attacks toward Yehorivka." Ukrin

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Russia allows grain ships to leave Sea of Azov through Nov. 15

"Russian authorities have issued permits for grain ships to leave the Sea of Azov for export for the first time since July 10, Reuters reported on Oct. 28, citing seven industry sources.
The sources said permits to pass through the Kerch Strait would be issued through Nov. 15.
Bloomberg, citing sources, reported that the Sea of Azov port administration had temporarily authorized ships to leave the ports of Temryuk and Kavkaz." NV

El Salvador sends 2,000 troops to Haiti to rescue four missing soldiers

"El Salvador has deployed more than 2,000 soldiers to Haiti as part of a mission to retrieve four nationals who went missing in the Caribbean country almost two weeks ago.
The "robust deployment" was communicated by
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele to the
Prime Minister of Haiti Alix Didier Fils-Aime earlier this week, the foreign ministry of
El Salvador said in a statement.
Bukele said the soldiers would also assist ongoing "security efforts against gangs in Haiti", the statement continued.
Tensions between the two central American countries have escalated over the disappearance of the four air force technicians working as part of a UN-backed anti-gang organization in Haiti.
The four soldiers with the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) were travelling back to their base in an armoured vehicle when they were ambushed in an area of the Caribbean island nation controlled by armed groups called Croix-des-Bouquets.
No gang has so far claimed responsibility.
The Salvadoran foreign ministry said the "large-scale operation" was "supported by various countries and international organisations".
Earlier this week, Haiti handed four bodies over to special forces claiming they belonged to those of the missing servicemen, but Bukele said they did not match." msn

Russia attacks Ukraine with 112 drones: air defence downs 97, strikes recorded at seven locations

"Russia attacked Ukraine with 112 drones in the night with strikes recorded at seven locations. Air defense forces have downed 97 UAVs. Aircraft, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare assets, unmanned systems units and mobile fire groups from Ukraine's defense forces have been involved in repelling the attack." UN

Drones attack container ship off coast of Bulgaria. There were four Ukrainian citizens on board

"Unidentified maritime drones attacked yet another merchant ship in the Black Sea. The incident occurred in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone. Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov has stated." msn

5.7 Earthquake - Banda Sea, 136 km west of Pulau Molu Island, Maluku, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred in the Banda Sea 134 km (83 mi) from Indonesia in the morning at 7.06 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a moderate depth of 142 km (88 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter." VD

5.7 Earthquake - 55 km southeast of Olsobip, Western Province, Papua New Guinea

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit 55 km (34 mi) away from Olsobip, Western Province, Papua New Guinea, around noon at 1.26 pm local time (Pacific/Port Moresby GMT +10)." VD

Over 190 clashes on front lines in past day

"A total of 191 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors,
Russian forces carried out 37 attacks, three of them using MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector,
Ukraine's Defense Forces repelled five attacks. Russian invaders attacked toward Okhrimivka and Mala Vovcha.
In the Kupiansk sector,
Russian forces launched three assaults toward Radkivka.
In the Lyman sector,
Russian troops carried out six assault operations toward Nove, Stavky, and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, the
Russian army launched two attacks near Yampil and toward Orikhuvatka.
In the Kramatorsk sector,
Russian troops attacked three times toward Malynivka, Vasiutynske, and Chervone.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 15 attacks were recorded.
Russian forces conducted offensive operations near Kostiantynivka and toward Raiske and Pavlivka.
The enemy launched 32 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector, attempting to advance near Sofiivka, Vilne, Vodianske, Vasylivka, Molodetske, and Udachne, and toward Toretske, Kucheriv Yar, Dobropillia, Hannivka, Novohryshyne, Hulive, and Serhiivka.
In the Huliaipole sector,
Russian troops launched 17 attacks, attempting to advance toward Ternuvate, Dolynka, Hirke, Charivne, and Yehorivka." Ukrin

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

German special forces preparing for war with Russia

"
Germany’s elite special forces are preparing for a potential large-scale war with Russia, the unit’s commander told Bild. The remarks come amid tensions between Moscow and NATO over the Ukraine conflict, with German officials warning that the armed forces must be ready for a confrontation by the end of the decade." RT

Netanyahu Claims ‘Decisive Majority,’ Vows ‘National Right-Wing Government’ — ‘Historic’ Chance to End Iran Threat

"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed a “clear, decisive majority” among Jewish and Zionist voters early Wednesday, calling for a strong right-wing government as revised election night projections shifted in his favor and declaring a “historic” opportunity alongside President Donald Trump to eliminate the Iranian threat." Breitbart

Russians damage high school stadium in Dnipro

"As a result of the
Russian attack on Dnipro, a stadium at one of the city’s high schools was damaged. The Regional Military Administration Head Oleksandr Hanzha has reported this on his Telegram channel.
“The windows at the facility have been shattered. Preliminary reports indicate that no one was injured. The threat to the city continues. Stay in safe places,” he wrote.
As a reminder, a nighttime attack by
Russia damaged the SUZUKI car dealership in Podil.
The South Bridge in Kyiv was also attacked with ballistic missiles; cleanup efforts are currently underway." UN

6.0 Earthquake - 214 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

"A very strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred in the Coral Sea 140 km (87 mi) from
Vanuatu around noon at 1.21 pm local time (GMT +11). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

Over 190 clashes on front lines in past day, most Russian attacks

"191 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the front line.
Russian
strikes targeted Bezsalivka, Koreniok, Tovstodubove, Ulаnove, Rohizne, Neskuchne, Pysarivka, Bachivsk, Vovkivka, Hirky, Kruzhok, Doroshivka, Mohrytsia, Yastrubshchyna, Nova Sich, Khrapivshchyna, Luzhky, Kozache, Obody, Mala Korchakivka, Kindrativka, Korchakivka, Volfyne, Zapsillia, and Ivolzhanske in the Sumy region, and Khrinivka in the Chernihiv region. Fotovyzh was hit by an airstrike.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors,
Russian forces carried out 37 attacks, three of them using MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector,
Ukraine's Defense Forces repelled five attacks. Russian invaders attacked toward Okhrimivka and Mala Vovcha.
In the Kupiansk sector,
Russian forces launched three assaults toward Radkivka.
In the Lyman sector,
Russian troops carried out six assault operations toward Nove, Stavky, and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, the
Russian army launched two attacks near Yampil and toward Orikhuvatka.
In the Kramatorsk sector,
Russian troops attacked three times toward Malynivka, Vasiutynske, and Chervone.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 15 attacks were recorded.
Russian forces conducted offensive operations near Kostiantynivka and toward Raiske and Pavlivka.
The enemy launched 32 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector, attempting to advance near Sofiivka, Vilne, Vodianske, Vasylivka, Molodetske, and Udachne, and toward Toretske, Kucheriv Yar, Dobropillia, Hannivka, Novohryshyne, Hulive, and Serhiivka.
Russian
forces conducted no assault operations in the Oleksandrivka sector.
In the Huliaipole sector,
Russian troops launched 17 attacks, attempting to advance toward Ternuvate, Dolynka, Hirke, Charivne, and Yehorivka.
Russian
forces conducted no assault operations in the Orikhiv and Dnipro River sectors." Ukrin

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Two killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Belgorod

"Two civilians were killed and thirteen others wounded in a major attack on the
Russian city of Belgorod, regional governor Aleksandr Shuvayev has said.
The death toll from an overnight drone strike has risen to two. One of the injured victims who was hospitalized following the attack has died, Shuvayev added. Overall thirteen people were injured, according to updated data from regional authorities. Earlier reports said one person had been killed and 14 injured." RT

Marxist Lula ‘Wins’ Brazil Election After Unprecedented Voting Time Extension…

"Socialist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 80, was elected president of Brazil for a fourth term in Sunday’s runoff election, narrowly defeating conservative Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro in a tightly contested race in which both sides alleged irregularities and the Supreme Court
intervened to extend voting.
At press time, with 99.76 percent remaining, Lula is in the lead with 51.75 percent, or about 64.066 million, of the votes. Sen. Bolsonaro has accumulated 48.25 percent of the vote, or about 59.725 million votes, creating a gap that authorities have deemed too large to overcome with the remaining vote.
Lula’s return to power in
Brazil in 2022 was historic, as the radical Marxist founder of the Workers’ Party (PT) is a convicted felon who was sentenced to upwards of 20 years in prison in 2019 on charges of misusing public funds during his first two terms as president. He was allowed to run for president once more through the grace of the nation’s top court, the Supreme Federal Tribunal (STF), which in 2021 overturned his conviction on a technicality, not revealing any new exonerating information regarding his case." Breitbart

Kremlin begins discussing "territorial compromises" during negotiations between Ukraine, U.S., and Russia

"According to the kremlin spokesman, upcoming talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia may involve "territorial compromises."
Peskov did not provide any details, believing that disclosing them would harm the peace process.
Zelensky stated that territorial concessions to Moscow are a red line, and negotiations will be limited solely to a ceasefire." msn

5.8 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, Tonga

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 256 km (159 mi) from Tonga late in the evening at 11.28 pm local time (GMT -11). The quake had a moderate depth of 75 km (47 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." msn

177 clashes reported on front line over past day

"A total of 177 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded on the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector,
Russian forces attacked three times near Bachivsk, Boiaro-Lezhachi, and Oleksiivka.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector,
Ukrainian units repelled eight Russian attacks. Russian troops attempted to advance near Radkivka, Bochkovе, Okhrimivka, and Zakharivka.
In the Kupiansk sector,
Russian forces conducted no assault operations over the past day.
Russian
attempts to advance were thwarted in the Lyman sector, where Ukrainian defenders repelled eight attacks near Stepove, Zelena Dolyna, Kolodiazi, Stavky, Lyman, and Zarichne.
In the Sloviansk sector,
Russian forces conducted no active offensive operations.
In the Kramatorsk sector,
Ukrainian troops repelled one Russian attack near Malynivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 12
Russian attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assault operations near Raiske, Mykolaipillia, Dovha Balka, Kostiantynivka, Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, and Novoselivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector,
Ukrainian defenders repelled 36 attacks. Russian troops attacked near Serhiivka and Molodetske and launched assaults toward Nadiia, Novopavlivka, Sofiivka, Vilne, Kucheriv Yar, Hannivka, Novyi Donbas, Chernihivka, Krasnopodillia, and Hulivе.
In the Oleksandrivka sector,
Russian forces conducted no active offensive operations.
In the Huliaipole sector,
Ukrainian forces repelled 13 Russian attacks near Uspenske, Rizdvianka, Dolynka, Hirke, and Yehorivka.
In the Orikhiv and Dnipro River sectors,
Russian forces conducted no active operations over the past day.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, the situation remained largely unchanged. No signs of
Russian forces forming offensive groupings were detected." Ukrin

Monday, October 26, 2026

Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Russian targets 2,500 kilometers from border

"
Ukraine struck several targets, including a petrochemical plant and a warehouse in Siberia around 2,500 kilometers away from the border  monitoring channels reported.
A fire first broke out at the Omsky Kauchuk petrochemical plant in the Russian city of Omsk, according to
Ukrainian monitoring channel Exilenova Plus.
The facility is one of
Russia's largest petrochemical plants, and the company behind Omsky Kauchuk says the site is a leading producer of synthetic rubber, organic synthesis products, and methyl tert-butyl ether,pan additive used to refine gasoline." Ukrin

French-Style Unrest Spreads to Spain as Youths Riot and Loot in Barcelona

"Riots and looting spread to Barcelona, Spain, as local youths sought to imitate the unrest seen in France and other European nations in recent weeks, apparently motivated by little more than a desire to cause destruction and loot stores.
Hundreds of mostly young, hooded teenagers dressed in black descended upon the city centre of Barcelona destroying street furniture, clashing with police, and looting shops." Breitbart

Zelensky: Energy truce could signal Russia’s readiness to end war

"An energy ceasefire could be the first sign that Russia is truly ready to end the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made this statement in an interview with Alla Mazur, host of “TSN.Tyzhden,” according to Ukrinform.
“An energy ceasefire as a first step. I believe this is a signal,” Zelensky said.
He noted that Ukraine is ready for trilateral negotiations at the technical working group level, which should yield concrete results." Ukrin

Injury toll from Russian attack on Vinnytsia rises to seven, search and rescue operations completed

"Seven people were injured in a Russian attack on Vinnytsia this morning, and emergency rescue operations and debris clearance at a damaged residential building have been completed." Ukrin

Student List wins Serbian election in political earthquake as Vučić concedes defeat

"Serbia has entered a new political era. The Student List has won the country's parliamentary election, marking a dramatic breakthrough for a movement that emerged from months of student protests and rapidly transformed itself into the country's most important political force.
In a brief statement to the nation, outgoing
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat and declared that the Student List has won the majority in parliament.
Vučić said that “based on the stratified sample, it is clear that we have lost the election,” adding that “the Student List has won and will have between 135 and 140 seats, while we will have around 105. No one else has entered parliament. The Alliance of Vojvodina Hungarians (SVM) has won three seats, the Albanians one, and I think the SDA has also secured a seat,” he added.
The
Serbian Progressive Party received around 1.72 million votes, admitted Vučić. The Student List won 2.2 million, giving it a majority of 52% to 32.3 %.
The result suggests that the movement managed to attract voters far beyond the university campuses where the protests began. Young people were its most visible supporters, but the electoral coalition appears to have extended to parts of the urban middle class, opposition-minded voters and citizens who had previously been reluctant to support established opposition parties.
For years, President Aleksandar Vučić and the
Serbian Progressive Party dominated Serbian politics through a combination of strong electoral organisation, extensive political influence, control over a large part of the media environment and a highly personalised political strategy centred on Vučić himself." msn

Strikes Reported On Chinese-Made Military Hardware In Middle East

"I
raqi authorities are investigating possible strikes on storage sites holding Chinese-made air defense systems that were transferred from Iran to aligned militia groups within raw, according to a report from the English language Arab news organization Asharq Al-Awsat." RS

New Mexico & Colorado Flood Disaster: Record River Levels

"Historic flooding is impacting New Mexico and Colorado as record river levels, widespread evacuations, and dangerous flood warnings threaten communities across the Four Corners region. Around 1,500 residences in San Juan County were ordered to evacuate as the San Juan River reaches historic levels. With more rain possible later this week, the risk of renewed flooding remains a major concern."
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Very strong mag. 6.1 Earthquake - 25 km ENE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

"A very strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred in the Coral Sea near Espiritu Santo island, Vanuatu, around noon at 1.24 pm local time (Pacific/Efate GMT +11). The quake had a moderate depth of 116 km (72 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter." VD

177 clashes reported on front line

"A total of 177 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded on the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector,
Russian forces attacked three times near Bachivsk, Boiaro-Lezhachi, and Oleksiivka.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector,
Ukrainian units repelled eight Russian attacks. Russian troops attempted to advance near Radkivka, Bochkovе, Okhrimivka, and Zakharivka.
In the Kupiansk sector,
Russian forces conducted no assault operations over the past day.
Russian
attempts to advance were thwarted in the Lyman sector, where Ukrainian defenders repelled eight attacks near Stepove, Zelena Dolyna, Kolodiazi, Stavky, Lyman, and Zarichne.
In the Sloviansk sector,
Russian forces conducted no active offensive operations.
In the Kramatorsk sector,
Ukrainian troops repelled one Russian attack near Malynivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 12 Russian attacks were recorded.
Russian forces conducted assault operations near Raiske, Mykolaipillia, Dovha Balka, Kostiantynivka, Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, and Novoselivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector,
Ukrainian defenders repelled 36 attacks. Russian troops attacked near Serhiivka and Molodetske and launched assaults toward Nadiia, Novopavlivka, Sofiivka, Vilne, Kucheriv Yar, Hannivka, Novyi Donbas, Chernihivka, Krasnopodillia, and Hulivе.
In the Oleksandrivka sector,
Russian forces conducted no active offensive operations.
In the Huliaipole sector,
Ukrainian forces repelled 13 Russian attacks near Uspenske, Rizdvianka, Dolynka, Hirke, and Yehorivka.
In the Orikhiv and Dnipro River sectors,
Russian forces conducted no active operations over the past day." Ukrin

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Mass blackouts reported across occupied Crimea

"A sweeping blackout hit occupied Crimea overnight after an attack on a key electrical substation in southern Russia, according to Telegram monitoring channels.
"The entire peninsula is without electricity,".
According to satellite imagery from NASA FIRMS, the Taman substation in
Russia's Krasnodar Krai was damaged in an overnight attack. The substation supplies electricity to occupied Crimea." msn

French PM Puts Telecoms On Alert For Nationwide Social Media Blackout As Far-Left Riots Spiral

"French PM Asks Telecoms To Prepare For Nationwide Social Media Blackout.
Far-Left Unrest Spreads to Albania, Spain, Belgium, and Italy.
Despite
France Deploying Extra Police, Far-Left Riots Continue.
EU's
Far-Left Uprising Is a National Security Concern.
Riots Begin In
France, Spread To Brussels.
France
Deploys 70,000 Police As Cities Brace For Far-Left Chaos ." ZH

Russian airstrikes on Sloviansk

"The
Russians attacked Sloviansk in the Donetsk region with high-explosive bombs, damaging residential and administrative buildings, an infrastructure facility, and two educational institutions; at least two people were wounded." Ukrin

Drones attack industrial hub in Russia's Omsk

"Drones have attacked an industrial hub in the
Russian city of Omsk, located more than 2,500 km from Ukraine." Ukrin

5.7 Earthquake - Coral Sea, 136 km southwest of Tegua Island, Torba Province, Vanuatu

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred in the Coral Sea 128 km (80 mi) from
Vanuatu in the early afternoon at 3.05 pm local time (GMT +11). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow." VD

5.8 Earthquake - Coral Sea, 133 km southwest of Tegua Island, Torba Province, Vanuatu

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in the Coral Sea 125 km (78 mi) from
Vanuatu in the early afternoon at 3.12 pm local time (GMT +11). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow." VD

5.4 Earthquake - Coral Sea, 110 km southwest of Tegua Island, Torba Province, Vanuatu

"A strong magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred in the Coral Sea 101 km (63 mi) from
Vanuatu in the morning at 10.44 am local time (GMT +11). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow." VD

5.5 Earthquake - Coral Sea, 40 km southwest of Gaua Island, Torba Province, Vanuatu

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the Coral Sea near Gaua Island island,
Vanuatu, in the afternoon at 5.43 pm local time (GMT +11)." VD

5.3 Earthquake - 281 km west of Yushu, Qinghai, China

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit 281 km (175 mi) away from Yushu, Qinghai,
China, in the afternoon at 4.39 pm local time (Asia/Shanghai GMT +8). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow." VD

193 combat clashes on front line

"Ukraine's Defense Forces engaged in 193 combat clashes with Russian invaders along the front line.
Ukraine's
missile forces and artillery struck a Russian troop and equipment concentration area, a UAV control post and a command-and-observation post.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, the enemy carried out two airstrikes, using six guided aerial bombs, and shelled
Ukrainian military positions and settlements 51 times.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis,
Ukraine's Defense Forces repelled eight attacks. Russian invaders advanced toward the settlements of Ternova, Okhrimivka and Bochkove.
On the Kupiansk axis, the enemy made four attempts to improve its positions, including offensive operations toward Radkivka.
On the Sloviansk axis,
Russian forces launched four attacks near the settlement of Kryva Luka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, the enemy conducted no assault operations.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, 13 attacks were recorded.
Russian invaders conducted offensive operations near Kostiantynivka.
On the Pokrovsk axis, the enemy launched 16 attacks, including attempts to advance near the settlements of Sofiivka, Vilne, Novyi Donbas, Vasylivka and Molodetske, and toward Dobropillia, Krasnopodillia and Serhiivka.
On the Oleksandrivka axis,
Russian forces launched one attack toward the settlement of Zaporizke.
On the Huliaipole axis,
Russian forces made 13 attempts to advance near Dobropillia and Bilohiria and toward the settlements of Verkhnia Tersa, Kopani, Huliaipilske and Yehorivka.
On the Orikhiv axis, the enemy made one attempt to attack toward Novoiakovlivka." Ukrin