Zelensky Boasts Of Hits On 3 Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tankers After Kiev Military Depot Leveled

"Russia

overnight unleashed...Among the key targets was a large complex owned and operated by UKRTAC, a Ukrainian producer of military gear and personal protective equipment. Its
manufacturing facilities and warehouses in the capital were destroyed in the assault.
Zelensky has said Ukrainian forces continue to strike back, including a new attack on three oil depots and a fuel facility in Russia's southern Stavropol Sunday morning. Zelensky added three Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers were also struck in the Black Sea.
"Today, Ukraine’s long-range sanctions reached designated targets that support and finance Russia’s aggression. SSU units struck three oil depots in the Stavropol region at once, while units of our Armed Forces hit another fuel facility in the same region," he said.
"Direct hits were recorded on three Russian shadow fleet tankers in the Black Sea." ZH

Russia smashes Ukraine’s defenses in key Donbass stronghold

"Russian forces are on track to liberate the key Donbass stronghold of Krasny Liman, located around 17 km northeast of the regional center of Slavyansk, Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov has announced, adding that Ukraine’s organized defenses in the area have been completely shattered.

The chief of staff made the remarks on Saturday as he inspected a command post of the Russian ‘West’ group of forces. Russian troops are currently sweeping through the town, conducting search-and-destroy operations against the remaining Ukrainian holdouts, Gerasimov stated." RT

Russian guided bomb strike on Zaporizhzhia

"Russian forces carried out an airstrike on a residential neighborhood in Zaporizhzhia, killing two people and injuring at least ten." Ukrin

Shanghai Boils At 180°F

"Shanghai has been hit by record-breaking heat, with temperatures soaring to 180°F (82.2°C) — far above the normal range for the city. This extreme reading is part of a prolonged heatwave that has gripped East China, driven by a strong and stable Northwestern Pacific subtropical high over the Yangtze River Delta. 

Infrastructure stress: Reports describe roads cracking, asphalt melting, and even cars melting in extreme heat." Google

Flash flooding in NYC impacts restaurants, cancels concerts after severe storms sweep through

"Parts of New York City and New Jersey were hit by severe storms on Saturday, even triggering a tornado warning.

Streets were sent under water leaving cars submerged as drivers were forced to wade through floods to safety.
The floodwaters were gone by Sunday, but Saturday's storms still left their impact across New York City.
Events were canceled and businesses in some areas were trying to protect their buildings and their customers.
The smell of sewage lingered Sunday at the corner of Grand Street and West Broadway in SoHo. The street flooded Saturday, causing water to start to seep into corner restaurant Flipper's.
The extreme weather has sparked travel chaos after water cascaded into subway stations and traffic was brought to a standstill with lanes blocked." Sun

Russia strikes foreign cargo ship, five crew members killed

"The Russian

military launched a missile strike on a civilian cargo vessel flying the flag of
Guinea-Bissau. Five crew members were killed, eight were evacuated, and the fate of another five remains unknown. Units of the Ukrainian Navy and the Maritime Search and Rescue Service were involved in the rescue operation." Ukrin

5.3 Earthquake - 59 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean near the coast of
Estado de Chiapas State, Mexico, in the evening at 8.18 pm local time (GMT -6). The quake had a very shallow depth of 19.6 km (12 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

5.5 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 108 km southwest of Tapachula, Estado de Chiapas, Mexico

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 81 km (50 mi) from
Estado de Chiapas State, Mexico, in the morning at 11.45 am local time (GMT -6). The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

5.5 Earthquake - 2 km WSW of Sicaya, Peru

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit 10.3 km (6 mi) away from Huancayo, Junin, Peru, in the evening at 9.24 pm local time (America/Lima GMT -5). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was felt by many near the epicenter. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

U.S. DESTROYS IRAN NUCLEAR SITE

"Iran accuses U.S. of striking Iranian nuclear facility in revenge attacks for deaths of two Americans." SR

235 combat engagements on front line

"235 combat engagements between the Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded at the front.
Ukrainian Air Force, missile forces, and artillery struck nine areas of concentration of Russian manpower, five UAV control points, one gun, two logistics depots, and one other important enemy target.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, Russian forces carried out three airstrikes, dropping eight aerial bombs, and conducted 56 shellings of Ukrainian troop positions and settlements, including one using MLRS.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Russian invaders attacked Ukrainian positions 14 times toward Hoptivka and in the areas of Lyman, Starytsia, and Prylipka.
In the Kupiansk direction, the Russians carried out no offensive actions.
In the Lyman direction, Russian forces attempted 26 times to break into Ukrainian defenses, attacking in the areas of Novomykhailivka, Drobysheve, Novoselivka, Hrekivka, and toward Shyikivka, Stavky, Lyman, and Ozerne.
In the Sloviansk direction, the Russian army assaulted 27 times in the areas of Zakitne, Kryva Luka, Riznykivka, and toward Pyskunivka and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian invaders carried out two attacks in the area of Nykyforivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the enemy launched 24 attacks in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Ivanopillia, Stepanivka, and toward Pavlivka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped 30 assault actions by the Russians in the areas of Toretske, Shakhove, Udachne, Filiia, Hryshyne, and toward Kucheriv Yar, Novyi Donbas, Myrne, Bilitske, Svitle, Novopavlivka, Shevchenko, and Novopidhorodne.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, no offensive actions by the Russian army were recorded.
In the Huliaipole direction, Russian invaders carried out 21 attacks in the area of Zaliznychne and toward Dobropillia, Tsvitkove, Vozdvyzhivka, and Hirske.
In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped one Russian attempt to advance in the area of Shcherbaky." Ukrin

Zelenskiy creates new role with expanded powers for ex-defence minister Fedorov

"After a week of chaos, scandal and protest, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy acknowledged the effectiveness of sacked ex-Defence MinisterFedorov and announced his appointment to an expanded national security role with real powers.
Following a wave of public debate, a press conference by Fedorov a day after he was dismissed as part of a surprise governmentreshuffle, caused widespread debate and tension in Bankova as thousands took to the streets to protest against the decision. In his six months on

the job, the former tech entrepren€showed himself to be highly effective and began to turn the tide on the battlefield – something he himself pointed out with a list of 22 achievements he posted online in his farewell message on social media.
Under pressure from volunteer groups, business leaders of Ukraine's western allies, Zelenskiy changed his stance again and publicly praised Fedorov’s record at the Ministry of Defence on July 18, announcing that he would return to government in a new more powerful role. At the end of last week, Zelenskiy offered Fedorov a job as advisor, but that was refused as Fedorov said he wanted the authority to continue his reforms of the venally corrupt and highly inefficient Defence Ministry.
The Presidential Office said an agreement on Fedorov’s future had been reached after he rejected a conventional advisory position, insisting that he needed executive authority if he was to continue his military reforms." msn

Russian overnight attack rocks Kyiv with ballistic missiles, damages residential buildings

"At least seven people have been injured, with residential buildings damaged and set ablaze in Kyiv as a major Russian ballistic missile attack targeted Ukraine's capital overnight.

Seven people have been injured, with six hospitalized and one treated at the scene. Another five people were rescued from damaged buildings, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported.
A series of explosions was first heard in Ukraine's capital at around 1:30 a.m. local time as air raid sirens sounded across central and eastern Ukraine.
Several rounds of explosions were then heard at around 1:47 a.m. and 1:54 a.m. local time, according to Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground.
More explosions were reported at approximately 2:09 a.m. and 2:13 a.m. local time, with dozens of missiles reported within the span of just an hour." KI

Hamas terrorizes civilians at UN food centers

"For the civilians of Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, queuing for food is becoming an

ever more dangerous necessity.
Increasingly, however, the threat is from armed raids by the very group that claims to protect them: Hamas.
Palestinians told The Telegraph how in recent days, groups of terrorists had stormed food distribution points and refugee shelters to tighten their grip on Gaza and terrorize civilians." msn

5.7 Earthquake - 72 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 73 km (45 mi) from Estado de Chiapas State, Mexico, in the morning at 11.26 am local time (GMT -6). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was felt by many near the epicenter." VD

5.3 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 87 km southwest of Tapachula, Estado de Chiapas, Mexico

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean near the coast of Estado de Chiapas State, Mexico, in the evening at 8.18 pm local time (GMT -6). The quake had a very shallow depth of 19.6 km (12 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

5.5 Earthquake - 27 km northwest of Huancayo, Junin, Peru

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit 10.3 km (6 mi) away from Huancayo, Junin, Peru, in the evening at 9.24 pm local time (America/Lima GMT -5). 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

5.5 Earthquake - Scotia Sea

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the South Atlantic Ocean 165 km (103 mi) from Antarctica in the afternoon at 4.50 pm local time (GMT -3). 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

249 battles on front lines

"249 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front lines.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy carried out one airstrike, dropping two guided bombs, and conducted 65 shelling attacks, including one using MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attacked 19 times in the Starytsia area and toward Izbytske, Kutkivka, Khatne, Kozacha Lopan, Hoptivka, Radkivka, Vilcha, and Bereznyky.

In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched three assaults on the positions of the Defense Forces in the area of Kolisnykivka and toward Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi and Novoplatonivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attempted to breach the defenses 10 times, launching attacks in the areas of Novoselivka, Drobysheve, Novomykhailivka, and toward Lyman, Dibrova, and Ozerne.
In the Sloviansk sector, the Russian army launched 23 assaults toward Kryva Luka, Rai-Oleksandrivka, Pyskunivka, Mykolaivka, and in the areas of Riznykivka and Zakitne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian invaders attacked Tykhonivka once.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 20 attacks in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Ivanopillia, Stepanivka, and toward Dovha Balka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Defense Forces repelled 37 assaults by the Russian Federation’s army in the areas of Dorozhne, Hryshyne, Novopidhorodne, Rodynske, Vasylivka, Kotlyne, and toward Vilne, Novyi Donbas, Myrne, Serhiivka, and Kucheriv Yar.
On the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy launched two attacks toward Vorone.
On the Huliaipole sector, the invaders carried out 17 attacks toward Kosivtseve, Verkhnia Tersa, Tsvitkove, Charivne, Hirke, and Vozdvyzhivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces launched 10 assaults in the areas of Bilohiria, Shcherbaky, Mali Shcherbaky, and toward Novoandriivka and Prymorske." Ukrin

Entire Mountain Collapses In China, 13 Buildings Buried, Hundreds Missing

"At 9:08 a.m. near Wujiang Sanqiao in Hanjiadong Subdistrict, Pengshui County, Chongqing, a mountain slope that appeared solid suddenly collapsed with a deafening roar. Massive rocks poured down like a flood, swallowing more than a dozen residential buildings below. Some were buried under the landslide, while others fell directly into the Wujiang River. Dust filled the sky, with sounds of impacts and explosions echoing one after another, creating a scene that looked like the end of the world." CO

Protests against Fedorov's dismissal continue across Ukraine for a second day

"Protests against the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov entered a second day,

with demonstrations taking place in Kyiv and several other Ukrainian cities, public broadcaster Suspilne reported on July 17.
About 200 people gathered in Kyiv's Ivan Franko Square, organizers said. Protesters also called for the dismissal of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and demanded that lawmakers return to work." Pravada

Sternenko alleges pressure on soldiers over support for Fedorov protests; President’s Office responds

"Ukrainian senior military commanders are pressuring soldiers not to support protests over Mykhailo Fedorov’s dismissal, not to interact with the media and not to make public

statements, volunteer and blogger Serhii Sternenko said in a Telegram post on July 17.
Sternenko shared what he said were messages sent to him by soldiers.
“On the order of the commander-in-chief, a telegram has been sent to military units banning interaction with the media, public appearances, interviews and statements,” one message he quoted said. “If violations are discovered, internal checks and investigations should be launched, and those responsible should be held accountable based on the results.” NV

Ukraine strikes Russian patrol ship, oil refinery and Kerch terminal

"Ukraine's Defense Forces struck two tankers, a tugboat, the Svetlyak patrol ship, the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery, an oil terminal and other Russian military facilities." NV

Iran strikes Syria for first time since Middle East war began

"Iran struck Syrian territory for the first time since war erupted in the Middle East in February

2026, Reuters reported, citing a Syrian military source and Iranian state media on July 17.
Iranian media claimed that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked the U.S. Special Operations command center at Al-Tanf in eastern Syria, allegedly in retaliation for the deaths of Iranian personnel in a U.S. strike on the city of Iranshahr.
Reuters said it could not independently verify the claim. A Syrian source told the news agency that Iran had carried out a strike near the Al-Tanf base but did not hit the installation itself. The source also said the attack caused neither casualties nor material damage." NV

Major M7.3 earthquake hits offshore Chiapas, Mexico, hazardous tsunami waves forecast

"A major earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.3 struck offshore Chiapas, Mexico at 14:48 UTC. The agency is reporting a depth of 15.2 km (9.4 miles). EMSC is reporting M7.3 at a depth of 25 km (15.5 miles). According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC), hazardous tsunami waves are forecast for some coasts." W

Explosive strombolian eruptions at Mayon volcano, Philippines

"Mayon volcano remained under Alert Level 3 on July 15, 2026, after PHIVOLCS recorded 187 volcanic earthquakes, 398 rockfalls, 10 pyroclastic density current signals, and SO2 emissions averaging 9 028 tonnes/day from the volcano in Albay, Philippines." W

Strong M6.4 earthquake hits South Sandwich Islands region

"A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.4 struck the South Sandwich Islands region at 10:26 UTC. The agency is reporting a depth of 46 km (28.6 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth." W

100 combat clashes on front line

"The Russian army has attacked the positions of the Defense Forces of Ukraine 100 times.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, the invaders tried 10 times to break through the defenses in the areas of Kozacha Lopan, Lyman, Izbytske, and Synelnykove, two clashes are ongoing.
In the Lyman direction, 13 enemy attempts to advance were recorded in the areas of Novoselivka, Drobysheve, Lyman, Ozerne, and Yampil, four clashes are ongoing.
In the Sloviansk direction, the invaders attempted to advance 19 times near Kryva Luka, Zakitne, Rai-Oleksandrivka, and Riznykivka, one clash is ongoing.

In the Kramatorsk direction, the defenders successfully repelled five enemy attacks in the areas of Malynivka and Nykyforivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the invaders tried eight times to break through the defenses in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk direction, twenty-three attempts were recorded by the Russians to push the Defense Forces from their occupied positions in the areas of Sofiivka, Toretske, Bilytske, Novo Donbas, Bilozerske, Shevchenko, Hryshyne, Myrne, Vasylivka, Serhiivka, Udachne, and Molodetske, one clash is ongoing.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, Ukrainian warriors successfully repelled one attack in the area of Berezove.
In the Huliaipole direction, the enemy attacked seventeen times in the areas of Tsvitkove, Hirske, Olenokostiantynivka, Vozdvyzhivka, and Charyvne, four clashes are ongoing.
In the Orikhiv direction, the Defense Forces stopped two enemy attempts to advance in the areas of Novoandriivka and Prymorske." Ukrin

Ukrainian media defy court ban, publish forbidden report on top official's brother

"Several Ukrainian media outlets on July 17 defied a court ban by publishing an investigative report on the brother of Oleksiy Sukhachov, head of the State Investigation Bureau.
According to the report, Oleksiy Sukhachov’s brother Oleksandr has bought 143 apartments at a price far below their market value, with each apartment being sold at the price of a smartphone. The construction of the apartment buildings involved has been investigated by Oleksiy Sukhachov’s State Investigation Bureau, raising questions about a potential conflict of interest.
The bureau denied the accusations of wrongdoing.

On July 6, a Ukrainian court banned the Anti-Corruption Action Center, the media outlet Slidstvo.info and journalist Alina Stryzhak from publishing the investigative report.
But Maksym Savchuk, a journalist at Slidstvo.info and a co-author of the investigation, said on July 17 that he had not been banned from publishing the report. He added that he had sent the investigation to other media outlets for publication.
“The (court) order does not apply to me — and I co-authored the investigation,” he wrote on Facebook. “So I have both the moral and legal right to share the text, which Alina and I worked on together, with other media outlets.”
The report was published by Dzerkalo Tyzhnia, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Ukrainska Pravda, Hromadske, Toronto TV, Suspilne, Mezha.net, Bihus.info, NV.ua, Graty, and NGL.media.
From 2018 to 2020, Oleksandr Sukhachov, a businessman, acquired 143 apartments in Kharkiv, although he does not own most of them now, according to the investigation.
He bought the apartments at book value, far below market prices, the media outlets reported.
In 2018 Sukhachov bought 30 apartments for a total of Hr 1 million ($39,300 at the 2018 exchange rate) at prices ranging from Hr 24,600 to Hr 48,900 per apartment ($932 to $1,856).
The same year, he also purchased another 28 apartments for a total of $33,000.
The apartments were sold by Parkovy-2, a company owned by lawyer Ivan Kozikov at the time. Currently the same housing project is owned by real estate developer Stroy City.
The Kyiv Independent has requested comment from Stroy City and will publish its response once it is received.
In 2021 the police investigated allegations that the buildings in which Sukhachov bought the apartments had been built illegally.
According to Ukraine's court registry, in 2021 the police also found company seals belonging to Oleksandr Sukhachov during searches at Stroy City offices.
In 2022 the case was transferred from the police to the State Investigation Bureau. No one has been charged in the case.
Later the case was sent back to the police and closed, and then resumed again." KI

Wildfire smoke forecast, air quality alerts due to pollution from Canadian, Minnesota fires

"Heavy smoke from wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is engulfing large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, impacting air quality as millions of people are exposed to hazardous levels of air pollution.

Hundreds of wildfires are burning in Canada, and winds are carrying the smoke southeast. Multiple wildfires are raging in northern Minnesota.
High levels of fine particulate matter in the air from smoke can be unhealthy, especially for sensitive groups such as children and people with heart or lung conditions.
Detroit and Washington, D.C., ranked among the world's most polluted major cities on Friday, as air quality alerts stretched from Minnesota to parts of the East Coast. Chicago had also been near the top of the list Friday morning before conditions began to improve.
Minnesota officials issued an air quality alert that extends into the weekend for much of the state, with very heavy smoke across the state's northeastern corner. Air quality levels in northeast Minnesota reached hazardous levels, making it unsafe for everyone." CBS

Wartime Protests Across Ukraine As Zelensky Moves To Oust Defense Chief

"Wartime protests have broken out in Ukraine in the wake of President Zelensky sacking his

popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov - which is reportedly in process but not finalized yet.
The 35-year old defense chief was only six months into his tenure, and is widely hailed as a reformist innovator who has turned the tide of war, having overseen a strategy of punishing wave after wave of devastating drones on Russian energy infrastructure.
The NY Times on Thursday said that "thousands of people took to the streets of cities across Ukraine on Thursday to protest" his dismissal." ZH

Omega special forces say drone strike hit Russian Su-24 bomber in occupied Crimea

"Ukraine's Omega special forces unit said on July 16 that it struck a Russian Su-24M frontline bomber at the Saky air base in Russian-occupied Crimea.

The Su-24M is a modernized version of the Sukhoi Su-24, Soviet-designed supersonic frontline bomber that Russia uses to carry out strike missions against ground targets. The aircraft is capable of launching guided and unguided munitions and has been widely used by Moscow throughout its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
According to the unit, operators from Omega's combat diver division identified the aircraft as it was preparing for takeoff before carrying out the strike using drones." KI

5.9 Earthquake - 42 km north of Te Anau, Southland, New Zealand

"A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit 42 km (26 mi) away from Te Anau, Southland, New Zealand, in the evening at 9.14 pm local time (Pacific/Auckland GMT +12). The quake had a moderate depth of 76 km (47 mi) and was felt over a large region." VD

249 battles on front lines

"249 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front lines.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy carried out one airstrike, dropping two guided bombs, and conducted 65 shelling attacks, including one using MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attacked 19 times in the Starytsia area and toward Izbytske, Kutkivka, Khatne, Kozacha Lopan, Hoptivka, Radkivka, Vilcha, and Bereznyky.

In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched three assaults on the positions of the Defense Forces in the area of Kolisnykivka and toward Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi and Novoplatonivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attempted to breach the defenses 10 times, launching attacks in the areas of Novoselivka, Drobysheve, Novomykhailivka, and toward Lyman, Dibrova, and Ozerne.
In the Sloviansk sector, the Russian army launched 23 assaults toward Kryva Luka, Rai-Oleksandrivka, Pyskunivka, Mykolaivka, and in the areas of Riznykivka and Zakitne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian invaders attacked Tykhonivka once.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 20 attacks in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Ivanopillia, Stepanivka, and toward Dovha Balka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Defense Forces repelled 37 assaults by the Russian Federation’s army in the areas of Dorozhne, Hryshyne, Novopidhorodne, Rodynske, Vasylivka, Kotlyne, and toward Vilne, Novyi Donbas, Myrne, Serhiivka, and Kucheriv Yar.
On the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy launched two attacks toward Vorone.
On the Huliaipole sector, the invaders carried out 17 attacks toward Kosivtseve, Verkhnia Tersa, Tsvitkove, Charivne, Hirke, and Vozdvyzhivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces launched 10 assaults in the areas of Bilohiria, Shcherbaky, Mali Shcherbaky, and toward Novoandriivka and Prymorske." Ukrin

Ukraine Deploys Gun-Wielding War Robot via Sea Drone

"Ukraine has used a sea drone to deliver a gun-toting robot for the first time during a mission

into Russian-controlled territory in southern Ukraine, according to soldiers fighting in the area.
Ukraine's 123rd Territorial Defense Brigade, a ground robot perched on a floating platform can be seen heading toward a narrow shoreline before rolling off the sea drone and onto land.
The waterborne drone quickly retreats back into the water before another camera shows the robot firing on toward a target in the distance." NEWSWEEK

Huge blackouts the southern and western parts of Iran

"The Islamic regime in Iran has a suicide mission that they are organizing. Apparently, they want to invade the Arab states in the region. I'm not really sure with what capacity. Meanwhile, huge blackouts have now hit the southern and western parts of Iran.

Now, but there was a bit of a drama earlier on because last night yesterday in the Persian Gulf near the straight of Hormuz.

Now, but there was a bit of a drama earlier on because last night yesterday in the Persian Gulf near the straight of Hormuz, we had a Turkish owned bulk carrier that were partially sank just off the Iranian coast near Bander Ababas. And the vessel was completely destroyed at this point, broke in half.

But the Americans are not pausing anything. They are still escalating the strikes. They hit yet another control tower, this time again in the soutth eastern parts of Iran in Chabahar. Let's quickly go and see what the Americans did....they've hit another control tower. The Shahid Kalantari, the port of Shahid Kalanderi has been hit. Now, massive power outages across Iran have now been reported. One of them actually happened during a live broadcast of the uh the World Cup coverage from the Islamic Republic state media and uh it was a little bit embarrassing for them but it has happened before but with all the infrastructure that is getting hit by the Americans obviously there's going to be a lot of issues for the regime and specially the state media." TousiTV

Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles

"Russia slammed Ukraine's capital with ballistic missiles in an overnight attack on July 16, killing at least two people, and injuring six other, officials said.

Explosions rocked Kyiv shortly before 1 a.m. local time, according to Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground. Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, said that Russia was attacking the city with ballistic missiles.
Ukraine's Air Force reported that at least eight ballistic missiles were headed toward Kyiv.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported on the two deceased victims, while adding that a 16-year-old boy was among the six injured victims. At least three of the injured required hospitalization.
The blasts came as Ukrainians were still reeling from the news that only hours earlier, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov had been dismissed from his position after less than a year in office." KI

5.8 Earthquake - New Zealand

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 326 km (203 mi) from New Zealand in the morning at 10.57 am local time (GMT -12). The quake had a great depth of 340 km (211 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

279 combat clashes over past day

"279 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian forces on the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, there were 10 combat engagements with Russian forces. The enemy conducted two air strikes, dropping six aerial bombs, and carried out 61 attacks on Ukrainian positions and populated areas.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces launched 15 attacks against Ukrainian positions near Starytsia and Artilne and toward Izbytske, Hrafske, Lyman, Vilkha, Symynivka, Kolodiazne, Kutkivka, Shevchenkivka, Khatnie, and Ambarnе.

In the Kupiansk sector, Russian troops launched five attacks toward Kupiansk, Novoplatonivka, and Kurylivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses 12 times, attacking toward Lyman, Drobysheve, Ozerne, as well as near Novoselivka and Yampil.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian troops carried out 22 assaults toward Kryva Luka and Rai-Oleksandrivka, as well as near Riznykivka and Zakitne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces launched four attacks near Nykyforivka and Chasiv Yar.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian troops carried out 30 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Ivanopillia, and Sofiivka, as well as toward Vilne, Toretske, and Kuchерiv Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 38 enemy assault attempts near Dorozhnie, Novooleksandrivka, Sukhetske, Rodynske, Hryshyne, Udachne, and Novoserhiivka, as well as toward Bilytske, Shevchenko, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces attacked four times toward Vorone, Kalynivske, and Ternove.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian troops carried out 18 attacks toward Hirke, Tsvitkove, Vozdvyzhivka, Verkhnia Tersa, Dobropillia, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian forces stopped five Russian attempts to advance near Plavni, Bilohiria, and Mali Shcherbaky." Ukrin

Sea of Azov enters Ukraine's crosshairs

"Over the past nine days, Ukraine has launched a sustained drone campaign against Russian shipping in the Sea of Azov, opening a new front in its effort to "isolate Crimea" and disrupt

Moscow's military logistics and export routes.
The operation, led by Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces and dubbed "MoLoChKa" by its commander, Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, targets Russian military and commercial vessels. Oil tankers linked to Russia's so-called shadow fleet, dry cargo vessels, ferries, and tugboats operating along one of Russia's key maritime corridors have been hit. As of July 14, Brovdi said Ukrainian drones had attacked 116 vessels.
Early signs suggest the campaign is already affecting Russian maritime traffic, according to shipping data and analysts tracking activity in the region." KI

5.6 Earthquake - 11 km N of Pichigua, Peru

"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit 24 km (15 mi) away from Yauri, Cusco, Peru, in the
early morning at 3.21 am local time (America/Lima GMT -5). The quake had a moderate depth of 140 km (87 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter." VD

5.5 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 205 km south of Kabara Island, Eastern, Fiji

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near the coast of Fiji in the morning at 10.50 am local time (Pacific/Fiji GMT +12). The quake had a great depth of 574 km (357 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

6.2 Earthquake - Philippine Sea, 37 km west of Sarangani Island, Philippines

"A very strong magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea near Sarangani Island

island, Philippines, late in the evening at 11.49 pm local time (Asia/Manila GMT +8). The quake had a shallow depth of 68 km (42 mi) and 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." VD

253 combat engagements on frontline over past day

"A total of 253 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded on the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the Defense Forces repelled two Russian assaults. Russian troops carried out 88 shelling attacks, including three using MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled 10 Russian attacks. The enemy attempted to advance near Vilcha, Starytsia, and Lyman, as well as toward Sheviakivka, Hranove, and Kozacha Lopan.

In the Kupiansk sector, Russian troops launched three attacks near Podoly and toward Shyikivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses 16 times near Lyman, Dibrova, and Ozerne, as well as toward Novomykhailivka, Novoselivka, and Drobysheve. All attacks were repelled.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy carried out 26 assault operations near Kryva Luka, Zakitne, and Riznykivka, as well as toward Starodubivka and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops attacked five times near Dibrova and toward Nykyforivka and Yurkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 20 enemy attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assault operations near Kostiantynivka and Ivanopillia, as well as toward Illinivka, Stepanivka, and Rusyn Yar.
The largest number of assaults was recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, where the Defense Forces repelled 40 attacks. Russian troops were active near Shakhove, Novooleksandrivka, Rodynske, and Novoserhiivka, and also launched assaults toward Volodymyrivka, Vasylivka, Filiia, Hryshyne, Molodetske, Sofiivka, Dorozhne, Nove Shakhove, Novyi Donbas, Shevchenko, Myrne, Kotlyne, and Udachne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces carried out six attacks toward the settlements of Rybne, Vorone, and Novomykolaivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian troops attacked 20 times, attempting to advance near Novoselivka and toward Staroukrainka, Dobropillia, Vozdvyzhivka, Hirky, Tsvitkove, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled three Russian attempts to advance toward Bilohiria, Novoandriivka, and Stepove." Ukrin