Ukraine claims strikes on bridges, Russian command posts and logistics

"Ukraine struck three bridges, a Russian military logistics warehouse, multiple drone command posts, and military communications facilities in a series of strikes, Ukraine's

General Staff said.
The strikes were carried out "to reduce the military and economic potential of the Russian aggressor," according to the statement.
According to the General Staff, Ukrainian forces struck a road bridge near occupied Novoazovsk in Donetsk Oblast and two railway bridges in occupied Luhansk Oblast. It said said Russian forces use the bridges to transport personnel, weapons, ammunition, and other military supplies to the front.
Ukraine also reported striking a Russian logistics warehouse near occupied Novosvitlivka in Luhansk Oblast." KI

Volodymyr Zelensky announces replacement for toppled Lenin monument

"A pedestal that once supported a Lenin monument in Kyiv that has remained empty ever since 2013 may soon host a statue of a Cossack leader Ivan Mazepa, who is revered by many in Ukraine as a national hero.
A 12-foot-tall red quartzite sculpture of Vladimir Lenin stood on the pedestal at the

intersection of two main roads in Kyiv for almost 60 years, until it was toppled during the Euromaidan Uprising. The Euromaidan demonstrations had begun the previous month when then-president Viktor Yanukovych declined to sign an agreement with the European Union, thereby strengthening the country's ties with Russia.
Over the weekend, during a speech commemorating Ukraine's Constitution Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed that a bust of Mazepa should take the place of the toppled Lenin monument in Kyiv. Zelensky wrote on X that Mazepa, who served as head of the Cossack state from 1687 to 1709, deserves a full-fledged monument in the country's capital." msn

Mass Shooting In Germany - Multiple Suspects

"The mass shooting occurred on 29 June 2026 at a youth welfare center in Stade, Lower Saxony, Germany, resulting in six deaths and several injuries Two people were arrested: the primary suspect, a 45-year-old German man of Turkish descent, and a female companion who was driving the car during their attempted escape . A third individual, the suspect's 34-year-old wife, was detained for questioning." Google

5.5 Earthquake - 218 km W of Bandon, Oregon

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 215 km (134 mi) from United States in the early morning at 3.35 am local time (GMT -8). 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

5.3 Earthquake - 35 km SSW of Cordova, Alaska

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the Gulf of Alaska near Hinchinbrook Island island, USA, in the late afternoon at 7.32 pm local time (GMT -8). The quake had a very shallow depth of 13.3 km (8 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

249 clashes over past day

"249 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the front line.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, three clashes were recorded, with 86 shelling incidents, including six from MLRS.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, the enemy launched eight attacks in the area of Starytsia and toward Izbytske, Karaichne, and Vilcha.

On the Kupiansk axis, Russian forces launched six attacks toward Podoly and Novoplatonivka.
On the Lyman axis, the enemy attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses 21 times, attacking near Novomykhailivka, Novoselivka, Zarichne, and Yampil, and toward Stavky, Drobysheve, and Lyman.
On the Sloviansk axis, Russian forces carried out 28 assaults near Zakitne, Kalenyky, Riznykivka, and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Kryva Luka.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, the enemy conducted 15 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Rusyn Yar, Illinivka, Pleshchiivka, and toward Mykolaipillia.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian forces repelled 33 assaults in the areas of Shakhove, Dorozhnie, Novooleksandrivka, Vasylivka, Rodynske, Kotlyne, Udachne, Filiia, and toward Vilne, Bilytske, Novyi Donbas, Biliakivka, Kucheriv Yar, Serhiivka, Shevchenko, and Muravka.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Ukrainian defenders stopped six enemy attacks near Vorone, Ternove, Kalynivske, and toward Verbove and Nove Zaporizhzhia.
On the Huliaipole axis, Russian forces carried out 30 assaults near Dobropillia, Zaliznychne, and toward Vozdvyzhivka, Hirke, Novoselivka, Tsvitkove, and Charivne." Ukrin

Monaco police search for suspect after explosion injures three, including Ukrainian oligarch

"Three Ukrainian nationals, including a Ukrainian oligarch, were injured after an explosive device detonated in a residential building, in what officials have described as Monaco's first-ever terrorist attack.

Shortly before 9 p.m. local time, the wealthy, quiet city-state was rocked by the detonation of a bomb concealed in a backpack. Monaco's Minister of State Christophe Mirmand said the bomb likely contained bolts and other material meant to turn it into an anti-personnel device. One of the wounded, and the likely target, was oligarch Vadim Ermolaev, one of Ukraine's richest men. A woman in her 50s or 60s, described as Ermolaev's "partner," and a 13-year-old boy were also injured. The boy's injuries were described as less severe, while Ermolaev and the woman are in critical condition." msn

Ukraine neutralizes six ballistic missiles in Russian overnight assault

"Russia also launched 142 attack drones, including Shahed drones, jet-powered drones,

Gerbera and Italmas drones, as well as Parodiya decoy drones.
The drones were launched from Kursk, Oryol, Millerovo and Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia, as well as temporarily occupied Donetsk and Hvardiiske in temporarily occupied Crimea, the Air Force said.
Ukrainian air defenses neutralized one Zircon/Onyx anti-ship missile, all six Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles and 125 drones as of 8:30 a.m., the Air Force said." NV

EU to refuse protection for military-age Ukrainians

"The European Commission has proposed excluding military-age Ukrainian men from temporary refugee protections granted by the EU, while maintaining the scheme for others who fled the conflict with Russia for another year." RT

5.8 Earthquake - 51 km ENE of Noda, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean near the coast of

Iwate, Japan, in the early morning at 5.21 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a very shallow depth of 34 km (21 mi) and 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

5.8 Earthquake - Iceland

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in the Irminger Sea near the coast of Iceland in the late afternoon at 6.32 pm local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik GMT +0). The quake had a very shallow depth of 5.1 km (3.2 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.2 Earthquake - 45 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the Coral Sea near Gaua Island island, Vanuatu, in the late afternoon at 6.05 pm local time (GMT +11). The quake had a moderate depth of 160 km (100 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

241 combat clashes on front line

"241 combat clashes between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded on the front.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, there were 11 combat clashes with Russian forces. The aggressor carried out 84 shellings of Ukrainian troop positions and settlements, including three using MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Russian troops attacked Defense Forces positions 15 times toward Karaichne, Zybyne, Lyman, Starytsia, Symynivka, Okhrimivka, Artilne, and Khatnie.

In the Kupiansk direction, the Russians attacked three times toward Novoplatonivka.
In the Lyman direction, Russian invaders tried 16 times to break into Ukrainian defenses, attacking in the areas of Novoselivka, Zarichne, Ozrne, and toward Drobysheve and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk direction, the Russians launched 22 assaults near Zakitne, Riznykivka, and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Kryva Luka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian invaders attacked once near Tykhonivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the enemy carried out 21 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Stepanivka, Toretske, and Ivanopillia.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped 24 assault actions by Russian forces in the areas of Nove Shakhove, Dorozhnie, Hryshyne, Novooleksandrivka, Udachne, and toward Novyi Donbas, Bilytske, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the Defense Forces stopped six Russian attacks in the areas of Voskresenka, Vorone, Kalynivske, and toward the settlement of Andriivka-Klevtsove.
In the Huliaipole direction, Russian invaders carried out 29 attacks toward Zaliznychne, Vozdvyzhivka, Hirkе, Staroukrainka, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped two Russian attempts to advance toward Lukianivske." Ukrin

Chaos in Japan - Massive Flooding & Storms Hit Osaka, Homes Swept Away

"Japan is battling one of its most dangerous weather disasters of 2026. Two powerful tropical

storms — Mekkhala and Higos — merged with Japan's seasonal Baiu rain front, dumping over a month's rainfall in less than 24 hours across western Japan. Nearly one million people under evacuation alerts. The Kamo River in Kyoto transformed into a violent torrent. Osaka's underground stations threatened by rising water. A deadly landslide struck a residential neighborhood in Yamaguchi — at least one dead, several seriously injured. Hiroshima and Nara facing elevated landslide threat. Hundreds of flights cancelled. Major highways closed. Emergency crews working around the clock across multiple prefectures. Officials warn." Xtreme

Drone strike in Sumy Oblast’s Okhtyrka district

"Russian forces carried out a large-scale drone attack on the Okhtyrka district of Sumy Oblast overnight injuring 10 people, regional Gov. Oleh Hryhorov said.
The attack struck private homes and the grounds of gas stations, he said.
One victim is in serious condition, while nine others received medical assistance at the scene." NV

Two Georgian military volunteers killed in action defending Ukraine

"Two more Georgian military volunteers have been killed while fighting in defense of Ukraine against Russia. Sova reported that Igor Bekurashvili was among those killed. Information also emerged about the death of another Georgian fighter, 30-year-old Giorgi Damenia. He was born in the town of Senaki in western Georgia and had been living in Ukraine in recent years." Pravada

Putin’s rating sinks to wartime low as Ukrainian strikes hit home in Russia

"Growing frustration among Russians over the Kremlin’s inability to stop repeated Ukrainian

air attacks has led to a notable drop in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s approval rating.
The share of respondents who said they “rather trust” the dictator fell by 5 percentage points over the latest survey week to 69%, down from 74% a week earlier. The share who said they “rather do not trust” him rose to a record 18%." NV

Even More Earthquakes shake the Caribbean...

"Lots of shaking, of course, the massive earthquakes back toward Venezuela.
Elsewhere though, we've had additional quakes yesterday itself was rather active.....back toward the Dominican Republic, 5.0 in magnitude....shaking felt in Puerto Rico, back toward Haiti with this one. But there were multiple back near Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica. Some of the shaking fell 5.2 in magnitude about 120 km down or 75 miles down. And then on top of that, we had another one offshore of Antigua, Barbados, offshore of Guadolupe, 4.6 in magnitude. " Mr.Weatherman

6.1 Earthquake - 44 km south of Jurm, Badakhshan, Afghanistan

"A very strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit 44 km (27 mi) away from Jurm, Badakhshan, Afghanistan, in the late afternoon at 6.04 pm local time (GMT +4:30). The quake had a moderate depth of 199 km (124 mi) and was felt over a large region." VD

U.S. Resumes HUGE Strikes In Iran Against IRGC Bases

"The United States military have resumed their air strikes against the IRGC positions in Iran for the second night in a row. 

The Islamic occupation forces earlier today launched yet another round of attacks on international vessels. An oil tanker was targeted.
The Americans started to uh fly over the southern parts of Iran and explosions were being reported initially in the island of Gish,....locations of these strikes to the west of Bandar Abos which is the port in Iran." 

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78 combat clashes reported on front lines

"A total of 78 combat clashes between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops have been recorded today.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian defenders repelled three enemy attacks. Russian forces also launched six airstrikes, dropped 13 guided aerial bombs, and conducted 104 shelling attacks, including five using multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, the enemy attacked twice near Vovchansk, with one clash still ongoing. Shypuvate was targeted by KAB airstrikes.
In the Kupiansk direction, five attacks are underway near Kotliarivka and toward Pishchane and Kolisnykivka.

In the Lyman sector, Russian troops launched 14 attacks near Novomykhailivka, Hrekivka, Kolodiazi, Shandryholove, Novoselivka, Derylove, and Zarichne. Ukrainian forces successfully halted seven enemy advances; fighting continues.
In the Siversk sector, the enemy attempted breakthroughs near Serebrianka, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, and toward Dronivka and Yampil. Five out of seven attacks are still in progress.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces unsuccessfully attacked Ukrainian positions near Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, the invaders made seven attempts to advance near Oleksandro-Shultyne, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, and Yablunivka. Kostiantynivka was hit by guided aerial bombs.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian troops made 28 attempts to dislodge Ukrainian defenders from their positions near Poltavka, Nykonorivka, Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Novoekonomichne, Sukhetske, Lysivka, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, and Horikhove. Ukrainian forces repelled 27 of these attacks. Enemy aircraft also struck Dobropillia.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian forces attacked five times near Voskresenka, Sichneve, Vorone, Ternove, and Novohryhorivka. One battle is still ongoing.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled three enemy attempts to advance near Olhivske." Ukrin

Ukrainian regiment commander suspended over multiple training camp deaths

"The commander of one of Ukraine’s largest assault units has been suspended after a media

investigation reported torture, abuse, and multiple non-combat deaths among recruits.
Lt. Col. Yury Harkaviy, who heads the 425th Separate Assault Regiment “Skelia” (formerly “Skala”), was removed from duty pending inspections and investigations, the army’s communications service announced.
”If the facts of criminal offenses mentioned in the publications are confirmed, the guilty will definitely be held accountable in accordance with the law,” the Ukrainian army said in a statement." RT

Iran has arrested more than 3,000 citizens for 'collaborating with the enemy' during war

"Iran has arrested more than 3,000 citizens in recent months accused of collaborating with “the enemy,” the nation’s judiciary said Monday.
The Islamic republic has taken 3,292 people into custody, claiming 684 individuals carried out “operational actions” for Israel, Iranian Judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir told Tehran’s semi-official Student News Network (SNN)." msn

5.4 Earthquake - 63 km NNE of Barkhan, Pakistan

"A strong magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit 102 km (64 mi) away from Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab
Province, Pakistan, in the morning at 8.06 am local time (Asia/Karachi GMT +5). 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

6.5 Earthquake - 34 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines

"A very strong magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurred in the Celebes Sea near Sarangani Island

island, Philippines, in the late afternoon at 7.34 pm local time (GMT +8). The quake had a shallow depth of 42 km (26 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

5.7 Earthquake - 7 km N of Oshino, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit 78 km (48 mi) away from Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, late in the evening at 10.29 pm local time (GMT +9). The quake had a shallow depth of 51 km (32 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

256 clashes on front line

"Over the past 24 hours Ukrainian forces recorded 256 combat clashes with Russian troops.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, 10 clashes occurred. Russia conducted two airstrikes using two guided bombs and 74 artillery strikes, including three from MLRS.

In the Southern-Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 11 attacks, as Russian forces attempted advances near Starytsia and toward Kozacha Lopan, Radkivka, and Lyman.
In the Kupiansk sector, there were three Russian attacks toward Kolisnykivka, Bohuslavka, and Novoplatonivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces launched 14 attacks near Stavky, Drobysheve, Lyman, and Ozerne, as well as toward Yampil, Novomykhailivka, Novoselivka, Novoiehorivka, and Shyikivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces launched 29 assault operations near Kryva Luka, Riznykivka, Zakitne, and Kalenyky, and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, there were two enemy attacks toward Malynivka and Mykolaivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 18 attacks were repelled near Illinivka, Kostiantynivka, and Pleshchiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces halted 31 enemy attacks near Novooleksandrivka, Bilytske, Rodynske, and Serhiivka, as well as toward Toretske, Zatyshok, Dorozhnie, Matiasheve, Vasylivka, Hryshyne, Novopavlivka, Sofiivka, Vilne, Novyi Donbas, Udachne, and Novomykolaivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, there were two Russian attacks toward Verbove and Vorone.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces launched 24 attacks near Rybne, Dobropillia, Huliaipilske, and Sviatopetrivka, as well as toward Staroukrainka, Vozdvyzhivka, Tsvitkove, and Chervone.
In the Orikhiv sector, two Russian attempts to advance toward Stepove and Luhivske were repelled." Ukrin

Russia Says It Downed Almost 700 Ukrainian Drones In Massive Overnight Barrage As Fuel Shortages Worsen

"Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that the military intercepted at least 660 Ukrainian drones across the country and Crimea, in what shaped up to be one of the most massive overnight aerial assaults since the 2022 invasion began. Drones being sent across the border in the hundreds has become a nightly, highly escalatory affair of late.

Anti-air defenses in the capital region were busy, with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirming that at least 47 inbound drones on a were downed starting around 2:30am local time. Sobyanin reported no casualties or structural damage, stating only that emergency services were working at the sites of fallen debris. This month has already witnessed several instances of major airport closures among the capital's four commercial hubs.
If Russia did indeed down around 660 drones, this means there there was possibly over a thousand initially launched, given the intercept rate is typically less than the amount of UAV's which make it through. This has been the pattern from both sides of the border." ZeroHedge

Chemical plant, energy infrastructure reportedly struck by Ukrainian drones in Russia's Tula Oblast

"Ukraine's military launched a drone attack on Russia's Tula Oblast overnight on June 26,

reportedly striking a chemical plant as well as energy infrastructure in the region.
The independent Exilevona Plus Telegram channel, citing resident accounts, reported multiple explosions in the area of the Azot chemical plant in the city of Novomoskovsk, with a ammonia-like smell reportedly by residents as lingering in the air following a purported strike.
Tula Oblast Governor Dmitry Milyaev later reported that a Ukrainian drone struck an unspecified "industrial facility" in Novomoskovsk.
Energy infrastructure was also reportedly targeted amid a wide-ranging attack on the region." KI

France confirms first Ebola case

"France has confirmed its first Ebola case in a doctor who recently returned from a

humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), the French Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday.
The ministry said the patient was admitted to a specialized facility and is in stable condition. He has been placed in isolation as part of precautionary measures." RT

Hundreds dead across Europe as heatwave shatters records

"A scorching heatwave has killed hundreds of people across Europe this week, with Spain reporting the highest death toll as temperatures surged past 40C (104F) and records were shattered across the continent.

Spanish authorities have linked more than 200 deaths to the extreme heat, according to the country’s mortality monitoring system. Germany has reported more than 20 deaths, many of them drownings as people sought relief in rivers, lakes, and pools. France has confirmed several heat-related fatalities, including children, while Italy has also reported multiple deaths as hospitals treated growing numbers of patients suffering from heatstroke and dehydration.
The heatwave has engulfed much of Western and Southern Europe, with Paris recording its hottest June day on record at 40.9C and Britain registering its highest June temperature ever at 36.4C. Switzerland also set a new June record, while authorities across the region issued red alerts, closed schools, canceled train services and urged residents to stay indoors during the hottest parts of the day." RT

5.5 Earthquake - Off Coast OF Antofagasta, Chile

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 226 km (140 mi) from Chile in the early morning at 6.12 am local time (GMT -5). The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.8 Earthquake - 3 km SE of Yokoshiba, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit 74 km (46 mi) away from Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, around noon at 12.46 pm local time (GMT +9). The quake had a shallow depth of 43 km (27 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

U.S. military 'surging forces' to Venezuela for earthquake relief efforts

"The U.S. military is actively "surging forces" to Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes hit the South American country on Wednesday.

U.S. Southern Command moved on Thursday to deploy available resources, including transport ships and aircraft, to support the disaster relief efforts led by the State Department.
"These forces will provide specialized mobility services and support to U.S. government personnel, search and rescue teams, and U.S. interagency partners as they assess damage, locate the injured, and deliver critical, life-saving assistance," SOUTHCOM said in a statement.
Venezuela requested aid from the United States in the immediate aftermath of the 7.2-magnitude and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes." msn

257 clashes on front lines

"Over the past 24 hours, 257 combat clashes took place between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops.
Four combat engagements took place over the past day in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors. In this sector of the front, the Russians deployed six guided aerial bombs and fired on defenders’ positions and populated areas 77 times, including five times using MLRS.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the invaders attacked Ukrainian positions eight times in the areas of Starytsia and Vilcha, toward Kozacha Lopan, Izbytske, and Chaikivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces carried out five attacks in the Pishchane area, targeting Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi, Kivsharivka, and Novoplatonivka.
In the Lyman sector, the Russian army attempted to breach the defenses 17 times, launching attacks in the areas of Zarichne and Yampil, toward Shyikivka, Chervonyi Stav, Stavky, Drobysheve, Lyman, and Ozerne.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched 23 assaults near Zakitne and Riznykivka, toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Kryva Luka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russian army launched an attack near Malynivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces carried out 23 attacks near Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, Ivanopillia, Rusyn Yar, and toward Kostiantynivka and Stepanivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 31 enemy assaults in the areas of Novooleksandrivka, Rodynske, Vasylivka, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Udachne, and Molodetske, toward Toretsk, Kucheriv Yar, Ivanivka, Novyi Donbas, Bilytske, Shevchenko, and Novopidhorodne.
On the Oleksandrivka sector, defenders repelled five Russian attacks in the Oleksandrohrad area and toward Verbove.
On the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces carried out 27 attacks in the Dobropillia area, toward Vozdvyzhivka, Hirky, Rizdvianka, Rivne, Staroukrainka, Huliaipole, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled four attempts by the invaders to advance in the area of Stepove, toward Pavlivka and Shcherbaky." Ukrin

Up to 100,000 feared dead as Venezuela earthquake leaves trail of destruction

"They're trying to find survivors after those two successive earthquakes devastated Venezuela's capital. There were 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude earthquakes and they happened within the space of a minute. They rocked the city in scenes that residents say was reminiscent of a horror movie.
Smoke was seen rising above the skyline, buildings swaying across the capital. At Simone

Bolivar International Airport, just north of Carapus, travelers ran for cover as the ceiling gave way.
U.S. President Donald Trump has responded to those earthquakes in Venezuela. In a post on Truth Social, he writes, "The two major earthquakes that just hit the great people of Venezuela are both massive in scale and have left a devastating number of deaths. The USA stands ready, willing, and able to help." He says, "I've instructed all our agencies of our government to get ready and to move quickly. We will be there for the our new and great friends. Early
reports are not good." New estimates suggest the true number of fatalities in the Venezuela earthquake could ultimately reach into the tens of thousands." SkyNews

Zelensky to skip key ‘Ukraine recovery’ event over Nazi-collaborator scandal

"Zelensky

will skip a major gathering of Kiev’s key backers in Poland to keep it free of“scandals,” the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has said. His absence is linked to Kiev’s honoring of Nazi-collaborators who murdered over 100,000 Polish men, women, and children during World War II." RT

7.2 Earthquake - 23 km SE of Yumare, Venezuela

"A powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit 26 km (16 mi) away from San Felipe, Estado

Yaracuy, Venezuela, in the late afternoon at 6.04 pm local time (America/Caracas GMT -4). The quake had a very shallow depth of 20 km (13 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

5.6 Earthquake - Mendocino County, 69 mi northwest of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States

"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit 112 km (69 mi) away from Santa Rosa, California,

United States, in the morning at 8.10 am local time (America/Los Angeles GMT -7). The quake had a very shallow depth of 8.9 km (5.5 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

6.9 Earthquake - Iwate, 315 km south of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

"A very strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit 315 km (196 mi) away from Sapporo, Hokkaido,

Japan, in the morning at 7.30 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a shallow depth of 51 km (32 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

Russian drone strikes gas station in Sumy, causing fire

"Russian drone hit a gas station in Sumy. A fire broke out at the site. All necessary services are working, and efforts to eliminate the последствия of the enemy attack are ongoing." KI

Oil depot on fire in Krasnodar region following drone attack

"In the Krasnodar region of the Russian Federation, a fire broke out at an oil depot in the village of Poltavskaya early Thursday morning as a result of a drone attack. The Poltavskaya oil depot is a regional fuel infrastructure facility that supplies fuel to parts of the Krasnodar region and the Republic of Adygea. The tank farm consists of about 28 storage tanks." KI

7.5 Earthquake - 28 km SE of Yumare, Venezuela

"A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit 30 km (19 mi) away from Moron, Carabobo,

Venezuela, in the late afternoon at 6.05 pm local time (America/Caracas GMT -4). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The earthquake was felt over a large region.. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

232 combat engagements on front line

"A total of 232 combat clashes between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invading forces were recorded on the frontline.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, seven combat engagements took place, while the aggressor carried out 62 attacks.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy launched 11 attacks near Veterynarne, Starytsia, Synelnykove, and toward Lyman, Izbytske, Vilcha, and Kolodiazne.

In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces attacked twice, toward Novoosynove and near Zapadne.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses 16 times near Shyikivka, Drobysheve, Lyman, Ozerne, Novoselivka, and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched 19 assaults near Zakitne, Riznykivka, Kalenyky, and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Kryva Luka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces attacked once near Tykhonivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 19 attacks near Ivanopillia, Illinivka, and toward Kostiantynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukraine's Defense Forces repelled 32 enemy assaults near Sukhetske, Novooleksandrivka, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Dorozhne, Rodynske, Udachne, Novopidhorodne, Filiia, and toward Bilytske, Shevchenko, Serhiivka, and Novopavlivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces carried out 13 attacks toward Hirke, Dobropillia, Vozdvyzhivka, Staroukrainka, Huliaipilske, and Charivne." Ukrin

Prominent Russian filmmaker added to Ukraine’s ‘kill list’

"Multi-award-winning Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev has been added to Ukraine’s notorious Mirotvorets (Peacemaker) ‘kill list’ for visiting Crimea.
According to the entry, the director supposedly violated “Ukraine’s territorial integrity” by setting foot in the region that overwhelmingly voted to become part of Russia in a 2014 referendum. Kiev still claims the territory and refuses to recognize the outcome of the vote.
The personal details of Zvyagintsev’s mother, Galina, and his wife, Anna Matveeva, have also been doxed.

The filmmaker, who currently resides in France, has been openly critical of Russia’s military campaign against Ukraine.
Taking the podium at the Cannes Film Festival in May, after his film Minotaur was awarded the Grand Prix, Zvyagintsev addressed Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling on him to “stop this carnage.”
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov responded by saying that the director “has no right” to make such criticisms, as he had never condemned the “bloody massacre that the Kiev regime unleashed in Donbass, starting from 2014, when the war began.”
Launched in 2014 as a nominally independent project, Mirotvorets has been linked to Ukraine’s security services and is notorious for publishing the personal details of anyone remotely deemed an enemy of the Ukrainian state. The website has targeted a wide range of international figures, including American journalist and podcaster Tucker Carlson, Hollywood director Woody Allen, former US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic, former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the late US diplomat Henry Kissinger, and musician Roger Waters.
Several individuals whose details were made public by Mirotvorets – including journalists and politicians – have been subsequently killed." RT