Railway in Zaporizhzhia comes under Russian attack

"A train driver's assistant has been killed in a Russian attack on the marshalling yard at

Zaporizhzhia-Live railway station.
Russia attacked the railway this morning. An enemy drone struck the marshalling yard at Zaporizhzhia-Live station last night. A train driven by an electric locomotive was on the tracks at the moment of the strike. The driver's assistant suffered fatal injuries and died." Pravada

Ukraine air defence downs 189 out of 215 Russian drones, hits recorded at 13 locations

"Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 215 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and other types of drones in the night. Around 140 of the UAVs were Shahed loitering munitions. Hits by 24 UAVs had been recorded at 13 locations and the fall of downed aerial assets (debris) at 6 locations." Pravada

5.7 Earthquake - Balleny Islands Region

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 479 km (298 mi) from Antarctica in the evening at 9.30 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

European stocks open higher after Trump extends Iran ceasefire deadline

"European stocks opened higher on Wednesday as traders assessed the Iran ceasefire extension

and the prospect of further peace talks.
Shortly after the opening bell, the pan-European Stoxx 600 was about 0.2% higher, with most sectors and major regional bourses in positive territory. London's FTSE 100 traded flat.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended the two-week U.S. ceasefire with Iran, saying the extension was warranted due to Tehran's government being "seriously fractured." msn

231 combat clashes on frontline over past day

"231 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded on the front line.
Russian aviation struck areas near Yastrubshchyna and Pavlivka in Sumy region; Malomykhailivka, Kolomyitsi, Havrylivka, and Novooleksandrivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region; and Vozdvyzhivka, Verkhna Tersa, Huliaipilske, Dolynka, Polohy, Kopani, Sviatopetrivka, Lisne, Novoselivka, Charivne, Yurkivka, and Orikhiv in the Zaporizhzhia region.

Ukraine’s aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck seven areas where Russian personnel were concentrated, as well as a UAV control point.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out four airstrikes using nine guided bombs and conducted 94 shelling attacks, including three from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian troops launched five attacks near Prylipka and toward Bochkove, Okhrimivka, and Starytsia.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy attacked five times near Novoosynove and toward Kurylivka, Petropavlivka, and Hlushkivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces carried out 10 attacks toward Stavky, Drobysheve, Lyman, Dibrova, Novoserhiivka, and Zarichne.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled two attempts by Russian troops to advance toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Riznykivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces attacked seven times near Nykyforivka, Holubivka, Bondarne, Maiske, Vasiutynske, Udachne, and Markove.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 29 attacks near Pleshchiivka, Yablunivka, Ivanopillia, and toward Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Sofiivka, Novopavlivka, Kucheryiv Yar, and Stepanivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled 51 assault actions by Russian troops toward Bilytske, Nykonorivka, Rodynske, Shevchenko, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, Muravka, Molodetske, Novopidhirhodne, Novopavlivka, Vasylivka, and Hryshyne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked 15 times near Oleksandrohrad, Sichneve, Zlahoda, Andriivka-Klevtsove, and toward Kalynivske.
In the Huliaipole sector, 14 Russian attacks were recorded near Zaliznychne, Sviatopetrivka, Hirke, Huliaipilske, Staroukrainka, and Zelene.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces stopped six attempts by Russian troops to advance toward Shcherbaky, Plavni, Stepnohirsk, and Prymorske.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy carried out four assault actions toward the Antonivskyi Bridge and the islands of Bilohruyi and Kruhlik." 

Ukrin

Russian drone attack on Sumy

"At least 15 people were injured in a Russian drone attack on the city of Sumy overnight.
Numerous explosions were heard across the city, and a strike caused a fire while damaging residential buildings, cars, and a medical facility." KI

5.6 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 181 km east of Morioka, Iwate, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 102 km (63 mi) from Iwate, Japan, in the late afternoon at 6.32 pm local time (GMT +10). The quake had a very shallow depth of 24 km (15 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter." VD

174 combat clashes over past day

"A total of 174 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders.
Russian forces carried out airstrikes near the settlements of Havrylivka, Malomykhailivka, Kolomiitsi, Pokrovske in the Dnipropetrovsk region, as well as near Tsvitkove, Vozdvyzhenka, Rybalske, Lisne, Rivne, Novoselivka, Charivne, Dolynka, Zelene, Zarichne, Malokaterynivka, and Orikhiv in the Zaporizhzhia region.

Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck 10 clusters of enemy personnel and equipment, as well as three Russian artillery systems.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy carried out five airstrikes, dropping nine guided aerial bombs, and conducted 73 shelling attacks, two of them using MLRS. Three assault attempts were recorded.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses five times near Vovchansk, Starytsia, Vovchanski Khutory, and Vilcha.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces launched 17 attacks near Kupiansk, Petropavlivka, Kolisnykivka, Nova Kruhliakivka, Kivsharivka, and Novoosynove.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses four times, attacking toward Chervonyi Stav, Drobysheve, and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian forces stopped two enemy attempts to advance near Yampil and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions once near Minkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces carried out 19 assaults near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Yablunivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Novopavlivka, Stepanivka, and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 30 Russian assault attempts near Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Molodetske, Filiia, and in the sectors of Bilytske, Shevchenko, Nove Shakhove, Kucheriv Yar, Vasylivka, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked five times toward Kalynivske, Oleksandrohrad, and Zlahoda.
In the Huliaipole sector, there were 22 Russian attacks toward Dobropillia, Tsvitkove, Zaliznychne, Hirske, Myrne, Staroukrainka, Olenokostiantynivka, Huliaipilske, and near Huliaipole." Ukrin

Tsunami warning issued as 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japanese coast

"A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northeastern coast, the U.S. Geological Survey

said, prompting authorities to issue tsunami warnings and advisories along parts of the coast.
"Based on the preliminary earthquake parameters," USGS said, "hazardous tsunami waves are possible for coasts located within 300 km of the earthquake epicenter."
The Japan Meteorological Agency said tsunami warnings were in place for some of the Sanriku Coast, along with lesser advisories and forecasts farther away from the quake's center." msn

Ukrainian forces destroy Russian Solntsepyok system in occupied Zaporizhzhia

"Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed a Russian TOS-1A Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower system in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast." NV

Estonia to bar Slovak PM's aircraft from its airspace for Moscow trip on Russia's Victory Day

"Estonia, following Latvia and Lithuania, has said it will bar Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's aircraft from its airspace for a visit to Moscow for Victory Day celebrations on 9 May. [Victory Day is a Russian holiday commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in 1945, celebrated on 9 May – ed.]." Pravada

6.1 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 246 km southwest of Apia, Tuamasaga, Samoa

"A very strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 188 km (117 mi) from Samoa in the early morning at 6.34 am local time (GMT +13). The quake had a shallow depth of 36 km (22 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

Ukraine reaches security cooperation agreement with India

"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that an arrangement on security cooperation with India is in place and the relevant documents are being prepared." msn

84 clashes on front line

"Russian army has attacked the positions of Ukraine's Defense Forces 84 times.
Russian troops continue artillery shelling of border areas. In particular, today in the Sumy region the settlements of Korenok, Bachivsk, Ulanove, Malushyne, Prohres, and Tovstodubove were affected, and in the Chernihiv region – Zaliznyi Mist. In addition, the settlements of Vilna Sloboda and Pavlivka were subjected to airstrikes.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out an airstrike using four missiles and conducted 49 shellings of populated areas and Ukrainian military positions, three of them using multiple launch rocket systems.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, the Russian army launched seven assaults on positions of Ukraine's Defense Forces near the settlements of Synelnykove, Prylipka, Starytsia, Vovchansk, and in the direction of Bochkovе.
In the Kupiansk direction, Russian forces attempted three times to improve their positions near the settlements of Kivsharivka and Radkivka. One clash is still ongoing.
In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian forces repelled one attempt by the invaders to advance toward the settlement of Hrekivka.
In the Sloviansk and Kramatorsk directions, the enemy did not conduct active operations.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the invaders carried out 13 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Novopavlivka, and Sofiivka. Two clashes are still ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Russian army made 32 attempts to push Ukrainian forces from their positions near the settlements of Bilytske, Rodynske, Dorozhne, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, and in the directions of Novooleksandrivka and Shevchenko. Two clashes are still ongoing.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy advanced twice near the settlements of Oleksandrohrad and Sichneve.
In the Huliaipole direction, Ukraine's Defense Forces successfully repelled 16 Russian attacks near the settlements of Dobropillia, Zelene, Sviatopetrivka, Tsvitkove, Zaliznychne, Pryluky, Olenokostiantynivka, and toward the settlements of Verkhnia Tersa, Huliaipilske, and Hirke. In addition, the enemy carried out airstrikes near the settlements of Vozdvyzhenka, Huliaipilske, Liubytske, and Mykilske. Five clashes are still ongoing.
In the Orikhiv direction, Russian forces attempted to advance near the settlement of Pavlivka. In addition, the enemy carried out airstrikes near the settlements of Vilnianka and Kushuhum.
In the Prydniprovske direction, Russian forces carried out two unsuccessful assault attempts toward the Antonivskyi Bridge and near Bilogrudyi Island.
Ukraine's Defense Forces thwarted another large-scale attempt by Russian troops to break through in the area of Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region."

Ukrin

Russians launch large-scale Shahed attack on Chernihiv

"A 16-year-old boy was killed and four people were injured in a Russian Shahed drone attack on Chernihiv." Pravada

Fire breaks out at UAV production plant in Russia's Taganrog after missile strike

"Explosions were reported in the Russian city of Taganrog following a missile strike in the night after which a large fire broke out at an industrial facility." Pravada

U.S. delegation presses Cuba to transition to market economy

"U.S. officials have urged Cuba to transition from socialism to a market-based economy and

compensate American citizens and corporations whose assets were seized in the 1960s.
Washington also urged Havana to allow greater political freedoms, eventually leading to “free and fair elections.” The outlet cited a U.S. official as saying that “the island’s ruling elites have a small window to make key U.S.-backed reforms before circumstances irreversibly worsen.” RT

5.4 Earthquake - South of the Kermadec Islands

"A strong magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 209 km (130 mi) from New Zealand in the early morning at 6.29 am local time (GMT +12). The quake had a very shallow depth of 11.4 km (7 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.3 Earthquake - Marlborough, New Zealand

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit 1,264 km (785 mi) away from Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand, in the early morning at 4.03 am local time (GMT +12). The quake had a very shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.2 Earthquake - South of Kermadec Islands

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 343 km (213 mi)
from New Zealand at 10:56 GMT. The quake had a very shallow depth of 31 km (19 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

153 combat clashes on front line over past day

"153 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
Russian forces carried out airstrikes in the areas of Velykomykhailivka, Kolomiitsi, Andriivka, Fedorivske, and Vovche in Dnipropetrovsk region; as well as Vozdvyzhivka, Nizhenka, Zirnytsia, Verkhniya Tersa, Charivne, Liubytske, Kopani, Lisne, Trudove, Shevchenkivske, Novoukrainka, Mykilske, Yurkivka, Zarichne, and Balabyne in Zaporizhzhia region.
Aviation, missile forces, and artillery of the Defense Forces struck nine areas where Russian personnel and equipment were concentrated.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out one airstrike, dropped one guided bomb, conducted 84 shelling attacks (including two with MLRS), and launched two assault actions.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, the enemy attempted three times to break through defensive lines near Starytsia and Vovchansk.

In the Kupiansk direction, the aggressor attacked four times toward Novoplatonivka and near Petropavlivka and Pishchane. In the Lyman direction, Russian forces attempted seven times to break through near Drobysheve and toward Lyman, Stavky, and Novoserhiivka.
In the Sloviansk direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled three attempts by the invaders to advance near Yampil and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, the enemy attacked four times near Nykyforivka, Minkivka, and toward Mykolaivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the enemy carried out 19 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, Sofiivka, and toward Novopavlivka and Stepanivka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukraine's Defense Forces stopped 28 assault actions by the aggressor near Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Novooleksandrivka, Pokrovsk, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Udachne, and toward Shevchenko, Bilytske, Novopavlivka, and Novopidhorodne.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy attacked seven times toward Kalynivske, Verbove, and Oleksandrohrad.
In the Huliaipole direction, 12 enemy attacks took place toward Sviatopetrivka, Staroukrainka, Zaliznychne, Olenokostiantynivka, Huliaipilske, and near Varvarivka, Pryluky, and Tsvitkove.
In the Orikhiv direction, the invaders conducted no active operations.
In the Prydniprovske direction, the enemy carried out three unsuccessful assault actions toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin

Leaked documents raise questions over Putin’s real plan for Ukraine

"Leaked documents from Russia exposed President Vladimir Putin's ambitious strategy for the invasion of Ukraine, initially projecting a rapid 10-day takeover and subsequent

capitulation of the country. Four years into the conflict, this revelation has cast doubts on the accuracy and reliability of Russian military intelligence......Russian security services were also instructed to kill key Ukrainian political leaders, including Volodymyr Zelensky.....The documents also revealed that Moscow did not plan to attack Ukraine’s critical rail and power infrastructure as it was necessary for their occupation plans......The leaked files also outlined Russian plans to capture Ukraine’s nuclear power plants and use them as a shelter for their troops. .....Russia had the plan to blackmail other European nations with the threat of radiation poisoning if they challenged the invasion of Ukraine.....Russian officials who did know about the plan allegedly assumed Ukrainian government officials would "either flee or be captured as a result of the speed of the invasion." msn

U.S. Prepares To Board Iran-Linked Ships Globally Following Iranian Gunboat Attack On Tanker In Hormuz

"U.S. officials: War may resume if no peace talks breakthrough...

Two Iranian gunboats Open Fire on a tanker near Oman;... 2nd tanker hit by 'unknown projectile'.....India summons Iranian ambassador to condemn incident.....Pentagon prepared to expand anti-vessel action, signals prepared to board Iran-linked ships globally....Friday: Hormuz Open; Saturday: Hormuz Closed....Trump: Iran wanted to close up Strait again, can't blackmail us." ZeroHedge

SBU classifies Kyiv mass shooting as terrorist attack

"Investigators from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have classified the mass shooting of civilians and hostage-taking in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi District as a terrorist attack, with a pre-

trial investigation ongoing.
According to Ukrinform, the SBU announced that criminal proceedings have been opened under Part 3 of Article 258 of Ukraine's Criminal Code (a terrorist attack resulting in loss of life).
Based on available information, the crime was committed by a man born in 1968 who was armed with a legally registered firearm.....an armed attacker opened fire on civilians in the Holosiivskyi district, later taking hostages inside a store and shooting at police during the operation. Negotiators attempted to establish contact before the suspect was ultimately neutralized." Ukrin

5.8 Earthquake - 44 km WSW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit 44 km (27 mi) away from Kirakira, Makira-Ulawa
Province, Solomon Islands, in the early morning at 2.03 am local time (Pacific/Guadalcanal GMT +11). The quake had a shallow depth of 48 km (30 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

5.9 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, Gisborne, 314 km south of Raoul Island, New Zealand

"A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 175 km (109 mi) from Gisborne, New Zealand, late in the evening at 10.47 pm local time (GMT +12). 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

135 clashes on front lines

"Ukrainian forces engaged in 135 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
On the Kupiansk axis, Ukrainian defenders repelled three enemy assaults in the direction of Novoplatonivka and in the area of Pishchane. Two combat clashes are still ongoing.
On the Lyman axis, the enemy attacked six times towards the settlements Lyman, Stavky, Novoserhiivka and in the area of the settlement Drobysheve.
On the Sloviansk axis, the enemy attacked three times in the area of Yampil and towards Rai-Oleksandrivka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, the enemy attacked the positions of the Defense Forces four times in the areas of the settlements Nykyforivka, Minkivka and towards Mykolaivka.
The Defense Forces repelled 17 enemy assaults on the Kostiantynivka axis in the areas of the settlements Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, Sofiivka and towards Novopavlivka, Stepaniivka. One combat clash is ongoing.

On the Pokrovsk axis, the enemy carried out 23 attacks. The occupiers tried to advance in the areas of the settlements of Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Novooleksandrivka, Pokrovsk, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Udachne and towards the settlements Shevchenko, Bilytske, Novopavlivka. Two combat clashes are still ongoing.
According to preliminary estimates, today on this axis, 72 occupiers were eliminated and 20 were wounded; seven units of motor vehicles and three units of special equipment were destroyed; three electronic warfare systems were destroyed; two artillery systems, four motor vehicles and 14 shelters of personnel were damaged. As many as 206 unmanned aerial vehicles of various types were destroyed or suppressed.
On the Oleksandrivsk axis, the occupiers tried six times to improve their position, attacking towards Kalynivske, Verbove and Oleksandrohrad. Airstrikes hit the settlements of Velykomykhailivka, Kolomiitsi, Andriivka, Fedorivske, Vovche.
On the Huliaipole axis, there were 11 attacks by the occupiers towards the settlements of Sviatopetrivka, Staroukrainka, Zaliznychne, Olenokostiantynivka, Huliaipilske and in the area of the settlements of Varvarivka, Pryluky, Tsvitkove. The enemy carried out airstrikes in the areas of the settlements Vozdvyzhivka, Nizhenka, Zirnytsia, Verkhnia Terasa, Charne, Liubytske, Kopani, Lisne, Trudove.
On the Orikhiv axis, airstrikes hit the settlements of Mykilske, Yurkivka, and Zarichne." Ukrin

Brent crude tumbles to $90 a barrel, stocks and bonds jump after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open

"The price of oil tumbled and stocks and government bonds rallied on Friday after Iran's foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz was open for passage while a ceasefire is in force.

The price of benchmark Brent crude futures tumbled to $90 a barrel, down 9% on the day, U.S. crude fell 10% to $81.5 a barrel.
While still above pre-war levels, that is down significantly from late March's highs, which, for Brent, were close to $120 a barrel.
Stocks around the world, which had already been trading around record highs, jumped further on the news. Europe's broad STOXX 600 was last up 1.3% having been close to flat before the announcement, S&P futures were 0.9% higher.
"If we move to a situation where the path is still towards de-escalation - but we now have the bonus of commodity flows through Hormuz getting back to something resembling a normal level that we saw pre-conflict - then that's obviously removing a pretty chunky tail risk for the economy," said Michael Brown, senior research strategist at Pepperstone." 

msn

Russian attack on Chernihiv leaves 6,000 without power, sparks fires

"Russian forces struck critical infrastructure in the city of Chernihiv overnight sparking fires and leaving around 6,000 residents without electricity, officials said.
Head of the Chernihiv City Military Administration Dmytro Bryzhynskyi reported on Telegram that the attack targeted key facilities, with fires breaking out at the impact sites.
Regional energy provider Chernihiv Oblenergo confirmed that an energy facility in the district was damaged in the strike, causing widespread power outages across parts of the city." KI

IMF Warns Australia Set For One Of Highest Inflation Rates In Developed World

"The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Australia is on track to have one of the highest inflation rates in the developed world.
It predicted that Australia’s GDP growth would remain flat this year at 2025’s level of 2.0 percent and would fall in 2027 to 1.7 percent.

While declining to offer his own forecast of GDP, John Quiggin, professor of economics at the University of Queensland, said he agreed that the Australian Labor government’s cut to fuel excise was “giving the wrong signals.”
“The only merit is that it is temporary,” he said. It is due to end in 3 months.
Graham Young, executive director of the Australian Institute for Progress, said the government was giving “a masterclass in how to repeat the 1970s and 80s and turn a price increase into an inflation increase.
“On its own, the oil price will redirect spending largely from non-essentials to fuel, but if the government tries to soften the hit, and they do that without corresponding savings somewhere else, then it will turn into inflation,” he explained." ZH

6.0 Earthquake - South of the Kermadec Islands

"A very strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 188 km (117 mi) from Gisborne, New Zealand, in the early morning of Friday, Apr 17, 2026 at 1.30 am local time (GMT +12). 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

132 clashes on frontline

"Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops engaged in 132 combat clashes.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russian forces launched four attacks and carried out 78 shellings, including five MLRS strikes.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, there were four attempted breakthroughs near Prylipky, Symynivka, Vovchansk, Veterynarne, and Starytsia.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces conducted four attacks toward Petropavlivka, Podoly, and Kruhliakivka.

In the Lyman sector, one assault attempt was reported near Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled an attack near Yampil.
In the Kramatorsk sector, two assaults were recorded near Minkivka and Nykyforivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces carried out 25 attacks near Illinivka, Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Stepanivka, Sofiivka, and Novopavlivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces stopped 32 assault actions by the aggressor near Rodynske, Muravka, Udachne, Novooleksandrivka, Pokrovsk, Molodetske, and Kotlyne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, three attacks were recorded near Kalynivske, Berezove, and Novooleksandrivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, ten clashes occurred near Zaliznychne, Huliaipole, Staroukrainka, Huliaipilske, Olenokostiantynivka, Zarichne, and Tsvitkove.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian forces carried out three unsuccessful assaults toward the Antonivskyi Bridge area and Bilohrudyi Island." Ukrin

Trump says Iran to hand over enriched uranium, U.S. close to deal after six-week war

"President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran has agreed to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium, claiming the two sides are close to reaching a deal that could end six weeks of conflict.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump framed the development as a major breakthrough in ongoing negotiations. "They've agreed to give us back the nuclear dust," he said, using his term for enriched uranium that Washington believes could be used to build nuclear weapons. "There's a very good chance we're going to make a deal."
Trump said the next round of talks between the United States and Iran could take place as soon as this weekend, indicating momentum in negotiations.
At the same time, he cast doubt on the need to extend the current ceasefire. "I'm not sure it needs to be extended," he said, adding that Tehran is now more flexible than before.
"Iran wants to make a deal and we're dealing very nicely with them," Trump told reporters." msn

Nearly 2,000 Ukrainian civilians trapped in Russian-occupied Kherson Oblast town facing 'humanitarian catastrophe'

"Ukrainians in the Russian-occupied front-line city of Oleshky in Kherson Oblast have faced dire humanitarian conditions, with almost no safe route for evacuation or food deliveries, as

Russian troops mined access roads and made it dangerous to enter or leave the city, according to residents, volunteers working in Kherson Oblast, and Ukrainian officials.
"It's a humanitarian catastrophe, people are driven to despair," Tetiana Hasanenko, the exiled head of Oleshky's military administration, told the Kyiv Independent.
Hasanenko remains in touch with residents who have stayed behind. She estimates that out of the pre-war population of more than 24,000, about 2,000 people remain in Oleshky. She said this includes at least 47 children facing severe danger." Ukrin

5.2 Earthquake - Near Coast of Peru

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit Near Coast of Peru at 08:09 GMT. 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

Odesa hit by waves of Russian attacks: Eight killed, 16 wounded

"Eight people were killed and 16 others injured as a result of a nighttime Russian attack on Odesa." Ukrin

5.7 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 100 km west of Nicoya, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean near the coast of Costa Rica around noon at 12.56 pm local time (GMT -6). The quake had a very shallow depth of 27 km (17 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." Ukrin

Russian attack on Kyiv leaves dead, wounded

"As a result of a combined Russian attack, 54 people were injured and four were killed in Kyiv, including a 12-year-old boy." Ukrin

153 clashes recorded along frontline

"153 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded along the frontline.
In response, Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck seven clusters of Russian personnel and equipment.

In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy launched three airstrikes, dropping five guided aerial bombs, and carried out 116 shelling attacks, including three with MLRS. One assault attempt was recorded.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian troops attempted four times to break through defensive lines near Starytsia, Vovchansk, and Vovchanski Khutory.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces carried out two attacks toward Novoplatoniv.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched five attacks toward Shyikivka, Novoserhiivka, and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled four attempts by Russian troops to advance near Zakitne and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces attacked four times near Minkivka and Nykyforivka, as well as toward Tykhonivka and Fedorivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 14 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Sofiivka, and toward Illinivka and Novopavlivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces stopped 36 Russian assault attempts near Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Hryshyne, Muravka, Novomykolaivka, Molodetske, Filiia, and toward Novooleksandrivka, Nove Shakhove, Shevchenko, Bilytske, and Ivanivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked eight times near Oleksandrohrad, Vorone, Ternove, Kalynivske, and Zlahoda.
In the Huliaipole sector, 12 Russian attacks were recorded near Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, Pryluky, and toward Dobropillia, Olenokostiantynivka, Huliaipilske, Staroukrainka, Hirke, and Tsvitkove.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian forces carried out five unsuccessful assault attempts toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin

Russians hit Sloviansk: dozens of buildings damaged

"Russian forces attacked the city of Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast on the morning injuring one person, destroying a historical landmark and an office building and damaging around 40 other buildings." Pravada

Russian drone strike on Cherkasy Oblast

"At least four people have been injured in a Russian drone attack on Cherkasy Oblast in the night." Pravada

Russian drones hit Kyiv Oblast overnight

"Russian attacks in Kyiv Oblast in the night have damaged a production facility and houses, causing fires, but no casualties were reported." Pravada

5.2 Earthquake - 180 km SSE of Attu Station, Alaska

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the Bering Sea 118 km (73 mi) from Alaska, United States, in the early morning at 2.45 am local time (GMT -10). The quake had a shallow depth of 46 km (29 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.7 Earthquake - South of Africa

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean 595 km (370 mi) from South Africa around noon at 12.13 pm local time (GMT +2). 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

5.7 Earthquake - 72 km SW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean near the coast of Costa Rica in the early morning at 12.56 am local time (GMT -6). The quake had a very shallow depth of 20 km (12 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

212 clashes on front lines

"212 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the frontline.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, the enemy carried out 70 attacks on positions, nine of them with MLRS. Six assault actions were recorded.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Russian troops attempted to break through defensive lines nine times near Vovchansk, Starytsia, and Lyman.

On the Kupiansk axis, Russian forces launched ten attacks toward Kurylivka, Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi, Nova Kruhliakivka, Zahryzove, Bohuslavka, and Novoplatonivka.
On the Lyman axis, the enemy attempted to advance 12 times toward Novoserhiivka, Lyman, Drobysheve, and Dibrova.
On the Sloviansk axis, Ukrainian forces stopped four Russian attempts to advance toward Zakitne, Ozerne, and Riznykivka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, occupiers attacked four times near Chasiv Yar, Fedorivka Druha, Bondarne, and Markove.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, Russian forces carried out 31 assaults near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Berestok, Kleban-Byk, Rusyn Yar, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Yablunivka, Stepanivka, Novopavlivka, and Sofiivka.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian forces repelled 42 assault actions near Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Bilytske, Shevchenko, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Muravka, Molodetske, and toward Dorozhnie and Serhiivka.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions 11 times near Oleksandrohrad, Vorone, Verbove, Novohryhorivka, Kalynivske, and Zlahoda.
On the Huliaipole axis, there were 13 Russian attacks near Myrne, Huliaipole, and toward Hirske, Dobropillia, and Zaliznychne.
On the Dnipro River axis, Russian forces conducted four unsuccessful assault attempts toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin