Ukrainian military destroy two Russian Tu-142 naval aircraft, Iskander missile system on Black Sea coast

"Ukrainian drones have destroyed two Russian Tu-142 naval aircraft and an Iskander ballistic missile system, overnight. Unmanned Systems Forces commander Robert "Magyar" Brovdi reported.
The Iskander and two Tu-142 aircraft were attacked at a military airfield in Taganrog, a port city on the Sea of Azov in Rostov Oblast, Brovdi said.
The strike was achieved by the 1st Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces, a unit that specializes in deep strikes on Russian military targets and oil and gas infrastructure." KI

Torrential rain and floods batter China

"Torrential rain and floods hit parts of China this week, killing at least 12 people and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate, state media reported.

State broadcaster CCTV reported five deaths and 11 people missing in Shimen County of Hunan province in central China after rain battered the region. A rescue operation is underway. By Tuesday evening, more than 19,000 had been relocated, Chinese official news agency Xinhua reported.
Xinhua said the county recorded a cumulative rainfall of 339 millimeters (about 13 inches) within a 24-hour period ending at 7 a.m. One of its towns once received a rainfall of 240 millimeters (about 9 inches) within just a few hours, breaking historical records, it said.
In nearby Hubei province, some streets were turned into rivers and rescuers had to deploy inflatable boats to help stranded residents. Some houses were flooded or collapsed, Xinhua reported. Three people were killed and four others were missing, it said." AP

5.6 Earthquake - North Atlantic Ocean, 145 km southeast of Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados

"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the North Atlantic Ocean 135 km (84 mi)

from Barbados in the afternoon at 5.27 pm local time (GMT -4). The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 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

232 clashes on front lines

"232 combat engagements have been recorded between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders along the frontline.
Russian forces carried out 53 airstrikes, dropping 195 guided aerial bombs. In addition, they deployed 5,867 kamikaze drones and conducted 2,144 strikes on Ukrainian positions and settlements.

On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, four clashes were recorded today. The enemy carried out 51 attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements, including two using multiple rocket launch systems.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Russian forces attempted nine assaults near Starytsia, Prylipka, Vovchanski Khutory, Lyman, and toward Izbytske, Okhrymivka, and Ternova. Three clashes are still ongoing.
On the Kupiansk axis, two Russian attacks were repelled near Novoosynove and Petropavlivka.
On the Lyman axis, Ukrainian forces repelled eight attempts to advance toward Drobysheve, Stavky, Lyman, Ozerne, Stepove, Novoserhiivka, and near Yampil.
On the Sloviansk axis, six Russian assaults were stopped near Zakitne, Riznykivka, and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Kryva Luka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, no offensive actions were reported.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, Ukrainian defenders repelled 12 assaults near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Pleshchiivka, and toward Rozkishne.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Russian forces carried out 36 attacks, attempting to advance near Rodynske, Zapovidne, Novooleksandrivka, Hryshyne, Udachne, and toward Kucheriv Yar, Toretske, Bilytske, Dorozhnie, Shevchenko, and Novopidhorodnie. Three clashes are ongoing.
Preliminary data indicates that 23 Russian soldiers were eliminated and 18 wounded on this axis. Ukrainian forces also destroyed six vehicles and nine special-purpose vehicles, as well as a fuel and lubricants storage site. Additionally, eight vehicles, four special-purpose vehicles, one artillery system, 14 enemy shelters, and two UAV command posts were damaged. A total of 202 enemy drones of various types were destroyed or suppressed.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Ukrainian forces stopped two Russian assaults toward Kalynivske.
On the Huliaipole axis, 37 Russian assaults were recorded near Dobropillia, Varvarivka, Zaliznychne, Zlahoda, and Olenokostiantynivka, and toward Vozdvyzhivka, Verkhnia Tersa, Huliaipilske, and Charivne. Five clashes are still ongoing." Ukrin

Ukraine neutralizes 279 drones and five missiles overnight

"Russia attacked Ukraine overnight on May 30, starting from 6 p.m. with one Iskander-M

ballistic missile, six Kh-101 cruise missiles and 290 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and Parodiya drones, Ukraine’s Air Force reported.
Ukrainian air defenses neutralized 284 targets — five Kh-101 missiles and 279 drones — over the north, south, center and east of the country.
The attack resulted in nine Shahed drone hits at seven locations, while debris fell in 10 areas. Two Russian missiles — one cruise missile and one ballistic missile — failed to reach their targets, according to the Air Force." NI

After Situation Room Meeting: Trump Will Only Make Iran Deal that ‘Satisfies His Redlines

"President Donald Trump will only make a deal with Iran that

“satisfies his redlines” following a Situation Room meeting held midday.
The president emphasized his red lines in the post announcing the meeting, including that Iran must agree it cannot have a nuclear weapon, that the Strait of Hormuz must reopen, that Iran must clear mines in the Strait, and that its enriched uranium must be turned over to the United States for destruction." 

Breitbart

Paris enters unprecedented May heat streak as France experiences record-breaking temperatures

"France recorded its hottest May day since records began, while temperatures climbed to

37.8°C (100°F) in southwestern parts of the country on May 28. Multiple stations across France set new all-time May temperature records this week as a prolonged heat dome pushed daytime temperatures into the upper 30s°C (upper 90s°F) and kept nighttime temperatures unusually high across much of the country." W

Open-water deaths rise to 11 during record May heat in the UK

"Eleven people have died after getting into difficulty in open water across the UK during a record late-May heat episode. The fatalities include nine children and two adults. The Met Office said 35.1°C (95.2°F) at Kew Gardens provisionally broke the UK May and spring temperature record for the second consecutive day." W

5.2 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 228 km east of Ostrov Shumshu Island, Kamchatka, Russia

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 228 km (142 mi) from Russia in the early morning at 3.05 am 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

291 combat clashes on front line

"291 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded at the front.
The enemy carried out one missile strike using seven missiles and launched 91 airstrikes, dropping 277 guided aerial bombs.
In addition, the Russians used 8,549 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,807 shelling attacks, including 53 from multiple launch rocket systems.
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck a command post, three artillery systems, a drone control post, nine concentration areas of manpower, and two other important Russian targets.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the Russian army carried out three airstrikes using six guided aerial bombs and fired 64 times at positions, including six times with MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, the enemy attacked eight times in the areas of Starytsia, Lyman, and Vovchansk, and toward Ternova and Izbytske.

In the Kupiansk direction, the Defense Forces stopped eight enemy attempts to advance toward Kivsharivka, Novoplatonivka, and Novoosynove, and in the areas of Borivska Andriivka and Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman direction, Russian forces tried 12 times to break into the defense line toward Lyman, Drobysheve, Shyikivka, Ozerne, and Hlushchenkove.
In the Sloviansk direction, the enemy stormed three times in the areas of Rai-Oleksandrivka and Kryva Luka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian invaders carried out three offensive actions in the areas of Nykyforivka, Pryvillia, and toward Tykhonivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the Russians launched 12 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Rusyn Yar, and toward Rozkishne.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defense Forces stopped 49 assault actions by the Russian army in the areas of Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, and toward Vilne, Kucheriv Yar, Bilytske, Dorozhnie, Toretske, Novo Shakhove, and Shevchenko.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the invaders attacked six times in the areas of Zelenyi Hai, Zlahoda, Ternove, and toward Verbove.
In the Huliaipole direction, the Russians carried out 40 attacks in the areas of Dobropillia, Zaliznychne, and Olenokostiantynivka, and toward Nove Zaporizhzhia, Huliaipilske, Verkhnia Tersa, Vozdvyzhivka, Staroukrainka, Tsvitkove, and Charyvne.
In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped 10 attempts by Russian forces to advance in the areas of Shcherbaky, Plavni, and Stepnohirsk." Ukrin

Orban’s successor rules out sending weapons to Ukraine

"Hungary will not supply weapons or military equipment to Ukraine, the country’s newly elected prime minister, Peter Magyar, said on Thursday shortly after meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels.

Magyar’s center-right Tisza party defeated Viktor Orban’s Fidesz last month, securing a two-thirds parliamentary majority. EU officials, who had previously criticized Orban as a Kremlin-friendly politician, voiced support for Magyar ahead of the election and were widely seen as expecting him to roll back many of the previous government’s policies.
Magyar, however, is far closer to Orban politically than the former prime minister opponents would like to admit. “I informed the Secretary General that Hungary is not supplying weapons or military equipment to Ukraine,” Magyar said in a post on X.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban, a member of Magyar’s Tisza party, had previously said Hungary “stands for peace” and rejects sending either troops or weapons to Ukraine." RT

M6.9 earthquake hits Antofagasta, Chile

"A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.9 hit Antofagasta, Chile, at 21:52 UTC (17:52 LT). The agency is reporting a depth of 101 km (63 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.8 at a depth of 103 km (64 miles). According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC), there is no tsunami threat from this event." W

5.3 Earthquake - 107 km southwest of Turpan, Xinjiang, China

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit 107 km (66 mi) away from Turpan, Xinjiang, China, around noon  at 12.55 pm local time (Asia/Urumqi GMT +6). 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

267 clashes on front lines in past day

"Ukrainian forces engaged in 267 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, five clashes were recorded. Russian forces carried out seven airstrikes, dropped 15 guided bombs, and conducted 99 shelling attacks, including three from multiple launch rocket systems.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Russian troops attempted nine assaults near Starytsia, Prylipky, Veterynarne, Sheviakivka, and Lyman, as well as toward Izbytske and Ternova.

On the Kupiansk axis, Ukrainian defenders repelled seven Russian attacks near Kivsharivka, Petropavlivka, Pishchane, and Kupiansk.
On the Lyman axis, 13 Russian attempts to advance toward Hrekivka, Makiivka, Novomykhailivka, Lyman, Drobysheve, and Dibrova were repelled.
On the Sloviansk axis, Ukrainian forces stopped four enemy advances near Rai-Oleksandrivka, Zakitne, and Riznykivka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, three assaults were repelled near Tykhonivka and Markove.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, Russian forces carried out 16 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Ivanopillia, Berestok, Rusyn Yar, and Stepanivka.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian forces stopped 46 assault attempts near Vilne, Novyi Donbas, Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Shevchenko, Pokrovsk, Bilytske, Hryshyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Filiia, and Novopavlivka.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Russian troops carried out two attacks near Sicheneve and Zlahoda.
On the Huliaipole axis, 32 assaults were recorded near Myrne, Dobropillia, Vozdvyzhivka, Hirke, Zaliznychne, Huliaipilske, Rybne, Tsvitkove, Staroukrainka, Verkhnia Tersa, and Charivne." 

Ukrin

3 Russian shadow fleet tankers attacked by drones near Turkey's Black Sea coast

"Three oil tankers previously identified as belonging to Russia's shadow fleet were attacked by

drones in the Black Sea off the coast of Turkey.
Russia uses its shadow fleet of aging, often underinsured tankers to bypass international sanctions on its oil trade. Western officials have also raised concerns that the vessels may be linked to broader Russian hybrid activities in Europe, including espionage and drone operations.
The tankers James II, Altura, and Velora were all around 50 miles (80 kilometers) off the coast of northern Turkey when the attacks occurred." KI

Russian oil refinery reportedly struck by Ukrainian drones in Volgograd

"An oil refinery was struck by Ukrainian drones in the Russian city of Volgograd overnight on

May 29, social media channels reported. The refinery, owned by major Russian energy company Lukoil, was set ablaze as a result of the Ukrainian drone attack, independent Russian Telegram news channel Astra reported. The site is one of the largest in Russia and the largest in Volgograd Oblast, according to open source data." KI

Russian drone strike on Romanian residential building 'serious and irresponsible escalation'

"A drone struck a residential building in Galati, Romania, overnight on May 29, Romania's

Defense Ministry confirmed, after an air raid alert was declared in all of Ukraine.
"The Russian Federation resumed drone attacks on civilian and infrastructure targets in Ukraine, in the vicinity of the river border with Romania," the statement read.
"A drone entered Romanian airspace, being tracked by radar to the southern area of ​​the city of Galati, and crashed onto the roof of a block of apartments, the impact sparking a fire."
After radars detected drones flying near Romanian airspace, two F-16 jets and a military helicopter took off with authorization to engage targets, the Romanian Defense Ministry added." KI

Russia attacks Ukraine with Kinzhal missile and 147 drones: air defence destroys 138 UAVs, hits recorded

"Russian forces attacked Ukraine with a Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missile and 147 drones of various types on the night of 27-28 May. Ukrainian air defence has downed 138 drones, although strikes from the missile and nine UAVs have been recorded at seven locations.

Russian forces deployed 147 Shahed (some of them jet-powered), Gerbera and Italmas loitering munitions as well as drones of other types. They were launched from the Russian cities of Bryansk, Kursk, Oryol, Millerovo and Primorsko-Akhtarsk as well as from Hvardiiske and Chauda in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Aircraft, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare assets, unmanned systems units and mobile fire groups from Ukraine's defense forces have been involved in repelling the attack." Pravada

6.0 Earthquake - Western Indian-Antarctic Ridge

"A very strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean 932 km (579 mi) from Australia shortly after midnight at 12.01 am local time (GMT +9). 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

317 frontline clashes

"317 combat engagements were recorded on the frontline.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russian forces carried out one airstrike using a guided bomb and conducted 69 shelling attacks, four of them with MLRS systems. Four enemy assault actions were recorded.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy launched 11 attacks near Starytsia, Vovchansk, Prylipka, and toward Izbytske and Ternova.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled nine Russian attempts to advance toward Kivsharivka and Nova Kruhliakivka, as well as near Novoiehorivka, Holubivka, and Pishchane.
In the Lyman sector, Russian invaders attempted 11 times to break through Ukrainian defenses toward Lyman, Drobysheve, Torske, Yampil, and near Kolodiazi, Stavky, and Shandryholove.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched eight assaults toward Zakitne, Kalenyky, and Rai-Oleksandrivka.

In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops carried out three offensive actions near Fedorivka Druha and Minkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy conducted 15 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Stepanivka, Illinivka, and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces stopped 66 assault actions by Russian troops near Novooleksandrivka, Rodynske, Hryshyne, Zatyshok, Muravka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, and toward Kucheriv Yar, Vilne, Serhiivka, Bilytske, Shevchenko, Myrne, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked once near Zlahoda.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian invaders carried out 35 attacks near Rybne, Dobropillia, Pryluky, Zaliznychne, and toward Nove Zaporizhzhia, Huliaipilske, Olenokostiantynivka, Staroukrainka, Pryvillia, Vozdvyzhivka, Sviatopetrivka, Hirke, Tsvitkove, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled nine Russian attempts to advance near Stepnohirsk, Shcherbaky, Plavni, Mali Shcherbaky, and Mala Tokmachka." Ukrin

'Russia's true attitude' — Iskander missile strike damages UN humanitarian warehouse in Dnipro

"Russia carried out a "targeted" Iskander missile strike on a U.N.

World Food Programme
(WFP) warehouse in Dnipro on May 25, according to a statement from the WFP.
Russian forces carried out 30 attacks on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on May 25 using artillery and drones, while a separate missile strike hit the regional capital, where four people were also injured." KI

Russia's Syzran oil refinery halts operations following May 21 Ukrainian drone strike

"An oil refinery in the Russian city of Syzran in the Samara Oblast had shut down following a May 21 Ukrainian drone strike, the General Staff confirmed on May 26.
"The Ukrainian Defense Forces will continue to systematically take measures to compel the Russian Federation to cease its armed aggression against Ukraine," the General Staff said in a statement on Telegram." KI

5.4 Earthquake - 180 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga

"A strong magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 172 km (107 mi) from Tonga in the morning at 8.12 am local time (GMT +13). 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

296 combat engagements on front line

"296 combat engagements between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded.
Ukraine’s Air Force, missile troops, and artillery struck seven areas where enemy personnel were concentrated, one artillery piece, and another important Russian military target.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out two

airstrikes using six guided bombs and launched 87 shelling attacks, including two from MLRS systems. Nine enemy assault actions were recorded there.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Russian forces attacked 13 times near Starytsia, Vovchansk, Vilcha, Hraniv, Ternova, Lyman, and Kolodiazne.
In the Kupiansk direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped five Russian attempts to advance toward Kupiansk, Kurylivka, Borova, Kolisnykivka, and Novoplatonivka.
In the Lyman direction, the Russian army attempted 12 times to break through defenses toward Lyman, Drobysheve, Dibrova, and near Yampil.
In the Sloviansk direction, the enemy launched eight assaults toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Kryva Luka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian troops conducted one offensive action near Tykhonivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the enemy carried out 26 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Pleshchiivka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Mykolaipillia, Vilne, and Kucheriv Yar.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 53 assault attempts by Russian troops near Nykanorivka, Kotlyne, Horikhove, Novooleksandrivka, Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Hryshyne, Udachne, and toward Shevchenko, Bilytske, Serhiivka, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy attacked once near Novokhatske.
In the Huliaipole direction, Russian forces carried out 35 attacks near Dobropillia, Zlahoda, Huliaipole, Solodke, Pryluky, Zaliznychne, Staroukrainka, and toward Novyi Zaporizhzhia, Tsvitkove, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped three Russian attempts to advance toward Shcherbaky, Stepnohirsk, and Bilohiria.
In the Prydniprovske direction, the enemy attacked twice toward Bilogrudyi Island.
No signs of Russian offensive group formations were detected in the Volyn and Polissia directions." Ukrin

Russian threats of systematic strikes aim to scare diplomats

"Russian threats to launch "systematic strikes" on Kyiv are "shameless blackmail" aimed at intimidating foreign diplomats, Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Ministry stated. "The new threats from Russia are nothing more than shameless blackmail. Moscow practically admits that its attacks are aimed, among other things, at intimidating the foreign diplomatic corps," the statement read." Pravada

Israel Intensifies Strikes on Lebanon

“We are not slowing down — quite the opposite, I have ordered an acceleration,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, according to L’Orient Today.
“We will intensify the strikes, increase their force, and we will crush Hezbollah,” Netanyahu added.
The IDF said it will tighten defensive guidelines in the Confrontation Line area and several northern communities from Tuesday morning through the evening, limiting gatherings to 50 people outdoors and 200 indoors." Sputnik

Sri Lanka stuns with 100-bp rate hike as Iran war rattles currency, fuels inflation

"Sri Lanka's central bank stunned markets by raising its policy rate by an outsized 100 basis points on Tuesday, the biggest hike in four years, as policymakers scrambled to stem inflation and support a currency buckling under soaring energy prices." msn

Strong Chile earthquake shakes mining hub, but damage is minimal

"A strong earthquake struck Chile's important mining region of Antofagasta on Monday

afternoon, disrupting operations at some mines but ultimately sparing lives and critical infrastructure, authorities said.
The magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit the heart of the world's biggest copper-producing country, though major miners reported limited damage." msn

Macron warns Lukashenko against deeper role in Ukraine war

"Rare diplomatic contact: Macron and Lukashenko spoke by phone for the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion, with France initiating the conversation.
Warning over escalation: Macron cautioned Lukashenko about the risks of Belarus being drawn further into Russia's war and urged better ties with Europe.
Tensions on the border: Despite no current troop buildup, Ukraine warns of Russian pressure on Belarus and possible use of its territory for future offensives." msn

Drone attacks raise fears as Colombians vote to elect a new president

"Gladys Marín only has to cross the street to reach a school where polling stations will open Sunday in her small town in Colombia. But she's still not sure she'll make the short walk, because fears for her safety could outweigh the chance to vote for the country’s next president.
Her home in the southwestern village of Potrerito sits less than 100 meters (320 feet) from the

police station, which has become a frequent target for drone-dropped explosives. Authorities blame the attacks on a rebel faction that rejected a peace agreement signed a decade ago with the Colombian government.
Colombia will elect a new president and vice president on May 31 in what has been cast as a referendum on President Gustavo Petro’s policies, most notably his controversial “total peace” initiative to negotiate with the country’s remaining rebel groups.
By most accounts, violence tied to armed groups has worsened under Petro's watch.
According to Colombia's Electoral Observation Mission, 386 municipalities, or about a third of the country, are vulnerable to violence from illegal armed groups, and data from the Ideas for Peace Foundation think tank indicates that roughly 27,000 people remain under arms nationwide." msn

One killed and several injured in Russian strike on Odesa

"One person has been killed and several others injured in a Russian strike on the city of Odesa on the evening of 25 May. Infrastructure, residential buildings and an educational facility have been damaged in the attack." msn

5.0 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 91 km southwest of Ambitle Island, Papua New Guinea

"A strong magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near the coast of Papua New Guinea in the early morning at 1.00 am local time (Pacific/Port Moresby GMT +10). The quake had a shallow depth of 67 km (42 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

233 clashes across frontline in past day

"A total of 233 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders.
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck six areas of concentrated manpower, one UAV command post, and three Russian artillery systems.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, Russian forces launched five airstrikes using 16 guided bombs and conducted 74 shelling attacks, including two MLRS strikes. One assault action was recorded.

On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Russian forces launched seven attacks near Fyholivka, Veterynarne, Starytsia, and toward Okhrimivka and Ternova.
On the Kupiansk axis, Ukrainian forces stopped four Russian attempts to advance near Novoosynove.
On the Lyman axis, Russian troops attempted 11 breakthroughs near Drobysheve, Dibrova, Yampil, Lyman, and Stavky.
On the Sloviansk axis, Russian forces launched eight assaults near Zakitne, Rai-Oleksandrivka, Kryva Luka, and Riznykivka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, one assault was recorded near Nykyforivka.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, Russian forces carried out 15 attacks near Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, and Rusyn Yar.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian defenders repelled 38 assault attempts near Toretske, Novooleksandrivka, Rodynske, Hryshyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Novopavlivka, Muravka, and toward Kucheriv Yar, Shevchenko, and Bilytske.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Russian forces attacked four times near Ternove and toward Velykomykhailivka.
On the Huliaipole axis, Russian forces carried out 28 assaults near Pryluky, Zaliznychne, Olenokostiantynivka, and toward Hirke, Nove Zaporizhzhia, Staroukrainka, Verkhnia Tersa, Tsvitkove, and Charivne.
On the Orikhiv axis, Ukrainian forces stopped three Russian attempts to advance near Bilohiria, Stepnohirsk, and toward Prymorske.
On the Dnipro River axis, Russian troops attacked twice near the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin

Panicked Carney issues 'dangerous' threat over Alberta independence vote

"Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday warned that a referendum vote to separate

Alberta from Canada could be a "dangerous bluff" that could backfire.
The referendum, which has been championed by Alberta's premier, Danielle Smith, has echoes to the United Kingdom's Brexit movement. Carney, who was governor of the Bank of England when the U.K. left the European Union, said he knows firsthand how referendum votes can get out of hand.
The vote, which is scheduled for later this year, is only a question of whether to hold a future vote on separation." msn

UK, France reject NATO plan to increase military aid to Ukraine

"The United Kingdom, France, and other NATO states have blocked a plan under which each

member would contribute 0.25% of their GDP to military aid for Ukraine.
Rutte did not name the members blocking the proposal, but a NATO source told the Telegraph that the opponents were the U.K., France, Canada, Italy, and Spain. "They’re not very enthusiastic about the idea," the source said.
The news comes on the heels of the U.K.'s surprise easing of Russian oil sanctions, dealing a further blow to London's image as one of Ukraine's most steadfast partners." KI

Belarusian opposition leader in exile Tsikhanouskaya arrives in Kyiv

"Belarusian opposition leader in exile Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya arrived in Kyiv.
Tsikhanouskaya began her visit to the Ukrainian capital by visiting the Lukianivske military cemetery, where 24-year-old Belarusian volunteer soldier and activist Maria Zaitseva is buried. Zaitseva was killed in action in Ukraine's east." Pravada

Bolivian minister survives dynamite ambush amid deepening unrest

"Minister under attack: Public Works Minister Mauricio Zamora was ambushed twice with dynamite while leading a humanitarian convoy to Oruro, forcing a retreat.
Paz’s restraint tested: President Rodrigo Paz insists on dialogue and non-lethal deployments, but warns patience may run out as protesters reject negotiations.

Nation deeply divided: Supporters and opponents of Paz are mobilizing across Bolivia, reflecting sharp polarization over whether the unrest is protest or coup.
Public anger erupted in Bolivia over economic reforms implemented by President Paz, which included the termination of fuel subsidies. These measures were introduced in a context where the country was already struggling from years of mismanagement under previous socialist governments.
Left-wing strikers in Bolivia have engaged in actions that have paralyzed the country. Their activities have significantly disrupted normal operations and contributed to the political crisis.
At least 45 blockades have been established across Bolivia, leading to deaths, shortages of oxygen, and scarcities of food.
Neighboring countries have provided limited humanitarian relief to Bolivia in response to shortages caused by the blockades. This assistance aims to alleviate the lack of essential supplies such as oxygen and food." 

msn

New Ebola sub-strain jumped ‘from fruit bats’ to humans in first incident of its kind

"A concerning new sub-strain of Ebola, believed to have jumped from fruit bats to humans, is

fueling a rapidly expanding outbreak across central Africa. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), authorities have recorded more than 200 deaths with an estimated 870 infections, prompting the World Health Organization to escalate its risk assessment from “high” to “very high.”
Since the WHO declared a public health emergency last Sunday, suspected cases have skyrocketed from 246 to around 750, while deaths rose sharply from 65 to 177. This marks the third-largest Ebola outbreak on record." JN

5.5 Earthquake - Philippine Sea, 28 km northeast of Tandag, Philippines

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea near Siargao Island island,
Philippines, in the early morning at 12.48 am local time (Asia/Manila GMT +8). The quake had a very shallow depth of 34 km (21 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

5.0 Earthquake - Philippine Sea, 36 km east of Tandag, Philippines

"A strong magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea near the coast of Caraga, Philippines, in the evening at 9.19 pm local time (GMT +8). The quake had a shallow depth of 60 km (37 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter." VD

Suicide bomber kills at least 23 and injures over 70 at Pakistan railway track

A suicide bomb killed 23 people and wounded 70 others on a railway in Pakistan, with the

Balochistan Liberation Army, a separatist militia group, claiming responsibility for the attack on a passenger train.
The suicide bomb attack derailed the passenger train and caused two cars to catch fire, according to the Associated Press. The attack, which occurred in the city of Quetta in the western Balochistan province, marks the latest target from the BLA, which is designated as a terrorist group by the U.S. State Department." msn

173 clashes on front line

"A total of 173 combat engagements have taken place along the front line.
According to the General Staff, one combat engagement occurred today in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors. The enemy carried out four airstrikes, dropping 13 guided bombs, and launched 54 attacks on populated areas and Ukrainian positions, including two using multiple launch rocket systems.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attempted five assaults near the settlements of Fyholivka, Veterynarne, and Starytsia.
No enemy offensive actions were recorded in the Kupiansk sector.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian troops repelled eight attempts by Russian forces to advance near Drobysheve, Dibrova, Yampil, and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukraine’s forces successfully repelled four enemy attempts to advance near Zakitne and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, one enemy attack took place near Nykyforivka.
Ukrainian defenders repelled nine Russian assaults in the Kostiantynivka sector near Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy launched 32 attacks. Russian troops attempted to advance near Toretske, Novooleksandrivka, Rodynske, Hryshyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Novopavlivka, and toward Kucheriv Yar, Shevchenko, and Bilytske.
According to preliminary estimates, 50 Russian troops were eliminated and 15 wounded in this sector today. Ukrainian forces also destroyed a fuel and lubricants depot, one artillery system, three vehicles, and one piece of special equipment. Five vehicles, three artillery systems, and 13 enemy shelters were damaged. In addition, 238 drones of various types were destroyed or suppressed.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched two attacks near Ternove.
In the Huliaipole sector, 18 Russian attacks were recorded near Pryluky, Zaliznychne, Olenokostiantynivka, and toward Hirske, Nove Zaporizhzhia, Staroukrainka, Verkhnia Tersa, Tsvitkove, and Charivne. Two clashes are still ongoing.
In the Orikhiv sector, three enemy attacks took place near Bilohiria, Stepnohirsk, and toward Prymorske. One battle is still ongoing.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian troops attacked twice near the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin