Russian Ballistic Missile Strikes Railway Facility in Kyiv Overnight

"Russian Ballistic Missile Strikes Railway Facility in Kyiv Overnigh Killing Ukrainian Railways Employee." NV

Drones strike oil refinery in Samara Oblast and Ozon logistics hub in Russia for first time

"Russian social media channels also reported an attack on an Ozon facility in Samara. It was

the first reported strike on an Ozon logistics hub in Russia.
The Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery is located in Samara Oblast and is owned by Rosneft. The facility has a design capacity of about 8.8 million metric tons of crude oil per year.
The refinery has been targeted by drones several times. It temporarily suspended operations following previous attacks.
Other Russian oil refineries, including facilities in Perm and Nizhnekamsk, have also come under attack recently." msn

Ukrainian forces destroy Russian Su-24M at Saki airfield

"Ukraine’s Defense Forces destroyed a Russian Su-24M aircraft and four pieces of airfield equipment at the Saki airfield." Ukrin

6.2 Earthquake - South Atlantic Ocean, 113 km west of Coronation Island, Antarctica

"A very strong magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred in the South Atlantic Ocean 90 km (56 mi) from Antarctica in the early morning at 5.22 am local time (GMT -3). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.8 Earthquake - 4 km N of Toride, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit 38 km (24 mi) away from Saitama, Saitama, Japan, in

the early morning at 2.00 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a shallow depth of 61 km (38 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

197 clashes on front line

"197 clashes were reported on the front line.
According to the General Staff, in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian forces successfully repelled 10 enemy attacks. The enemy also carried out one airstrike using three guided aerial bombs and shelled Ukrainian positions and settlements 48 times, including three attacks with multiple-launch rocket systems.
Throughout the day, in the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces launched 17 assaults on Ukrainian positions near Izbytske, Okhrimivka and Volokhivka. One engagement is still ongoing.

In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces launched two assaults toward the settlement of Zahryzove.
Seven attempts by Russian forces to advance were repelled in the Lyman sector near Shyikivka, Kopanky, Novoselivka, Drobysheve and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian forces successfully stopped five attempts by Russian troops to advance near Kryva Luka, Zakitne, Mykolaivka, Rai-Oleksandrivka and Ozerne.
Two Russian assaults were recorded in the Kramatorsk sector near Yurkivka and Tykhonivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 22 Russian assaults near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Mykolaipillia, Novoselivka and Stepanivka.
A total of 15 Russian attacks were repelled in the Pokrovsk sector. Russian forces attempted to advance near Shakhove, Kucheriv Yar, Novyi Donbas, Shevchenko, Bilytske, Myrne, Serhiivka, Udachne and Molodetske. Two engagements are still ongoing.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled three Russian attacks near Andriivka-Klevtsove and Nechaivka.
Six Russian attacks were recorded in the Huliaipole sector near Vozdvyzhivka, Rivne, Dobropillia, Dolynka and Verkhniа Tersa. One attack is still ongoing.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian forces repelled two enemy attacks near Pavlivka." Ukrin

Rescue workers search for people under rubble of shopping center in Kryvyi Rih

"Rescue workers continue to clear the rubble and search for people at the site of a Russian strike on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih. So far, 16 people are known to have been killed and 130 injured." Pravada

Drone strike wounds 13 in Tigray capital as fears of renewed war grow

"A drone strike on Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, injured at least 13 people, including five children, a hospital official said Thursday. The attack comes amid growing tensions between federal and Tigrayan forces and fears the region could slide back into war.

The drone strike hit Mekelle according to Tigrayan authorities, with residents reporting damage to homes in a residential neighbourhood.
Almaz Wedu, a farmer, described the moment the roof of her home collapsed around her.
"I came suddenly and the roof fell on us while we were right here," she said. "Look at this house, it is completely destroyed. I don't know where it came from or why. I am a farmer, why is this being done to a farmer's home?" AfricaNews

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake in Scotia Sea

"A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred near Scotia Sea at 07:40 AM UTC. This shallow

earthquake originated at a depth of 10.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface. The earthquake was detected by 55 seismic monitoring stations operated by the USGS. The mb magnitude measurement indicates this was a body wave magnitude event, which is appropriate for earthquakes of this size and depth. Earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 to 5.9 are classified as moderate earthquakes by the USGS. This event contributes to our understanding of seismic activity in the region." VD

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake near Labuan, Indonesia

"A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred near 194 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia at 05:41 PM
UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 10.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface. 1 person reported feeling this earthquake to the USGS. The earthquake was detected by 84 seismic monitoring stations operated by the USGS. The mww magnitude measurement indicates this was a moment magnitude event, which is appropriate for earthquakes of this size and depth. Earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 to 5.9 are classified as moderate earthquakes by the USGS. This event contributes to our understanding of seismic activity in the region." VD

202 Combat Engagements Recorded on Front Line

"202 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian forces were recorded on the front line over the past day.
Ukrainian Defense Forces aviation, missile forces and artillery struck 12 areas where Russian personnel were concentrated, as well as two artillery systems and two communications systems.

On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, four combat engagements were recorded. Russian forces carried out 71 attacks and launched four airstrikes using 10 guided glide bombs.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Ukrainian units repelled 19 attacks. Russian forces attempted to advance toward Izbytske, Radkivka, Kovalivka, Okhrimivka, Karaichne, Bochkove, Budarky, and Mytrofanivka.
On the Kupiansk direction, Russian forces launched one offensive action toward Podoly.
On the Lyman direction, Russian forces attacked five times toward Lyman, Shyikivka and Cherneshchyna, and near Novoselivka.
On the Sloviansk direction, Russian forces launched 12 assaults near Kryva Luka and Pyskunivka and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Mykolaivka.
On the Kramatorsk direction, Russian forces conducted six offensive actions toward Nykyforivka, Yurkivka, Mykolaivka, and Fedorivka Druha.
On the Kostiantynivka direction, 25 enemy attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assaults near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Novoselivka, Dovha Balka, Novomykolaivka, Shakhove and Sofiivka, as well as toward Vilne, Pavlivka, Kucheriv Yar and Mykolaipillia.
Russian forces carried out 23 attacks on the Pokrovsk direction, attempting to advance near Bilytske, Udačne, Muravka and Novopidhirne and toward Hannivka, Novyi Donbas, Svitlé, Shevchenko, Vasylivka, and Serhiivka.
On the Oleksandrivka direction, Russian forces launched three attacks near Novo Zaporizhzhia, Maliivka, and Yalta." Ukrin

Popular Ukrainian Official Raises Stakes Against Zelensky With Election Call: Democracy Held 'Hostage'

"Ukrainian President Zelensky is once again under immense internal pressure, amid new corruption investigations which run straight through the presidential office as well as growing calls to finally hold elections despite the ongoing war with Russia.

Mykhailo Fedorov, the country's popular young former defense minister and a longtime political ally of Zelensky - who was dismissed just last month largely as a result of tensions between him and army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi - stunned Kiev's political establishment this week by issuing a video address urgently calling for a path to elections.
"We have to answer a fundamental question – how should a state function, if the war has lasted for years?" Fedorov said in the nine-minute-long YouTube video. "Can Russia actually be entitled to define when Ukrainians can elect their authorities next time? I’m sure it’s not. Democracy can’t be Russia’s hostage," he said." Zerohedge

Drone attack reported on oil refinery in Russia's Perm

"A drone attack was reported at an oil refinery in Russia's Perm Krai, according to Telegram media channels.
Videos shared by Ukrainian Telegram channel Exilenova+ purportedly show explosions and a fire in Perm, a city roughly 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) from Ukraine.
Exilenova+ said local residents reported a series of explosions at the refinery. OSINT analysts from ASTRA, an independent Russian Telegram channel, geolocated footage showing smoke rising near the Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez oil refinery." KI

5.6 Earthquake - 67 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the Flores Sea near the coast of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, in the early morning at 2.12 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." VD

6.7 Earthquake - Ayacucho, 111 km south of Andahuaylas, Region de Apurimac, Peru

"A very strong magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit 111 km (69 mi) away from Andahuaylas, Region de Apurimac, Peru, around noon of Thursday, Aug 20, 2026 at 1.00 pm local time (America/Lima GMT -5). The quake had a moderate depth of 99 km (62 mi) and was felt over a large region." VD

238 combat clashes over past day

"Ukrainian forces and Russian troops engaged in 238 combat clashes over the past day.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian forces repelled three Russian assaults. Russian forces also carried out three airstrikes, dropping six bombs, and shelled Ukrainian positions and settlements 53 times, including twice with multiple rocket launchers.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian forces repelled eight Russian attacks. Russian troops attempted to advance toward Lyman, Izybytske and Okhrimivka, as well as near Starytsia.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces launched 15 offensive actions toward Radkivka and Hlushkivka.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian forces repelled six Russian attempts to breach their defenses toward Lyman, Novosеrhiivka and Drobyshеve, as well as near Novoselivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces carried out 15 assaults toward Ozerne, Orikhuvatka and Rai-Oleksandrivka, as well as near Kryva Luka and Riznykivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops launched two offensive actions near Nykyforivka and Minkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 26 Russian attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assaults near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka and Novoselivka, as well as toward Stepanivka, Dovha Balka and Vilne.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces launched 32 attacks. They attempted to advance near Dorozhnie, Novooleksandrivka, Udachne and Kotlyne, as well as toward Novyi Donbas, Biliakivka, Bilytske, Hannivka, Svitle, Shevchenko, Myrne, Vasylivka, Serhiivka and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched three attacks toward Nove Zaporizhzhia and near Zaporizke and Rybne.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions 16 times, attempting to advance toward Verkhnia Tersa, Charivne, Vozdvyzhivka, Rivne and Dolynka, as well as near Bilohiria.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian forces stopped three Russian attempts to advance near Plavni and toward Mala Tokmachka and Novoandriivka.
In the Dnipro River sector, Russian forces conducted no offensive operations.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of Russian forces forming offensive groupings were detected." Ukrin

Russian forces attack market in Kherson

"Russian forces struck a market in Kherson's Korabelnyi district at around 06:40 injuring five people. Two women, 54 and 35, and three men aged 38, 49 and 64 have sustained blast injuries, concussion and shrapnel wounds to the torso." NI

Switzerland to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2028

"Switzerland will extend temporary protection status (Status S) for Ukrainians who fled the country following Russia's full-scale invasion until March 4, 2028, while tightening the rules for obtaining the status." NI

5.5 Earthquake - Kabupaten Manggarai Timur, 53 km northeast of Ruteng, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit 53 km (33 mi) away from Ruteng, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, shortly after midnight, at 12.17 am local time (Asia/Makassar 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

5.7 Earthquake - Kabupaten Manggarai Timur, 32 km northeast of Ruteng, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit 32 km (20 mi) away from Ruteng, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, in the morning at 10.46 am local time (Asia/Makassar 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

5.8 Earthquake - Kabupaten Manggarai Timur, 25 km north of Ruteng, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit 25 km (16 mi) away from Ruteng, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, in the early morning at 6.45 am local time (Asia/Makassar GMT +8). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was felt widely in the area. 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

Attack on Taman energy bridge sparks blackouts across occupied Crimea

"Strike drones attacked the 500 kV Taman electrical substation and the Tamanneftegas oil

terminal in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai.
The targeted 500 kV substation serves as one of the primary electrical hubs for the energy bridge supplying power to the temporarily occupied Crimean peninsula.
A series of powerful explosions shook occupied Sevastopol, after which widespread electricity disruptions were recorded in Simferopol and Dzhankoi. The ATESH partisan movement also reported explosions near a local thermal power plant in Simferopol." NI

Drone crashes on Romanian border during large-scale Russian attack

"A drone entered Romanian airspace overnight on August 20 and crashed shortly afterward in

an uninhabited area of Tulcea County, according to a statement by the Romanian Ministry of National Defense.
Romanian military radars picked up a group of airborne targets near the Ukrainian border at 02:23 a.m. local time.
The National Military Command Center issued an air raid warning at 3:20 a.m.
The drone crossed Romanian airspace roughly 13 kilometers east of Galați." NI

Ballistic missile attack on Kyiv hits several districts, killing and injuring people

"During the air raid alert in the capital, explosions were heard—the enemy launched ballistic missile strikes, and damage was reported in several districts." Ukrin

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Russia's Tula, Nizhny Novgorod oblasts

"Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's Tula and Nizhny Novgorod oblasts overnight on Aug. 19,

monitoring channels reported.
Eyewitnesses reported explosions in Novomoskovsk, Tula Oblast, as drones were shot down near a residential building in the city of Dzerzhinsk in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, according to monitoring channel Exilenova Plus.
Tula Oblast Governor Dmitry Milyaev confirmed a Ukrainian drone attack took place, reporting that Russia's air defenses intercepted 27 drones." KI

Investigators search deputy head of Zelensky's office, lawmaker in corruption case

"The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) is searching the premises of Iryna Mudra, a presidential deputy chief of staff, and Vadym Stolar, a member of parliament, a law

enforcement source familiar with the investigation told the Kyiv Independent on Aug. 19.
The NABU said on Aug. 19 that it was "conducting a special operation to expose a criminal organization allegedly led by a current and a former Ukrainian lawmaker and involving senior officials from the President's Office." The bureau said that further details would be published later.
Stolar represented the pro-Russian Opposition Platform-For Life faction in parliament until it was banned amid the full-scale invasion in 2022. Now he represents the Restoration of Ukraine group, an offshoot of the Opposition Platform-For Life." KI

5.9 Earthquake - Qinghai, 273 km south of Dunhuang, Gansu, China

"A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit 273 km (170 mi) away from Dunhuang, Gansu, China, in the early morning at 5.36 am local time (Asia/Shanghai GMT +8). The quake had a very shallow depth of 6 km (3.7 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.3 Earthquake - 35 km south of Jurm, Badakhshan, Afghanistan

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit 35 km (22 mi) away from Jurm, Badakhshan, Afghanistan, in the early morning at 12.21 am local time (GMT +4:30). The quake had a moderate depth of 196 km (122 mi) and was felt widely in the area." VD

Enemy exerts most pressure in Kostiantynivka sector as nearly 240 engagements reported

"239 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front lines.
The enemy launched one missile strike using two missiles and carried out 87 airstrikes, during which it dropped 302 guided bombs. In addition, Russian invaders deployed 11,130 kamikaze drones and carried out 3,070 shelling attacks, 27 of which involved multiple launch rocket systems.
Artillery shelling targeted the settlements of Korenok, Sopych, Bachivsk, Neskuchne, Bezsalivka, Ulanove, Tovstodubove, Luzhky, Volfyne, Yastrubshchyna, and Seredyna Buda in Sumy region; Tymanovychi, Senkivka, Huta-Studenetska, Yanzhulivka, and Topolia in Chernihiv region. Tovstodubove and Rybtsi were hit by airstrikes.

The Air Force, missile forces, and artillery of the Defense Forces struck nine areas where Russian troops were concentrated, two artillery systems, and one drone launch site.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian defenders repelled three enemy assaults. The Russian Federation’s army carried out 54 shelling attacks, two of which involved the use of multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS), and launched five airstrikes using 14 guided aerial bombs.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Defense Forces units repelled 10 Russian attacks. The invaders attempted to advance near Izbytske, Dovzhanka, Starytsia, Mytrofanivka, Lozova Druha, Radkivka, Bochkove, and Okhrymivka.
In the Kupiansk direction, the Russian Federation’s army launched two offensives toward Novoosynove and Kurylivka.
In the Lyman direction, Russian invaders attacked six times toward the settlements of Lyman and Drobysheve, as well as in the area of the settlements of Ridkodub and Novoselivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy carried out 16 assaults in the areas of the settlements of Riznykivka, Kryva Luka, and Zakytne, as well as toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Mykolaivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian invaders conducted one offensive operation toward Izhevka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 31 attacks were recorded. The Russian Armed Forces carried out assaults in the areas around the settlements of Kostiantynivka, Novoselivka, Dovha Balka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Sofiivka, and Rusyn Yar, as well as toward the settlements of Vilne, Stepanivka, Novopavlivka, and Kucheriiv Yar.
On the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy carried out 27 attacks. Russian invaders attempted to advance in the areas around the settlements of Udachne, Novooleksandrivka, Molodetske, and Kotlyne, as well as toward the settlements of Bilytske, Novyi Donbas, Shevchenko, Serhiivka, Vasylivka, Myrne, and Hannivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces carried out three attacks toward the settlements of Nove Zaporizhzhia, Rybne, and Sosnivka.
In the Huliaypole sector, the enemy attacked the positions of Ukrainian defenders 12 times. In particular, they attempted to advance toward the settlements of Rivne, Dobropillia, Zaliznychne, Novoselivka, Lisne, Charivne, and Hirke.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled one enemy attempt to advance in the Plavni area.
In the Dnipro River sector, the enemy did not conduct any assault operations.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of the Russian Federation forming offensive groups were detected." Ukrin

Russian drones attack Brovary, damage office building, warehouses

"Russian

strike drones have attacked Brovary in the Kyiv region, damaging an office building
and warehouse facilities and causing fires at three locations." Ukrin

5.7 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 122 km southwest of Tapachula, Estado de Chiapas, Mexico

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 94 km (58 mi) from
Mexico late in the evening at 11.02 pm local time (GMT -6). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was felt by many near the epicenter." VD

Drones attack Wildberries logistics center in Moscow region

"A group of drones struck a Wildberries logistics center in the Moscow Region in the night.
“A drone struck a Wildberries warehouse in the Atlant Park area—the fire has been contained. According to preliminary reports, there were no casualties,” said Andrei Vorobyov, governor of the Moscow Region." Ukrin

5.8 Earthquake - Yelizovskiy Rayon, 73 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, Russia

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit 73 km (45 mi) away from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, Russia, in the early morning at 12.38 am local time (Asia/Kamchatka GMT +12). The quake had a shallow depth of 55 km (34 mi) and was felt widely in the area. 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

244 clashes reported on front lines over past 24 hours

"244 clashes were recorded between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the front lines.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian defenders repelled 17 enemy assaults. The Russian Federation’s army carried out three strikes with nine aerial bombs and conducted 64 shelling attacks, including nine from multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Ukrainian units repelled seven enemy attacks. The invaders attempted to advance in the Vovchansk area and toward Bochkove, Lyman, Izbytske, Nesterne, and Volokhivka.

In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched five offensive operations toward Radkivka and Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, the invaders attacked twice in the areas of Zarichne and Novoselivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy carried out 17 assaults in the areas of Riznykivka, Kryva Luka, Zakitne, and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Mykolaivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops carried out five offensive operations in the area of Minkivka and toward Yurkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 27 enemy attacks were recorded. The invaders carried out assaults in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Ivanopilia, Illinivka, Novoselivka, Sofiivka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Vilne, Kuchero Yar, and Novopavlivka.
The enemy carried out 34 attacks in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian forces attempted to advance in the areas of Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Novomykolaivka, and toward Novyi Donbas, Hannivka, Shevchenko, Bilytske, Novohryshyne, Myrne, Vasylivka, Serhiivka, Svitle, and Filiya.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the invaders launched one attack toward Nove Zaporizhzhia.
In the Hulyaypilske sector, Russian troops attacked 11 times, attempting to advance toward Rivne, Vozdvyzhivka, Tsvitkove, Hirkove, and Charivne, as well as in the Zaliznychne area.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defense forces repelled four enemy attempts to advance toward Primorske, Lukyanivske, and in the Plavni area.
One combat engagement occurred in the Dnipro River sector." Ukrin

Russians attack Izium with guided bombs

"Russian forces attacked Izium with guided aerial bombs (KABs), injuring at least four people and damaging several private residential buildings." Ukrin

Invaders attack post office in Kramatorsk

"Russian military attacked a post office with a drone. One person was killed and at least six were injured in the attack." Ukrin

Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake near Puerto Madero, Mexico

"A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred near 67 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico at 03:52
PM UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 35.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface. The earthquake was detected by 58 seismic monitoring stations operated by the USGS. The mww magnitude measurement indicates this was a moment magnitude event, which is appropriate for earthquakes of this size and depth. Earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 to 5.9 are classified as moderate earthquakes by the USGS. This event contributes to our understanding of seismic activity in the region." ET

212 clashes on front lines over past day

"Ukraine's Defense Forces engaged in 212 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian forces repelled four Russian assaults. Russian troops carried out 49 attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled five Russian attacks. Russian invaders attempted to advance near Vovchanski Khutory and toward the settlements of Zybine, Aniskine and Okhrimivka.

In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces launched ten offensive actions toward Radkivka and Kurylivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops attacked nine times toward Cherneshchyna, Novyi Myr, Drobysheve, Lyman and Dibrova, as well as near Ridkodub and Novoselivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched 21 assaults near Riznykivka, Kryva Luka and Zakitne, and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Pyskunivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 28 attacks were recorded. Russian invaders conducted assaults near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Novoselivka, Sofiivka and Rusyn Yar, and toward Vilne, Stepanivka, Novopavlivka and Kucheriv Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces launched 34 attacks. They attempted to advance near Vasylivka, Udačne, Kotlyne and Novopidhorodnie, and toward Bilytske, Novyi Donbas, Shevchenko, Novohryshyne, Serhiivka and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian invaders launched two attacks toward Oleksandrohrad and Rybne.
In the Hulyaipole sector, Russian troops attacked Ukrainian positions six times, attempting to advance toward Charivne, Novoselivka and Tsvitkove, as well as near Bilohiria.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian forces stopped three Russian attempts to advance toward Stepnohirsk and Plavni.
Russian forces conducted no offensive operations on the Dnipro River axis." Ukrin

Earthquake Hits Spanish City of Granada, Buildings and Cars Damaged

"A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Spain overnight, damaging buildings and sparking panic.

The tremor's epicentre was in Alhendin and rocked the city of Granada shortly after 1am local time. According to the National Geographic Institute, a quake occurred at a depth of 2km, followed by another at 10km, with a latitude of 37,1147 degrees and -3.6618 degrees longitude.
Footage circulating on social media shows cars being struck by debris falling off buildings, and people fleeing homes and hotels in a panic. A horror picture shows a huge crack opening in a street following the tremor." Mirror

Russians launch ballistic missile strike on industrial facilities in Kryvyi Rih

"Russian forces launched a combined ballistic missile and UAV attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih in the night. Two people were killed and 14 others were injured." Pravada

Warning shots fired after North Korean troops cross border with South

"The South Korean military fired warning shots last week after a group of soldiers from North Korea crossed the demarcation line between the rival countries, Yonhap news agency reported on Sunday.

Seoul said the North Korean soldiers crossed the border in the eastern ​part of the demilitarized zone in what was ​the first such violation this year. The soldiers were patrolling the area when they crossed over into South Korea, the news agency reported, citing an unnamed government source." msn

Russia threatens 'serious damage' to relations with US, Turkey over weapons shipment to Ukraine

"The Kremlin has contacted officials in Washington and Ankara with concerns regarding an

upcoming transfer of arms to Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Her remarks come a week after U.S. congressional records revealed that Turkey was planning to re-export a significant package of American-made weapons to Kyiv. The shipment includes 70 long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), along with other materiel.
The delivery of such weapons will cause "serious damage to our bilateral relations with Washington and Ankara," Zakharova told reporters.
Sending arms to Ukraine undermines attempts by the U.S. and Turkey to act as mediators in the war between Kyiv and Moscow, the foreign ministry said." KI

China is opening the first regular cargo route through the Arctic

"Shipping cargo through an Arctic shortcut never made economic sense—until now.
A Chinese company is starting the first regular cargo service to Europe through Arctic waters, seeking to reap the benefits of quicker travel time and less fuel use.
Beyond that, Beijing has ambitions to play a role in the Arctic’s future, lending a geopolitical dimension to the Chinese company’s shipping route.
Last year Sea Legend completed a trial run from Asia to Europe in a record 20 days. That is roughly half the time of a voyage via Africa’s Cape of Good Hope that many carriers now take because of the Red Sea uncertainty." msn

6.9 Earthquake - Kabupaten Serdang Bedagai, North Sumatra, 407 km north of Bukittinggi, Indonesia

"A very strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit 407 km (253 mi) away from Bukittinggi, Provinsi Sumatera Barat, Indonesia, in the afternoon at 5.54 pm local time (Asia/Jakarta GMT +7). The quake had a moderate depth of 173 km (107 mi) and was felt over a large region." VD

Significant earthquake of magnitude 6.4 just reported 13 km west of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia

"An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 occurred only 5 minutes ago 13 km west of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia, Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported. The quake hit at an intermediate to considerable depth of 163. km beneath the epicenter near Pematangsiantar, Kota Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra, Indonesia, in the afternoon at 5:54

pm local time. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report.
Based on the preliminary seismic data, the quake was probably felt by many people in the area of the epicenter. It should not have caused significant damage, other than objects falling from shelves, broken windows, etc.
Weak shaking might have been felt in Pematangsiantar (pop. 274,800) located 13 km from the epicenter, Pekan Bahapal (pop. 40,000) 30 km away, Tebingtinggi (pop. 117,500) 46 km away, Kabanjahe (pop. 73,600) 53 km away, Perbaungan (pop. 157,200) 67 km away, Percut (pop. 311,100) 73 km away, Kisaran (pop. 141,900) 74 km away, and Medan (pop. 2,435,300) 75 km away." VD

5.7 Earthquake - 19 km south of Corredor, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit 18.5 km (12 mi) away from Corredor, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica, late in the evening at 10.47 pm local time (America/Costa_Rica 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

5.5 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 211 km southeast of Iwo Jima Island, Tokyo, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 206 km (128 mi) from Japan in the early morning at 4.32 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a shallow depth of 40 km (25 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD