Monday, August 31, 2026
PepsiCo Ukraine reports damage to its production facilities in Mykolaiv region
Defense Forces strike Russian radar station, air defense system and command posts
Separately, an enemy radar station in Pavlychi, Bryansk region of Russia, was hit." Ukrin
Drones attack Kirishi: industrial zone near one of Russia's largest oil refineries on fire after strike
5.8 Earthquake - Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
221 clashes along front line over past day
"Over the past 24 hours, on August 29, Ukraine’s Defense Forces recorded 221 combat engagements with Russian forces along the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, five combat engagements were recorded. Russian forces carried out 167 attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements and conducted two airstrikes using five guided aerial bombs.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled 10 Russian attacks. The enemy attempted to advance toward Lyman, HrafskŠµ, Chuhunivka, Ozerne, and Khatnie, as well as near Starytsia.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces launched two offensive actions toward Radkivka and Podoly.
Attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses were repelled in the Lyman sector, where Russian forces attacked nine times near Novoselivka and Cherneshchyna as well as near Lyman and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces launched eight assaults near Kryva Luka, Riznykivka, and Zakitne as well as toward Orikhuvatka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 31 Russian attacks were recorded. The enemy launched assaults near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Novoselivka, Rusyn Yar, ToretskŠµ, and Sofiivka, as well as toward Mykolaipillia and Kucheriv Yar.
The enemy carried out 30 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. Russian forces attempted to advance toward Bilytske, Shevchenko, Novohryshyne, Vasylivka, Serhiivka, Novopidhorodnie, and Novyi Donbas, as well as near Udachne, Orikhove and Novomykolaivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched four attacks toward Berezove.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian defensive positions 10 times. The enemy attempted to advance toward Vozdvyzhivka, Huliaipilske, Charivne, Novoselivka, Kalynivske, Nove Zaporizhzhia, and Maliivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped three Russian attempts to advance near Pavlivka and Mala Tokmachka." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, five combat engagements were recorded. Russian forces carried out 167 attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements and conducted two airstrikes using five guided aerial bombs.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled 10 Russian attacks. The enemy attempted to advance toward Lyman, HrafskŠµ, Chuhunivka, Ozerne, and Khatnie, as well as near Starytsia.
Attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses were repelled in the Lyman sector, where Russian forces attacked nine times near Novoselivka and Cherneshchyna as well as near Lyman and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces launched eight assaults near Kryva Luka, Riznykivka, and Zakitne as well as toward Orikhuvatka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 31 Russian attacks were recorded. The enemy launched assaults near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Novoselivka, Rusyn Yar, ToretskŠµ, and Sofiivka, as well as toward Mykolaipillia and Kucheriv Yar.
The enemy carried out 30 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. Russian forces attempted to advance toward Bilytske, Shevchenko, Novohryshyne, Vasylivka, Serhiivka, Novopidhorodnie, and Novyi Donbas, as well as near Udachne, Orikhove and Novomykolaivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched four attacks toward Berezove.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian defensive positions 10 times. The enemy attempted to advance toward Vozdvyzhivka, Huliaipilske, Charivne, Novoselivka, Kalynivske, Nove Zaporizhzhia, and Maliivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped three Russian attempts to advance near Pavlivka and Mala Tokmachka." Ukrin
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Russian missile strikes people participating in commemorative run in Kharkiv Region
Three people were killed in the strike, according to the regional prosecutor’s office and police.
The tragedy occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. It is noted that the race was organized by the village military administration. One of the victims was a police officer." UN
The tragedy occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. It is noted that the race was organized by the village military administration. One of the victims was a police officer." UN
Ukrainian USF destroy five Russian air defense assets at Yeysk and Millerovo airfields
"Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) struck a DRL-27 module of the RSP-27 aircraft
landing radar system at the Millerovo airfield overnight. They also hit a Pantsir-S1 surface-to-air missile and gun system, four radar systems, an aviation weapons depot and an aviation ammunition depot belonging to Russian forces." Ukrin
Occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant without external power for over week—IAEA warns situation is critical
"The occupation administration informed the IAEA that the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power
Plant’s supply of diesel fuel would last only 10 days.
The last major fuel delivery to the plant took place in March, and the delivery scheduled for May was canceled due to hostilities.
At the Zaporizhzhia NPP, 20 diesel generators power the pumping equipment for six reactors and the spent nuclear fuel pools.IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi warned that the situation remains dangerous.
“Without the restoration of off-site power or additional diesel fuel deliveries in the near future, the plant could face a station blackout within approximately ten days,” he said." UN
5.1 Earthquake - Southwest Indian Ridge
221 clashes along front line over past day
"Over the past 24 hours Ukraine’s Defense Forces recorded 221 combat engagements with Russian forces along the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, five combat engagements were recorded. Russian forces carried out 167 attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements and conducted two airstrikes using five guided aerial bombs.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled 10 Russian attacks. The enemy attempted to advance toward Lyman, HrafskŠµ, Chuhunivka, Ozerne, and Khatnie, as well as near Starytsia.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces launched two offensive actions toward Radkivka and Podoly.
Attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses were repelled in the Lyman sector, where Russian forces attacked nine times near Novoselivka and Cherneshchyna as well as near Lyman and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces launched eight assaults near Kryva Luka, Riznykivka, and Zakitne as well as toward Orikhuvatka.
No Russian assault operations were recorded in the Kramatorsk sector.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 31 Russian attacks were recorded. The enemy launched assaults near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Novoselivka, Rusyn Yar, ToretskŠµ, and Sofiivka, as well as toward Mykolaipillia and Kucheriv Yar.
The enemy carried out 30 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. Russian forces attempted to advance toward Bilytske, Shevchenko, Novohryshyne, Vasylivka, Serhiivka, Novopidhorodnie, and Novyi Donbas, as well as near Udachne, Orikhove and Novomykolaivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched four attacks toward Berezove.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian defensive positions 10 times. The enemy attempted to advance toward Vozdvyzhivka, Huliaipilske, Charivne, Novoselivka, Kalynivske, Nove Zaporizhzhia, and Maliivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped three Russian attempts to advance near Pavlivka and Mala Tokmachka." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, five combat engagements were recorded. Russian forces carried out 167 attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements and conducted two airstrikes using five guided aerial bombs.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled 10 Russian attacks. The enemy attempted to advance toward Lyman, HrafskŠµ, Chuhunivka, Ozerne, and Khatnie, as well as near Starytsia.
Attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses were repelled in the Lyman sector, where Russian forces attacked nine times near Novoselivka and Cherneshchyna as well as near Lyman and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces launched eight assaults near Kryva Luka, Riznykivka, and Zakitne as well as toward Orikhuvatka.
No Russian assault operations were recorded in the Kramatorsk sector.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 31 Russian attacks were recorded. The enemy launched assaults near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Novoselivka, Rusyn Yar, ToretskŠµ, and Sofiivka, as well as toward Mykolaipillia and Kucheriv Yar.
The enemy carried out 30 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. Russian forces attempted to advance toward Bilytske, Shevchenko, Novohryshyne, Vasylivka, Serhiivka, Novopidhorodnie, and Novyi Donbas, as well as near Udachne, Orikhove and Novomykolaivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched four attacks toward Berezove.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian defensive positions 10 times. The enemy attempted to advance toward Vozdvyzhivka, Huliaipilske, Charivne, Novoselivka, Kalynivske, Nove Zaporizhzhia, and Maliivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped three Russian attempts to advance near Pavlivka and Mala Tokmachka." Ukrin
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Cabinet backs new foreign volunteers bill
"Koretskyi said the bill would give foreigners and stateless people more time to resolve their
legal status after their military contracts end. The bill would extend the period of legal temporary residence in Ukraine from three months to six months, he specified.
Former PM Yulia Svyrydenko said the government had approved new procedures for the logistics of foreign volunteers joining Ukraine’s defense forces, from traveling to Ukraine to signing a military service contract." msn
Former PM Yulia Svyrydenko said the government had approved new procedures for the logistics of foreign volunteers joining Ukraine’s defense forces, from traveling to Ukraine to signing a military service contract." msn
Rumored Russian draft makes headlines. Ukraine’s real one sparks street clashes
"The WSJ reported that the Russian military was “testing its readiness” to accept a new wave of recruits – the first since 2022. The authors did not claim that the Kremlin had already decided on another mobilization. Rather, they described a stress test of the system: Drills, logistics, and the military infrastructure’s ability to “absorb” large numbers of people should the order ever be issued.
Almost simultaneously, mobilization became a topic of discussion in Ukraine as well,
though in a very different context. In the final days of the month, the idea that military service should apply to every citizen, regardless of sex, surfaced several times in high-level circles.
Zelensky linked a hypothetical Russian call-up to the September elections to the State Duma, as though Moscow’s electoral calendar could itself affect the course of the war. Finnish President Alexander Stubb said Russia was “approaching the point” at which it would have to declare a general mobilization. Western front pages picked up – not a decision, but merely the expectation of one. In this way, a rumor became a political fact before any decree had even been issued.
The Kremlin’s response was unequivocal. On July 28, Dmitry Medvedev called the rumors of an impending mobilization a “false enemy provocation.”
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov said that around 200,000 (!) service members had gone AWOL and that more than 2 million people were wanted by the authorities. Western estimates put the average age of a Ukrainian soldier at close to 47. In 2024, the minimum mobilization age was lowered from 27 to 25, while a previously promised provision allowing demobilization after 36 months of service was removed from the law.
This resistance almost never takes the form of an organized political campaign with slogans and a set date. Instead, it erupts sporadically, at the very moment TCC officers try to seize someone off the street. On July 8, 2026, for example, around 200 people in Lviv surrounded a TCC vehicle, chanted “hanba” (shame), damaged the van, and eventually overturned it. Zelensky called the incident “a very bad story” and separately condemned violence against people in uniform. The location was revealing: Not frontline Kharkov or Odessa, but a city widely regarded as a bastion of Ukraine’s national identity.
The same scene played out in Ternopol on August 25. That evening, TCC officers tried to detain a man on Lesya Kurbasa Street. Passersby came to his defense, the official vehicle was smashed, and one service member was hospitalized. After the police left, a nighttime march moved through the streets, once again accompanied by chants of ‘hanba’." RT
Almost simultaneously, mobilization became a topic of discussion in Ukraine as well,
Zelensky linked a hypothetical Russian call-up to the September elections to the State Duma, as though Moscow’s electoral calendar could itself affect the course of the war. Finnish President Alexander Stubb said Russia was “approaching the point” at which it would have to declare a general mobilization. Western front pages picked up – not a decision, but merely the expectation of one. In this way, a rumor became a political fact before any decree had even been issued.
The Kremlin’s response was unequivocal. On July 28, Dmitry Medvedev called the rumors of an impending mobilization a “false enemy provocation.”
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov said that around 200,000 (!) service members had gone AWOL and that more than 2 million people were wanted by the authorities. Western estimates put the average age of a Ukrainian soldier at close to 47. In 2024, the minimum mobilization age was lowered from 27 to 25, while a previously promised provision allowing demobilization after 36 months of service was removed from the law.
This resistance almost never takes the form of an organized political campaign with slogans and a set date. Instead, it erupts sporadically, at the very moment TCC officers try to seize someone off the street. On July 8, 2026, for example, around 200 people in Lviv surrounded a TCC vehicle, chanted “hanba” (shame), damaged the van, and eventually overturned it. Zelensky called the incident “a very bad story” and separately condemned violence against people in uniform. The location was revealing: Not frontline Kharkov or Odessa, but a city widely regarded as a bastion of Ukraine’s national identity.
The same scene played out in Ternopol on August 25. That evening, TCC officers tried to detain a man on Lesya Kurbasa Street. Passersby came to his defense, the official vehicle was smashed, and one service member was hospitalized. After the police left, a nighttime march moved through the streets, once again accompanied by chants of ‘hanba’." RT
5.2 Earthquake - Philippine Sea, 68 km east of Siargao Island, Philippines
Russia attacks Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight, hitting 15 locations
"Russia attacked Ukraine In the night with an anti-ship missile, a ballistic missile and 267
drones of various types. Strikes were recorded at 15 locations.
Early reports indicate that Ukrainian air defence shot down or jammed 233 Russian drones over Ukraine's north, south, east and center.
The Air Force recorded hits at 15 locations, while debris from downed targets fell at another four locations." Pravada
Early reports indicate that Ukrainian air defence shot down or jammed 233 Russian drones over Ukraine's north, south, east and center.
The Air Force recorded hits at 15 locations, while debris from downed targets fell at another four locations." Pravada
242 combat clashes on front line over past day
"Ukraine's Defense Forces engaged in 242 combat clashes with Russian forces.
The areas of Tovstodubove, Nova Sich, and Khrapivshchyna came under airstrikes.
Ukraine's air force, missile forces, and artillery struck three areas where Russian personnel were concentrated and three command posts for unmanned aerial vehicles.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk fronts, Ukrainian forces stopped one enemy assault.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna front, Ukrainian units repelled eight Russian attacks. Russian forces attempted to advance near Starytsia and toward Zakharivka, Okhrimivka, and Volokhivka.
On the Kupiansk front, the enemy attacked once in the direction of Novoosynove.
On the Lyman front, Russian forces launched 11 attacks near Lyman and Dibrova and toward Shyikivka, Hrekivka, and Stavky.
On the Sloviansk front, the enemy carried out eight assault operations near Zakitne and Kryva Luka and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
On the Kramatorsk front, Russian forces attacked five times toward Zapovidne and Yurkivka.
On the Kostiantynivka front, 24 attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assaults near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, and Novoselivka.
On the Pokrovsk front, Ukraine's Defense Forces stopped 41 attacks. The enemy was active near Kotlyne, Serhiivka, and Molodetske and launched assaults toward Toretsk, Sofiivka, Vilne, Dobropillia, Novohryshyne, Udachne, Muravka, Biliakivka, and Novopavlivka.
On the Oleksandrivka front, Russian forces carried out five attacks toward Piddubne, Maliivka, and Rybne.
On the Huliaipole front, Russian forces attacked 15 times, attempting to advance near Hirke and toward Rizdviianka, Dolynka, Kopani, and Yehorivka.
On the Orikhiv front, Ukraine's Defense Forces stopped four attempts by Russian forces to advance toward Krasnohirka and Novopavlivka.
On the Prydniprovske front, the enemy conducted no assault operations." Ukrin
The areas of Tovstodubove, Nova Sich, and Khrapivshchyna came under airstrikes.
Ukraine's air force, missile forces, and artillery struck three areas where Russian personnel were concentrated and three command posts for unmanned aerial vehicles.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk fronts, Ukrainian forces stopped one enemy assault.
On the Kupiansk front, the enemy attacked once in the direction of Novoosynove.
On the Lyman front, Russian forces launched 11 attacks near Lyman and Dibrova and toward Shyikivka, Hrekivka, and Stavky.
On the Sloviansk front, the enemy carried out eight assault operations near Zakitne and Kryva Luka and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
On the Kramatorsk front, Russian forces attacked five times toward Zapovidne and Yurkivka.
On the Kostiantynivka front, 24 attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assaults near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, and Novoselivka.
On the Pokrovsk front, Ukraine's Defense Forces stopped 41 attacks. The enemy was active near Kotlyne, Serhiivka, and Molodetske and launched assaults toward Toretsk, Sofiivka, Vilne, Dobropillia, Novohryshyne, Udachne, Muravka, Biliakivka, and Novopavlivka.
On the Oleksandrivka front, Russian forces carried out five attacks toward Piddubne, Maliivka, and Rybne.
On the Huliaipole front, Russian forces attacked 15 times, attempting to advance near Hirke and toward Rizdviianka, Dolynka, Kopani, and Yehorivka.
On the Orikhiv front, Ukraine's Defense Forces stopped four attempts by Russian forces to advance toward Krasnohirka and Novopavlivka.
On the Prydniprovske front, the enemy conducted no assault operations." Ukrin
Friday, August 28, 2026
Britain ‘Playing With Fire’ by Aiding Ukraine, Faces ‘Unpredictable’ Consequences, Warns Russian Foreign Ministry
"The Kremlin has once again issued dire threats against the United Kingdom and other European states as it insists Western nations that assist Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s
invasion are party to the conflict and will face “unpredictable” consequences.
The announcement by newly installed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham that his government will be releasing intellectual property to Ukraine to allow them to build Anglo-French bunker-buster cruise missiles domestically on Monday appears to have given particular impetus to Russia to make these complaints, above and beyond years of London actually handing over weapons and equipment. Following earlier threats on this subject, spokesman Zakharova said the presence of the missile in Ukraine is “literally the quintessence of London’s involvement in the Ukrainian conflict”."
The announcement by newly installed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham that his government will be releasing intellectual property to Ukraine to allow them to build Anglo-French bunker-buster cruise missiles domestically on Monday appears to have given particular impetus to Russia to make these complaints, above and beyond years of London actually handing over weapons and equipment. Following earlier threats on this subject, spokesman Zakharova said the presence of the missile in Ukraine is “literally the quintessence of London’s involvement in the Ukrainian conflict”."
Breitbart
Russians hit Epicenter shopping complex in Zaporizhzhia
6.0 Earthquake - 182 km northwest of El Dibir, Bari, Somalia
250 combat clashes on front line
"250 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invading forces.
Artillery shelling targeted Tovstodubove, Bachivsk, Bezsalivka, Korenok, Ulanove, Hirky, Iskryskivshchyna, Malushyne, Vyntorivka, Yastrubshchyna, Zhuravka, Potapivka and Chuikivka in Sumy region, as well as Kamianska and Kovpynka in Chernihiv region. Tovstodubove was also hit by an airstrike.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, two enemy assault actions were recorded. The aggressor carried out 45 shelling attacks, two of them using multiple-launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Ukrainian forces repelled 12 attacks toward Kozacha Lopan, Hoptivka, HrafskŠµ, Rubizhne, Starytsia, Dovhenke, Radkivka, Okhrimivka, Chuhunivka and Zakharivka.
In the Kupiansk direction, the enemy conducted no offensive operations.
In the Lyman direction, the Defense Forces repelled 11 attempts by Russian forces to attack toward Lyman and in the areas of Novyi Myr, Novoselivka, Shyikivka and Cherneshchyna.
In the Sloviansk direction, Russian forces conducted seven assault operations near Kryva Luka and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian forces conducted one offensive action toward Malynivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, 35 attacks were recorded in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, Illinivka, Novoselivka, Rusynyi Yar, Novopavlivka, Sofiivka, Kucheriv Yar and Dovha Balka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian forces carried out 40 attacks toward Bilytske, Dobropillia, Hannivka, Chernihivka, Svit, Vasylivka and Serhiivka, as well as in the areas of Molodetske, Novopidhorodnie, Kotlyne, Udachne and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy carried out four attacks near Myrne, Rybne and Zlahoda." Ukrin
Artillery shelling targeted Tovstodubove, Bachivsk, Bezsalivka, Korenok, Ulanove, Hirky, Iskryskivshchyna, Malushyne, Vyntorivka, Yastrubshchyna, Zhuravka, Potapivka and Chuikivka in Sumy region, as well as Kamianska and Kovpynka in Chernihiv region. Tovstodubove was also hit by an airstrike.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, two enemy assault actions were recorded. The aggressor carried out 45 shelling attacks, two of them using multiple-launch rocket systems.
In the Kupiansk direction, the enemy conducted no offensive operations.
In the Lyman direction, the Defense Forces repelled 11 attempts by Russian forces to attack toward Lyman and in the areas of Novyi Myr, Novoselivka, Shyikivka and Cherneshchyna.
In the Sloviansk direction, Russian forces conducted seven assault operations near Kryva Luka and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian forces conducted one offensive action toward Malynivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, 35 attacks were recorded in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, Illinivka, Novoselivka, Rusynyi Yar, Novopavlivka, Sofiivka, Kucheriv Yar and Dovha Balka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian forces carried out 40 attacks toward Bilytske, Dobropillia, Hannivka, Chernihivka, Svit, Vasylivka and Serhiivka, as well as in the areas of Molodetske, Novopidhorodnie, Kotlyne, Udachne and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy carried out four attacks near Myrne, Rybne and Zlahoda." Ukrin
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Lieutenant colonel reportedly killed in car explosion in Russia's St. Petersburg
Malaria outbreak kills two workers at Germany’s busiest airport
"Two employees at Germany’s Frankfurt Airport have died in a rare malaria outbreak caused by infected mosquitoes believed to have been accidentally brought in by plane from a malaria-endemic country.
The outbreak began in early July, according to the Frankfurt Public Health Department. The first worker died shortly afterward, with the malaria diagnosis confirmed posthumously. Authorities traced the outbreak to the airport, where operator Fraport set traps and captured several mosquitoes, sending them for genetic analysis to determine their origin. Staff were advised to seek medical attention if symptoms developed.
In mid-July, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), Germany’s federal disease-control agency, confirmed four cases among airport employees." RT
In mid-July, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), Germany’s federal disease-control agency, confirmed four cases among airport employees." RT
At Least 95 Dead from Massive Floods in Tibet and Nepal, Hundreds Missing
"Torrential rains and swollen rivers caused massive floods and dangerous landslides in Tibet
and Nepal on Wednesday, sweeping away villages and destroying crucial roads and bridges.
The death toll stood at 95 on Wednesday, with hundreds of people missing, including some 341 foreign nationals.
According to Chinese state media, the flash floods began at around 9:00 a.m. local time in the border region of Nepal, quickly spilling over into Tibet’s Gyirong county. The first report of the disaster came from a border checkpoint that was obliterated in a matter of seconds, as recorded by horrified onlookers:
Nepalese officials reported 72 fatalities, plus hundreds of tourists, workers, and police missing, including 341 foreigners from 26 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, India, Australia, and the Netherlands." Breitbart
The death toll stood at 95 on Wednesday, with hundreds of people missing, including some 341 foreign nationals.
According to Chinese state media, the flash floods began at around 9:00 a.m. local time in the border region of Nepal, quickly spilling over into Tibet’s Gyirong county. The first report of the disaster came from a border checkpoint that was obliterated in a matter of seconds, as recorded by horrified onlookers:
Nepalese officials reported 72 fatalities, plus hundreds of tourists, workers, and police missing, including 341 foreigners from 26 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, India, Australia, and the Netherlands." Breitbart
5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia, forcing evacuations in BogotĆ” and Bucaramanga
The tremor was felt across the region, including in Bucaramanga, Piedecuesta and Floridablanca, as well as in BogotĆ”.
In the capital, alarms rang out and several buildings were evacuated, while preventive evacuations were also ordered in Bucaramanga." Breitbart
Explosions rock Kyiv as Russia launches ballistic missiles at the capital and other regions across Ukraine
"Russian forces launched ballistic missiles, cruise missiles
At least six explosions were heard in the capital in quick succession around 3 a.m. local time on Aug. 27,. Kyiv Independent editor Chris York reported.
Debris was later found in the city's Podilskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts, with two schools damaged.
Later in the morning, Ukraine's Air Force announced that seven Russian Iskander-M or North Korean-built KN-23 ballistic missiles had been shot down. The total number of ballistic missiles fired at Ukraine wasn't disclosed.
The successful interceptions mark the first time Russian missiles flying on a ballistic trajectory were reported shot down since Aug. 1, when the Air Force reported one downed Iskander or S-400 missile.
Later in the month, aware of the accumulated negative narrative around their inability to shoot down ballistic missiles, the Air Force stopped publishing the number of Russian ballistic missiles fired in their morning reports.
On top of the ballistic missiles, one Onyx anti-ship missile was reported shot down, as well as three low-cost Banderol cruise missiles and 222 drone of different types.
After sunrise, as Kyiv began to go about its Friday, Russia targeted the capital with more jet-powered drones, with explosions and air defense fire audible in the city around 10:30 a.m.
The drones, based on the Iran-designed Shahed platform, have presented a major challenge for Ukraine's air defense, forcing manufacturers to quickly experiment with jet-powered interceptors, as standard interceptor drones are mostly simply not fast enough." KI
At least six explosions were heard in the capital in quick succession around 3 a.m. local time on Aug. 27,. Kyiv Independent editor Chris York reported.
Debris was later found in the city's Podilskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts, with two schools damaged.
Later in the morning, Ukraine's Air Force announced that seven Russian Iskander-M or North Korean-built KN-23 ballistic missiles had been shot down. The total number of ballistic missiles fired at Ukraine wasn't disclosed.
Later in the month, aware of the accumulated negative narrative around their inability to shoot down ballistic missiles, the Air Force stopped publishing the number of Russian ballistic missiles fired in their morning reports.
On top of the ballistic missiles, one Onyx anti-ship missile was reported shot down, as well as three low-cost Banderol cruise missiles and 222 drone of different types.
After sunrise, as Kyiv began to go about its Friday, Russia targeted the capital with more jet-powered drones, with explosions and air defense fire audible in the city around 10:30 a.m.
The drones, based on the Iran-designed Shahed platform, have presented a major challenge for Ukraine's air defense, forcing manufacturers to quickly experiment with jet-powered interceptors, as standard interceptor drones are mostly simply not fast enough." KI
5.6 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 261 km east of Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 200 km (124 mi)
from Japan in the early morning at 4.21 am local time (GMT +9). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD
Satellite images show scale of Texas Ross fire as blaze hits 80,000 acres
"Satellite images have revealed the vast scale of the Ross Fire, which has now burned 80,000 acres west of the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The Ross Fire, which has been burning across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, is only 12 percent contained as of early Wednesday.
Satellite imagery shared Tuesday on X by the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) showed the scale of the blaze after the fire “in North Texas exploded to over 50,000 acres in size last night after igniting yesterday.”
It was burning “just west” of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and was eight percent contained at the time of the post, according to CIRA." msn
Satellite imagery shared Tuesday on X by the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) showed the scale of the blaze after the fire “in North Texas exploded to over 50,000 acres in size last night after igniting yesterday.”
It was burning “just west” of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and was eight percent contained at the time of the post, according to CIRA." msn
203 combat engagements at front line over past day
"203 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded along the front.
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck three areas where Russian personnel were concentrated, five UAV command posts, and two command-and-observation posts.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, Ukrainian forces repelled two Russian assaults. Russian troops launched three airstrikes using 12 guided aerial bombs and carried out 77 attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements, including seven using multiple rocket launchers.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Ukrainian forces repelled eight attacks. Russian troops attempted to advance near Izbytske, Starytsia, and Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk direction, Russian forces attacked twice near Kurylivka and Kivsharivka.
In the Lyman direction, Russian troops attacked seven times near Lyman and toward Shyikivka and Novoselivka.
In the Sloviansk direction, Russian forces carried out four assaults near Dibrova and Kryva Luka and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian troops attacked three times toward Yurkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, 24 attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assaults near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Dovha Balka, Rusyn Yar, and Ivanopillia.
The Pokrovsk direction saw the largest number of attacks, with Ukrainian forces repelling 36 assaults. Russian troops were active near Bilytske, Serhiivka, and Molodetske and launched assaults toward Svitle, Novyi Donbas, Hannivka, Shevchenko, Myrne, Vasylivka, Udachne, Biliakivka, Muravka, Novopavlivka, Hruzke, and Chernihivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, Russian forces carried out four attacks toward Ternove, Oleksandrohrad, and Krasnohir ske.
In the Huliaipole direction, Russian troops attacked three times, attempting to advance toward Verkhnia Tersa, Bilohiria, and Chervona Krynytsia.
In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped one Russian attempt to advance toward Pavlivka." Ukrin
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck three areas where Russian personnel were concentrated, five UAV command posts, and two command-and-observation posts.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, Ukrainian forces repelled two Russian assaults. Russian troops launched three airstrikes using 12 guided aerial bombs and carried out 77 attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements, including seven using multiple rocket launchers.
In the Kupiansk direction, Russian forces attacked twice near Kurylivka and Kivsharivka.
In the Lyman direction, Russian troops attacked seven times near Lyman and toward Shyikivka and Novoselivka.
In the Sloviansk direction, Russian forces carried out four assaults near Dibrova and Kryva Luka and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian troops attacked three times toward Yurkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, 24 attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assaults near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Dovha Balka, Rusyn Yar, and Ivanopillia.
The Pokrovsk direction saw the largest number of attacks, with Ukrainian forces repelling 36 assaults. Russian troops were active near Bilytske, Serhiivka, and Molodetske and launched assaults toward Svitle, Novyi Donbas, Hannivka, Shevchenko, Myrne, Vasylivka, Udachne, Biliakivka, Muravka, Novopavlivka, Hruzke, and Chernihivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, Russian forces carried out four attacks toward Ternove, Oleksandrohrad, and Krasnohir ske.
In the Huliaipole direction, Russian troops attacked three times, attempting to advance toward Verkhnia Tersa, Bilohiria, and Chervona Krynytsia.
In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped one Russian attempt to advance toward Pavlivka." Ukrin
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Ukraine agrees not to strike moscow and st. petersburg for three days due to CIA director's visit
Ukraine reportedly accommodated the request and agreed not to launch strikes on the aforementioned Russian regions." UN
5.5 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, Fiji
"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 462 km (287 mi)
from Fiji shortly after midnight at 12.12 am local time (GMT +12). The quake had a great depth of 528 km (328 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD
Ukraine hits Russia's Afipsky oil refinery and Astrakhan gas processing plant
203 combat engagements at front line
"203 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded along the front.
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck three areas where Russian personnel were concentrated, five UAV command posts, and two command-and-observation posts.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, Ukrainian forces repelled two Russian assaults. Russian troops launched three airstrikes using 12 guided aerial bombs and carried out 77 attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements, including seven using multiple rocket launchers.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Ukrainian forces repelled eight attacks. Russian troops attempted to advance near Izbytske, Starytsia, and Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk direction, Russian forces attacked twice near Kurylivka and Kivsharivka.
In the Lyman direction, Russian troops attacked seven times near Lyman and toward Shyikivka and Novoselivka.
In the Sloviansk direction, Russian forces carried out four assaults near Dibrova and Kryva Luka and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian troops attacked three times toward Yurkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, 24 attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assaults near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Dovha Balka, Rusyn Yar, and Ivanopillia.
The Pokrovsk direction saw the largest number of attacks, with Ukrainian forces repelling 36 assaults. Russian troops were active near Bilytske, Serhiivka, and Molodetske and launched assaults toward Svitle, Novyi Donbas, Hannivka, Shevchenko, Myrne, Vasylivka, Udachne, Biliakivka, Muravka, Novopavlivka, Hruzke, and Chernihivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, Russian forces carried out four attacks toward Ternove, Oleksandrohrad, and Krasnohir ske.
In the Huliaipole direction, Russian troops attacked three times, attempting to advance toward Verkhnia Tersa, Bilohiria, and Chervona Krynytsia.
In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped one Russian attempt to advance toward Pavlivka." Ukrin
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck three areas where Russian personnel were concentrated, five UAV command posts, and two command-and-observation posts.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, Ukrainian forces repelled two Russian assaults. Russian troops launched three airstrikes using 12 guided aerial bombs and carried out 77 attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements, including seven using multiple rocket launchers.
In the Kupiansk direction, Russian forces attacked twice near Kurylivka and Kivsharivka.
In the Lyman direction, Russian troops attacked seven times near Lyman and toward Shyikivka and Novoselivka.
In the Sloviansk direction, Russian forces carried out four assaults near Dibrova and Kryva Luka and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian troops attacked three times toward Yurkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, 24 attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assaults near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Dovha Balka, Rusyn Yar, and Ivanopillia.
The Pokrovsk direction saw the largest number of attacks, with Ukrainian forces repelling 36 assaults. Russian troops were active near Bilytske, Serhiivka, and Molodetske and launched assaults toward Svitle, Novyi Donbas, Hannivka, Shevchenko, Myrne, Vasylivka, Udachne, Biliakivka, Muravka, Novopavlivka, Hruzke, and Chernihivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, Russian forces carried out four attacks toward Ternove, Oleksandrohrad, and Krasnohir ske.
In the Huliaipole direction, Russian troops attacked three times, attempting to advance toward Verkhnia Tersa, Bilohiria, and Chervona Krynytsia.
In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped one Russian attempt to advance toward Pavlivka." Ukrin
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Russians attack power facility in Odesa region
“On Independence Day, the enemy launched an attack on the Odesa region. Due to significant damage, part of the Odesa region, specifically the Peresypskyi District of Odesa, is without power. There are disruptions in the operation of critical infrastructure,” the statement reads." Ukrin
The Vatican wants a seat at the Ukraine peace table
Ukrainian Defense Forces strike Russian defense industry plant in Rostov region
5.3 Earthquake - Coral Sea, 150 km west of New Jersey Island, Solomon Islands
Islands in the morning at 8.32 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
209 battles recorded at front
"209 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian forces were recorded across the front.
On the North Slobozhanahchyna and Kursk axes, eight combat engagements took place. Russian forces conducted 74 attacks, seven of them using multiple rocket launchers. The enemy also carried out one airstrike with two guided aerial bombs.
On the South Slobozhanshchyna axis, Ukrainian units repelled 11 attacks. The invaders attempted to advance toward Kozacha Lopan, Hoptivka, Starytsia, Radkivka, and Zarubynka.
On the Kupiansk axis, the enemy launched one offensive action toward Kurylivka.
On the Lyman axis, Russian forces attacked 14 times toward Lyman, Novoselivka, Dibrova, and Drobysheve, as well as near Olhivka.
On the Sloviansk axis, Russian forces conducted 10 assault actions near Kryva Luka, Zakitne, Dibrova, and Riznykivka, and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Mykolaivka.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, 19 enemy attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assault operations near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Novoselivka, Hruzke, and toward Vilne and Kucheriv Yar.
The enemy launched 22 attacks on the Pokrovsk axis, attempting to advance toward Novyi Donbas, Dobropillia, Vilne, Novooleksandrivka, Serhiivka, Muravka, Novopavlivka, and near Rodynske, Myrne, Kotlyne, Udachne, and Novomykolaivka.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Russian forces launched four attacks near Novyi Zaporizhzhia, Andriivka-Klevtsove, Oleksandrohrad, and Krasnohirsk.
On the Huliaipole axis, the invaders attacked nine times, attempting to advance near Rizdvianka, Rivne, Dolynka, Hirke, Danylivka, and Lisne.
On the Orikhiv axis, the Defense Forces halted two Russian attempts to advance near NovoiaŠŗŠ¾Š²livka." Ukrin
On the North Slobozhanahchyna and Kursk axes, eight combat engagements took place. Russian forces conducted 74 attacks, seven of them using multiple rocket launchers. The enemy also carried out one airstrike with two guided aerial bombs.
On the South Slobozhanshchyna axis, Ukrainian units repelled 11 attacks. The invaders attempted to advance toward Kozacha Lopan, Hoptivka, Starytsia, Radkivka, and Zarubynka.
On the Lyman axis, Russian forces attacked 14 times toward Lyman, Novoselivka, Dibrova, and Drobysheve, as well as near Olhivka.
On the Sloviansk axis, Russian forces conducted 10 assault actions near Kryva Luka, Zakitne, Dibrova, and Riznykivka, and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Mykolaivka.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, 19 enemy attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assault operations near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Novoselivka, Hruzke, and toward Vilne and Kucheriv Yar.
The enemy launched 22 attacks on the Pokrovsk axis, attempting to advance toward Novyi Donbas, Dobropillia, Vilne, Novooleksandrivka, Serhiivka, Muravka, Novopavlivka, and near Rodynske, Myrne, Kotlyne, Udachne, and Novomykolaivka.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Russian forces launched four attacks near Novyi Zaporizhzhia, Andriivka-Klevtsove, Oleksandrohrad, and Krasnohirsk.
On the Huliaipole axis, the invaders attacked nine times, attempting to advance near Rizdvianka, Rivne, Dolynka, Hirke, Danylivka, and Lisne.
On the Orikhiv axis, the Defense Forces halted two Russian attempts to advance near NovoiaŠŗŠ¾Š²livka." Ukrin
Monday, August 24, 2026
Russian UAV strikes electric train in Kharkiv region, killing female passenger
"Iran Is Losing Its Grip On Hormuz": Strait Traffic Explodes Nearly 400%
"Nearly 200 Ships Navigated Strait Last Week, Up From 150 the Previous Week.
Trump Views Hormuz As "an American Territory".
Axios: 40 Tankers Transited Hormuz Friday Night, But Real Crisis Is Diesel.
Hormuz Commercial Traffic Surges
Shortly after President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz "an
American territory" on Friday evening, the New York Post published a new report citing UK Maritime Trade Operations data showing that commercial traffic through the critical waterway has rebounded sharply as more vessels use a US-backed route along Oman's coast. This suggests that the US military presence and offensive operations in the region have degraded Tehran's ability to fully control the waterway."
Trump Views Hormuz As "an American Territory".
Axios: 40 Tankers Transited Hormuz Friday Night, But Real Crisis Is Diesel.
Hormuz Commercial Traffic Surges
Shortly after President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz "an
American territory" on Friday evening, the New York Post published a new report citing UK Maritime Trade Operations data showing that commercial traffic through the critical waterway has rebounded sharply as more vessels use a US-backed route along Oman's coast. This suggests that the US military presence and offensive operations in the region have degraded Tehran's ability to fully control the waterway." ZeroHedge
Russian security forces surrounded forest and detained about 100 people at punk festival for "supporting Ukraine"
"In the Leningrad Oblast of the Russian federation, security forces surrounded a forest and
detained about 100 participants and organizers of the closed punk festival Day x Night. One of the reasons for the raid was suspicions of performing songs "in support of Ukraine" and calling for a change of government in Russia.
Eyewitnesses said that security forces beat the detainees, used a stun gun, searched tents and checked posters with Ukrainian symbols." UN
Eyewitnesses said that security forces beat the detainees, used a stun gun, searched tents and checked posters with Ukrainian symbols." UN
Massive garbage heap collapses onto homes, killing at least 30 as rescuers search for survivors
"At least 30 people were killed in a massive landslide in Guinea on Sunday when a mountainous open-air landfill collapsed and buried nearby shacks, trapping numerous victims
beneath a mass of garbage.
The incident happened at Dar Es Salam, the largest waste dump in the West African country's capital, Conakry, according to a report from The Associated Press (AP).
Guinea News reported that the weight of the waste caused a three-story building beneath it to cave in." msn
The incident happened at Dar Es Salam, the largest waste dump in the West African country's capital, Conakry, according to a report from The Associated Press (AP).
Guinea News reported that the weight of the waste caused a three-story building beneath it to cave in." msn
HawaiŹ»i County declares emergency as Tropical Storm Moke raises flood risk on Lala-damaged Big Island
Nevada’s Hawk Fire blamed on human activity, official says, as 90,000 urged to flee
Two earthquakes reported in North Carolina. Witnesses felt the shaking
"The first quake was around 7:30 a.m. near Canton, and the second came just before 8 a.m.
about 26 miles northeast in the Weaverville area, the USGS says.
Data shows the source of the Canton earthquake was centered nearly 4 miles deep, and the origin of the Weaverville quake was centered just over 2 miles deep.
Both measured at 2.0 magnitude, and witnesses described the shaking as weak, data shows.
Weaverville and Canton are about a 140-mile drive northwest from uptown Charlotte.
Among the witnesses was one person who reported feeling weak shaking 135-miles away from Canton in Lexington, South Carolina, the USGS says." msn
Data shows the source of the Canton earthquake was centered nearly 4 miles deep, and the origin of the Weaverville quake was centered just over 2 miles deep.
Both measured at 2.0 magnitude, and witnesses described the shaking as weak, data shows.
Weaverville and Canton are about a 140-mile drive northwest from uptown Charlotte.
Among the witnesses was one person who reported feeling weak shaking 135-miles away from Canton in Lexington, South Carolina, the USGS says." msn
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