Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Russians seize food supplies dropped to Oleshky residents by Ukrainian military

"Tetiana Hasanenko, Head of Oleshky City Military Administration, has stated that Russian occupiers are confiscating food parcels dropped using drones by the Ukrainian military for local residents in Oleshky.
This is not the first time the Ukrainian military has dropped food to people in the community using drones, but the most recent operation was the largest aid delivery yet – four tonnes.
Naturally, some received one parcel, some got several, and others received nothing at all.
Regarding whether the
Russians are taking these food products away from people – yes, they are." Pravada

Russian drone attacks supermarket in Kyiv Oblast

"A
Russian drone attacked a supermarket building in the Obukhiv district in Kyiv Oblast causing a fire. Medics are heading to the scene." Pravada

5.6 Earthquake - Philippine Sea, 73 km south of Yonaguni-jima Island, Okinawa, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea 70 km (43 mi) from Okinawa,
Japan, in the early afternoon at 2.00 pm local time (GMT +9). The quake had a very shallow depth of 10.8 km (7 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

221 clashes on frontline over the past day

"A total of 221 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the frontline.
On the North Slobozhansky and Kursk axes, one assault was recorded. The
Russian army launched one strike using four guided glide bombs and carried out 55 shelling attacks, four of them using multiple-launch rocket systems.
On the South Slobozhansky axis,
Ukrainian forces repelled 10 Russian attacks. The enemy attempted to advance toward Starytsia, Okhrimivka, Mala Vovcha, Vilkhuvatka, Vilcha, Khrypunivka and Chuhunivka.
On the Kupiansk axis,
Russian forces made one attempt to improve their positions, conducting an assault toward Putnykove.
On the Lyman axis,
Russian invaders unsuccessfully attacked Ukrainian positions nine times toward Shyikivka, Novoselivka, Zarichne, Drobysheve, Dibrova and Novyi Myr.
On the Sloviansk axis,
Russian forces conducted six assaults near Ozerne, Pyskuniivka, Mykolaivka and Yampil.
On the Kramatorsk axis, the enemy conducted no assault operations.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, 28
Russian attacks were recorded. The invaders conducted assaults near Kostiantynivka and toward Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, Novoselivka, Torske, Rozkishne, Stepanivka, Toretske, Vilne and Kucheriavyi Yar.
On the Pokrovsk axis,
Russian forces launched 17 attacks, attempting to advance toward Bilytske, Svitlie, Krasnopodillia, Novohryshyne, Kucheriavyi Yar, Serhiivka and Molodetske.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, the enemy attacked twice toward Sichneve and Berezove.
On the Huliaipole axis,
Russian forces launched one attack, attempting to advance toward Rizdvianka.
On the Orikhiv axis,
Russian forces made four attempts to improve their positions, attacking toward Zarichne, Pavlivka and Prymorske." Ukrin

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

South Korean authorities demanding apology from Ukraine over prisoner scandal

"In a letter the
South Korean presidential administration demanded an apology from Ukraine.
The transfer of two
North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul took place on August 15, and Ukraine announced it on August 20 without notifying Seoul in advance.
The
South Korean government claims that Ukraine violated a confidentiality agreement signed during negotiations in Tokyo in July." UN

Iran Makes Massive Nuclear Concession

"Iran has reportedly offered to stop enriching uranium as President Donald Trump presses Tehran for nuclear commitments before granting broader economic relief.
Saudi broadcaster Al Hadath reported Monday that Iran had agreed to halt enrichment in return for eased U.S. sanctions, citing sources familiar with the matter. The reported concession comes with the two sides still at odds over the terms of a potential deal and who must act first.
Washington wants firm commitments on Iran’s nuclear program. Trump is prepared to offer sanctions relief and access to frozen Iranian funds if Tehran takes concrete nuclear steps, according to weekend reports.
Qatar and Pakistan are working to bring the sides back to the negotiating table." Breitbart

ADF neutralizes one anti-ship missile, two ballistic missiles, and 106 drones

"
Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized one Zircon/Oniks anti-ship missile, two Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles, and 106 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine beginning the evening." Ukrin

5.4 Earthquake - Greenland Sea, Greenland

"A strong magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred in the Greenland Sea 131 km (81 mi) from Greenland around noon at 1.22 pm local time (GMT +0). 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

213 combat clashes over past day

"213 combat engagements between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian forces were recorded along the front.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, four
Russian assault actions were recorded. The enemy carried out four airstrikes using nine guided aerial bombs and conducted 190 attacks on Ukrainian military positions and settlements.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction,
Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled eight enemy attacks. Russian forces attempted to advance toward Nova Kozacha, Dovhenke, Khrypuny, Riznykove, and Lozova.
In the Kupiansk direction,
Russian forces made one attempt to improve their position and launched an attack toward Kupiansk.
In the Lyman direction, the enemy attacked 11 times in the areas of Ridkodub, Novoselivka, Drobysheve, Lyman, and Dibrova. Attempts to penetrate
Ukrainian defenses were repelled.
In the Sloviansk direction,
Russian forces conducted two assault actions near Yampil and Kryva Luka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, the enemy attacked once near the settlement of Yurkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, 22 attacks were recorded.
Russian forces conducted assault operations in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Novoselivka, Dovha Balka, and Vilne, as well as toward Kucheriv Yar and Zolotyi Kolodiaz.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the enemy carried out 30 attacks. According to updated information,
Russian forces attempted to advance in the areas of Svitle and Molodetske and toward Dobropillia, Novohryshyne, Serhiivka, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction,
Russian forces attacked twice in the areas of Oleksandrohrad and Berezove.
In the Huliaipole direction, the enemy attacked
Ukrainian positions five times, including attempts to advance in the areas of Hirke, Huliaipilske, and Charivne and toward Vozdvyzhivka.
In the Orikhiv direction,
Russian forces made five attempts to improve their positions and attacked toward Novoandriivka, Yurkivka, Pavlivka, and StepnohÑ–rsk.
In the Prydniprovske direction, Russian forces did not conduct any assault operations.
In the Volyn and Polissia directions, there were no signs of
Russian offensive groupings being formed." Ukrin

Monday, September 28, 2026

Explosion Destroys Key Structure on Kerch Bridge Linking Crimea and Russia

"Ukrainian forces reportedly detonate large explosives, causing significant damage to the strategic bridge.
An explosion occurred on the Kerch Bridge, a vital transport link between
Russia and Crimea, early in the morning.
Ukrainian
authorities confirmed that the incident involved the detonation of approximately 1,100 kilograms of explosives, suggesting a sophisticated operation.
The explosion reportedly damaged several underwater pillars that support the structure.
The bridge, completed in 2018, is a crucial supply route for
Russian military operations in Crimea and has been a focal point of tension since the escalation of hostilities in 2022." AustraliaTimes

Bridge section collapses in Russia after Ukraine strike

"Over a dozen train cars derailed after a series of drone strikes on railways in Bryansk Region."
RT

France’s far-right National Rally gains ground in Senate vote

"France’s
far-right National Rally (RN) party and its allies have secured a record 14 seats in
the Senate, effectively quadrupling its number in the 348-seat chamber just months before a presidential election.

Sunday’s indirect election ⁠of senators marked the first time Marine Le Pen’s party won enough seats to form its own caucus." msn

Marines clear five square kilometers of Russian forces in Pokrovsk sector

"Soldiers of the 40th Separate Marine Brigade, during Operation Audit in the Pokrovsk sector, cleared an area of five square kilometers of enemy forces and captured two
Russian soldiers." Ukrin

Trump Rejects Iran Hormuz Deal: ‘They’re Losing So Badly’ — ‘Greatest Blockade Ever in Military History

"President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, saying Tehran is “losing so badly” after the U.S. turned its attempt to close the waterway against it with what he called the “greatest blockade ever in military history” — while making clear he remains willing to reach an agreement on
terms he considers acceptable.
“They want to make a deal where they open the Strait immediately because they’re losing so badly,” Trump told reporters.
Trump contrasted Iran’s isolation with the growing commercial traffic moving through Hormuz under U.S. protection, saying Washington is “winning tremendously” and reiterating that the United States has “total control” of the strategic waterway.
“They outsmarted themselves,” Trump said. “They said, ‘Let’s close it and cause a problem for the world.’” Trump said the United States responded by effectively reversing Iran’s strategy.
“And then I came along, and we put up the greatest blockade ever in military history,” he said. “It’s a wall of steel.”
The result, Trump argued, is a strait increasingly open to international commerce under U.S. protection but effectively closed to the Iranian revenues Tehran depends on.
“They don’t have any money now, because they wanted to close the Strait,” Trump said. “And I said, that’s fine. We’re going to close it on you, but everybody else is able to use it.” 
Breitbart

'We Got 'Em': Trump Confirms Terrorist Attack Thwarted in England

"President Donald Trump has confirmed that a major terrorist attack was thwarted in England. And it appears that the usual suspects are at it again.
The terrorist threat took place near a key air base used by U.S. forces. Trump said the suspects were looking to do "big damage."
Trump said American and British authorities had been watching the suspects before the arrests.
"The arrest in the UK was fantastic," Trump told reporters, according to Reuters. "We had them under investigation. They were looking to do big damage to our port and working with the British worked out great."
"We had them under view for a long time, and we got them," Trump added.
Arama noted that the base has served as an important hub for American air operations and hosts the U.S. Air Force's 501st Combat Support Wing.
Police established a 400-meter cordon around the vehicles while an Army explosive ordnance disposal team examined them. Around 85 households were told to evacuate as a precaution.
Reuters reported, citing a source familiar with the investigation, that investigators consider an Iranian-linked motive the most likely possibility, while also examining whether the incident could have involved a Russian sabotage operation or an Islamist plot." RedState

Russian airstrikes in Sumy

"A woman and a 16-year-old girl were killed and five other people were injured in a
Russian attack on Sumy." Ukrin

5.1 Earthquake near Tadine, New Caledonia

"A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred near 90 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia at 02:22 AM UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 10.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface."
EQ

229 combat clashes on front lines

"Ukrainian forces engaged in 229 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna axis,
Russian forces launched six attacks near Bachivsk, Hirky and Volfyne.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis,
Ukrainian units repelled seven attacks. Russian forces attempted to advance near Starytsia, Kozacha Lopan, Volokhivske and Prykolotne.
On the Kupiansk axis, the enemy launched two attacks near Kivsharivka and Kolisnykivka.
On the Lyman axis,
Russian forces launched seven attacks near Kolodiazi, Novoselivka, Zarichne, Lyman and Dibrova.
On the Sloviansk axis, the enemy carried out three assault actions near Mykolaivka.
On the Kramatorsk axis,
Russian forces launched one attack toward Fedorivka Druha.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, 25 enemy attacks were recorded.
Russian forces conducted assault operations near Mykolaipillia, Kostiantynivka, Novoselivka, Illinivka, Dovha Balka and Rusyn Yar.
On the Pokrovsk axis, the
Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 20 attacks. The enemy was active near Serhiivka and Molodetske and also launched assaults toward Dobropillia, Vilne, Bilytske, Chernihivka and Myrne.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Russian forces launched five attacks toward Sichneve and Verbove.
On the Huliaipole axis,
Russian forces launched 12 attacks, attempting to advance near Rizdvianka, Kopani, Yehorivka and Myrne." Ukrin

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Ukraine sounds alarm over situation in Oleshky, where starving people are forced to eat grass

"
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has said the humanitarian situation in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in Kherson Oblast is critical and called on international organisations to secure humanitarian access and facilitate the evacuation of residents.
Sybiha said there is almost no food left in Oleshky and reports indicate that some civilians are being forced to eat grass and weeds to survive.
Medicines, clean water, electricity and medical care are also becoming increasingly difficult to access. Children are among those living in these conditions." Pravada

Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia region

"One person was killed and four others were injured as a result of a
Russian strike on Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region." Ukrin

Russian shelling injures three people in Nikopol district

"Three people were injured in the Nikopol District of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast as a result of shelling."
Ukrin

Defense Forces strike Russian ammunition depot and Terek radar station

"Units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck an ammunition depot and a P-18 “Terek” radar station belonging to the Russian invaders." Ukrin

Defense Forces soldiers once again attack factory producing electronics for missiles in Azov, Russia

"In the night units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a factory in Azov, Rostov Oblast,
causing a fire in the foundry.

Equipment in five buildings was damaged; the plant—part of the “Tactical Missile Weapons” corporation—manufactures systems for artillery, missiles, and anti-tank weapons.
This was the second strike on the facility since July 4, 2025; the company is subject to sanctions imposed by the United States, Canada, Switzerland, the EU, New Zealand, and Ukraine." UN

Violent nor’easter hammers NYC and surrounding region, leaving 1 dead in carnage

"A violent nor’easter pummeled New York City and the region Saturday, bringing drenching rain and powerful winds — and toppling a tree that fatally struck
 a Brooklyn man.
The 56-year-old suffered “trauma throughout his body” when gusts that reached 45 mph downed the tree on Euclid Avenue in East New York around 3:30 p.m., police said." NYP

5.2 Earthquake near Kilmia, Yemen

"A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred near 148 km NW of Kilmia, Yemen at 04:33 PM UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 10.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface. The earthquake was detected by 199 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." EQ

5.6 Earthquake near Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

"A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred near 74 km ESE of Kokopo,
Papua New Guinea at 02:08 PM UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 57.8 kilometers below the Earth's surface. 1 person reported feeling this earthquake to the USGS. The earthquake was detected by 150 seismic monitoring stations operated by the USGS." EQ

Typhoon Dujuan leaves 12 dead and 3 missing, record rain, floods and landslides hit Japan

"Heavy rainfall from Typhoon Dujuan caused flooding and landslides across eastern
Japan.Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) reported 12 deaths and three people missing nationwide. Seven deaths were recorded in Chiba, four in Kanagawa and one in Miyazaki, while searche and rescue operations continued in Chiba and Kanagawa.48-hour rainfall total reached 832 mm (32.76 inches) at Oshima, Tokyo setting an all time record for the station." W

221 combat engagements at front line

"221 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian forces along the front line.
Russian
forces launched 90 airstrikes, dropping 289 guided aerial bombs. In addition, Russian forces used 10,489 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,729 attacks, 26 of them using multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Sumy region, the settlements of Bezsalivka, Koreniok, Rohizne, Tovstodubove, Potapivka, Sopych, Kucherivka, Fotovyzh, Yastrubshchyna, Bachivsk, Shpyl, Hirky, Havrylova Sloboda, Starykove, Prohres and Nova Huta came under
Russian artillery fire. In the Chernihiv region, Buchky was shelled. Sukhodil was hit by an airstrike.
Ukrainian
Defense Forces’ aviation, missile forces and artillery struck four command posts and UAV control points, two artillery systems, and four important and logistical targets belonging to Russian forces.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, one
Russian assault was recorded. The aggressor launched one airstrike using two guided aerial bombs and carried out 51 attacks.
In the Southern Slobozhanschyna direction,
Ukrainian forces repelled four attacks toward Ternova, Kozacha Lopan and Lyman.
In the Kupiansk direction,
Russian forces made three attempts to improve their positions toward Kupiansk, Radkivka and Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi.
In the Lyman direction,
Russian forces launched 12 attacks toward Novoselivka, Drobysheve, Lyman, Dibrova, Stavky and Cherneshchyna.
In the Sloviansk direction,
Russian forces conducted five assaults near Kryva Luka, Rai-Oleksandrivka and Mykolaivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction,
Russian forces attacked once toward Kostiantynivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, according to updated information, 26 attacks were recorded in the areas of Kostiantynivka and toward Illinivka, Torske, Rusyn Yar, Pryiut, Shakhove, Vilne, Stepove and Kucheriv Yar.
On the Pokrovsk direction,
Russian forces made 26 attempts to advance toward Dorozhnie, Hannivka, Novyi Donbas, Bilytske, Dobropillia, Svitle, Hulive, Serhiivka, Molodetske, Novomykolaivka, Krasnopodillia and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction,
Russian forces attacked twice toward Voskresenka and Berezove.
In the Huliaipole direction,
Russian forces launched six attacks toward Kosivtseve, Vozdvyzhivka, Rivne and Hirke.
In the Orikhiv direction,
Russian forces made one attempt to improve their positions toward Mala Tokmachka.
In the Prydniprovske direction,
Russian forces conducted no assault operations." Ukrin

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Trump made final decision to grant Ukraine licenses to manufacture missiles for Patriot system - Zelensky

"
Zelensky announced the decision during a press conference emphasizing U.S. support.
Producing Patriot missiles in Ukraine is estimated to take 12-18 months and will require infrastructure preparation.
At the same time,
Ukraine is seeking additional air defense systems, as the winter season is approaching and necessitates immediate protection." UN

5.5 Earthquake - Coral Sea, 50 km east of Mare Island, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the Coral Sea near Mare island, New Caledonia, in the morning at 10.39 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

Drones may have hit Voronezhsintezkauchuk plant in Voronezh

"The business is located near a combined heat and power plant. Less than 2 kilometers away, a Pantsir air defense missile-gun system is deployed on elevated ground. An S-300/S-400 air
defense system position is also believed to be nearby.
Voronezh Oblast Governor Oleksandr Gusev said
Russian air defenses allegedly destroyed 88 drones over Voronezh and at least six districts of the oblast overnight.
Voronezhsintezkauchuk is a
Russian business that produces synthetic rubber and thermoplastic elastomers. Overnight drones attacked Russia’s Ulyanovsk, where OSINT analysts reported that the Iskra Plant, a research and production business, was hit. The business is part of the Almaz-Antey concern and produces components for military equipment, including Kh-59M2/M2A guided missiles." msn

Weather watchers freak out as 'death band' appears on Hurricane Polo: 'Weird looking storm'

"A bizarre “death band” has appeared on the side of monster Hurricane Polo — freaking out
weather watchers as the Category 4 storm churns toward the Baja California Peninsula.

The bizarre spectacle comes as Polo continues to rank among the most powerful storms ever seen in the eastern Pacific.
The hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, making it a Category 4 storm, after exploding from 85 mph to 180 mph in just 22 hours earlier this week. The National Hurricane Center said Polo is expected to remain an extremely powerful hurricane for the next several days." msn

Magnitude 7 Earthquake near Tadine, New Caledonia

"A magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurred near 68 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia at 09:23 PM UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 17.1 kilometers below the Earth's surface. The earthquake was recorded by 11 seismic monitoring stations operated by the United States Geological Survey (USGS)."
EQ

205 combat engagements on front line

"205 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian forces were recorded at the front.
Ukrainian
Defense Forces' aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck three Russian UAV command and launch sites, six artillery systems, and an ammunition depot.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors,
Ukrainian forces repelled seven enemy assaults. Russian forces launched four strikes using 11 guided aerial bombs and carried out 128 shelling attacks.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector,
Ukrainian units repelled 11 attacks. Russian forces attempted to advance near Lyman, Synelnykove, Vilcha, and Chaikivka, as well as toward Kudiivka, Izbytske, Zakharivka, Malyi Burluk, and Putnykove.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy attacked once near Kivsharivka.
In the Lyman sector,
Russian forces attacked three times in the areas of Kopanky and Novoselivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched five assault actions near Kryva Luka and toward Starodubivka, Mykolaivka, and Orikhuvatka.
In the Kramatorsk sector,
Russian forces did not conduct any assault operations.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 21 enemy attacks were recorded.
Russian forces conducted assault operations in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Stepanivka, Novoselivka, Rusyn Yar, and Vilne.
In the Pokrovsk sector,
Ukraine's Defense Forces repelled 21 attacks. Russian forces were active in the areas of Dorozhnie, Svitle, Vodianske, Krasnopillia, and Molodetske, as well as toward Hannivka, Novyi Donbas, Dobropillia, Serhiivka, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector,
Ukrainian forces halted two attempts by Russian troops to advance toward Zaporizke.
In the Huliaipole sector,
Russian forces attacked seven times, attempting to advance toward Rizdvianka, Vozdvyzhivka, and Kopani.
In the Orikhiv sector,
Ukraine's Defense Forces halted two enemy attempts to advance toward Pavlivka." Ukrin

Friday, September 25, 2026

Drone damages High Council of Justice building in Kyiv

"An administrative building belonging to the High Council of Justice was damaged by a Russian drone strike in Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi district, leaving six people injured." Pravada

Accused ISIS Propagandist Arrested In Australia, Helped Plan Mass-Casualty Attack

"An accused ISIS member has been arrested by counter-terrorism agents over allegations he instructed people how to plan and conduct mass-casualty attacks from his base in Australia.
The Melbourne man, who the
Australian Federal Police alleges was a propagandist for the Islamic extremist group, is accused of sending about 10,000 documents, messages, images, videos and audio files relating to executions and torture.
The 65-year-old retiree allegedly pledged allegiance to
ISIS.
The man, a
Somali-born Australian citizen, is alleged to have acted on the behalf of the terrorist group without traveling to the territory it controlled during conflict in the Middle East.
His role was significant, police said.
The scale of extremist material the man was accused of spreading put him among the top propagandists on the encrypted messaging platform he used, AFP acting Assistant Commissioner Paula Hudson said.
"The material allegedly shared by this man glorified acts of extreme violence and promoted a terrorist organization, spreading a hateful ideology that's designed to radicalize others," Hudson said." ZH

France Sending Soldiers To Saudi, Stating "Not Getting Involved In Any Conflict"

"The Wall Street Journal reports France to Deploy Forces to Protect Saudi Red Sea Oil Port
"We are going to send military assets, that is, soldiers, radar systems, and defense systems to protect this site," Macron said in a TV interview on Thursday. However, he stressed that France was "not getting involved in any conflict," adding that the decision had been finalized with Saudi authorities." ZeroHedge

5.3 Earthquake near Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea

"A magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred near 72 km NW of Finschhafen,
Papua New Guinea at
11:30 PM UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 53.6 kilometers below the Earth's surface. The earthquake was detected by 57 seismic monitoring stations operated by the USGS."
EQ

236 clashes on front line over past day

"236 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded at the front.
Ukrainian
aviation, missile forces and artillery struck one cluster of Russian personnel.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors,
Ukrainian defenders stopped six Russian assaults toward Mala Slobidka, Bila Bereza, Korenok, Rivne, and Kindrativka.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector,
Ukrainian units repelled nine Russian attacks. The invaders attempted to advance near Izbytske, Rybalchyne, Lyman, Mala Vovcha, and Ternova.
In the Kupiansk sector,
Russian forces attacked four times near Podoly, Kivsharivka, and Novoosynove.
In the Lyman sector,
Russian invaders attacked five times near Dibrova, Drobysheve, and Lyman, as well as toward Nadiia and Shyikivka.
In the Sloviansk sector,
Russian forces launched three assaults near Kryva Luka and toward Pyskunivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy conducted no offensive operations.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 22
Russian attacks were recorded. The invaders launched assaults near Kostiantynivka, Novoselivka, Illinivka, Osykove, Torske, Mykolaipillia, and Novopavlivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector,
Ukrainian defenders stopped 29 Russian attacks. The enemy was active near Serhiivka, Molodetske, and Novopavlivka, and also launched assaults toward Kucheriv Yar, Sofiivka, Rodynske, Dorozhnie, Novyi Donbas, Svitle, Dobropillia, and Vasylivka." Ukrin

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Ukraine sent captured North Korean soldiers to South, Zelensky says

"
Ukraine has transferred two North Korean soldiers captured while fighting for Russia to South Korea, Volodymyr Zelensky said in an address to the United Nations General Assembly.
“Recently, we sent two North Korean prisoners of war to the Republic of Korea,” the Ukrainian president said, revealing that the prisoners had left Ukrainian custody." msn

Zelensky tells world that Ukraine has a cure for Putin 'patient zero'

"Zelensky looked tired. His delivery was halting. Like the country he leads he can barely comprehend that he is still talking of war into the fifth year of Ukraine’s defense against Russia.
He has a new message and a new way to deliver it. Vladimir Putin, he told the assembled world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, is “patient zero” spreading the infection of war to Africa, Asia, all over the world.
“Putin is always looking for someone who can help him kill more, kill more people for every kilometer of land, take more territory, attack another country instead of simply stopping and running his own country,
” the Ukrainian president said.
But Ukraine’s president didn't actually go in to that detail. He took a more subtle approach - warning that Asia could not risk the contagion from "patient zero” carried through Pyongyang.
“His comrade, the leader of North Korea, sent his troops to Russia to support the weak points of the Russian army. The North Koreans also suffered losses, heavy losses. Kim Jong-un uses them like currency and he gets something in return. And North Korea's neighbors and countries across Asia have probably already noticed its improved ballistic missiles and Pyongyang's much greater drone capabilities,” Zelensky observed.
In short - Ukraine’s problem is now global - but Kyiv has the jab." msn

Russian forces strike farm in Kharkiv Oblast

"Seven people have been killed and 12 injured in a
Russian attack on a farm in the village of Stara Hnylytsia in Kharkiv Oblast in the morning." Pravada

77% of Ukrainians disapprove of Mykhailo Fedorov’s exemption from military service through charitable foundation

"Nearly 77% of
Ukrainians disapprove of former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s exemption from military service through a charitable foundation. Additionally, about 60% of respondents have a negative view of Fedorov, and more than 82% believe that his decision to become an advisor to another country’s defense minister harms Ukraine’s interests. These findings come from a nationwide survey conducted by the Ukrainian Sociological Portal.
According to the study, 76.9% of
Ukrainians reacted negatively to Mykhailo Fedorov’s decision to secure an exemption from military service through the East Europe charitable foundation the day after his dismissal from the Ministry of Defense." UN

Flash flooding kills 3 near Newcomb on Navajo Nation, New Mexico

"Two adults and a juvenile drowned after being swept away by floodwaters near Newcomb, New Mexico. The deaths occurred amid a Navajo Nation-wide state of emergency for severe monsoon storms, flash flooding and storm-related damage to roads and infrastructure."
W

Trump extends invite to Putin to attend Miami G20

"The Trump administration has issued a formal invitation for Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the Group of 20 summit to be held in Miami in December.
“We’ve invited President Putin to the G20,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters Wednesday at a press conference on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
The G20 summit will take place at the president's golf resort, Trump National Doral Miami, from Dec. 14-15. " 
msn

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake near Hihifo, Tonga

"A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred near 180 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga at 02:41 PM UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 10.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface. The earthquake was detected by 49 seismic monitoring stations operated by the USGS." EQ