Ukrainian forces strike Russian oil refinery in Samara Oblast in overnight drone attack

"The Kuibyshev oil refinery in the Russian city of Samara was hit in an overnight drone attack by Ukrainian forces on Sept. 22.
Located along the Volga River in southwest Russia, around 765 kilometers (475 miles) from the Ukrainian border, the crude distillation plant can produce up to 10,000 metric tons (73,000 barrels) of oil per day, according to Reuters. The refinery processes around 3.7 million tons of oil annually and supplies fuel products used by Russia's military-industrial sector and armed forces." KI

5.2 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 208 km northwest of Antofagasta, Provincia de Antofagasta, Region de Antofagasta, Chile

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 154 km (96 mi) from Chile in the early morning at 6.48 am local time (GMT -5). 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

5.3 Earthquake - Celebes Sea, 103 km north of Tahuna, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the Celebes Sea near the coast of Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia, in the morning at 7.48 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 not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

248 clashes on front line in over past day

"A total of 248 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front line over the past day.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces launched five attacks near Buniachyne, Mala Korchakivka, and Yunakivka.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled 10 enemy attacks. In particular, Russian forces attempted to advance near Starytsia, Kozacha Lopan, Lyman, Symynivka, Rybalchyne, and Zarubynka.

In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched one attack near Kivsharivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked five times near Stavky, Shyikivka, Novoselivka, and Derylove. Attempts to penetrate Ukrainian defenses were repelled.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy carried out four assault operations near Ozerne, Mykolaivka, and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces launched one attack toward the settlement of Fedorivka Druha.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 19 attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assault operations near Kostiantynivka, Novoselivka, Illinivka, Dovha Balka, Rozkishne, and Novopavlivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the largest number of assault operations was recorded, with Ukrainian defenders repelling 33 attacks. The enemy was active near Bilytske, Serhiivka, and Novopavlivka, and also launched assaults toward Toretske, Sofiivka, Dobropillia, Novyi Donbas, Vilne, Hannivka, Krasnopodillia, Vodianske, Dorozhnie, Vasylivka, and Myrne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched one attack toward the settlement of Ternove.
In the Huliaipole sector, the enemy attacked 14 times, attempting in particular to advance near Rizdvianka, Ternuvate, and Kopani.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces stopped two Russian attempts to advance toward Pavlivka.
In the Dnipro River sector, the enemy conducted no assault operations over the past day.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of Russian forces forming offensive groupings were detected." Ukrin

Moscow Oil Refinery ablaze after massive Ukraine missile, drone blitz on Russia

"Ukraine launched a massive drone and missile attack across Russia overnight on Sept. 20,

sparking a huge blaze in Moscow on the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections.
President Volodymyr Zelensky and the General Staff confirmed the Gazpromneft-Moscow Oil Refinery had been targeted and set ablaze, and multiple videos posted on social media showed the Russian capital's morning skyline filled with smoke.
"Our long-range responses had a very significant impact in the Moscow region last night," Zelensky said." UN

'Powerful explosion' occurs near Polish border amid Russian drone attack on western Ukraine

"A Russian jet-powered drone crashed or struck a target about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from the Polish border during a Russian attack on western Ukraine, Polish authorities said on Sept. 17.

Ukrainian monitoring channels and the Air Force reported at around 12:45 p.m. local time that the jet-powered drone was flying from Rivne Oblast toward Volyn Oblast, which borders Poland to the west.
The threat of another Russian incursion into Polish airspace prompted the Polish Air Force to scramble fighter jets.
Residents of counties in the Lublin and Podkarpackie districts received government alerts warning of a potential air attack, Polish media RMF24 reported. Airports in Lublin and Rzeszow also temporarily suspended flight operations." KI

6.4 Earthquake - 49 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea

"Just 9 minutes ago, a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Madang, Madang Province,

Papua New Guinea. The tremor was recorded early evening at 7:17 pm local time, at an intermediate depth of 110. km below the surface.
The event was filed by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the first seismological agency to report it. 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 Kainantu (pop. 8,500) located 50 km from the epicenter, Madang (pop. 27,400) 79 km away, Kundiawa (pop. 9,400) 121 km away, and Lae (pop. 76,300) 140 km away." VD

234 clashes on front line over past day

"There were 234 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian forces on the front line.
In the Sumy region, the settlements of Bezsalivka, Pustohorod, Bachivsk, Korenok, Ulanove, Rivne, Kruzhok, Potapivka, Obody, Mala Korchakivka, Pysarivka, Sadky, Mohrytsia, Korchakivka, Sumy, Sopych, Hirky, Romashkove, Fotovyzh, and Volfyne came under fire. In the Chernihiv region, the settlements of Khrinivka, Krasnyi Khutir, and Mykhalchyna-Sloboda were shelled. Vilcha Sloboda and Korenok also came under airstrikes.

Ukraine’s aviation and artillery struck four clusters of Russian personnel and equipment, four command UAV posts, four artillery systems and artillery positions, a command post, and an anti-aircraft missile system.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, four Russian assault actions were recorded. The enemy carried out 122 attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled 10 enemy attacks. Russian forces attempted to advance toward Lyman, Artilne, Ternova, Mala Vovcha, Vilkhuvatka, Shevyaikivka, and Dovzhanka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces made two attempts to improve their positions and conducted assault operations near Kurylivka and Kivsharivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked 15 times near Novoiehorivka, Cherneshchyna, Novoselivka, Zarichne, Stavky, Lyman, and Dibrova. Their attempts to penetrate Ukrainian defenses were repelled.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched four assault actions near Yampil and Mykolaivka as well as toward Pyskunivka and Orikhuvatka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces conducted one offensive action toward Yurkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 25 attacks were recorded near Kostiantynivka and toward Osykove, Dovha Balka, Illinivka, Rusyn Yar, Mykolaipillia, Stepove, and Vilne.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces launched 21 attacks. In particular, they attempted to advance toward Dobropillia, Vodianske, Bilytske, Novyi Donbas, Serhiivka and Molodetske.
In the Huliaipole sector, the enemy launched one attack toward Kopani." 

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Russians strike shopping center in Dnipro

"A shopping center called Novyi Kontynent caught fire following a Russian attack on the city of Dnipro on Saturday. Three people are reported injured." Pravada

Trump announces Greenland deal

"The U.S. will effectively control Greenland’s security under an agreement reached with Denmark and the self-governing Arctic territory, President Donald Trump has announced.

Trump said the agreement “gives the United States
permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns.”
“At my direction, we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that the United States will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland, and the United States of America,” he added.
“Additionally, from now on, no U.S. adversary can EVER have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval.”
Trump promised that the U.S. will be “very protective” of Greenland, describing the deal as “a dream come true for the United States of America.”
Trump’s announcement coincided with a meeting of NATO’s top military officials in Copenhagen, where the bloc’s 32 defense chiefs gathered to discuss strengthening collective deterrence and defense.
The president has long argued that the U.S. should acquire Greenland from Denmark because of the island’s strategic position and the need to counter Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic. His demands sparked outrage in Copenhagen and further strained relations with America’s NATO allies in Europe." RT

Cuba plunges into total blackout as electrical grid collapses again

"Cuba experienced a total power failure.

The embassy said the failure was due to the collapse of Cuba’s electrical grid.
According to Cuban regime media, the reason for the collapse is under investigation and the timeline to restore power is unknown." msn

U.S. embassy issues chilling warning for Americans in Middle East

"The U.S. State Department has issued a warning for all Americans to check their flights and travel as war spreads to airports across the region.
The advisory says, "Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise heightened vigilance and be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions." The same advisory has been distributed to a number of Middle East countries, including Iraq, Lebanon, and the United Arab Emirates." msn

Explosions rock Saudi capital

"Several explosions have been reported in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, disrupting flights and triggering air raid warnings amid escalating hostilities with Houthis.
Saudi authorities sent emergency alerts early on Saturday warning residents of a “hostile aerial threat” and urging them to remain indoors." msn

5.2 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 15 km east of Sarmi, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near the coast of Provinsi Papua, Indonesia, around noon at 1.18 pm local time (Asia/Jayapura GMT +9). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.1 Earthquake - Flores Sea, 67 km northeast of Ruteng, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in the Flores Sea near the coast of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, in the evening at 9.56 pm local time (Asia/Makassar GMT +8). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow." VD

188 clashes on front line

"A total of 188 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian forces were recorded along the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, two enemy assault operations were recorded since the beginning of the day. Russian forces carried out 74 attacks on Ukrainian positions and populated areas.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions six times toward the settlements of Lyman, Artilne, Ternova, Mala Vovcha, Vilkhuvatka, and Shevyakivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces twice attempted to improve their positions by conducting assaults near Kurylivka and Kivsharivka.
Seven Russian attempts to advance were repelled in the Lyman sector near the settlements of Novoiehorivka, Novoselivka, and Lyman. One of the attacks is still ongoing.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces stopped three Russian attempts to advance near Yampil and Mykolaivka as well as toward Pyskunivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces conducted no assault operations.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled 18 enemy assaults near Kostiantynivka and toward Osykove, Dovha Balka, Illinivka, Rusyn Yar, Mykolaipillia, Stepove, and Vilne. Two assault operations are still ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces launched 15 attacks, attempting to advance toward the settlements of Dobropillia, Vodianske, Bilytske, Novyi Donbas, Serhiivka, and Molodetske." Ukrin

Four killed in Russian attack on car in Sumy Oblast

"Four people have been killed in a Russian FPV drone strike on a car in Sumy Oblast." Pravada

Trump signs 'Graham sanctioning Russia act'

"U.S. President Donald Trump has signed into law sanctions legislation against Russia initiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

The legislation gives the U.S. president the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from countries that are among the largest buyers of Russian oil or gas. These primarily include China and India.
The law provides for new sanctions against Russian officials and oligarchs, banks, energy and defense companies, as well as "shadow fleet" vessels used to circumvent restrictions.
An exception will apply to countries where Russian gas imports over a 12-month period accounted for less than 15% of Russia's total gas exports, provided that those countries have taken significant steps to reduce their purchases of energy from Russia." Ukrin

5.5 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 171 km northeast of Raoul Island, New Zealand

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 166 km (103 mi) from New Zealand in the morning  at 11.18 am local time (GMT +12). The quake had a moderate depth of 94 km (58 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

213 combat engagements at front over past day

"213 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian forces were recorded along the front.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy conducted no assault operations.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled 12 attacks. Russian forces attempted to advance near Ternova, Potykhonove, Starytsia, and Shyroke, as well as toward Mykolaivka and Zarubynka.

In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy attacked three times near Petropavlivka, Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi, and Novoosynove.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked five times near Torske and in the directions of Nadiia and Novoselivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy conducted eight assault operations near Yampil and Kryva Luka, as well as toward Pyskunivka and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces attacked once toward Yurkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 18 enemy attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assaults near Kostiantynivka, Osykove, Novoselivka, Stepanivka, Mykolaipillia, and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukraine's Defense Forces stopped 29 attacks. The enemy was active near Bilytske, Serhiivka, and Udachne, and also conducted assaults toward Kucheriiv Yar, Toretske, Stepove, Dobropillia, Hannivka, Svitlе, Krasnopodillia, Novohryshyne, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched one attack toward Ternove.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces attacked 11 times, attempting to advance near Hirke and toward Rivne, Vozdvyzhivka, Verkhnia Tersa, Huliaipole, and Novoselivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukraine's Defense Forces stopped one Russian attempt to advance toward Mali Shcherbaky." Ukrin

Putin confiscates Nestle, Auchan assets in Russia

"Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sept. 17 signed a decree confiscating the assets of several international companies, including Nestle and Auchan.
Other companies include Bati Logistics, FM Logistics, and Le Monlid LLC, which, alongside Nestle and Auchan, had their assets put under the temporary management of Russian joint-stock company L.E.V. Management, according to Russian media." Ukrin

Russian strike destroys shopping center in Zaporizhzhia

"In Zaporizhzhia, rescue workers extinguished a fire that broke out as a result of a Russian drone attack on one of the city’s shopping centers." Ukrin

6.5 Earthquake near Nikolski, Alaska

"A magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurred near 165 km W of Nikolski, Alaska at 02:19 PM UTC.

This intermediate earthquake originated at a depth of 111.7 kilometers below the Earth's surface. The earthquake was recorded by 146 seismic monitoring stations operated by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The mww magnitude measurement indicates this was a moment magnitude event, which is the standard measurement method for earthquakes of this size. A tsunami warning was issued for this earthquake." Ukrin

230 clashes on front line over past day

"A total of 230 combat engagements took place between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops over the past day.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russian forces conducted one assault and shelled the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces and settlements 42 times.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 14 enemy attacks. Russian forces attempted to advance toward Mala Vovcha, Buhaivka, Kozacha Lopan, Lyman, Prylipka, Ternova, Karaichne, Potykhonove, Rybаlchyne, and Zakharivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces made three attempts to improve their positions, launching assaults toward Petropavlivka and Kivsharivka.

In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched 10 attacks toward Kopanky, Hrekivka, Shyikivka, Novoselivka, Lyman, and Dibrova. The attempts to penetrate Ukrainian defenses were repelled.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces conducted five assault operations in the areas of Yampil, Kryva Luka, and Mykolaivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops carried out two offensive operations toward Vasiutynske.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces launched 19 attacks, conducting assault operations near Kostiantynivka as well as toward Osykove, Dovha Balka, Pryiut, Stepove, and Vilne.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces attacked 25 times, attempting to advance toward Bilytske, Hannivka, Dobropillia, Novyi Donbas, Novohryshyne, Vasylivka, Serhiivka, Molodetske, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy launched two attacks toward Novoheorhiivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions seven times. The enemy attempted to advance toward Vozdvyzhivka, Rizdvianka, Krynychne, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces made four attempts to improve their positions, attacking toward Chervona Krynytsia, Pavlivka, and Malokaterynivka.
In the Dnipro River sector, Russian forces did not conduct any offensive operations." Ukrin

Defense Forces strike Russian Su-24 bomber at Crimean airfield

"Units of Ukraine's Defense Forces struck several key military targets belonging to the Russian aggressor, including a Su-24 aircraft at an airfield in occupied Saky (Crimea) and a launch site for strike drones in Donetsk." UN

Flooding disrupts roads and access to communities across Vale do Ribeira after storms leave 3 dead in Greater São Paulo, Brazil

"Flooding along the Ribeira de Iguape River remained active in downstream parts of Vale do Ribeira, São Paulo state, after waters receded in Ribeira, Iporanga and Eldorado. About 2 000 people have been affected in the region, while São Paulo authorities reported 3 deaths and 2 missing people from the wider storm episode elsewhere in the state." W

5.3 Earthquake near Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna

"A magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred near 191 km SE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna at 06:42 AM UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 10.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface. The earthquake was detected by 35 seismic monitoring stations operated by the USGS." EQ

268 clashes on front line over past day

"A total of 268 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian forces were recorded along the front line over the past day.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled 17 attacks toward Kozacha Lopan, Ternova, Rubizhne, Mala Vovcha, and Radkivka, as well as near Lyman, Vilcha and Starytsia.

In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces attacked once near Kivsharivka.
In the Lyman sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled six Russian attacks toward Shyikivka and Lyman as well as near Novoiehorivka and Novoselivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched three assault operations near Kryva Luka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces attacked twice near Yurkivka and Fedorivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 29 enemy attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assault operations near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Dovha Balka, Rozkishne, and Toretske, as well as toward Mykolaipillia, Pavlivka, Novohryhorivka, Kucheriv Yar, and Vilne.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces stopped 31 Russian attacks near Kucheriv Yar, Vilne, Nove Shakhove, Toretske, Hannivka, Novyi Donbas, Dorozhnie, Dobropillia, Pokrovsk, Serhiivka, Udachne, and Molodetske.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched three attacks toward Berezove and near Rybne.
In the Huliaipole sector, the enemy made three attempts to advance toward Vozdvyzhivka and Novoselivka as well as near Dobropillia.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces stopped one Russian attempt to advance toward Prymorske." Ukrin

Russia strikes Kyiv

"In the afternoon two people were injured as a result of a Russian attack on the city of Kyiv. Fires broke out in the Sviatoshynskyi District, and debris fell in two other districts." UN

U.S. acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space

"The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space.

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink told the Air and Space Cyber Conference in Maryland on Monday that the U.S. has fielded “on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the Joint Force against hostile adversary action.”

Meink did not detail what the weapons were or how they work. In 2024 the U.S. said Russia was developing a new anti-satellite weapon that could be launched from space. At the time the White House said the danger wasn’t imminent.
But reports of the anti-satellite weapon reflected longstanding worries about space threats from Russia and China, given that much U.S. infrastructure is dependent on satellite communications.
In his remarks, Meink also said the Air Force was adding more autonomous systems to its capabilities and predicted the service would look “radically different” by 2032. For example, he foresaw one-way attack drones replacing artillery as the “primary killer.”" Breitbart

Russia accuses NATO country of ‘dangerous maneuvers’ near warship

"A Danish military helicopter conducted dangerous maneuvers close to a Russian warship in the Baltic Sea, Russia’s ambassador to Denmark has said, responding to the NATO member’s accusation that the vessel had engaged in reckless behavior." RT

Magnitude 5 Earthquake near Ocós, Guatemala

"A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred near 60 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala at 03:45 AM UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 10.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface. The earthquake was detected by 74 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

Energy Truce In Shambles: Ukraine Strikes Russian Refinery Despite Trump's Warning Amid Global Diesel Crisis

"President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X that Ukrainian forces struck the Syzran refinery in Russia's Samara region, about 75 miles west of Samara and 466 miles southeast of Moscow. The strike comes days after President Trump urged Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian refineries, as average U.S. retail diesel prices jumped above $6 a gallon and alarming disruptions to global refining capacity threaten fuel supplies ahead of the Northern Hemisphere winter." ZeroHedge

278 combat engagements on frontline

"278 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian forces were recorded along the front.
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck one area where Russian personnel were concentrated.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian forces repelled three enemy assaults near Bachivsk, Korenok, and Hirkу.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled 17 attacks. Russian forces attempted to advance near Lyman, Prylipka, Starytsia, and Izbytske, as well as toward Mala Vovcha and Volokhivka.

In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy attacked three times near Kivsharivka and Tabaivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked eight times near Lyman, Stavky, and Dibrova, as well as toward Novoselivka and Drobysheve.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy carried out seven assault operations near Ozerne and Kryva Luka, as well as toward Mykolaivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces attacked once toward Yurkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 18 enemy attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assaults near Kostiantynivka and Illinivka, as well as toward Osykove, Mykolaipillia, Novohryhorivka, and Dolha Balka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Defense Forces repelled 43 attacks. Russian forces were active near Bilytske, Serhiivka, Udachne, and Molodetske, and conducted assaults toward Sofiivka, Pryiut, Kucheriv Yar, Vilne, Novo Shakhove, Stepove, Hannivka, Novyi Donbas, Dobropillia, Vodianske, Krasnopodillia, Novofedorivka, and Vasylivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched two attacks toward Ternove and Verbove.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces made 10 attempts to advance near Hirke, as well as toward Kosivtseve, Rizdvianka, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Defense Forces stopped one Russian attempt to advance toward Zarichne." Ukrin

Ukraine and Russia agree not to target each other's energy infrastructure - Trump

"Ukraine and Russia have agreed to mutually refrain from attacking energy infrastructure facilities. U.S. President Donald Trump announced this on his Truth Social page.

“Ukraine has agreed not to hit Russian energy targets. Russia has agreed to do, likewise!” Trump emphasized." UN

Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake near Tobelo, Indonesia

"A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred near 78 km NNE of Tobelo,
Indonesia at 10:58 AM UTC. This intermediate earthquake originated at a depth of 162.2 kilometers below the Earth's surface. 1 person reported feeling this earthquake to the USGS. The earthquake was detected by 88 seismic monitoring stations operated by the USGS." EQ

Russia attacks Ukraine with 200 drones, air defense downs 187

"Russia attacked Ukraine with 200 drones in the night with air defense forces downing 187 of them. Early reports indicated that as of 08:00, [Ukrainian] air defense forces had destroyed or jammed 187 Shahed, Gerbera and other types of drones.

Hits by aerial assets have been recorded at seven locations and downed aerial assets (debris) have been found at three locations." Pravada

Drone attack prompts Poland to evacuate more than 600 people from two border crossings with Ukraine overnight

"More than 600 people were evacuated overnight from the Polish border crossings of “Dorohusk” and “Hrebenne” on the border with Ukraine due to the threat of attacks by Russian drones." Ukrin

Arab Spring 2.0? Fuel Riots Erupt In Syria As Instability Spreads Across Mideast

"New footage posted on X shows what appear to be protests, the anger is erupting because of skyrocketing fuel costs, reminiscent of the Arab Spring food riots 15 years ago.
i24NEWS reports that demonstrations have popped up in parts of Raqqa, Hasakah and Deir ez-Zor provinces, with protesters blocking roads and stopping oil tankers as rising energy costs intensify affordability pressures.
Syrian Energy Minister Mohammed al-Bashir said yesterday that Syria is producing about 102,000 barrels of oil per day, while it needs about 325,000 barrels per day for domestic consumption and is relying on imports to make up the difference." ZeroHedge

Thousands forced to flee as Houthis advance on Bab el-Mandeb Strait

"Tens of thousands of people have been displaced across Yemen in recent days, fleeing the

advance of Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Many residents of Aden, Yemen, opened their homes to people displaced by the Houthi rebels takeover of the port city of Mokha.
In one of the houses, dozens of men lied on the floor carpeted with thin mattresses and bed sheets.
”We set out in hysterical panic on a motorcycle, not knowing where we were heading,” said Alaa Ali Salem who fled along with his family from Mokha’s al-Khawkha district." AfricaNews

Trump calls on Ukraine to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries

"U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Ukraine to stop carrying out strikes on Russian oil refineries amid a sharp rise in diesel fuel prices worldwide.

Trump said officials from his administration had asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to stop drone and missile attacks on any Russian sites that produce diesel.
"Mr. Zelensky has to do one thing. He has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia. Let him go after targets but not diesel fuel, because he's causing a shortage of diesel fuel," Trump said." Ukrin

Denmark prepares clergy for major war: up to 20 military fatalities per day projected in worst-case scenario

"Denmark is set to begin training parish priests for operations during a major war in Europe

involving significant military casualties. Under a worst-case scenario, the country could lose between 10 and 20 soldiers daily if Danish forces were to participate in a large-scale conflict abroad.
Thomas H. Beck, the head of Denmark's military chaplains, disclosed this information to the Danish TV channel TV 2.
Training is scheduled to commence in January. Military chaplains will instruct parish priests on how to receive the bodies of fallen soldiers, support their families, and conduct military funerals." UN

Southern California rattled by swarm of dozens of small earthquakes in a day's span

"A swarm of small earthquakes rattled parts of Southern California from Friday night into

Saturday, with activity concentrated around Lennox and Westmont.
According to the USGS, dozens of earthquakes occurred over a span of just over 18 hours between 8 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday local time, with magnitudes ranging from 1.0 to 2.7.
Local reports indicate that residents in several South Los Angeles communities reported feeling light shaking.
Data shows this particular swarm occurred near the Newport-Ingleowood Fault Zone, which runs through part of Southern California." msn

Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake near Port-Olry, Vanuatu

"A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred near 43 km ESE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu at 07:19 AM UTC. This intermediate earthquake originated at a depth of 135.1 kilometers below the Earth's surface. The earthquake was detected by 46 seismic monitoring stations operated by the USGS." EQ