Romania: TV reporter flees live on air after drone explosion in Constanța

"The incident occurred in the country's largest port, a strategic gateway for trade and shipping in the region. Authorities said the drone detonated without causing casualties, while emergency services quickly secured the area. The brief broadcast captured the moment the

explosion disrupted normal activity in the port and prompted an immediate security response. The blast comes amid heightened tensions around the Black Sea as the war in neighboring Ukraine continues to spill beyond its borders. Romania's Defence Ministry confirmed that the device was not part of the Romanian military's equipment. In a statement published on Telegram, the Russian embassy in Bucharest claimed the sea drone was of Ukrainian origin and rejected suggestions of Russian involvement. Constanța has become increasingly important for regional logistics since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Romanian authorities have launched an investigation and reinforced surveillance measures around the port while assessing the circumstances surrounding the explosion." AfricaNews

St. Petersburg reportedly targeted by Ukraine's drones again ahead of Putin's economic forum finale

"Ukraine's military reportedly carried out large-scale attacks on various Russian regions

overnight, striking multiple targets, including the historic port city of Kronstadt near St. Petersburg.
The reported attack comes ahead of the final day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the annual economic forum in the hometown of Russian President Vladimir Putin, as concerns mount over the safety of major Russian cities.
Local residents reported seeing clouds of smoke rising from the area around the Kronstadt Marine Plant — a Russian naval shipyard located approximately 30 kilometers (19 miles) from St. Petersburg, Russian Telegram media channels reported." KI

Iran Strikes US Bases in Response to Attack on Qeshm and Sirik

"According to the IRGC statement, four tankers attempted to illegally leave the Strait of

Hormuz without coordination and ignored repeated warnings from the IRGC Navy. One tanker was targeted and stopped, while the other violating vessels turned back.
Then, U.S. Central Command said it carried out strikes on Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island after claiming to have shot down "four Iranian one-way attack drones."
In response, Iran’s IRGC Aerospace Force launched ballistic missile strikes on U.S. positions, including the Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait and facilities linked to the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain." Sputnik

5.1 Earthquake - Departamento de Caucete, San Juan Province, 171 km northwest of San Luis, Juan Martin de Pueyrredon, San Luis Province, Argentina

"A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit 171 km (106 mi) away from San Luis, San Luis Province, Argentina, in the early morning at 3.54 am local time (America/Argentina/San Luis GMT -3). The quake had a moderate depth of 136 km (84 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter." VD

5.2 Earthquake - Northern India

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit 12.4 km (8 mi) away from Saharsa, State of Bihar, India, late in the evening at 10.06 pm local time (Asia/Kolkata GMT +5:30). 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

5.3 Earthquake - Pacific-Antarctic Ridge

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near the coast of n/a in the early morning at 4.40 am local time (GMT -9). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.6 Earthquake - Balleny Islands Region

"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 484 km (301 mi)

from Antarctica in the morning at 7.58 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

269 frontline clashes over past day

"269 combat engagements were recorded between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, there were three clashes. The enemy carried out three air strikes using four guided bombs and 72 shelling attacks, including two from MLRS.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces launched seven attacks near Starytsia and toward Izbytske, Okhrimivka, and Kolodiazne.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian forces stopped four enemy attempts to advance toward Kupiansk and Podoly.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses 29 times near Novoselivka, Zarichne, and Drobysheve, as well as toward Lyman and Ozerne.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces carried out nine assaults near Zakitne and toward Kryva Luka and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops made four unsuccessful attempts to push Ukrainian defenders from positions near Nykyforivka, Minkivka, Chasiv Yar, and toward Malynivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces carried out 22 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Berestok, Rusyn Yar, Toretske, Illinivka, Kucheriv Yar, Vilne, and Nove Shakhove.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces stopped 31 assault operations by Russian troops near Nikanorivka, Rodynske, Kotlyne, Hryshyne, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, Muravka, Dorozhnie, Novooleksandrivka, and Novopidhorodnie.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces carried out 11 attacks near Sichneve, Zelenyi Hai, Oleksandrohrad, Ternove, and toward Vorone.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces carried out 40 attacks near Pryluky, Zlahoda, Rybne, Sviatopetrivka, Zaliznychne, and toward Dobropillia, Vozdvyzhivka, Hirke, Huliaipilske, Tsvitkove, Verkhnia Tersa, Stara Ukrainka, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy launched one assault near Stepove.
In the Dnipro River sector, Ukrainian forces successfully repelled one Russian offensive attempt toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin