Russian strike on arms exhibition in Kyiv Oblast

"At least six people have been killed and dozens injured as a result of a Russian attack on Kyiv Oblast on the afternoon. An arms exhibition has been hit." Pravada

Texas Panhandle rattled by 5.1-magnitude earthquake

"The magnitude ​5.1 earthquake was recorded near Miami, Texas, at 4:21 a.m. MT/5:21 a.m. CT on Thursday, July 23, according to the United States Geological Survey." USATODAY

At least 5 killed as flash floods and landslides devastate Lai Châu and Lào Cai in northern Vietnam

"At least five people have died after torrential monsoon rainfall triggered flash floods and

landslides affecting Lai Châu and Lào Cai provinces in northern Vietnam. The People’s Committee of Lai Chau Province declared a state of emergency as flooding destroyed homes, washed out sections of major highways, and caused significant agricultural losses. Heavy rainfall is forecast across northern mountainous and midland regions through July 19 as rescue and relief efforts continue." W

Tokachidake volcano erupts for first time since 2004, Japan

"The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) confirmed a very small eruption at Tokachidake’s

62-2 crater at 11:07 LT (02:07 UTC)  the volcano’s first eruption since February 2004. A black plume rose approximately 200 m (656 feet) above the crater rim, while Volcanic Alert Level 2 remained in effect. Tokachidake is located in central Hokkaido, on Japan’s northernmost main island, approximately 900 km (560 miles) north-northeast of Tokyo." W

State of Emergency declared for West Virginia after historic flooding

"Historic flooding in Upshur County and widespread impacts from severe thunderstorms

prompted West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey to declare a State of Emergency for all 55 counties. The Sand Run stream gauge near Buckhannon rose to record levels, reportedly reaching major flood stage for the first time on record. Meanwhile, torrential rainfall totals of up to 127 mm (5 inches) in less than six hours caused flash flooding, infrastructure damage, and multiple road closures." W

France expands evacuation orders as Gironde wildfire spreads across Cap-Ferret peninsula

"French authorities expanded evacuation orders across the Cap-Ferret peninsula after a rapidly

spreading wildfire in Gironde breached a containment line overnight, prompting the activation of the national FR-Alert emergency warning system. More than 20 000 residents and tourists were initially evacuated before authorities ordered the evacuation of the entire peninsula as firefighters, supported by European assistance, continued efforts to contain the blaze." W

Major fire reported in St. Petersburg as Ukraine strikes Wildberries logistics hubs for fifth time in past week

"Logistics centers belonging to Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, came under fire in

the Russian cities of St. Petersburg and Tver, as well as in Russian-occupied Crimea overnight on July 24 in a widespread Ukrainian drone attack.
Wildberries logistics centers in St. Petersburg were among the facilities struck by Ukrainian drones, Russian Telegram media channels reported, leading to a large fire at one facility.
Residents shared videos on social media documenting thick black smoke rising over part of the city, with the strike reported on the "Utkin Zavod" logistics park, which houses the Wildberries facility immediately south of the city in the village of Novosaratovka." KI

5.8 Earthquake - 130 km W of Ternate, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in the Maluku Sea 120 km (75 mi) from North
Maluku, Indonesia, in the morning  at 7.58 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a shallow depth of 49 km (31 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

233 combat engagements on frontline

"233 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded along the front line.
Over the past day, Ukraine's Air Force, missile forces, and artillery struck 16 areas where Russian personnel were concentrated, as well as five artillery systems, one drone command post, and one logistics depot.

In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian defenders repelled one enemy assault. Russian forces also carried out three airstrikes using nine guided aerial bombs and shelled Ukrainian positions and settlements 85 times.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian troops repelled 11 enemy attacks. Russian forces attempted to advance near Vovchansk, Vilcha, Starytsia, and Lyman, as well as toward Khatnie.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses 15 times near Lyman, Stavky, and Ozerne, as well as toward Novoselivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces launched 19 assaults near Kryva Luka, Zakitne, and Riznykivka, and toward Pyskunivka, Mykolaivka, and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops carried out four attacks toward Yurkivka, Pryvilne, Nykyforivka, and Markove.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 16 attacks were recorded near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, and Illinivka, as well as toward Mykolaypillia.
The highest number of assaults occurred in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian defenders repelled 36 attacks. Russian forces were active near Novooleksandrivka and Rodynske and launched assaults toward Dorozhne, Novohryshyne, Vasylivka, Kotlyne, Novopavlivka, Hannivka, Shevchenko, Nykanorivka, Novyi Donbas, Hryshyne, Myrne, and Udachne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian troops carried out six attacks toward Piddubne, Novoheorhiivka, Oleksandrohrad, Kalynivske, and Rybne.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces launched 12 attacks, attempting to advance toward Olenokostiantynivka, Kosivtseve, Zaliznychne, Hirke, Vozdvyzhivka, Dobropillia, Tsvitkove, and Staroukrainka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled three attempts to advance toward Shcherbaky, Stepove, and Prymorske." Ukrin