Ukraine hits two Russian refineries despite Trump’s demands

"Ukraine targeted two Russian oil refineries on Wednesday, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak has said.

The facilities are in Russia’s Saratov and Ryazan regions, Novak said on the sidelines of the Russian Energy Week forum. He did not specify whether either refinery sustained damage.
“We can see that the Ukrainian side is making no moves towards an energy ceasefire,” Novak said, referring to a limited ceasefire between Moscow and Kiev proposed by US President Donald Trump." RT

Life-threatening flash flooding reported across Oklahoma City, major flooding forecast on Canadian River

"Life-threatening flash flooding was reported across the Oklahoma City metropolitan area after thunderstorms produced 76–152 mm (3–6 inches) of rain, while radar indicated 102–279 mm (4–11 inches) farther west, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Norman. Major flooding was forecast on the Canadian River near Bridgeport, while the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) maintained a Moderate Risk of excessive rainfall from Oklahoma into the Red River Valley of Texas through 12:00 UTC on October 15."W

90-kg warhead of jet-powered drone becomes lodged in yard of house in Kyiv

"A 90-kg "Geran-5" warhead was found in a private home in the Desnianskyi district.A 14-year-old neighbor reported the discovery, and police found damage to the roof and brick walls of the house.
Experts estimated that if it had detonated, the explosion could have destroyed houses within a 50-meter radius; the warhead was defused and transported to a demolition site." UN

5.3 Earthquake near Otorohanga, New Zealand

"A magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred near 43 km SSE of Otorohanga, New Zealand 05:25 AM UTC. This intermediate earthquake originated at a depth of 286.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface. 8 people reported feeling this earthquake to the USGS. The earthquake was detected by 51 seismic monitoring stations operated by the USGS." EQ

5.9 Earthquake in Fiji region

"A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred near Fiji region at 10:49 AM UTC. This deep earthquake originated at a depth of 585.1 kilometers below the Earth's surface. The earthquake was detected by 87 seismic monitoring stations." EQ

260 combat engagements on front line

"260 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, the enemy carried out two assault operations, launched one airstrike using a guided aerial bomb, and shelled Ukrainian military positions and settlements 55 times, including twice with multiple-launch rocket systems.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Ukrainian units repelled 12 attacks. Russian invaders attacked near the settlements of Izbytske, Ternova, Okhrimivka, Chuhunivka, Mykolaivka and Rybalchyne, and advanced toward Zakharivka, Chorne and Mala Vovcha.
On the Kupiansk axis, the enemy made 18 attempts to improve its positions, including offensive operations toward Radkivka.

On the Lyman axis, Russian forces attacked seven times toward the settlements of Kolodiazi and Lyman and near Masliakivka. Attempts to penetrate Ukrainian defenses were repelled.
On the Sloviansk axis, the enemy launched two attacks near Kryva Luka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, Russian forces conducted no assault operations.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, 22 attacks were recorded. Russian invaders conducted offensive operations near the settlement of Kostiantynivka and toward Novoselivka, Mykolaipillia, Novopavlivka, Toretske, Hruzke, Vilne and Molodetske.
On the Pokrovsk axis, the enemy launched 35 attacks, including attempts to advance toward the settlements of Bilytske, Dorozhnie, Novyi Donbas, Chernihivka, Svitle, Dobropillia, Novohryshyne, Hulive, Serhiivka, Myrne, Molodetske, Muravka and Novopavlivka.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Russian forces launched one assault toward Berezove.
On the Huliaipole axis, Russian forces attacked Defense Forces positions 16 times, including attempts to advance toward the settlements of Rybne, Ternuvate, Rivne, Vozdvyzhivka, Hirke, Verkhnia Tersa, Novoselivka, Huliaipilske and Omelnyk." Ukrin