Sunday, September 14, 2025
Strong M7.4 earthquake hits near the coast of Kamchatka, Russia
184 clashes on frontline over past day
"184 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops.
Over the past day, Ukraine’s aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck five clusters of enemy personnel and equipment, four artillery systems, and another important target.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, three clashes occurred. The enemy carried our eight airstrikes, dropped 20 guided bombs, and launched 180 artillery attacks, including four from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, there were 14 clashes near Vovchansk, Ambarne, Fyholivka, and towards Khatne and Odradne.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces carried out 11 attacks; Ukrainian forces repelled assaults near Myrne, Stepova Novoselivka, Kupiansk, Nova Kruhliakivka, and Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, 16 combat engagements occurred; the enemy attempted advances near Shandryholove, Kolodiazi, Hrekivka, Zarichne, and toward Stavky.
In the Siversk sector, Russian forces carried out 22 attacks near Serebrianka, Hryhorivka, and toward Yampil and Dronivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, two clashes were reported near Bila Hora and toward Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, the Russians conducted 10 attacks near Kleban-Byk, Katerynivka, Poltavka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Pleshchiivka and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, 52 enemy assaults were repelled near Volodymyrivka, Rodynske, Mykolaivka, Myroliubivka, Novoekonomichne, Lysivka, Pokrovsk, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Dachne, Novomykolaivka, Novopidhorodnie, Molodetske, Shakhove, and toward Novopavlivka and Filiia.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 41 attacks near Oleksandrohrad, Ternove, Voskresenka, Maliivka, Olhivske, and toward Ivanivka, Novoivanivka, and Poltavka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, enemy attempted three unsuccessful advances toward Ukrainian fortifications." Ukrin
Over the past day, Ukraine’s aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck five clusters of enemy personnel and equipment, four artillery systems, and another important target.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, three clashes occurred. The enemy carried our eight airstrikes, dropped 20 guided bombs, and launched 180 artillery attacks, including four from MLRS.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces carried out 11 attacks; Ukrainian forces repelled assaults near Myrne, Stepova Novoselivka, Kupiansk, Nova Kruhliakivka, and Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, 16 combat engagements occurred; the enemy attempted advances near Shandryholove, Kolodiazi, Hrekivka, Zarichne, and toward Stavky.
In the Siversk sector, Russian forces carried out 22 attacks near Serebrianka, Hryhorivka, and toward Yampil and Dronivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, two clashes were reported near Bila Hora and toward Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, the Russians conducted 10 attacks near Kleban-Byk, Katerynivka, Poltavka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Pleshchiivka and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, 52 enemy assaults were repelled near Volodymyrivka, Rodynske, Mykolaivka, Myroliubivka, Novoekonomichne, Lysivka, Pokrovsk, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Dachne, Novomykolaivka, Novopidhorodnie, Molodetske, Shakhove, and toward Novopavlivka and Filiia.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 41 attacks near Oleksandrohrad, Ternove, Voskresenka, Maliivka, Olhivske, and toward Ivanivka, Novoivanivka, and Poltavka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, enemy attempted three unsuccessful advances toward Ukrainian fortifications." Ukrin
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Trump issues Ukraine conflict ultimatum to all NATO members
"President Donald Trump has demanded that NATO members stop buying Russian oil and back steep tariffs on China, which he claims could bring an end to the Ukraine conflict.
Trump rebuked NATO countries for what he called their
He argued that NATO’s commitment “to WIN has been far less than 100%, and the purchase of Russian Oil, by some, has been shocking,” adding “it greatly weakens your negotiating position, and bargaining power, over Russia.”
The US president also proposed that NATO members impose 50% to 100% tariffs on China, which he said would be lifted after the Ukraine conflict ends, portraying it as additional leverage on Russia to cease hostilities."
RT
Thousands flood London streets in ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march
"Thousands of demonstrators filled central London on Saturday for the “Unite the Kingdom” rally, led by activist Tommy Robinson. The Metropolitan Police deployed more than 1,600 officers across the city.
The event’s official website described it as “the largest outdoor free speech event the UK has ever seen,” featuring “truth-tellers” from across Europe and the U.S. Footage posted by Robinson on X shows people chanting the name of American conservative speaker Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
Robinson urged supporters to remain peaceful: “It’s not a time for riots. It’s not a time for violence.”
The British left-wing group Stand Up To Racism (SUTR) organized a counter-protest named the “March Against Fascism,” which began simultaneously. “We are united against the far-right threat,” said Samira Ali, national organizer for SUTR." RT
Robinson urged supporters to remain peaceful: “It’s not a time for riots. It’s not a time for violence.”
The British left-wing group Stand Up To Racism (SUTR) organized a counter-protest named the “March Against Fascism,” which began simultaneously. “We are united against the far-right threat,” said Samira Ali, national organizer for SUTR." RT
At least one dead as record rainfall strikes Tokyo, Japan
158 clashes on frontline
"158 clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, three enemy attacks occurred. The enemy carried out eight airstrikes, dropped 20 guided bombs, and conducted 167 shellings, including two from multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, eleven clashes took place near Vovchansk, Ambarne, Fiholivka, and toward Khatne and Odradne. One clash is ongoing.
In the Kupiansk sector, the Russians conducted eight attacks near Myrne, Kupiansk, and Petropavlivka, with four clashes still ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops attacked Ukrainian positions 13 times near Shandryholove, Kolodiazi, Hrekivka, Zarichne, and toward Stavky, with one clash still ongoing.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 14 of 17 enemy attacks near Serebrianka, Hryhorivka, and toward Yampil and Dronivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian forces stopped two enemy attacks near Bila Hora and toward Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, ten enemy assaults occurred near Kleban-Byk, Katerynivka, Poltavka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Pleshchiivka and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy attempted 39 advances near Volodymyrivka, Rodynske, Mykolaivka, Myroliubivka, Novoekonomichne, Lysivka, Pokrovsk, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Dachne, Novomykolaivka, Novopidhorodnie, Molodetske, and toward Novopavlivka and Filiia. Four clashes are still ongoing.
Ukrainian troops reportedly neutralized 86 occupiers, injured 55, destroyed 19 UAVs, and damaged a vehicle and nine enemy shelters.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy attempted 30 breakthroughs near Oleksandrohrad, Ternove, Voskresenka, Maliivka, Olhivske, and toward Ivanivka, Novoivanivka, and Poltavka. Clashes continue in three locations.
In the Huliaipole and Orikhiv sectors, no offensive actions were reported, but an airstrike hit Zaliznychne." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, three enemy attacks occurred. The enemy carried out eight airstrikes, dropped 20 guided bombs, and conducted 167 shellings, including two from multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Kupiansk sector, the Russians conducted eight attacks near Myrne, Kupiansk, and Petropavlivka, with four clashes still ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops attacked Ukrainian positions 13 times near Shandryholove, Kolodiazi, Hrekivka, Zarichne, and toward Stavky, with one clash still ongoing.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 14 of 17 enemy attacks near Serebrianka, Hryhorivka, and toward Yampil and Dronivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian forces stopped two enemy attacks near Bila Hora and toward Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, ten enemy assaults occurred near Kleban-Byk, Katerynivka, Poltavka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Pleshchiivka and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy attempted 39 advances near Volodymyrivka, Rodynske, Mykolaivka, Myroliubivka, Novoekonomichne, Lysivka, Pokrovsk, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Dachne, Novomykolaivka, Novopidhorodnie, Molodetske, and toward Novopavlivka and Filiia. Four clashes are still ongoing.
Ukrainian troops reportedly neutralized 86 occupiers, injured 55, destroyed 19 UAVs, and damaged a vehicle and nine enemy shelters.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy attempted 30 breakthroughs near Oleksandrohrad, Ternove, Voskresenka, Maliivka, Olhivske, and toward Ivanivka, Novoivanivka, and Poltavka. Clashes continue in three locations.
In the Huliaipole and Orikhiv sectors, no offensive actions were reported, but an airstrike hit Zaliznychne." Ukrin
Friday, September 12, 2025
Zelensky Offers Condolences for Charlie Kirk in Meeting with Trump Envoy
"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with President Donald Trump’s envoy, Gen. Keith Kellogg, in Kyiv on Thursday. During the
“I expressed condolences to the American people over the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk and thanked President Trump for his condolences and response to the brutal murder of Ukrainian citizen Iryna Zarutska in North Carolina. It is important that justice prevail every time violence seeks to take hold,” Zelensky said in his account of the meeting."
Breitbart
Rare Southern Hemisphere stratospheric warming is weakening the polar vortex
"A sudden stratospheric warming event is unfolding over Antarctica in early September 2025, rapidly weakening the southern polar vortex. Forecast models indicate potential downstream effects on the Northern Hemisphere jet stream, with implications for winter 2025/26 in the USA and Canada.
Such events are rare in the Southern Hemisphere, and can weaken the vortex, while sending ripples across the entire atmospheric system.
Forecast models suggest that within two weeks the strength of the vortex could be cut nearly in half, even without a full reversal of winds, a threshold that typically defines a SSW event.
The anomaly is expected to peak by late September, with temperatures in the stratosphere rising as much as 50°C (90°F) above seasonal norms.
Unusually, this warming is also projected to descend to lower levels of the stratosphere,
down to around 19 km (12 miles), which highlights the extraordinary strength of this event. When warming propagates downward in this way, the chances of it influencing surface weather increase significantly.
At the surface, the South Pole pressure index is forecast to turn negative and stay that way, signaling disrupted polar circulation and the development of high-pressure ridging around Antarctica.
Such blocking patterns are known to push cold polar air outward, raising the risk of sudden cold surges into mid-latitude regions.
In the Southern Hemisphere, the disruption is expected to affect spring weather in South America, Australia, and New Zealand, potentially altering storm activity, rainfall distribution, and seasonal transitions.
“When the Southern Hemisphere’s tropospheric polar vortex is stronger than usual, cold air and powerful winds surrounding Antarctica typically contract towards the south,” said Ben Domasino of Weatherzone.
“The Southern Hemisphere’s polar vortex always weakens during spring as part of its normal seasonal cycle,” Domasino said.
“However, the stratospheric polar vortex has started to weaken faster than usual over the past week due to abnormally warm air entering the polar stratosphere. Some forecast models suggest that further stratospheric warming could occur through the middle of September as well.”
Domensino added that it is difficult to predict how each stratospheric warming episode will impact weather patterns closer to the ground, because such events are rare in the Southern Hemisphere and no two are the same. However, if the tropospheric polar vortex does weaken in the coming weeks, it will increase the likelihood of more frequent and stronger cold fronts over Australia during mid-to-late spring.
The impacts of this stratospheric warming may not be confined to the Southern Hemisphere as the two poles are connected through the Brewer–Dobson circulation, and disturbances in one can propagate into the other.
Extended high-pressure anomalies over the South Pole from August to October have also been associated with colder-than-average winters in the United States during December to February, while Europe often experiences the opposite effect, with warmer conditions than usual." W
Such events are rare in the Southern Hemisphere, and can weaken the vortex, while sending ripples across the entire atmospheric system.
Forecast models suggest that within two weeks the strength of the vortex could be cut nearly in half, even without a full reversal of winds, a threshold that typically defines a SSW event.
The anomaly is expected to peak by late September, with temperatures in the stratosphere rising as much as 50°C (90°F) above seasonal norms.
Unusually, this warming is also projected to descend to lower levels of the stratosphere,
At the surface, the South Pole pressure index is forecast to turn negative and stay that way, signaling disrupted polar circulation and the development of high-pressure ridging around Antarctica.
Such blocking patterns are known to push cold polar air outward, raising the risk of sudden cold surges into mid-latitude regions.
In the Southern Hemisphere, the disruption is expected to affect spring weather in South America, Australia, and New Zealand, potentially altering storm activity, rainfall distribution, and seasonal transitions.
“When the Southern Hemisphere’s tropospheric polar vortex is stronger than usual, cold air and powerful winds surrounding Antarctica typically contract towards the south,” said Ben Domasino of Weatherzone.
“The Southern Hemisphere’s polar vortex always weakens during spring as part of its normal seasonal cycle,” Domasino said.
“However, the stratospheric polar vortex has started to weaken faster than usual over the past week due to abnormally warm air entering the polar stratosphere. Some forecast models suggest that further stratospheric warming could occur through the middle of September as well.”
Domensino added that it is difficult to predict how each stratospheric warming episode will impact weather patterns closer to the ground, because such events are rare in the Southern Hemisphere and no two are the same. However, if the tropospheric polar vortex does weaken in the coming weeks, it will increase the likelihood of more frequent and stronger cold fronts over Australia during mid-to-late spring.
The impacts of this stratospheric warming may not be confined to the Southern Hemisphere as the two poles are connected through the Brewer–Dobson circulation, and disturbances in one can propagate into the other.
Extended high-pressure anomalies over the South Pole from August to October have also been associated with colder-than-average winters in the United States during December to February, while Europe often experiences the opposite effect, with warmer conditions than usual." W
France, Germany and Denmark pledge jets to boost Poland’s defences
The UK is also expected to contribute to the Eastern Sentry mission, which will gradually be expanded across from the Arctic in the north to the Black Sea and Mediterranean in the south to better tackle Russian drones and missiles." IrishTimes
Trump dismisses claims of ‘Russian drone incursion‘ into Poland
Rare tornadoes strike New South Wales, damaging properties in Caragabal
"Multiple tornadoes touched down in New South Wales on September 10, 2025, one of which
destroyed the shed of a farm in Caragabal, and ripped the roof off a nearby house. While tornadoes are a relatively rare occurrence in Australia, with around 10 to 20 sightings reported annually, September 10 proved to be an exceptional day as multiple tornadoes were reported in New South Wales (NSW).
The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed the occurrence of a tornado in Tubbul, along with a second one a short time later in Caragabal. It also received unconfirmed reports of a third tornado in Cowra." W
The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed the occurrence of a tornado in Tubbul, along with a second one a short time later in Caragabal. It also received unconfirmed reports of a third tornado in Cowra." W
Strong mag. 5.3 Earthquake - South Sandwich Islands Region
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Kyiv
At least 25 people dead or missing after severe floods in Bali and East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Floodwaters inundated six of Bali’s eight regencies, including Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar, and Jembrana, collapsing buildings, damaging roads, and disrupting electricity and water supplies." W
195 combat engagements on front lines
"195 combat engagements were recorded between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops.
Russian forces launched 82 airstrikes, dropping 147 guided bombs, and carried out 4,919 shelling attacks, including 111 with multiple launch rocket sys
tems. They also deployed 5,960 kamikaze drones across various frontline areas.
Airstrikes targeted settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region (Bilohirya, Zaliznychne) and the Kherson region (Odradokamianka). In response, Ukrainian aviation, missile units, and artillery struck six concentrations of enemy personnel and equipment, a drone command post, a heavy flamethrower system, and five Russian artillery positions.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyana and Kursk sectors, five combat clashes were reported, along with 14 airstrikes, 31 guided bombs, and 190 artillery attacks.
The Southern Slobozhanshchyana sector saw 13 engagements near Vovchansk, Ambarne, and toward Odradne.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces launched seven assaults, which were repelled near Kupiansk, Petropavlivka, Nova Kruhliakivka, Zahryzive, Holubivka, and toward Kurylivka.
The Lyman sector witnessed 21 attacks as Russian troops attempted to advance near Hrekivka, Torske, Shandryholove, Drobysheve, Kolodiazi, and toward Yampil, Serednie, and Stavky.
In the Siversk sector, 18 assaults were recorded near Hryhorivka, Serebrianka, Dronivka, and Vyiimka.
The Kramatorsk sector saw two clashes near Stupochky, while the Toretsk sector experienced 12 attacks near Oleksandro-Shultyne, Katerynivka, Rusyn Yar, Mayak, Sofiivka, and Poltavka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 60 offensive actions near Shakhove, Volodymyrivka, Mykolaivka, Molodetske, Novoukrainka, Promin, Nykanorivka, Mayak, Novoekonomichne, Rodynske, Myroliubivka, Lysivka, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Muravka, Dachne, Filiia, and toward Pokrovsk.
The Novopavlivka sector saw 33 Russian attacks repelled near Piddubne, Yalta, Sosnivka, Ivanivka, Filiia, Zelenyi Hai, Tolstoi, Maliivka, Komyshuvakha, Olhivske, Poltavka, and toward Novoivanivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, one Russian assault was recorded near Kamianske.
In the Prydnoprovske sector, Russian forces attempted two unsuccessful advances toward Ukrainian fortifications." Ukrin
Russian forces launched 82 airstrikes, dropping 147 guided bombs, and carried out 4,919 shelling attacks, including 111 with multiple launch rocket sys
Airstrikes targeted settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region (Bilohirya, Zaliznychne) and the Kherson region (Odradokamianka). In response, Ukrainian aviation, missile units, and artillery struck six concentrations of enemy personnel and equipment, a drone command post, a heavy flamethrower system, and five Russian artillery positions.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyana and Kursk sectors, five combat clashes were reported, along with 14 airstrikes, 31 guided bombs, and 190 artillery attacks.
The Southern Slobozhanshchyana sector saw 13 engagements near Vovchansk, Ambarne, and toward Odradne.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces launched seven assaults, which were repelled near Kupiansk, Petropavlivka, Nova Kruhliakivka, Zahryzive, Holubivka, and toward Kurylivka.
The Lyman sector witnessed 21 attacks as Russian troops attempted to advance near Hrekivka, Torske, Shandryholove, Drobysheve, Kolodiazi, and toward Yampil, Serednie, and Stavky.
In the Siversk sector, 18 assaults were recorded near Hryhorivka, Serebrianka, Dronivka, and Vyiimka.
The Kramatorsk sector saw two clashes near Stupochky, while the Toretsk sector experienced 12 attacks near Oleksandro-Shultyne, Katerynivka, Rusyn Yar, Mayak, Sofiivka, and Poltavka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 60 offensive actions near Shakhove, Volodymyrivka, Mykolaivka, Molodetske, Novoukrainka, Promin, Nykanorivka, Mayak, Novoekonomichne, Rodynske, Myroliubivka, Lysivka, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Muravka, Dachne, Filiia, and toward Pokrovsk.
The Novopavlivka sector saw 33 Russian attacks repelled near Piddubne, Yalta, Sosnivka, Ivanivka, Filiia, Zelenyi Hai, Tolstoi, Maliivka, Komyshuvakha, Olhivske, Poltavka, and toward Novoivanivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, one Russian assault was recorded near Kamianske.
In the Prydnoprovske sector, Russian forces attempted two unsuccessful advances toward Ukrainian fortifications." Ukrin
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