173 combat engagements over past day

"173 combat engagements took place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian troops repelled five enemy attacks. The enemy also launched 20 airstrikes, using 50 guided aerial bombs, and carried out 205 shelling attacks, including 12 from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian troops attacked Ukrainian positions five times near Vovchansk, Krasne Pershe, and toward Doroshivka.

In the Kupiansk sector, six attacks were carried out, with Ukrainian defenders repelling assaults near Petropavlivka, and toward Pishchane and Bohuslavka.
In the Lyman sector, the Russians attacked 15 times, attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses near Shandryholove, Kolodiazi, and Torske.
In the Siversk sector, six enemy attempts at breakthrough were carried out near Serebrianka, Fedorivka, and toward Dronivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, three attacks were recorded toward Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, 14 enemy attacks were launched near Oleksandro-Shultyne, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, Yablunivka, and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 59 enemy assaults near Volodymyrivka, Nykonorivka, Chervonyi Lyman, Sukhetske, Novoekonomichne, Mykolaivka, Lysivka, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, Kotliarivka, and Dachne.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 21 enemy attacks were repelled near Sichneve, Piddubne, Novoselivka, Sosnivka, Maliivka, Novomykolaivka, Berezove, and Novohryhorivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukrainian forces fought off nine enemy attempts to advance near Poltavka.
In the Orikhiv sector, six Russian attacks were repelled near Stepove, Kamianske, and toward Novodanylivka and Novoandriivka." Ukrin

Mass Russian missile and drone strike in Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia

"At least four people, including a 12-year-old girl, were killed and 37 injured in the latest overnight mass Russian missile and drone attack, local authorities reported on Sept. 28.
The attack lasted for over 12 hours, and Russia launched almost 500 drones and over 40 missiles, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia have reported the heaviest damage from the attack thus far." KI

Poland cuts off cash to idle Ukrainians

"Polish President Karol Nawrocki has signed a bill tightening the rules for Ukrainian refugees receiving state benefits.
While the legislation offers Ukrainians the ability to stay in Poland until at least March 2026, it links their access to benefits, including the monthly “800 plus” zloty child support allowance ($220 or more), to proof of employment for at least one parent and school enrollment for their dependents." RT

Tropical Storm Bualoi (Opong) sweeps through Philippines

"At least 10 people have been confirmed dead in

Philippines due to Tropical Storm Bualoi
(locally named Opong), which made landfall Eastern Samar on September 25 before crossing into Masbate and sweeping through the Bicol region. The storm left behind a trail of destruction, displacing thousands who were already reeling from the destruction left by former Super Typhoon Ragasa." W

145 clashes on frontline

"A total of 145 combat clashes have been recorded on the frontline throughout the day.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian troops repelled four enemy assaults, while one clash is ongoing. The enemy launched 17 airstrikes, dropping 44 guided bombs, and carried out 169 attacks, including 11 with multiple-launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions five times near Vovchansk, Krasne Pershe, and toward Doroshivka. Two battles are still ongoing.
In the Kupiansk sector, six enemy assaults were recorded as Russian units tried to break through near Petropavlivka, and toward Pishchane and Bohuslavka.

In the Lyman sector, since morning, Russian forces have attacked 15 times near Shandryholove, Kolodiazi, and Torske. Fighting is ongoing in three locations.
In the Siversk sector, the he enemy attempted to advance four times near Serebrianka, Fedorivka, and toward Dronivka. One battle continues.
In the Kramatorsk sector, two clashes were recorded as Russian units tried to push toward Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian troops carried out 14 attacks, concentrating their efforts near Oleksandro-Shultyne, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, Yablunivka, and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, since the start of the day, Russian troops attempted 40 assaults near Volodymyrivka, Nykanorivka, Chervonyi Lyman, Sukhetske, Novoekonomichne, Mykolaivka, Lysivka, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, Kotliarivka, and Dachne. Fighting continues in some of these areas.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian troops repelled 16 enemy attacks near Sichneve, Piddubne, Novoselivka, Sosnivka, Maliivka, Novomykolaivka, Berezove, and Novohryhorivka. One clash is ongoing.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled six assaults near Poltavka, while two more battles are still in progress.
In the Orikhiv sector, six enemy attempts were recorded near Stepove, Kamianske, and toward Novodanylivka and Novoandriivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy launched one unsuccessful assault and suffered losses." Ukrin

M5.9 earthquake hits off the coast of Oregon

"A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M5.9 hit off the coast of Oregon at 06:45 UTC. The USGS is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth." W

Flash floods hit Globe–Miami area in Gila County, Arizona

"Flash flooding struck Gila county, Arizona, displacing people and causing significant damage in the Globe-Miami area." W

NORAD scrambles fighter jets to identify, intercept four Russian warplanes near Alaska

"North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said that it had scrambled fighter jets to identify and intercept four Russian

warplanes near Alaska.
NORAD said that on Wednesday, two Russian Tu-95 long-range strategic bombers and two Su-35 fighter jets were flying in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), international airspace next to U.S. and Canadian sovereign airspace." 

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Flooding from post-tropical Mario prompts water rescues, mud and debris flows in San Bernardino County, California

"Remnants of Tropical Storm Mario brought widespread rainfall to California and the Desert Southwest prompting water rescues, triggering mudslides, and flash flooding across the region." W

200 combat clashes in past day

"Over the past 24 hours, there were 200 combat clashes between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, nine combat clashes were recorded. The enemy launched six airstrikes using 17 guided bombs and conducted 198 shelling attacks, nine of which involved rocket artillery.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attempted three breakthroughs near Vovchansk and Dovhenke.
In the Kupiansk sector, four enemy assaults were repelled near Kupiansk, Radkivka, and toward Kurylivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops launched 20 attacks, attempting to breach Ukrainian defenses near Novomykhailivka, Hrekivka, Shandryholove, Zarichne, Kolodiazi, Torske, and toward Druzheliubivka and Stavky.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped seven enemy advances toward Dronivka and Pereizne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, six clashes occurred near Stupochky and Oleksandro-Shultyne.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 16 attacks near Pleshchiivka, Kleban-Byk, Rusyn Yar, Shcherbynivka, Katerynivka, Yablunivka, and Poltavka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 67 assaults near Volodymyrivka, Rodynske, Nykonorivka, Novoekonomichne, Lysivka, Mykolaivka, Sukhetske, Promin, Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, Novomykolaivka, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Horikhove, Dachne, and Filiya." Ukrin

Moscow Upset Trump Described Russia as ‘Paper Tiger’

"Russia declined to respond to President Trump’s latest remarks on the progress of the Ukraine War, where he encouraged Kyiv to keep fighting to retake its own territory and — he implied — possibly

even capture some Russian land on Tuesday, stating the remarks came too late into the night Moscow time to be dealt with immediately.
Putin’s personal spokesman Dmitry Peskov gave a wide-ranging interview to Russian state radio on Wednesday morning, where he articulated the evident upset felt in Moscow over President Trump stating Russia’s failure to capture the whole of Ukraine and the “aimless” three years of fighting betrayed the country as a “paper tiger”.
Peskov said, “Russia is definitely not a tiger. After all, Russia is more often compared to a bear. There are no ‘paper bears’ and Russia is a real bear. Putin has repeatedly and with varying degrees of emotion described our bear. There’s nothing paper about it”." 

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Major Russian chemical plant reportedly halts operations after Ukrainian drone attack

"Ukrainian drones struck a chemical plant in Russia's Krasnodar Krai overnight on Sept. 25, sparking a fire and forcing an evacuation, Russian independent media outlet Astra reported.
Regional officials confirmed that debris from the attack ignited a blaze covering 50 square meters (540 square feet) and that roughly 140 employees were moved to a protective shelter.
Authorities did not name the facility, but Astra identified it as EuroChem-Belorechensk Fertilizers, one of the largest fertilizer producers in southern Russia." KI

Seismic event linked to renewed eruption at Barren Island volcano, India

"A minor eruption was reported at Barren Island volcano, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, at 10:15 LT (04:45 UTC). The eruption followed a M4.2 earthquake (registered as M4.9 by USGS) detected two days earlier in the vicinity. The epicenter of the earthquake was 160 km (100 miles) east of the volcano." W

Strong and shallow M6.3 earthquake hits Venezuela few hours after M6.2

"The epicenter was located 27 km (17 miles) ENE of Mene Grande (population 60 580), 69 km (36 miles) NNW of Pampan (population 59 657), 61 km (38 miles) N of Motatan (population 25 437), and 68 km (42 miles) NNW of Trujillo (population 71 362), Venezuela.
30 000 people are estimated to have felt very strong shaking, 246 000 strong, 1 025 000 moderate and 9.5 million light." W

78 combat clashes reported on front lines

"A total of 78 combat clashes between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops have been recorded since early today.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian defenders repelled three enemy attacks. Russian forces also launched six airstrikes, dropped 13 guided aerial bombs, and conducted 104 shelling attacks, including five using multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, the enemy attacked twice near Vovchansk, with one clash still ongoing. Shypuvate was targeted by KAB airstrikes.

In the Kupiansk direction, five attacks are underway near Kotliarivka and toward Pishchane and Kolisnykivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops launched 14 attacks near Novomykhailivka, Hrekivka, Kolodiazi, Shandryholove, Novoselivka, Derylove, and Zarichne. Ukrainian forces successfully halted seven enemy advances; fighting continues.
In the Siversk sector, the enemy attempted breakthroughs near Serebrianka, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, and toward Dronivka and Yampil. Five out of seven attacks are still in progress.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces unsuccessfully attacked Ukrainian positions near Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, the invaders made seven attempts to advance near Oleksandro-Shultyne, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, and Yablunivka. Kostiantynivka was hit by guided aerial bombs.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian troops made 28 attempts to dislodge Ukrainian defenders from their positions near Poltavka, Nykonorivka, Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Novoekonomichne, Sukhetske, Lysivka, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, and Horikhove. Ukrainian forces repelled 27 of these attacks. Enemy aircraft also struck Dobropillia.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian forces attacked five times near Voskresenka, Sichneve, Vorone, Ternove, and Novohryhorivka. One battle is still ongoing.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled three enemy attempts to advance near Olhivske." Ukrin