Friday, October 3, 2025
Asteroid 2025 TF flew just 420 km (260 miles) above Antarctica, second-closest flyby on record
"A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2025 TF made an extremely close approach to Earth
at 00:49 UTC on October 1, 2025, reaching a nominal distance of 0.02 LD (0.00005 AU / 6 790 km / 4 220 miles) from Earth’s center — equivalent to about 419 km (260 miles) above the surface over Antarctica. At this distance, it is now classified as the second-closest asteroid flyby ever recorded. The object belongs to the Apollo group of asteroids and has an estimated diameter between 1.2 and 2.7 m (4–9 feet). It flew past Earth at a relative speed of 20.9 km/s (75 200 km/h or 46 700 mph)." W
162 clashes on frontline over past day
"Ukrainian Defense Forces recorded 162 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery hit four concentrations of enemy personnel.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian defenders repelled five attacks. The enemy launched seven airstrikes (17 guided bombs in total) and carried out 149 artillery strikes, including three from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, nine Russian assaults were stopped near Vovchansk, Vovchansk Khutory, Kamianka, and toward Kolodiazne and Novovasylivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, three enemy attacks were recorded. Ukrainian forces repelled assaults toward Kupiansk and Bohuslavka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces launched 13 attacks, attempting to break through near Karpivka, Kolodiazi, Shandryholove, Torske, Hrekivka, and toward Drobysheve.
In the Siversk sector, eight enemy assaults were repelled near Yampil, Serebrianka, Vyimka, and Ivano-Darivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, two clashes took place as Russian troops tried to advance near Chasiv Yar and Predtechyne.
In the Toretsk sector, 17 enemy attacks were repelled near Oleksandro-Shultyne, Toretsk, Shcherbynivka, Ivanopillia, Oleksandro-Kalynove, Rusyn Yar, and Poltavka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 48 assaults near Volodymyrivka, Nove Shakhove, Rodynske, Novoekonomichne, Chervonyi Lyman, Promin, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, Molodetske, Orikhove, Novoukrainka, and toward Pokrovsk and Filiia.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the Russians carried out 28 attacks near Novomykolaivka, Novohryhorivka, Novokhatske, Komyshuvakha, Sosnivka, Novovasylivske, Sichneve, and Berezove.
In the Huliaipole sector, five clashes took place near Poltavka.
In the Orikhiv sector, three clashes occurred as Russian forces attempted to advance near Stepove and Kamianka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian troops repelled four assaults toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery hit four concentrations of enemy personnel.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian defenders repelled five attacks. The enemy launched seven airstrikes (17 guided bombs in total) and carried out 149 artillery strikes, including three from MLRS.
In the Kupiansk sector, three enemy attacks were recorded. Ukrainian forces repelled assaults toward Kupiansk and Bohuslavka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces launched 13 attacks, attempting to break through near Karpivka, Kolodiazi, Shandryholove, Torske, Hrekivka, and toward Drobysheve.
In the Siversk sector, eight enemy assaults were repelled near Yampil, Serebrianka, Vyimka, and Ivano-Darivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, two clashes took place as Russian troops tried to advance near Chasiv Yar and Predtechyne.
In the Toretsk sector, 17 enemy attacks were repelled near Oleksandro-Shultyne, Toretsk, Shcherbynivka, Ivanopillia, Oleksandro-Kalynove, Rusyn Yar, and Poltavka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 48 assaults near Volodymyrivka, Nove Shakhove, Rodynske, Novoekonomichne, Chervonyi Lyman, Promin, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, Molodetske, Orikhove, Novoukrainka, and toward Pokrovsk and Filiia.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the Russians carried out 28 attacks near Novomykolaivka, Novohryhorivka, Novokhatske, Komyshuvakha, Sosnivka, Novovasylivske, Sichneve, and Berezove.
In the Huliaipole sector, five clashes took place near Poltavka.
In the Orikhiv sector, three clashes occurred as Russian forces attempted to advance near Stepove and Kamianka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian troops repelled four assaults toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Germany Says It Busted Up Hamas Terror Plot Targeting Jews
"German prosecutors announced in a statement Wednesday that authorities have apprehended three suspected Hamas members who were allegedly procuring weapons "for assassinations targeting Israeli or Jewish institutions."
The trio has been charged with membership in a foreign terrorist organization and preparing an act of violence endangering the state, in a somewhat rare case, given Hamas does not tend to operate transnationally - especially in moments of direct, intensified war with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
However, the three - so far only identified by the first names and last initials, are not Palestinian. Two are said to be German, while the third was born in Lebanon. They are set to appear before a judge on Thursday.
The men identified as Abed Al G, Wael F M and Ahmad I were arrested in Berlin, which notably came a day before Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.
CNN has cited a prosecutor statement as saying, "Since at least the summer of 2025 the three have been involved in procuring firearms and ammunition" for Hamas.
Police found "various weapons, including an AK 47 assault rifle and several pistols, and a considerable amount of ammunition." during raids on their homes during the arrest."
However, the three - so far only identified by the first names and last initials, are not Palestinian. Two are said to be German, while the third was born in Lebanon. They are set to appear before a judge on Thursday.
The men identified as Abed Al G, Wael F M and Ahmad I were arrested in Berlin, which notably came a day before Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.
CNN has cited a prosecutor statement as saying, "Since at least the summer of 2025 the three have been involved in procuring firearms and ammunition" for Hamas.
Police found "various weapons, including an AK 47 assault rifle and several pistols, and a considerable amount of ammunition." during raids on their homes during the arrest."
ZeroHedge
Four injured in attack on UK synagogue on Yom Kippur; suspect shot by police
"At least four people were injured Thursday morning in a car and knife attack outside a
synagogue in Manchester in the United Kingdom, authorities said.
Greater Manchester Police said officers were called at about 9:30 a.m. to the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue after a vehicle was driven into pedestrians and a person was stabbed. Armed police declared a major incident and opened fire minutes later, striking a person believed to be the suspect. The attack came as Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, was ending." AP
Greater Manchester Police said officers were called at about 9:30 a.m. to the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue after a vehicle was driven into pedestrians and a person was stabbed. Armed police declared a major incident and opened fire minutes later, striking a person believed to be the suspect. The attack came as Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, was ending." AP
Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries spark fuel shortages, export bans, and price hikes
"Over the past week, Ukraine's Armed Forces carried out new strikes on Russian oil refineries, forcing Russian authorities to extend a ban on gasoline exports and announce the introduction
of a partial ban on diesel exports.
Ukraine's sustained campaign of strikes on refineries is now causing mild havoc at gas stations in Russia and occupied Crimea, with prices skyrocketing and short-term shortages widely reported.
While, for now, these strikes are unlikely to cause massive disruptions to global supply chains, market experts who spoke to the Kyiv Independent say Russia's highly profitable diesel and gasoline exports are still taking an unprecedented hit.
A domestic energy crisis is also at play." KI
Ukraine's sustained campaign of strikes on refineries is now causing mild havoc at gas stations in Russia and occupied Crimea, with prices skyrocketing and short-term shortages widely reported.
While, for now, these strikes are unlikely to cause massive disruptions to global supply chains, market experts who spoke to the Kyiv Independent say Russia's highly profitable diesel and gasoline exports are still taking an unprecedented hit.
A domestic energy crisis is also at play." KI
Strong mag. 5.8 Earthquake - Oceano Pacifico Este Central
Six homes destroyed by coastal flooding in Buxton, North Carolina
Ex-hurricane Gabrielle triggers severe flooding in Valencia, Castellón, Tarragona and Ibiza, Spain
158 combat clashes on front lines in past 24 hours
"Ukrainian forces engaged in 158 combat clashes with Russian invaders along the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, six clashes were recorded. Russian forces carried out 14 airstrikes, dropping 37 guided bombs, and launched 176 shelling attacks, including three MLRS strikes.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, seven assaults were reacorded near Vovchansk, Novovasylivka, Bolohivka, and Kamianka.
In the Kupiansk sector, six clashes were recorded. Ukrainian forces repelled Russian assaults near Kupiansk and Holubivka.
In the Lyman sector, 11 enemy attacks were recorded near Hrekivka, Karpivka, Kolodiazi, Myrne, Shandryholove, Torske, Zarichne, Yampil, and towards Novyi Myr and Drobysheve.
In the Siversk sector, five Russian assaults were repelled near Hryhorivka, Yampil, Vyimka, and Pereizne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled four Russian assaults near Bondarne, Minkivka, and Orikhovo-Vasylivka.
In the Toretsk sector 22 attacks were recorded near Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, Toretsk, Rusyn Yar, and Poltavka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 45 Russian assaults near Shakhove, Volodymyrivka, Sukhetske, Myroliubivka, Novopavlivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Bilytske, Chervonyi Lyman, Novoekonomichne, Hruzke, Ivanivka, Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Zvirove, Novoukrainka, Novomykolaivka, and Filiia.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 26 Russian assaults were recorded near Zelenyi Hai, Andriivka-Klevtsove, Vorone, Sosnivka, Novomykolaivka, Voskresenka, Kalynivske, and Novohryhorivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, five enemy assaults were repelled near Poltavka.
In the Orikhiv sector, two Russian attacks were repelled near Novodanylivka and Plavni.
In the Dnipro River sector, Russian forces launched three unsuccessful assaults." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, six clashes were recorded. Russian forces carried out 14 airstrikes, dropping 37 guided bombs, and launched 176 shelling attacks, including three MLRS strikes.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, seven assaults were reacorded near Vovchansk, Novovasylivka, Bolohivka, and Kamianka.
In the Lyman sector, 11 enemy attacks were recorded near Hrekivka, Karpivka, Kolodiazi, Myrne, Shandryholove, Torske, Zarichne, Yampil, and towards Novyi Myr and Drobysheve.
In the Siversk sector, five Russian assaults were repelled near Hryhorivka, Yampil, Vyimka, and Pereizne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled four Russian assaults near Bondarne, Minkivka, and Orikhovo-Vasylivka.
In the Toretsk sector 22 attacks were recorded near Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, Toretsk, Rusyn Yar, and Poltavka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 45 Russian assaults near Shakhove, Volodymyrivka, Sukhetske, Myroliubivka, Novopavlivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Bilytske, Chervonyi Lyman, Novoekonomichne, Hruzke, Ivanivka, Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Zvirove, Novoukrainka, Novomykolaivka, and Filiia.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 26 Russian assaults were recorded near Zelenyi Hai, Andriivka-Klevtsove, Vorone, Sosnivka, Novomykolaivka, Voskresenka, Kalynivske, and Novohryhorivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, five enemy assaults were repelled near Poltavka.
In the Orikhiv sector, two Russian attacks were repelled near Novodanylivka and Plavni.
In the Dnipro River sector, Russian forces launched three unsuccessful assaults." Ukrin
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Floods and heavy rainfall hit Odesa, Ukraine killing 9
"At least nine people, including one child, died in the coastal city of Odesa after a rainstorm
and floods, local authorities reported on Oct. 1.
Throughout the night, rescuers evacuated people and dealt with the aftermath of heavy rainfall in Odesa and the region. In half a day, almost a month's worth of rainfall fell in Odesa Oblast.
The bodies of nine people were found during the search and rescue operations: six women, two men, and an 8-year-old child. Cases of hypothermia due to prolonged exposure to water were also recorded." KI
Throughout the night, rescuers evacuated people and dealt with the aftermath of heavy rainfall in Odesa and the region. In half a day, almost a month's worth of rainfall fell in Odesa Oblast.
The bodies of nine people were found during the search and rescue operations: six women, two men, and an 8-year-old child. Cases of hypothermia due to prolonged exposure to water were also recorded." KI
Trump Gaza Plan Wins Support of Arab, Muslim World — and Palestinian Authority
"President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the Gaza war has not only won support from Israel, but also from the Arab and Muslim
Trump canvassed for support for the plan among Arab and Muslim nations on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York last week. The plan includes key Arab demands, such as the inclusion of the Palestinian Authority in the future governance of Gaza (together with other Arab states). It also prevents Israel from annexing Gaza, and does not mention Judea and Samaria (the West Bank)."
Breitbart
Moldova’s election marred by fraud
"Moldova’s parliamentary elections on Sunday, in which the pro-EU PAS party narrowly secured a majority, were marred by blatant “fraud” and manipulations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.
The PAS party, led by pro-Western President Maia Sandu, secured 50.2% of the vote, with the opposition parties narrowly trailing behind with 49.8%. The Patriotic Electoral Bloc alliance, which advocates for closer ties with Russia and constitutional neutrality, came second with 24.2%.
The voting, however, was marred by uneven access to voting. Only two polling stations were opened in Russia, despite the country hosting one of the largest Moldovan diaspora communities in the world, which numbers up to 500,000 people. As a result, only around 4,100 votes were counted in Russia. Meanwhile, dozens of polling stations were opened in Italy – where the Moldovan diaspora tends to be more pro-EU – enabling tens of thousands to submit ballots.
Speaking to reporters after the Valdai Club discussion forum on Tuesday, Lavrov suggested that the elections are another milestone in turning the ex-Soviet state into an anti-Russia foothold." RT
The voting, however, was marred by uneven access to voting. Only two polling stations were opened in Russia, despite the country hosting one of the largest Moldovan diaspora communities in the world, which numbers up to 500,000 people. As a result, only around 4,100 votes were counted in Russia. Meanwhile, dozens of polling stations were opened in Italy – where the Moldovan diaspora tends to be more pro-EU – enabling tens of thousands to submit ballots.
Speaking to reporters after the Valdai Club discussion forum on Tuesday, Lavrov suggested that the elections are another milestone in turning the ex-Soviet state into an anti-Russia foothold." RT
President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa Attacked in Humanitarian Aid Convoy
"Violent rioters in Ecuador on Sunday assaulted a convoy loaded with humanitarian aid led by President Daniel Noboa in the province of Imbabura amid fierce anti-government protests over the end of fuel subsidies, according to the Ecuadorian government.
On Sunday, President Noboa personally led a humanitarian convoy alongside other
government officials and international representatives to the city of Otavalo, Imbabura, one of the municipalities most affected by the ongoing strikes and violent protests. Ecuadorian presidential spokesperson Carolina Jaramillo explained to local outlets on Monday that some 350 people ambushed the convoy, which was under the protection of some 50 military officials. Jaramillo described the violent protests as terrorist acts and stressed that “the attack came unexpectedly, and what the military did was repel it.”
The presidential spokesperson further detailed that, in addition to President Noboa, Interior Minister John Reimberg and Defense Minister Giancarlo Loffredo were also part of the convoy, as well as Catholic Apostolic Nuncio Andrés Carrascosa, European Union Ambassador Jekaterina Dorodnova, U.N. Resident Coordinator Laura Melo, and Italian Ambassador to Ecuador Giovanni Davoli.
“The president’s goal is to watch over and protect the lives of all Ecuadorians, but there are infiltrated groups that seek confrontation and do not represent the citizenry,” Jaramillo said, and stressed that the assault shows these are not peaceful demonstrations, but “crimes committed by violent and infiltrated groups.”
On Sunday, President Noboa personally led a humanitarian convoy alongside other
The presidential spokesperson further detailed that, in addition to President Noboa, Interior Minister John Reimberg and Defense Minister Giancarlo Loffredo were also part of the convoy, as well as Catholic Apostolic Nuncio Andrés Carrascosa, European Union Ambassador Jekaterina Dorodnova, U.N. Resident Coordinator Laura Melo, and Italian Ambassador to Ecuador Giovanni Davoli.
“The president’s goal is to watch over and protect the lives of all Ecuadorians, but there are infiltrated groups that seek confrontation and do not represent the citizenry,” Jaramillo said, and stressed that the assault shows these are not peaceful demonstrations, but “crimes committed by violent and infiltrated groups.”
Breitbart
At least 69 dead after M6.9 earthquake hits Cebu and Leyte, central Philippines
UTC) leaving at least 69 dead and more than 200 injured. Authorities reported extensive structural collapses in towns across Cebu and transport disruption in Leyte." W
155 combat clashes on front over past day
"155 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded along the frontline.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian units repelled seven attacks. The Russians also carried out 15 airstrikes (dropping 28 guided bombs) and 138 artillery strikes, including 10 from MLRS.
The enemy carried out two missile strikes and 54 airstrikes, using two missiles and dropping 112 guided bombs. Additionally, Russian forces conducted 3,931 artillery strikes, including 112 from multiple rocket launchers, and employed 5,246 kamikaze drones.
Russian aviation struck Dobropillia and Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, Pokrovske in Dnipropetrovsk region, and Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia region.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attacked four times near Vovchansk and Kamianka but were repelled.
In the Kupiansk sector, five clashes occurred; Ukrainian forces stopped Russian assaults near Kupiansk and toward Petropavlivka and Pishchane.
In the Lyman sector, the Russians carried out 15 attacks attempting breakthroughs near Shandryholove, Novomykhailivka, Hrekivka, Kolodiazi, Yampolivka, and toward Drobysheve.
In the Siversk sector, seven enemy advances toward Yampil, Dronivka, and Serebrianka were stopped.
In the Kramatorsk sector, three clashes were reported, as Russian forces attempted to advance near Bila Hora and toward Predtechyne.
In the Toretsk sector, the Russians carried out 14 attacks near Toretsk, Dyliivka, Yablunivka, Katerynivka, Rusyn Yar, and Poltavka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 51 assaults in areas including Volodymyrivka, Nikanorivka, Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Novoeconomichne, Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Pokrovske, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Horikhove, and Filiia.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 24 attacks occurred near Zelenyi Hai, Piddubne, Vorone, Sosnivka, Sichneve, Kalynivske, Ternove, Olhivske, and Novohryhorivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukrainian forces repelled two attacks near Poltavka.
In the Orikhiv sector, four Russian assaults near Plavni and toward Stepnohirsk, Mala Tokmachka, and Novoandriivka were repelled.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian forces attempted five advances, but failed."
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian units repelled seven attacks. The Russians also carried out 15 airstrikes (dropping 28 guided bombs) and 138 artillery strikes, including 10 from MLRS.
Russian aviation struck Dobropillia and Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, Pokrovske in Dnipropetrovsk region, and Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia region.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attacked four times near Vovchansk and Kamianka but were repelled.
In the Kupiansk sector, five clashes occurred; Ukrainian forces stopped Russian assaults near Kupiansk and toward Petropavlivka and Pishchane.
In the Lyman sector, the Russians carried out 15 attacks attempting breakthroughs near Shandryholove, Novomykhailivka, Hrekivka, Kolodiazi, Yampolivka, and toward Drobysheve.
In the Siversk sector, seven enemy advances toward Yampil, Dronivka, and Serebrianka were stopped.
In the Kramatorsk sector, three clashes were reported, as Russian forces attempted to advance near Bila Hora and toward Predtechyne.
In the Toretsk sector, the Russians carried out 14 attacks near Toretsk, Dyliivka, Yablunivka, Katerynivka, Rusyn Yar, and Poltavka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 51 assaults in areas including Volodymyrivka, Nikanorivka, Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Novoeconomichne, Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Pokrovske, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Horikhove, and Filiia.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 24 attacks occurred near Zelenyi Hai, Piddubne, Vorone, Sosnivka, Sichneve, Kalynivske, Ternove, Olhivske, and Novohryhorivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukrainian forces repelled two attacks near Poltavka.
In the Orikhiv sector, four Russian assaults near Plavni and toward Stepnohirsk, Mala Tokmachka, and Novoandriivka were repelled.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian forces attempted five advances, but failed."
Ukrin
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