southern Africa, with Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe bearing the worst impacts. The prolonged La NiƱa pattern has intensified the region’s rainy season, leaving widespread damage to homes, roads, crops and public infrastructure." W
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Over 200 killed by heavy rains, flooding and storms across Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe
southern Africa, with Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe bearing the worst impacts. The prolonged La NiƱa pattern has intensified the region’s rainy season, leaving widespread damage to homes, roads, crops and public infrastructure." W
5.0 Earthquake - Japan: Near Torishima
117 clashes on frontline
"Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 117 clashes with Russian invaders.
“Since the start of the day, there have been 117 combat engagements… Russian forces carried out 66 airstrikes, dropping 163 guided aerial bombs. In addition, they used 3,585 kamikaze drones and conducted 2,857 shelling attacks of our troops’ positions and civilian areas,” the report states.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy carried out two airstrikes, dropping eight guided aerial bombs, and conducted 64 shelling attacks, including two from multiple launch rocket systems.
Today, the Russians attacked eight times in the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, targeting the areas of Vovchanski Khutory, Vovchansk, Prylipky, and toward Kruhle and Chuhunivka. Four clashes are ongoing.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy conducted six attacks toward Petropavlivka and Kurylivka. One engagement is still ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled seven assault actions near Myrne, Zarichne, and toward the settlements of Novoserhiivka, Stavky, Drobysheve, and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched a single attack in the Sviato-Pokrovske area.
No offensive actions were reported in the Kramatorsk sector.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, there were 14 clashes today. The enemy attempted to storm Ukrainian positions near the settlements of Oleksandro-Shultyne, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Ivanopillia, Torske, Illinivka, and Sofiivka. Two clashes remain unresolved.
In the Pokrovsk sector, since the start of the day, the enemy launched 35 attacks near Nikanorivka, Rodynske, Sukhetske, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Rivne, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, and toward Novopavlivka and Filiia. Fighting continues in some locations.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled five attacks near Vyshneve, Zlahoda, Zelenyi Hai, and Sosnivka. One engagement is ongoing. Dibrova was hit by an airstrike.
In the Huliaipole sector, 19 clashes occurred near Solodke, Huliaipole, Dorozhnianka, and toward Dobropillia, Varvarivka, and Zelene. Russian airstrikes targeted Rizdvianka, Zelena Dibrova, Dolynka, and Zaliznychne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy made one attempt to breach Ukrainian defenses near Prymorske. Russian aviation conducted airstrikes on Odarivka and Zhovta Krucha." Ukrin
“Since the start of the day, there have been 117 combat engagements… Russian forces carried out 66 airstrikes, dropping 163 guided aerial bombs. In addition, they used 3,585 kamikaze drones and conducted 2,857 shelling attacks of our troops’ positions and civilian areas,” the report states.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy carried out two airstrikes, dropping eight guided aerial bombs, and conducted 64 shelling attacks, including two from multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy conducted six attacks toward Petropavlivka and Kurylivka. One engagement is still ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled seven assault actions near Myrne, Zarichne, and toward the settlements of Novoserhiivka, Stavky, Drobysheve, and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched a single attack in the Sviato-Pokrovske area.
No offensive actions were reported in the Kramatorsk sector.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, there were 14 clashes today. The enemy attempted to storm Ukrainian positions near the settlements of Oleksandro-Shultyne, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Ivanopillia, Torske, Illinivka, and Sofiivka. Two clashes remain unresolved.
In the Pokrovsk sector, since the start of the day, the enemy launched 35 attacks near Nikanorivka, Rodynske, Sukhetske, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Rivne, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, and toward Novopavlivka and Filiia. Fighting continues in some locations.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled five attacks near Vyshneve, Zlahoda, Zelenyi Hai, and Sosnivka. One engagement is ongoing. Dibrova was hit by an airstrike.
In the Huliaipole sector, 19 clashes occurred near Solodke, Huliaipole, Dorozhnianka, and toward Dobropillia, Varvarivka, and Zelene. Russian airstrikes targeted Rizdvianka, Zelena Dibrova, Dolynka, and Zaliznychne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy made one attempt to breach Ukrainian defenses near Prymorske. Russian aviation conducted airstrikes on Odarivka and Zhovta Krucha." Ukrin
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Some Western-supplied air defence systems in Ukraine out of ammo at critical time
"Some air defense systems provided by Western allies had run out of ammunition during a
critical moment as Russia launched its latest wave of attacks on Ukraine’s civilian and infrastructure targets, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Zelensky has repeatedly asked allies to bolster Ukraine's air defense systems in order to protect its vital infrastructure from attacks in Russia's all-out war, which nears its four-year mark." msn
Zelensky has repeatedly asked allies to bolster Ukraine's air defense systems in order to protect its vital infrastructure from attacks in Russia's all-out war, which nears its four-year mark." msn
Massive drone activity sparks panic as chemical plant and electrical substation catch fire in Moscow region
"Panic swept parts of Russia in the morning. Reports emerged of a large-scale drone attack. The drones allegedly targeted multiple locations across the country. Russian authorities said
their air defense systems intercepted a total of 99 drones. Of these, 47 were reportedly over the Black Sea. The events caused widespread alarm. Fires broke out at a chemical plant in Voskresensk. An electrical substation caught fire in Serpukhov. Both locations are in the Moscow region. Residents described the situation as frightening and chaotic.
At the same time, an electrical substation in Serpukhov caught fire. The fire caused significant power outages across the city and surrounding villages. Areas affected included Raismenivske, Ivantynove, Ignatiev, Kleimenove, Nizhne Shakhlove, Verkhne Shakhlove, Syanovo-2, Voronino, Vykhrove, Gavshino, Tverityne, and two streets in Serpukhov itself. Local authorities initially described the outage as a “technological failure.” Independent reports, however, suggested that the substation was actively burning. This raised questions about the official explanation." msn
At the same time, an electrical substation in Serpukhov caught fire. The fire caused significant power outages across the city and surrounding villages. Areas affected included Raismenivske, Ivantynove, Ignatiev, Kleimenove, Nizhne Shakhlove, Verkhne Shakhlove, Syanovo-2, Voronino, Vykhrove, Gavshino, Tverityne, and two streets in Serpukhov itself. Local authorities initially described the outage as a “technological failure.” Independent reports, however, suggested that the substation was actively burning. This raised questions about the official explanation." msn
Ukrainian drones hit Russian city as attacks intensify
"A drone crashed into a residential high-rise in the Russian city of Ryazan overnight amid a wave of reported drone attacks across several regions of the country.
The Moscow Times reported that Ryazan regional Governor Pavel Malkov said two people were injured in the incident but did not require hospital treatment.
He said the facades of two apartment buildings were damaged, adding that one of the buildings had recently been constructed and had no residents at the time. Malkov described the incident as a “terrorist attack.”
Residents reported hearing explosions during the night. According to a Russian opposition outlet, Astra, the drone struck around the 18th floor of a 26-storey building in the Otkritye residential complex.
Malkov also said drone debris fell at the site of an industrial facility, but he did not identify the location. A nearby oil refinery is believed to have been the intended target.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defense systems intercepted 22 Ukrainian drones over the Ryazan region overnight.
The ministry added that a total of 106 drones were destroyed across nine Russian regions and annexed Crimea, including Belgorod, Rostov, Voronezh, Kursk, Tula, Volgograd, Oryol, and Lipetsk." msn
The Moscow Times reported that Ryazan regional Governor Pavel Malkov said two people were injured in the incident but did not require hospital treatment.
Residents reported hearing explosions during the night. According to a Russian opposition outlet, Astra, the drone struck around the 18th floor of a 26-storey building in the Otkritye residential complex.
Malkov also said drone debris fell at the site of an industrial facility, but he did not identify the location. A nearby oil refinery is believed to have been the intended target.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defense systems intercepted 22 Ukrainian drones over the Ryazan region overnight.
The ministry added that a total of 106 drones were destroyed across nine Russian regions and annexed Crimea, including Belgorod, Rostov, Voronezh, Kursk, Tula, Volgograd, Oryol, and Lipetsk." msn
5.5 Earthquake - Western Indian-Antarctic Ridge
Iran’s IRGC commander has warned demonstrators on live television
"Breaking developments from Iran as chilling claims emerge from state military leadership amid ongoing nationwide protests. Iran’s IRGC commander has warned demonstrators on live television, accusing some of using civilians as human shields and saying that armed forces.jpg)
were constrained in their response as a result — a justification for the brutal crackdown. The security apparatus insists it acted with restraint even as unrest continues to spread across multiple provinces and violence escalates. International reactions intensify as world powers monitor unfolding events#IranBreaking #IRGCCommander #IRGCCommanderThreatens #ThreatensProtesters #LiveTV #ThreatensOnLiveTV #ProtestersOnLiveTV #CiviliansUsed #HumanShields #CiviliansUsedAsHumanShields #IranProtesters #IranBreakingLive #IRGCThreatensProtesters #BreakingIranLiveTV #IranIRGCCommander #ProtestersHumanShields #BreakingIRGCThreat #IranLiveTVThreat #IRGCLiveTV #IranBreakingProtesters #CommanderThreatensOnTV #IRGCThreatens #IranHumanShields #BreakingIranIRGC #IRGCProtesters." msn
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5.3 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 169 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, Russia
164 combat engagements on front line
"164 combat clashes between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded on the front.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian defenders repelled two Russian attacks. The enemy carried out three airstrikes, dropping three glide bombs, and conducted 118 shelling attacks, including nine from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian troops stopped 12 enemy attacks in the areas of Starytsia, Prylipka, Vovchansk, Vovchanski Khutory, Chuhunivka, AmbarnŠµ, DehtiarnŠµ, and toward Kruhlyi.
In the Kupiansk sector, two enemy attacks occurred. Defense Forces repelled assault actions toward Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked four times, attempting to break into the defenses in the areas of NovovodianŠµ, Kolodiazi, and toward Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, the Defense Forces repelled two attacks near Dronivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the invaders attacked once toward Minkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 18 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Yablunivka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 49 assault actions by the Russian army in the areas of Shakhove, Nykanorivka, Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, and toward Filiia.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy carried out five attacks in the areas of Zelenyi Hai, Oleksiivka, Stepove, and KrasnohirskŠµ.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Defense Forces repelled 31 Russian attacks in the areas of Solodke, Huliaipole, Dorozhnianka, Zelene, and toward Varvarivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian troops attempted to break through the defenses six times in the areas of Stepnohirsk, Prymorske, and Shcherbaky.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy did not conduct offensive actions." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian defenders repelled two Russian attacks. The enemy carried out three airstrikes, dropping three glide bombs, and conducted 118 shelling attacks, including nine from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian troops stopped 12 enemy attacks in the areas of Starytsia, Prylipka, Vovchansk, Vovchanski Khutory, Chuhunivka, AmbarnŠµ, DehtiarnŠµ, and toward Kruhlyi.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked four times, attempting to break into the defenses in the areas of NovovodianŠµ, Kolodiazi, and toward Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, the Defense Forces repelled two attacks near Dronivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the invaders attacked once toward Minkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 18 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Yablunivka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 49 assault actions by the Russian army in the areas of Shakhove, Nykanorivka, Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, and toward Filiia.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy carried out five attacks in the areas of Zelenyi Hai, Oleksiivka, Stepove, and KrasnohirskŠµ.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Defense Forces repelled 31 Russian attacks in the areas of Solodke, Huliaipole, Dorozhnianka, Zelene, and toward Varvarivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian troops attempted to break through the defenses six times in the areas of Stepnohirsk, Prymorske, and Shcherbaky.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy did not conduct offensive actions." Ukrin
Friday, January 16, 2026
5.4 Earthquake - 95 km SSW of HonchÅ, Japan
Japan in the early morning at 5.34 am local time (GMT +10). The quake had a shallow depth of 38 km (24 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD
UK urges Western Europe to arm Ukraine instead of talk to Russia
"Western Europe must increase support for Ukraine rather than restart direct talks with Russia,
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper told Politico on Thursday.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have previously argued it is time to negotiate directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin. They are reportedly concerned EU interests will be sidelined in US-mediated Ukraine peace talks and are pushing to create a special diplomatic envoy role for the bloc to engage Russia.
In the interview, Cooper said she sees no sign that “Putin actually wants peace” and urged more weapons for Ukraine and continued sanctions on Russia. Western Europe must “put increased pressure, economic pressure, and also through the military support to Ukraine, that military pressure on Russia as well,” she added." RT
French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have previously argued it is time to negotiate directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin. They are reportedly concerned EU interests will be sidelined in US-mediated Ukraine peace talks and are pushing to create a special diplomatic envoy role for the bloc to engage Russia.
In the interview, Cooper said she sees no sign that “Putin actually wants peace” and urged more weapons for Ukraine and continued sanctions on Russia. Western Europe must “put increased pressure, economic pressure, and also through the military support to Ukraine, that military pressure on Russia as well,” she added." RT
5.2 Earthquake - Caribbean Sea, Guatemala
Departamento de Cortes, Honduras, shortly after midnight, at 12.08 am local time (America/Tegucigalpa GMT -6). The quake had a very shallow depth of 6.9 km (4.3 mi) and was felt over a large region." VD
6.0 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 265 mi west of Salem, Marion County, Oregon, United States
180 combat engagements along frontline
"180 combat engagements were recorded between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders.
Air strikes targeted the settlements of Havrylivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Manukhivka and Bilopillia in the Sumy region, Rizdvianka, Verkhnia Tersa, Liubytske, Samiilivka, Vozdvyzhivka, Zaliznychne, Huliaipole, Orikhiv, Tavriiske, Preobrazhenka in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck seven clusters of enemy personnel, two UAV command points, and one other important Russian facility.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, one engagement occurred; enemy conducted one airstrike dropping two bombs and 111 artillery/mortar attacks, including three with MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian troops repelled 11 Russian attacks near Vovchansk, Prylipky, Tykhe, Starytsia, Vovchanski Khutory, and toward Izbytske, Kruhle, Nesterne.
In the Kupiansk sector, six Russian attacks were repelled toward Pishchane, Kurylivka, Petropavlivka, Bohuslavka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy carried out 19 attacks attempting to advance near Zarichne, Novoselivka, Torske, and toward Lyman, Stavky, Druzheliubivka, Oleksandrivka, Dibrova, Drobysheve.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled five attacks near Siversk, Platonivka, and toward Zakitne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, four attacks were repelled near Vasiukivka, Fedorivka, and toward Pryvillia, Minkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, there were 21 clashes near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Rusyn Yar, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, and toward Novopavlivka, Stepankivka, Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders halted 46 assaults near Nikanorivka, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Molodetske, Filiia, and toward Vilne, Rodynske, Nove Shakhove, Sukhetske.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces carried out 10 attacks near Vyshneve and toward Ivanivka, Oleksandrohrad, Yehorivka, Rybne, Zlahoda, Andriivka-Klevtsove, Nove Zaporizhzhia, Sichneve.
In the Huliaipole sector, 30 Russian attacks were repelled near Solodke, Huliaipole, and toward Dobropillia, Olenokostiantynivka, Zelene, Varvarivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, five engagements occurred near Prymorske, Stepnohirsk, Stepove, Kamianske.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy conducted one failed attempt to advance near Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin
Air strikes targeted the settlements of Havrylivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Manukhivka and Bilopillia in the Sumy region, Rizdvianka, Verkhnia Tersa, Liubytske, Samiilivka, Vozdvyzhivka, Zaliznychne, Huliaipole, Orikhiv, Tavriiske, Preobrazhenka in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck seven clusters of enemy personnel, two UAV command points, and one other important Russian facility.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, one engagement occurred; enemy conducted one airstrike dropping two bombs and 111 artillery/mortar attacks, including three with MLRS.
In the Kupiansk sector, six Russian attacks were repelled toward Pishchane, Kurylivka, Petropavlivka, Bohuslavka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy carried out 19 attacks attempting to advance near Zarichne, Novoselivka, Torske, and toward Lyman, Stavky, Druzheliubivka, Oleksandrivka, Dibrova, Drobysheve.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled five attacks near Siversk, Platonivka, and toward Zakitne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, four attacks were repelled near Vasiukivka, Fedorivka, and toward Pryvillia, Minkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, there were 21 clashes near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Rusyn Yar, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, and toward Novopavlivka, Stepankivka, Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders halted 46 assaults near Nikanorivka, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Molodetske, Filiia, and toward Vilne, Rodynske, Nove Shakhove, Sukhetske.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces carried out 10 attacks near Vyshneve and toward Ivanivka, Oleksandrohrad, Yehorivka, Rybne, Zlahoda, Andriivka-Klevtsove, Nove Zaporizhzhia, Sichneve.
In the Huliaipole sector, 30 Russian attacks were repelled near Solodke, Huliaipole, and toward Dobropillia, Olenokostiantynivka, Zelene, Varvarivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, five engagements occurred near Prymorske, Stepnohirsk, Stepove, Kamianske.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy conducted one failed attempt to advance near Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin
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