Saturday, March 14, 2026
Drones attack Port Kavkaz and Afipsky oil refinery in Russia
153 clashes on front line over past day
"153 recorded combat encounters between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders.
The aviation, missile forces, and artillery of the Defense Forces struck 10 areas of enemy manpower and equipment concentration, as well as Russian artillery systems.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out 153 shellings of positions, including five using multiple rocket launchers, and conducted two airstrikes using two KAB bombs.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, the Russians attempted to breach defensive lines near Prylipka.
In the Kupiansk direction, the enemy attacked twice near Novoosynove and Novoplatonivka.
In the Lyman direction, the Russian army attacked five times, trying to break through defenses near Drobysheve, Stavky, and Lyman.
In the Slovyansk direction, the Defense Forces repelled 12 attempts by the invaders to advance in the areas of Zakitne, Platonivka, Riznykivka, and Yampil.
In the Kostyantynivka direction, the enemy carried out 29 attacks near Kostyantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Mykolaipillia, Sofiivka, Novopavlivka, and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defense Forces repelled 25 assault actions by the Russian army in the areas of Toretske, Zatyshok, Nove Shakhove, Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novopidhorodne, Muravka, and Hryshyne.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy attacked eight times near Oleksandrohrad, Andriivka-Klevtsove, Vyshneve, Kalynivske, Krasnohirsk, and Zlahoda.
In the Huliaipole direction, 20 Russian attacks were recorded near Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, Myrne, Olenokostyantynivka, Varvarivka, Zelene, and Huliaipilske.
In the Orikhiv direction, Russian troops once attempted to improve their positions near Stepnohirsk." Ukrin
The aviation, missile forces, and artillery of the Defense Forces struck 10 areas of enemy manpower and equipment concentration, as well as Russian artillery systems.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out 153 shellings of positions, including five using multiple rocket launchers, and conducted two airstrikes using two KAB bombs.
In the Kupiansk direction, the enemy attacked twice near Novoosynove and Novoplatonivka.
In the Lyman direction, the Russian army attacked five times, trying to break through defenses near Drobysheve, Stavky, and Lyman.
In the Slovyansk direction, the Defense Forces repelled 12 attempts by the invaders to advance in the areas of Zakitne, Platonivka, Riznykivka, and Yampil.
In the Kostyantynivka direction, the enemy carried out 29 attacks near Kostyantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Mykolaipillia, Sofiivka, Novopavlivka, and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defense Forces repelled 25 assault actions by the Russian army in the areas of Toretske, Zatyshok, Nove Shakhove, Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novopidhorodne, Muravka, and Hryshyne.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy attacked eight times near Oleksandrohrad, Andriivka-Klevtsove, Vyshneve, Kalynivske, Krasnohirsk, and Zlahoda.
In the Huliaipole direction, 20 Russian attacks were recorded near Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, Myrne, Olenokostyantynivka, Varvarivka, Zelene, and Huliaipilske.
In the Orikhiv direction, Russian troops once attempted to improve their positions near Stepnohirsk." Ukrin
Friday, March 13, 2026
Large US Refueling Aircraft Down In Western Iraq In First Of Iran War
"State media: Iran claims responsibility for shooting down US refueling plane, says US
refueling plane was downed with all crew killed in Western Iraq.
CENTCOM confirms search and rescue operation underway after large KC-135 refueling tanker goes down over Western Iraq." ZH
CENTCOM confirms search and rescue operation underway after large KC-135 refueling tanker goes down over Western Iraq." ZH
Landslides kill at least 52 people in Gamo Zone, Ethiopia
"Rain-triggered landslides in Gamo Zone, southern Ethiopia
, killed at least 52 people earlier this week, with officials saying that dozens of others were still missing. Authorities said rescue teams were continuing the search for missing people as the risk of additional slope failures remained elevated." W
Russian Shaheds rip through homes, school in Mykolaiv
The enemy used Shahed-131/136 attack drones in the strike.
A transport infrastructure facility was hit. Two family homes and the roof of an educational institution were also damaged." NV
5.3 Earthquake - 16 km E of Erbaa, Turkey
154 clashes on front line over past day
"154 combat clashes occurred between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops.
Russian airstrikes targeted, in particular, areas near Pokrovske, Pidhavrylivka, and Orly in the Dnipropetrovsk region, as well as Nove Pole, Samiilivka, Vozdvyzhivka, Kopani, Rivne, Novoukrainka, Liubytske, Novoselivka, Charivne, Rizdvianka, and Tavriiske in the Zaporizhzhia region, and Odradokamianka in the Kherson region.
Over the past day, Ukrainian missile forces, artillery, and aviation struck a Russian MLRS system and one other important target.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions once over the past day. They also carried out 138 shelling attacks, including one with MLRS, and dropped 14 aerial bombs.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, the invaders attempted once to break through Ukrainian defensive lines toward Zybyne.
In the Kupiansk direction, Russian troops launched three attacks toward Podoly and Hlushkivka.
In the Lyman direction, the Russian army carried out seven attacks, attempting to penetrate defenses toward Stavky, Lyman, and Drobysheve.
In the Sloviansk direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled eight enemy attempts to advance toward Kryva Luka, Rai-Oleksandrivka, and Riznykivka, in the areas of Yampil, Zakytne, and Platonivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the invaders carried out 28 attacks toward Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Ivanopillia, Stepanivka, Novopavlivka, and Sofiivka, in the areas of Pleshchiivka and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped 27 enemy assault actions near Myrnohrad, Rodynske, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, and Novopidhhorodne, and toward Kucheriv Yar, Novooleksandrivka, Bilytske, Hryshyne, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the Russian army carried out eight attacks in the areas of Rybne, Berezove, Oleksandrohrad, and Novohryhorivka.
In the Huliaipole direction, Russian forces attacked 28 times in the areas of Huliaipole, Myrne, and Zelene, toward Dobropillia, Zaliznychne, and Olenokostiantynivka.
In the Orikhiv direction, two combat clashes occurred toward Prymorske and in the area of Stepnohirsk." Ukrin
Russian airstrikes targeted, in particular, areas near Pokrovske, Pidhavrylivka, and Orly in the Dnipropetrovsk region, as well as Nove Pole, Samiilivka, Vozdvyzhivka, Kopani, Rivne, Novoukrainka, Liubytske, Novoselivka, Charivne, Rizdvianka, and Tavriiske in the Zaporizhzhia region, and Odradokamianka in the Kherson region.
Over the past day, Ukrainian missile forces, artillery, and aviation struck a Russian MLRS system and one other important target.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions once over the past day. They also carried out 138 shelling attacks, including one with MLRS, and dropped 14 aerial bombs.
In the Kupiansk direction, Russian troops launched three attacks toward Podoly and Hlushkivka.
In the Lyman direction, the Russian army carried out seven attacks, attempting to penetrate defenses toward Stavky, Lyman, and Drobysheve.
In the Sloviansk direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled eight enemy attempts to advance toward Kryva Luka, Rai-Oleksandrivka, and Riznykivka, in the areas of Yampil, Zakytne, and Platonivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the invaders carried out 28 attacks toward Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Ivanopillia, Stepanivka, Novopavlivka, and Sofiivka, in the areas of Pleshchiivka and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped 27 enemy assault actions near Myrnohrad, Rodynske, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, and Novopidhhorodne, and toward Kucheriv Yar, Novooleksandrivka, Bilytske, Hryshyne, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the Russian army carried out eight attacks in the areas of Rybne, Berezove, Oleksandrohrad, and Novohryhorivka.
In the Huliaipole direction, Russian forces attacked 28 times in the areas of Huliaipole, Myrne, and Zelene, toward Dobropillia, Zaliznychne, and Olenokostiantynivka.
In the Orikhiv direction, two combat clashes occurred toward Prymorske and in the area of Stepnohirsk." Ukrin
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Oil Soars As 2 Oil Tankers Explode In Persian Gulf, Iraq's Oil Ports Stop Operations
"Oil prices surge as two oil tankers are attacked and explode in Iraqi waters, forcing Iraq to stop operations at its oil ports and sending oil toward $100/bbl.
'Largest wave of missiles since hostilities began' launched into northern Israel by Hezbollah
President of Iran demands reparations and guarantees against future aggression.
Trump says the war with Iran will end soon, as there is 'practically nothing left to target."
U.S. and Israeli officials plan at least two more weeks of strikes
U.S. forces destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's drone production has been significantly degraded.
The IEA is preparing its largest-ever emergency crude oil release to counter surging Brent and WTI prices." ZH
President of Iran demands reparations and guarantees against future aggression.
Trump says the war with Iran will end soon, as there is 'practically nothing left to target."
U.S. and Israeli officials plan at least two more weeks of strikes
U.S. forces destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's drone production has been significantly degraded.
The IEA is preparing its largest-ever emergency crude oil release to counter surging Brent and WTI prices." ZH
5.1 Earthquake - 66 km north of Balkanabat, Balkan, Turkmenistan
"A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit 66 km (41 mi) away from Balkanabat, Balkan,
Turkmenistan, around noon at 12.55 pm local time (Asia/Ashgabat GMT +5).
The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.
The quake was felt by many near the epicenter. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD
128 frontline clashes over past day
"Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 128 combat clashes with Russia’s troops.
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck three clusters of Russian personnel, seven artillery systems, five UAV command points, a command-observation post, and three other key enemy targets.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian forces repelled one assault. Russia conducted four airstrikes with 10 bombs and 110 shelling attacks, including three MRL strikes.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, one Russian assault near Prylipka was repelled.
In the Kupiansk sector, three attacks occurred toward Novoplatonivka and Podoly.
In the Lyman sector, six attacks were repelled; Russia attempted to breach defenses near Drobysheve and Cherneshchyna.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian forces stopped seven enemy advances near Zakitne, Rai-Oleksandrivka, and Dronivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 22 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Berestok, and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, 24 assault attempts were repelled near Bilytske, Nykyforivka, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Kotlyne, Udachne, Muravka, Novopidhorodnie, and Novoplatonivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, there were three Russian attacks near Ternove, Zlahoda, and Dobropillia." Ukrin
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck three clusters of Russian personnel, seven artillery systems, five UAV command points, a command-observation post, and three other key enemy targets.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian forces repelled one assault. Russia conducted four airstrikes with 10 bombs and 110 shelling attacks, including three MRL strikes.
In the Kupiansk sector, three attacks occurred toward Novoplatonivka and Podoly.
In the Lyman sector, six attacks were repelled; Russia attempted to breach defenses near Drobysheve and Cherneshchyna.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian forces stopped seven enemy advances near Zakitne, Rai-Oleksandrivka, and Dronivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 22 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Berestok, and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, 24 assault attempts were repelled near Bilytske, Nykyforivka, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Kotlyne, Udachne, Muravka, Novopidhorodnie, and Novoplatonivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, there were three Russian attacks near Ternove, Zlahoda, and Dobropillia." Ukrin
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Major Russian missile control system factory struck in Ukrainian strike
"Ukrainian forces struck a plant in Russia's Bryansk region that manufactures control systems for Russian missiles, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
"An operation has just successfully taken place — a plant in Bryansk was hit. This plant manufactures control systems for all types of missiles of the Russian Federation." Zelensky said, adding that Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi had informed him of the strike.
The strike targeted the Kremniy El plant, a major Russian microelectronics manufacturer located in Bryansk, using air-launched Storm Shadow missiles, Ukraine's General Staff said. Russian regional officials confirmed an attack on industrial infrastructure in the city and reported damage following explosions." KI
The strike targeted the Kremniy El plant, a major Russian microelectronics manufacturer located in Bryansk, using air-launched Storm Shadow missiles, Ukraine's General Staff said. Russian regional officials confirmed an attack on industrial infrastructure in the city and reported damage following explosions." KI
U.S. Officials Investigating “Mystery Drone” Incident Over Barksdale Air Force Base That Prompted Security Alert
"Sightings of an unmanned aerial system over Barksdale Air Force Base (BAFB) early on Monday morning resulted in a shelter-in-place order, prompting officials to temporarily raise
the threat level at the facility.
For a short period, the base’s Force Protection Condition level was temporarily raised to FPCON Charlie, indicating an incident potentially indicative of a form of terrorist activity targeting U.S. personnel or facilities.
Postings on social media shortly thereafter indicated that the threat level had been lowered again, although no additional information on what had prompted the declaration was provided at that time." msn
For a short period, the base’s Force Protection Condition level was temporarily raised to FPCON Charlie, indicating an incident potentially indicative of a form of terrorist activity targeting U.S. personnel or facilities.
Postings on social media shortly thereafter indicated that the threat level had been lowered again, although no additional information on what had prompted the declaration was provided at that time." msn
5.2 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand
"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 351 km (218 mi)
from New Zealand in the late afternoon at 6.26 pm local time (GMT -12). The quake had a very shallow depth of 32 km (20 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD
5.5 Earthquake - South of the Kermadec Islands
"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 262 km (163 mi)
from New Zealand in the morning at 11.51 am local time (GMT +12). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD
137 battles over past day
"Ukrainian forces clashed with Russian troops in 137 engagements across the front.
Russian airstrikes targeted the areas of Ivanivka, Pokrovske, Prosiana, Oleksandrivka, Chornenkove in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Vozdvyzhivka, Novoselivka, Charivne, Dolynka, Shcherbaky, Blakytne, Veselianka in the Zaporizhzhia region, and Kozatske in the Kherson region.
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck ten enemy personnel and equipment concentration areas, five command posts, one depot, two artillery systems, and one other significant target.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, the enemy carried out 127 shelling attacks, including three MLRS strikes, and three airstrikes using 11 guided bombs.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Russian troops attempted twice to break Ukrainian defensive lines near Zybyne and Vovchansk.
On the Kupiansk axis, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions four times near Petropavlivka and Novoplatonivka.
On the Lyman axis, Russian forces launched four attacks, trying to penetrate defenses near Drobysheve and Stavky.
On the Sloviansk axis, Ukrainian forces repelled ten Russian attempts to advance near Zakitne, Rai-Oleksandrivka, Dronivka, Platonivka, Riznykivka, Yampil, and Pazeno.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, the enemy carried out 20 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Sofiivka, Novopavlivka, Rusyn Yar, and Stepanivka.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian forces repelled 21 Russian assaults near Novyi Donbas, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Shevchenko, Hryshyne, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, Novopavlivka, and Novopidhorodnie.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions three times near Ternove and Novohryhorivka.
On the Huliaipole axis, 21 Russian attacks were recorded near Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, Huliaipilske, Zarichne, Varvarivka, Luhivske, Myrne, Hirke, Sviatopetrivka, and Staroukrainka.
On the Orikhiv axis, the enemy made two attempts to improve positions near Shcherbaky and Pavlivka." Ukrin
Russian airstrikes targeted the areas of Ivanivka, Pokrovske, Prosiana, Oleksandrivka, Chornenkove in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Vozdvyzhivka, Novoselivka, Charivne, Dolynka, Shcherbaky, Blakytne, Veselianka in the Zaporizhzhia region, and Kozatske in the Kherson region.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, the enemy carried out 127 shelling attacks, including three MLRS strikes, and three airstrikes using 11 guided bombs.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Russian troops attempted twice to break Ukrainian defensive lines near Zybyne and Vovchansk.
On the Kupiansk axis, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions four times near Petropavlivka and Novoplatonivka.
On the Lyman axis, Russian forces launched four attacks, trying to penetrate defenses near Drobysheve and Stavky.
On the Sloviansk axis, Ukrainian forces repelled ten Russian attempts to advance near Zakitne, Rai-Oleksandrivka, Dronivka, Platonivka, Riznykivka, Yampil, and Pazeno.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, the enemy carried out 20 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Sofiivka, Novopavlivka, Rusyn Yar, and Stepanivka.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian forces repelled 21 Russian assaults near Novyi Donbas, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Shevchenko, Hryshyne, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, Novopavlivka, and Novopidhorodnie.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions three times near Ternove and Novohryhorivka.
On the Huliaipole axis, 21 Russian attacks were recorded near Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, Huliaipilske, Zarichne, Varvarivka, Luhivske, Myrne, Hirke, Sviatopetrivka, and Staroukrainka.
On the Orikhiv axis, the enemy made two attempts to improve positions near Shcherbaky and Pavlivka." Ukrin
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