event near the border of Tehran and Mazandaran provinces, renewing attention on seismic risks around the Iranian capital." W
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Series of tremors near Tehran renews focus on capital’s seismic risk, Iran
event near the border of Tehran and Mazandaran provinces, renewing attention on seismic risks around the Iranian capital." W
Russian missiles, drones pound Kyiv overnight; at least 2 killed, 40 injured as rescue efforts continue
"Explosions from dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones rocked Kyiv overnight on May
14, as Russia's latest mass attack on Ukraine partially destroyed a large apartment building.
As of 9 a.m. local time, two people have been confirmed killed, and another 40 injured, according to comments by city officials to public broadcaster Suspilne.
In a residential area on the eastern bank of the city, first responders' work is ongoing in and around a large pile of rubble, where 11 people have already been rescued.
Meanwhile, another seven were injured in Kyiv Oblast, including a child, the State Emergency Service reported." KI
As of 9 a.m. local time, two people have been confirmed killed, and another 40 injured, according to comments by city officials to public broadcaster Suspilne.
In a residential area on the eastern bank of the city, first responders' work is ongoing in and around a large pile of rubble, where 11 people have already been rescued.
Meanwhile, another seven were injured in Kyiv Oblast, including a child, the State Emergency Service reported." KI
5.3 Earthquake - South China Sea, 35 km southwest of Calayan Island, Philippines
240 battles on front lines
"241 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were reported on the front lines. The enemy is attacking most intensely in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors over the past day, four combat engagements took place; the enemy carried out three airstrikes, used eight guided bombs, and fired 111 times at Ukrainian military positions and settlements, including eight times using multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy launched 22 assaults on the positions of Ukrainian units in the areas around the settlements of Vovchanski Khutory, Lyman, Rybalchyne, Okhrimivka, and Starytsia, as well as toward the settlements of Ternova, Izbytske, and Volokhivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, the Defense Forces repelled an enemy attempt to advance in the area of the settlement of Borivska Andriivka.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian troops repelled six attempts by the invaders to advance in the areas of the settlements of Lyman, Drobysheve, Stavky, and Ozerne.
In the Sloviansk sector, over the past 24 hours, defenders stopped one attempt by the occupiers to advance in the area of the settlement of Zakitne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled three enemy attacks in the areas of the settlements of Nykyforivka and Viroliubivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 14 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Rusyn Yar, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, and Stepanivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, defenders repelled 36 aggressor assaults in the areas of the settlements of Novopavlivka, Vilne, Kucheriv Yar, Bilytske, Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Hryshyne, Udachne, Serhiivka, Novomykolaivka, Toretske, Zolotyi Kolodiaz, and Novopidhorodne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy did not conduct any active operations over the past day.
In the Huliaipole sector, the occupiers launched 32 attacks in the areas surrounding the settlements of Dobropillia, Zlahoda, Pryvillia, Vozdvyzhivska, Zaliznychne, Verkhnia Tersa, Hirke, Sviatopetrivka, Tsvitkove, Staroukrainka, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy attempted to advance eight times in the areas of the settlements of Shcherbaky and Stepnohirsk.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian units repelled two enemy attacks aimed at Antonivka." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors over the past day, four combat engagements took place; the enemy carried out three airstrikes, used eight guided bombs, and fired 111 times at Ukrainian military positions and settlements, including eight times using multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Kupiansk sector, the Defense Forces repelled an enemy attempt to advance in the area of the settlement of Borivska Andriivka.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian troops repelled six attempts by the invaders to advance in the areas of the settlements of Lyman, Drobysheve, Stavky, and Ozerne.
In the Sloviansk sector, over the past 24 hours, defenders stopped one attempt by the occupiers to advance in the area of the settlement of Zakitne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled three enemy attacks in the areas of the settlements of Nykyforivka and Viroliubivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 14 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Rusyn Yar, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, and Stepanivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, defenders repelled 36 aggressor assaults in the areas of the settlements of Novopavlivka, Vilne, Kucheriv Yar, Bilytske, Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Hryshyne, Udachne, Serhiivka, Novomykolaivka, Toretske, Zolotyi Kolodiaz, and Novopidhorodne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy did not conduct any active operations over the past day.
In the Huliaipole sector, the occupiers launched 32 attacks in the areas surrounding the settlements of Dobropillia, Zlahoda, Pryvillia, Vozdvyzhivska, Zaliznychne, Verkhnia Tersa, Hirke, Sviatopetrivka, Tsvitkove, Staroukrainka, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy attempted to advance eight times in the areas of the settlements of Shcherbaky and Stepnohirsk.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian units repelled two enemy attacks aimed at Antonivka." Ukrin
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile and calls it the world's most powerful
"Russia 
on Tuesday test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile as part of efforts to
modernize the country's nuclear forces, a launch hailed by President Vladimir Putin just days after his claim that the fighting in Ukraine is nearing an end.
Putin said that the nuclear-armed Sarmat missile would enter combat service at the end of the year. It was built to replace the aging Soviet-built Voyevoda." msn
modernize the country's nuclear forces, a launch hailed by President Vladimir Putin just days after his claim that the fighting in Ukraine is nearing an end.
Putin said that the nuclear-armed Sarmat missile would enter combat service at the end of the year. It was built to replace the aging Soviet-built Voyevoda." msn
Ukrainian drone strikes spark fire in Russian oil tanks along Black Sea port
"Ukraine's military launched a drone attack on Russia's Krasnodar Krai overnight striking oil shipping infrastructure in the village of Volna, Russian Telegram media channels reported.
Videos posted to social media show large plumes of smoke rising from a nearby port, various channels reported.
In a separate post on Telegram, the Krasnodar Krai Operational Headquarters reported a fire in "one of the premises" in Volna, saying that one person was injured in the Ukrainian drone attack.
NASA's fire monitoring system, FIRMS, appeared to corroborate officials claims, with a fire reported at oil storage near the port, specifically a terminal called Tammanneftogaz that transfers oil and gas from Russian pipelines onto tankers going out through the Black Sea to sell to the world market." Ukrin
In a separate post on Telegram, the Krasnodar Krai Operational Headquarters reported a fire in "one of the premises" in Volna, saying that one person was injured in the Ukrainian drone attack.
NASA's fire monitoring system, FIRMS, appeared to corroborate officials claims, with a fire reported at oil storage near the port, specifically a terminal called Tammanneftogaz that transfers oil and gas from Russian pipelines onto tankers going out through the Black Sea to sell to the world market." Ukrin
5.7 Earthquake - 275 km SW of Houma, Tonga
210 combat clashes on front line
"210 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops on the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russian forces launched six airstrikes using 16 guided bombs and carried out 81 shelling attacks, including four with MLRS. One assault action was recorded.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian troops attempted eight assaults near Starytsia and Kruhle, as well as toward Kolodiazne, Radkivka, Lyman, and Novovasylivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, one attack was recorded toward Novoplatonivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attempted five assaults near Stavky and toward Ozerne and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, one assault was recorded toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops attacked toward Nykyforivka.
On the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces carried out 31 assaults near Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Pleshchiivka, Sofiivka, Nove Shakhove, Vilne, and toward Kostiantynivka, Novopavlivka, and Kucheriv Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian Defense Forces stopped 32 Russian assault operations toward Rodynske, Shevchenko, Pokrovsk, Hryshyne, Vasylivka, Udachne, Muravka, Molodetske, Novomykolaivka, Bilytske, Novooleksandrivka, Kotlyne, and Novopidhorodnie.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, one assault was recorded toward Zlahoda.
In the Huliaipole sector, the invaders carried out 16 attacks toward Zlahoda, Vozdvyzhivka, Olenokostiantynivka, Charivne, Tsvitkove, Staroukrainka, Pryvillia, and Huliaipilske.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian forces stopped five Russian attempts to advance near Shcherbaky, Mali Shcherbaky, Stepove, and Yehorivka." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russian forces launched six airstrikes using 16 guided bombs and carried out 81 shelling attacks, including four with MLRS. One assault action was recorded.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian troops attempted eight assaults near Starytsia and Kruhle, as well as toward Kolodiazne, Radkivka, Lyman, and Novovasylivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, one attack was recorded toward Novoplatonivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, one assault was recorded toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops attacked toward Nykyforivka.
On the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces carried out 31 assaults near Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Pleshchiivka, Sofiivka, Nove Shakhove, Vilne, and toward Kostiantynivka, Novopavlivka, and Kucheriv Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian Defense Forces stopped 32 Russian assault operations toward Rodynske, Shevchenko, Pokrovsk, Hryshyne, Vasylivka, Udachne, Muravka, Molodetske, Novomykolaivka, Bilytske, Novooleksandrivka, Kotlyne, and Novopidhorodnie.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, one assault was recorded toward Zlahoda.
In the Huliaipole sector, the invaders carried out 16 attacks toward Zlahoda, Vozdvyzhivka, Olenokostiantynivka, Charivne, Tsvitkove, Staroukrainka, Pryvillia, and Huliaipilske.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian forces stopped five Russian attempts to advance near Shcherbaky, Mali Shcherbaky, Stepove, and Yehorivka." Ukrin
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Russian drones leave parts of Mykolaiv Oblast without power
Several populated areas were left without electricity following the strike.
No casualties were reported. Restoration work is currently underway." KI
Trump thanks Lukashenko after release of foreign political prisoners
"According to the U.S. president, two Moldovan citizens and three Poles, including Andrzej Poczobut, were released. Polish President Karol Nawrocki asked Trump to help secure Poczobut’s release from a Belarusian prison, the U.S. leader said..png)
“We worked very hard to make this release happen … Today Poczobut is free thanks to our efforts. The United States helps its allies and friends. Thank you to President Alexander Lukashenko for the cooperation and friendship. So nice!” Trump wrote.
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko held talks in Minsk with a delegation led by U.S. special envoy John Cole. After the meeting, Lukashenko said the United States had proposed a deal to him “on various issues.” It later emerged that Belarus had released 250 political prisoners.
Trump later thanked Lukashenko for releasing more than 500 political prisoners and said he was “looking forward” to meeting him at the Peace Council." msn
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Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko held talks in Minsk with a delegation led by U.S. special envoy John Cole. After the meeting, Lukashenko said the United States had proposed a deal to him “on various issues.” It later emerged that Belarus had released 250 political prisoners.
Trump later thanked Lukashenko for releasing more than 500 political prisoners and said he was “looking forward” to meeting him at the Peace Council." msn
Zelensky's former second-in-command, Yermak, charged in major corruption probe
"President Volodymyr Zelensky's former chief of staff has been charged with money laundering tied to the construction of a luxury residential compound outside Kyiv, the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) said in a statement.
Although not named in SAPO's statement, the chief of staff in question is Andriy Yermak, a source in law enforcement familiar with the case told the Kyiv Independent.
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) allege that more than Hr 460 million ($8.9 million) was funneled through the project over several years using a network of shell companies, cash transactions, and fictitious financial documents.
Law enforcement alleges that the group planned to construct four private mansions, each roughly 1,000 square meters in size, along with a shared wellness complex featuring a spa and swimming pool. The estimated cost of each residence exceeded millions of dollars." KI
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) allege that more than Hr 460 million ($8.9 million) was funneled through the project over several years using a network of shell companies, cash transactions, and fictitious financial documents.
Law enforcement alleges that the group planned to construct four private mansions, each roughly 1,000 square meters in size, along with a shared wellness complex featuring a spa and swimming pool. The estimated cost of each residence exceeded millions of dollars." KI
Putin seen with swollen face during Victory Day parade
"Over the weekend, Russia celebrated the 81st anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union
over Nazi Germany in 1945 with an unusually muted parade that, for the first time in years, featured no armoured vehicles or ballistic missiles.
But few listened to Putin's claims at the rally of fighting a 'just' war against Ukraine's 'aggressive force[s]', instead focusing on his bulging cheeks.
Ukrainian commentator Anton Gerashchenko pointed to one unflattering image of the 73-year-old ex-spy, posting: 'The face of a 'victor' and the leader of a 'superpower'.
He joked: 'It seems sanctions have even reached Putin's Botox'." msn
But few listened to Putin's claims at the rally of fighting a 'just' war against Ukraine's 'aggressive force[s]', instead focusing on his bulging cheeks.
Ukrainian commentator Anton Gerashchenko pointed to one unflattering image of the 73-year-old ex-spy, posting: 'The face of a 'victor' and the leader of a 'superpower'.
He joked: 'It seems sanctions have even reached Putin's Botox'." msn
5.1 Earthquake - Philippine Sea, 66 km northeast of Taitung, Taiwan
5.2 Earthquake - Solomon Sea, Honiara
174 combat clashes over past day
"174 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russian troops carried out 65 shelling attacks, including three with MLRS. Four enemy assault actions were recorded.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces launched 11 attacks near Vovchansk, Starytsia, and Krasne Pershe.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy attacked twice near Radkivka and Kivsharivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops attempted 17 times to break through Ukrainian defenses near Lyman, Drobysheve, Zarichne, Ozerne, and Stavky.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces conducted nine assault operations near Riznykivka, Kryva Luka, and Zakitne.
No offensive actions were recorded in the Kramatorsk sector.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian troops carried out 16 attacks near Pleshchiivka, Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Ivanopillia, Novopavlivka, Toretske, and Kucheriv Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled 32 Russian assault attempts near Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Hryshyne, Bilytske, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Muravka, Novopidhorodnie, Molodetske, and toward Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces attacked twice toward Kalynivske and Verbove.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian troops launched 20 attacks toward Dobropillia, Staroukrainka, Zaliznychne, Nove Zaporizhzhia, Vozdvyzhivka, Charivne, Hirke, and near
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy carried out four assaults near Stepnohirsk." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russian troops carried out 65 shelling attacks, including three with MLRS. Four enemy assault actions were recorded.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces launched 11 attacks near Vovchansk, Starytsia, and Krasne Pershe.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops attempted 17 times to break through Ukrainian defenses near Lyman, Drobysheve, Zarichne, Ozerne, and Stavky.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces conducted nine assault operations near Riznykivka, Kryva Luka, and Zakitne.
No offensive actions were recorded in the Kramatorsk sector.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian troops carried out 16 attacks near Pleshchiivka, Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Ivanopillia, Novopavlivka, Toretske, and Kucheriv Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled 32 Russian assault attempts near Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Hryshyne, Bilytske, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Muravka, Novopidhorodnie, Molodetske, and toward Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces attacked twice toward Kalynivske and Verbove.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian troops launched 20 attacks toward Dobropillia, Staroukrainka, Zaliznychne, Nove Zaporizhzhia, Vozdvyzhivka, Charivne, Hirke, and near
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy carried out four assaults near Stepnohirsk." Ukrin
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