Japan, in the late afternoon at 7.46 pm local time (GMT +9). The quake had a moderate depth of 72 km (45 mi) and was felt over a large region." VD
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
5.5 Earthquake - Chiba, 63 km north of Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Japan, in the late afternoon at 7.46 pm local time (GMT +9). The quake had a moderate depth of 72 km (45 mi) and was felt over a large region." VD
Russian frigate fires warning shots in English Channel
"A Russian vessel fired warning shots near a British yacht sailing on a dangerous trajectory in the English Channel, the Russian Defense Ministry has said, adding that the shots were fired when all other options had been exhausted.
The Admiral Grigorovich was sailing in international waters between the Isle of Wight and Normandy shortly before midday on Tuesday when its crew spotted the civilian yacht, the ‘Bright Future’ sailing “on a dangerous course that would bring it into close proximity with the warship,” the ministry said.
The Russian crew tried and failed to reach the yacht by radio, before firing signal flares and sounding a siren, neither of which succeeded in changing its course. When the yacht came within 150 meters, the commander of the Admiral Grigorovich decided to fire warning shots across its bow with small arms.
“Following this, the British-flagged yacht immediately altered course and moved away from the Russian warship,” the ministry said, adding that the Russian crew “acted in strict compliance with international navigation rules and took all necessary measures to prevent an incident.” RT
The Russian crew tried and failed to reach the yacht by radio, before firing signal flares and sounding a siren, neither of which succeeded in changing its course. When the yacht came within 150 meters, the commander of the Admiral Grigorovich decided to fire warning shots across its bow with small arms.
“Following this, the British-flagged yacht immediately altered course and moved away from the Russian warship,” the ministry said, adding that the Russian crew “acted in strict compliance with international navigation rules and took all necessary measures to prevent an incident.” RT
6.3 Earthquake - Qinghai, 261 km south of Dunhuang, Gansu, China
237 combat engagements on front line over past day
"237 combat engagements between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders on the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out four airstrikes using nine guided aerial bombs and conducted 49 shelling attacks.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, the invaders attacked six times in the areas of Okhrimivka, Hranove, Izbytske, and Zybynе.
In the Kupiansk direction, the Defense Forces stopped four enemy attempts to advance toward Podoly and Borivska Andriivka.
In the Lyman direction, Russian troops tried 20 times to break through the defense in the areas of Zarichne, Andriivka, Drobysheve, Lyman, Dibrova, Ozerne, and toward Shyikivka, Novoiehorivka, and Tverdokhlibove.
In the Sloviansk direction, the Russians attacked 13 times in the areas of Kalenyky, Zakitne, and toward Riznykivka, Kryva Luka, Mykolaivka, and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian forces carried out one assault near Chasiv Yar.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the invaders launched 15 attacks near Kleban-Byk, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, and toward Kostiantynivka, Mykolaipillia, and Dovha Balka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defense Forces stopped 30 Russian assault actions in the areas of Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Shevchenko, Kotlyne, Udachne, and toward Dorozhne, Vasylivka, Filiia, Nove Shakhove, Vilne, Kucheriv Yar, Bilytske, Nykanorivka, and Novyi Donbas.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy attacked twice in the area of Vorone.
In the Huliaipole direction, the invaders carried out 29 attacks in the areas of Rybne, Solodke, Luhivske, Novoselivka, and toward Dobropillia, Vozdvyzhivka, Tsvitkove, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped five attempts by the Russian army to advance in the areas of Stepove and Mali Shcherbaky." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out four airstrikes using nine guided aerial bombs and conducted 49 shelling attacks.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, the invaders attacked six times in the areas of Okhrimivka, Hranove, Izbytske, and Zybynе.
In the Kupiansk direction, the Defense Forces stopped four enemy attempts to advance toward Podoly and Borivska Andriivka.
In the Sloviansk direction, the Russians attacked 13 times in the areas of Kalenyky, Zakitne, and toward Riznykivka, Kryva Luka, Mykolaivka, and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian forces carried out one assault near Chasiv Yar.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the invaders launched 15 attacks near Kleban-Byk, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, and toward Kostiantynivka, Mykolaipillia, and Dovha Balka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defense Forces stopped 30 Russian assault actions in the areas of Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Shevchenko, Kotlyne, Udachne, and toward Dorozhne, Vasylivka, Filiia, Nove Shakhove, Vilne, Kucheriv Yar, Bilytske, Nykanorivka, and Novyi Donbas.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy attacked twice in the area of Vorone.
In the Huliaipole direction, the invaders carried out 29 attacks in the areas of Rybne, Solodke, Luhivske, Novoselivka, and toward Dobropillia, Vozdvyzhivka, Tsvitkove, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped five attempts by the Russian army to advance in the areas of Stepove and Mali Shcherbaky." Ukrin
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Holy site carnage: images from Kyiv monastery damaged by Russian drones
The attack damaged multiple structures in the upper section of the monastery complex, one of Ukraine's most important religious and cultural landmarks. Religious relics and museum exhibits were evacuated following the strike." KI
6.7 Earthquake - Kabupaten Sigi, 43 km southeast of Palu, Kota Palu, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia
Indonesia, in the morning at 11.27 am local time (Asia/Makassar GMT +8). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.The quake was felt widely in the area. 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
228 clashes on front lines
"228 combat clashes were recorded between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the front lines.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the Russian Federation’s army carried out 56 shelling attacks, one of which was from MLRS. Three enemy assault operations were reported.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attacked five times toward Starytsia, Izbytske, Vilcha, Vovchansk, and Vovchanski Khutory.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy attacked four times toward Kupiansk, Kindrashivka, Kurylivka, and Podoly.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attempted to breach the defenses 23 times, attacking in the areas of Zarichne, Lyman, Novoselivka, Drobysheve, Dibrova, Novomykhailivka, Novoyehorivka, Ozerne, and Yampil.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched 12 assaults toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and in the areas of Riznykivka, Kryva Luka, Zakitne, and Kalenyky.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russian invaders did not conduct any offensive operations.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 12 attacks in the areas of Illinivka, Pleshchiivka, Stepanivka, Vilne, and toward Bilytske, Novoselivka, and Kostiantynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 25 Russian assaults toward Dobropillia, Novyi Donbas, Bilytske, Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Zatyshok, Shevchenko, Myrne, Hryshyne, Serhiivka, Muravka, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy launched four attacks toward Novoselivka, Kalynivske, Vyshneve, and Oleksandrohrad." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the Russian Federation’s army carried out 56 shelling attacks, one of which was from MLRS. Three enemy assault operations were reported.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attacked five times toward Starytsia, Izbytske, Vilcha, Vovchansk, and Vovchanski Khutory.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attempted to breach the defenses 23 times, attacking in the areas of Zarichne, Lyman, Novoselivka, Drobysheve, Dibrova, Novomykhailivka, Novoyehorivka, Ozerne, and Yampil.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched 12 assaults toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and in the areas of Riznykivka, Kryva Luka, Zakitne, and Kalenyky.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russian invaders did not conduct any offensive operations.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 12 attacks in the areas of Illinivka, Pleshchiivka, Stepanivka, Vilne, and toward Bilytske, Novoselivka, and Kostiantynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 25 Russian assaults toward Dobropillia, Novyi Donbas, Bilytske, Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Zatyshok, Shevchenko, Myrne, Hryshyne, Serhiivka, Muravka, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy launched four attacks toward Novoselivka, Kalynivske, Vyshneve, and Oleksandrohrad." Ukrin
Monday, June 15, 2026
Defense Forces strike command post in Bryansk region and drone control centers
In particular, a command and observation post in the Nekislitsa area of the Bryansk region in the Russian Federation and UAV control centers in the areas of the temporarily occupied Hola Prystan in the Kherson region were struck." Ukrin
Bárðarbunga volcano Aviation Color Code raised to Yellow after intense earthquake swarm, Iceland
Russian military attacks Bilenke in Zaporizhzhia region
SSU strikes Russian Temp oil depot more than 700 kilometers from border
President Trump says deal has been reached with Iran
"President Donald Trump said a deal has been reached with Iran.
“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete.
Just 30 minutes before futures open in New York, President Trump announced on Truth Social that a "Deal" with Iran is now complete.
"Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!" Trump said."
ZeroHedge
Italian Woman Beheaded as Attacker Recites Passages From a Book. Yeah, THAT Book.
"And so in Italy recently, a woman was beheaded, in accord with commands found in the holy book of a rapidly growing segment of Italy’s population, and in case anyone remained determined to miss the point of what he had done (as many European authorities are), the perpetrator helpfully quoted from that book in justification of his actions. Welcome to the new Europe.
The Italian-language Firenze Today reported Friday that Issam Chlih, “a 29-year-old homeless Moroccan national,” is “the sole suspect in the murder of Silke Sauer,” who was “a 44-year-old German woman found decapitated near an abandoned farmhouse in the park of the former CNR site in Scandicci.” CNR is the National Research Council, an Italian government agency devoted to scientific and technological exploration.
Preliminary Investigations Judge (GIP) Roberta Di Maria ordered Chlih detained “due to the risk that Chlih might flee or reoffend.”
Issam Chlih, however, is not your average hardened criminal or garden-variety recidivist. This is clear from the details of what happened on the fateful night in which Chlih beheaded Silke Sauer. “According to the Carabinieri's reconstruction,” Firenze Today notes, “Issam Chlih and Silke Sauer were together on the evening and had stopped at a bar in Florence near the Leopolda station. Witnesses reported that Chlih shouted incoherent phrases and harassed customers. Police arrived at the scene after the bar manager called the emergency number (112).”
Early in the morning of the following day, however, “they returned to Scandicci by tram. Video surveillance cameras captured them walking toward the abandoned farmhouse. They reportedly began arguing right near the building.” It was at this point that “other homeless individuals present in the park at the former CNR site reportedly heard screaming and a male voice reciting verses from the Qur'an, shouting that the devil had taken possession of the woman. Immediately afterward, a female voice—presumably Silke Sauer’s—was heard shouting ‘stop’ in Italian.”
Issam Chlih did not stop. And “the following day, in a state of agitation, Chlih reportedly drove away anyone approaching the dog park adjacent to the farmhouse. Passersby called emergency services, and the twenty-nine-year-old was admitted to Torregalli Hospital. The next day Silke’s body was discovered.”
How could something like this have happened? Well, that ain’t exactly rocket science. What Qur'an verses could Issam Chlih have been reciting? These are good candidates: “When you meet the unbelievers, strike the necks...” (47:4) And: “When your Lord inspired the angels, I am with you. So make those who believe stand firm. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Then strike the necks and strike their fingertips.” (8:12)." PJM
Preliminary Investigations Judge (GIP) Roberta Di Maria ordered Chlih detained “due to the risk that Chlih might flee or reoffend.”
Issam Chlih, however, is not your average hardened criminal or garden-variety recidivist. This is clear from the details of what happened on the fateful night in which Chlih beheaded Silke Sauer. “According to the Carabinieri's reconstruction,” Firenze Today notes, “Issam Chlih and Silke Sauer were together on the evening and had stopped at a bar in Florence near the Leopolda station. Witnesses reported that Chlih shouted incoherent phrases and harassed customers. Police arrived at the scene after the bar manager called the emergency number (112).”
Early in the morning of the following day, however, “they returned to Scandicci by tram. Video surveillance cameras captured them walking toward the abandoned farmhouse. They reportedly began arguing right near the building.” It was at this point that “other homeless individuals present in the park at the former CNR site reportedly heard screaming and a male voice reciting verses from the Qur'an, shouting that the devil had taken possession of the woman. Immediately afterward, a female voice—presumably Silke Sauer’s—was heard shouting ‘stop’ in Italian.”
Issam Chlih did not stop. And “the following day, in a state of agitation, Chlih reportedly drove away anyone approaching the dog park adjacent to the farmhouse. Passersby called emergency services, and the twenty-nine-year-old was admitted to Torregalli Hospital. The next day Silke’s body was discovered.”
How could something like this have happened? Well, that ain’t exactly rocket science. What Qur'an verses could Issam Chlih have been reciting? These are good candidates: “When you meet the unbelievers, strike the necks...” (47:4) And: “When your Lord inspired the angels, I am with you. So make those who believe stand firm. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Then strike the necks and strike their fingertips.” (8:12)." PJM
5.2 Earthquake - Philippine Sea, 66 km northeast of Bislig, Philippines
Philippines, late in the evening at 10.08 pm local time (GMT +8). The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and 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
118 combat clashes
"118 combat engagements were recorded between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders along the front line.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, two combat clashes were recorded. The enemy carried out three airstrikes using six guided bombs and conducted 45 shelling attacks, including three with multiple launch rocket systems.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Russian forces attempted seven assaults near Hraniv, Vovchansk, Starytsia, and toward Izbytske.
On the Kupiansk axis, the enemy launched three attacks toward Novoplatonivka and Kurylivka.
On the Lyman axis, Ukrainian troops repelled 14 enemy attempts to advance near Novoselivka, Yampil, and toward Drobysheve, Ozerne, Lyman, and Dibrova.
On the Sloviansk axis, Ukrainian forces repelled eight assaults near Rai-Oleksandrivka, Kryva Luka, and Zakitne.
No offensive actions were reported on the Kramatorsk axis.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, Ukrainian defenders repelled 11 assaults near Pleshchiivka, Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, and Stepanivka. One engagement is still ongoing.
On the Pokrovsk axis, the enemy carried out 23 assaults, attempting to advance near Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Filiia, and toward Bilytske, Shevchenko, Serhiivka, Dorozhnie, Vilne, Kucheriv Yar, and Novopavlivka. Two engagements are ongoing.
According to preliminary estimates, 34 Russian troops were eliminated and 21 wounded on this axis today. Ukrainian forces also destroyed fuel and ammunition depots, as well as multiple enemy vehicles and artillery systems. Numerous drones were destroyed or jammed.
On the Huliaipole axis, 20 enemy attacks were recorded."
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, two combat clashes were recorded. The enemy carried out three airstrikes using six guided bombs and conducted 45 shelling attacks, including three with multiple launch rocket systems.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Russian forces attempted seven assaults near Hraniv, Vovchansk, Starytsia, and toward Izbytske.
On the Kupiansk axis, the enemy launched three attacks toward Novoplatonivka and Kurylivka.
On the Lyman axis, Ukrainian troops repelled 14 enemy attempts to advance near Novoselivka, Yampil, and toward Drobysheve, Ozerne, Lyman, and Dibrova.
On the Sloviansk axis, Ukrainian forces repelled eight assaults near Rai-Oleksandrivka, Kryva Luka, and Zakitne.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, Ukrainian defenders repelled 11 assaults near Pleshchiivka, Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, and Stepanivka. One engagement is still ongoing.
On the Pokrovsk axis, the enemy carried out 23 assaults, attempting to advance near Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Filiia, and toward Bilytske, Shevchenko, Serhiivka, Dorozhnie, Vilne, Kucheriv Yar, and Novopavlivka. Two engagements are ongoing.
According to preliminary estimates, 34 Russian troops were eliminated and 21 wounded on this axis today. Ukrainian forces also destroyed fuel and ammunition depots, as well as multiple enemy vehicles and artillery systems. Numerous drones were destroyed or jammed.
On the Huliaipole axis, 20 enemy attacks were recorded."
Ukrin
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