Sunday, August 16, 2026
5.5 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 211 km southeast of Iwo Jima Island, Tokyo, Japan
233 clashes on front lines over past day
"233 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the front line.
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces and artillery struck two command posts, five areas where Russian personnel were concentrated, three artillery systems and eight UAV command posts.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk fronts, Ukrainian forces repelled six enemy assaults. Russian troops carried out four airstrikes, dropping eight bombs, and shelled Ukrainian positions 62 times.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Ukrainian forces repelled 12 attacks. Russian troops attempted to advance near Starytsia and Vovchansk and toward Izbytske, Vilcha, Lyman, Shyroke, Aniksine and Khatnie.
On the Kupiansk axis, Russian forces launched 14 offensive actions toward Petro-Ivanivka and near Holubivka.
On the Lyman axis, Russian troops launched five attacks toward Drobysheve and Lyman.
On the Sloviansk axis, the enemy launched 23 assaults near Riznykivka, Zakitne and Kryva Luka and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka, Ozerne and Mykolaivka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, Russian forces launched one assault toward Yurkivka.
The Kostiantynivka sector saw the heaviest fighting, with 34 attacks recorded. Russian forces launched assaults near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Toretske and Sofiivka and toward Stepanivka, Dolha Balka and Kucheriv Yar.
The enemy launched 29 attacks on the Pokrovsk axis, attempting to advance near Dorozhnie, Kotlyne and Udachne and toward Svitле, Novyi Donbas, Muravka, Bilytske, Shevchenko, Vasylivka and Serhiivka.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Russian forces launched six attacks toward Piddubne, Myrne, Verbove and Kalynivske.
On the Huliaipole axis, the enemy attacked Ukrainian defenders seven times, attempting to advance toward Rivne, Verkhnia Tersa and Novoselivka.
On the Orikhiv axis, Ukrainian forces stopped one Russian attempt to advance toward Pavlivka." Ukrin
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces and artillery struck two command posts, five areas where Russian personnel were concentrated, three artillery systems and eight UAV command posts.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk fronts, Ukrainian forces repelled six enemy assaults. Russian troops carried out four airstrikes, dropping eight bombs, and shelled Ukrainian positions 62 times.
On the Kupiansk axis, Russian forces launched 14 offensive actions toward Petro-Ivanivka and near Holubivka.
On the Lyman axis, Russian troops launched five attacks toward Drobysheve and Lyman.
On the Sloviansk axis, the enemy launched 23 assaults near Riznykivka, Zakitne and Kryva Luka and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka, Ozerne and Mykolaivka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, Russian forces launched one assault toward Yurkivka.
The Kostiantynivka sector saw the heaviest fighting, with 34 attacks recorded. Russian forces launched assaults near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Toretske and Sofiivka and toward Stepanivka, Dolha Balka and Kucheriv Yar.
The enemy launched 29 attacks on the Pokrovsk axis, attempting to advance near Dorozhnie, Kotlyne and Udachne and toward Svitле, Novyi Donbas, Muravka, Bilytske, Shevchenko, Vasylivka and Serhiivka.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Russian forces launched six attacks toward Piddubne, Myrne, Verbove and Kalynivske.
On the Huliaipole axis, the enemy attacked Ukrainian defenders seven times, attempting to advance toward Rivne, Verkhnia Tersa and Novoselivka.
On the Orikhiv axis, Ukrainian forces stopped one Russian attempt to advance toward Pavlivka." Ukrin
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Russian drone strike completely destroys Epicentr shopping center in Zaporizhzhia
Chudnovets, the company's head of public relations.
There were no deaths or injuries among the company's employees." msn
Russia's Novorossiysk left without water after drone attack
Journalist who reported on Putin’s secret girlfriend found dead after eating poisonous mushrooms
"A Russian journalist who described himself as a “personal enemy” of Vladimir Putin has reportedly been found dead after eating poisonous mushrooms. Grigory Nekhoroshev, 69, was
the editor behind the 2008 newspaper report that first claimed Putin was romantically involved with Olympic gymnast Alina Kabaeva.
According to The Sun, citing Latvian outlet Delfi, Nekhoroshev was found dead at his home in Riga, Latvia, after reportedly eating mushrooms he had foraged from his garden. He had fled Russia after his newspaper, Moskovsky Korrespondent, was shut down following the publication of the Putin-Kabaeva story.
Putin denied the relationship at the time, and there is no evidence linking Nekhoroshev’s death to the Kremlin. Still, the case has reignited attention around Kabaeva, the former Olympic gymnast long rumored to be Putin’s partner." msn
According to The Sun, citing Latvian outlet Delfi, Nekhoroshev was found dead at his home in Riga, Latvia, after reportedly eating mushrooms he had foraged from his garden. He had fled Russia after his newspaper, Moskovsky Korrespondent, was shut down following the publication of the Putin-Kabaeva story.
Putin denied the relationship at the time, and there is no evidence linking Nekhoroshev’s death to the Kremlin. Still, the case has reignited attention around Kabaeva, the former Olympic gymnast long rumored to be Putin’s partner." msn
Tsunami warning issued after massive magnitude 7.7 earthquake rocks Indonesia along the Pacific Ring of Fire
"A major magnitude 7.7 earthquake, followed by a series of aftershocks, rattled Indonesia’s coast and triggered a tsunami warning, marking one of the strongest earthquakes recorded worldwide so far this year as the Pacific Ring of Fire remains active.
The magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck at 5:58 a.m. Central Indonesia time Saturday off the northern coast of East Nusa Tenggara, roughly 68 kilometers north-northwest of Ende, and was followed by several aftershocks that rattled Indonesia’s Flores region.
An early tsunami warning was issued by Indonesia’s Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics for parts of West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara, South Sulawesi and Southeast Sulawesi following the magnitude 7.7 earthquake.
According to the USGS, the magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers, or about 6.2 miles." FOX
An early tsunami warning was issued by Indonesia’s Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics for parts of West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara, South Sulawesi and Southeast Sulawesi following the magnitude 7.7 earthquake.
According to the USGS, the magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers, or about 6.2 miles." FOX
Saudi Arabia announces start of Red Sea defence alliance
"Saudi Arabia and 13 other countries have confirmed the creation of a maritime military coalition to safeguard freedom of navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, with more nations expected to join.
Bahrain, Bangladesh, the Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Turkey and Yemen are the first to sign up.
The ministry described the coalition as “an open international coalition that welcomes the accession of all countries that align with its goals and principles”, adding that it continues to receive new membership applications.
Details of how the alliance would work are still being formulated, but, according to the ministry, member states will exchange information and intelligence, develop operational planning, and conduct joint naval exercises and drills, in addition to building military capabilities and carrying out joint naval operations." msn
The ministry described the coalition as “an open international coalition that welcomes the accession of all countries that align with its goals and principles”, adding that it continues to receive new membership applications.
Details of how the alliance would work are still being formulated, but, according to the ministry, member states will exchange information and intelligence, develop operational planning, and conduct joint naval exercises and drills, in addition to building military capabilities and carrying out joint naval operations." msn
Explosions reported in Russia's Samara, rocket and space centre may have been targeted
"Explosions and strikes have been reported in the Russian city of Samara during an attack,
with the Rocket and Space Centre Progress potentially among the targets. The Rocket and Space Centre Progress, a major facility in Russia's aerospace industry, may have been targeted. The facility produces medium-class launch vehicles and automated spacecraft. The Aviakor aircraft plant, which repairs and modernises Russian aircraft, is located nearby." Pravada
194 combat clashes
"Ukrainian forces engaged Russian troops in 194 combat clashes along the front line.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, three combat engagements were reported since the beginning of the day. The enemy carried out three airstrikes using seven guided aerial bombs and shelled Ukrainian positions and populated areas 47 times.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Russian forces launched seven attacks on Ukrainian positions near Starytsia and Vovchansk and toward the settlements of Izbytske and Vilcha. Two engagements are still ongoing.
On the Kupiansk axis, the enemy launched nine attacks toward Petro-Ivanivka and near Holubivka.
On the Lyman axis, Ukrainian forces repelled four attempts by Russian troops to advance toward Drobysheve and Lyman.
On the Sloviansk axis, Ukrainian forces stopped 15 Russian attempts to advance near Riznykivka, Zakitne and Kryva Luka and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka, Ozerne and Mykolaivka. One engagement is still ongoing.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, Ukrainian forces repelled 27 enemy assaults near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Toretske and Sofiivka and toward Dovha Balka and Kucheriv Yar. Three engagements are still ongoing.
The enemy launched 18 attacks on the Pokrovsk axis, attempting to advance near Dorozhnie, Kotlyne and Udachne and toward Svitle, Novyi Donbas, Bilytske, Shevchenko, Vasylivka and Serhiivka. Two engagements are still ongoing." Ukrin
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, three combat engagements were reported since the beginning of the day. The enemy carried out three airstrikes using seven guided aerial bombs and shelled Ukrainian positions and populated areas 47 times.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Russian forces launched seven attacks on Ukrainian positions near Starytsia and Vovchansk and toward the settlements of Izbytske and Vilcha. Two engagements are still ongoing.
On the Lyman axis, Ukrainian forces repelled four attempts by Russian troops to advance toward Drobysheve and Lyman.
On the Sloviansk axis, Ukrainian forces stopped 15 Russian attempts to advance near Riznykivka, Zakitne and Kryva Luka and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka, Ozerne and Mykolaivka. One engagement is still ongoing.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, Ukrainian forces repelled 27 enemy assaults near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Toretske and Sofiivka and toward Dovha Balka and Kucheriv Yar. Three engagements are still ongoing.
The enemy launched 18 attacks on the Pokrovsk axis, attempting to advance near Dorozhnie, Kotlyne and Udachne and toward Svitle, Novyi Donbas, Bilytske, Shevchenko, Vasylivka and Serhiivka. Two engagements are still ongoing." Ukrin
Friday, August 14, 2026
Russia launches large-scale attack on Kramatorsk community
Mother and child killed in precise double-tap Russian attack on Sumy Oblast
Port infrastructure damaged in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Leningrad Oblast
"Ukraine's military reportedly launched a drone attack on Russia's Leningrad Oblast overnight on Aug. 13, damaging "port infrastructure" in Ust-Luga, regional Governor Alexander
Drozdenko said.
Ust-Luga is one of Russia's largest ports on the Baltic Sea and home to an oil terminal that serves as a major hub for the export of crude oil and petroleum products. Located west of St Petersburg, far from Ukraine's border, the port plays an important role in generating revenue for the state budget.
Drozdenko said that a fire was burning at the port amid a wide-ranging drone attack on the region. Officials claimed that 51 Ukrainian drones were downed over Leningrad Oblast." KI
Ust-Luga is one of Russia's largest ports on the Baltic Sea and home to an oil terminal that serves as a major hub for the export of crude oil and petroleum products. Located west of St Petersburg, far from Ukraine's border, the port plays an important role in generating revenue for the state budget.
Drozdenko said that a fire was burning at the port amid a wide-ranging drone attack on the region. Officials claimed that 51 Ukrainian drones were downed over Leningrad Oblast." KI
5.6 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 171 km east of Raoul Island, New Zealand
222 combat clashes over past 24 hours
"Ukrainian forces engaged in 222 combat clashes with Russian invading forces.
Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian aviation, missile forces and artillery struck 14 areas where Russian personnel were concentrated, as well as two command posts for unmanned aerial vehicles.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, Ukrainian forces repelled four Russian assaults over the past day. Russian forces also launched three airstrikes using four guided aerial bombs and carried out 68 attacks on Ukrainian positions and populated areas..jpg)
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Ukrainian forces repelled 15 Russian attacks. The invaders attempted to advance near Starytsia and Lyman, as well as toward Khatnie and Kolodiazne.
On the Kupiansk axis, Russian forces launched one attack toward Zahryzove.
Attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses were repelled on the Lyman axis, where Russian forces launched ten attacks near Zarichne and toward Novoselivka, Shyikivka and Drobysheve.
On the Sloviansk axis, Russian forces carried out 17 assault operations near Kryva Luka, Zakitne and Riznykivka, as well as toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, the invaders launched two attacks toward Nykyforivka and Yurkivka.
The Kostiantynivka axis saw 29 Russian attacks. The invaders conducted assault operations near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka and Ivanopillia, as well as toward Rusyn Yar and Stepanivka.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian forces repelled 25 attacks. Russian forces were active near Rodynske and Serhiivka and launched assaults toward Novyi Donbas, Hannivka, Shevchenko, Novohryshyne, Vasylivka, Myrne, Udachne and Muravka.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Russian forces launched seven attacks toward Kalynivske, Vorone, Ternove and Berezove.
On the Huliaipole axis, the invaders attacked 12 times, attempting to advance toward Vozdvyzhivka, Tsvitkove, Staroukrainka, Danylivka and Charivne.
On the Orikhiv axis, Ukrainian forces stopped one Russian attempt to advance toward Pavlivka." Ukrin
Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian aviation, missile forces and artillery struck 14 areas where Russian personnel were concentrated, as well as two command posts for unmanned aerial vehicles.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, Ukrainian forces repelled four Russian assaults over the past day. Russian forces also launched three airstrikes using four guided aerial bombs and carried out 68 attacks on Ukrainian positions and populated areas.
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On the Kupiansk axis, Russian forces launched one attack toward Zahryzove.
Attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses were repelled on the Lyman axis, where Russian forces launched ten attacks near Zarichne and toward Novoselivka, Shyikivka and Drobysheve.
On the Sloviansk axis, Russian forces carried out 17 assault operations near Kryva Luka, Zakitne and Riznykivka, as well as toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, the invaders launched two attacks toward Nykyforivka and Yurkivka.
The Kostiantynivka axis saw 29 Russian attacks. The invaders conducted assault operations near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka and Ivanopillia, as well as toward Rusyn Yar and Stepanivka.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian forces repelled 25 attacks. Russian forces were active near Rodynske and Serhiivka and launched assaults toward Novyi Donbas, Hannivka, Shevchenko, Novohryshyne, Vasylivka, Myrne, Udachne and Muravka.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, Russian forces launched seven attacks toward Kalynivske, Vorone, Ternove and Berezove.
On the Huliaipole axis, the invaders attacked 12 times, attempting to advance toward Vozdvyzhivka, Tsvitkove, Staroukrainka, Danylivka and Charivne.
On the Orikhiv axis, Ukrainian forces stopped one Russian attempt to advance toward Pavlivka." Ukrin
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Belarusian cousins convicted of supplying Russian weapons industry in Austria
"Two Belarusian cousins were convicted on Aug. 12 by a Vienna court for supplying
manufacturing equipment to Russia's weapons industry in violation of EU sanctions.
The duo were convicted for using an Austria-based business and a network of shell companies to transport metalworking machines and tools into Belarus through third countries, including Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, and Poland.
The smuggled equipment was used to manufacture engines for missiles and fighter jets, the Austrian government said. The smuggled equipment was destined for companies affiliated with the Russian state-owned conglomerate Rostec, according to Austria's Interior Ministry." KI
The duo were convicted for using an Austria-based business and a network of shell companies to transport metalworking machines and tools into Belarus through third countries, including Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, and Poland.
The smuggled equipment was used to manufacture engines for missiles and fighter jets, the Austrian government said. The smuggled equipment was destined for companies affiliated with the Russian state-owned conglomerate Rostec, according to Austria's Interior Ministry." KI
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