Russian Army Captures New York

"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has once again admitted the situation in Ukraine's east is "difficult" amid a continuing Russian troop advance in the Donetsk region. He said this Tuesday as Moscow announced the capture of the key town of New York, or Niu-York.

The defense ministry hailed the fresh capture of "one of the largest settlements of the Toretsk agglomeration," calling it a "strategically important logistics hub." It sits just south of the large industrial town of Toretsk, which has long been eyed by Moscow as a prime strategic goal in the region." ZH

Fire at fuel depot in Russia’s Rostov rages for two days

"A fire at a Rosreserv (Russia’s state resource reserve agency) fuel depot in Rostov Oblast has been raging for the second day, as seen from satellite imagery." NV

Ukraine Destroys 3rd Bridge In Russia's Kursk, Zelensky Stresses He'll Keep Territory

"Following the destruction of the strategic bridge in the Russian town Glushkovo, which lies

in Kursk oblast, and the taking out of another bridge across the River Seym, Ukraine has attacked and damaged a third bridge in the same region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky outlined his stated aims in detail:
"It is now our primary task in defensive operations overall: to destroy as much Russian war potential as possible and conduct maximum counteroffensive actions. This includes creating a buffer zone on the aggressor’s territory," he said in his evening address." ZH

158 combat clashes in past day

"During the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s military reported 158 combat engagements with the Russian invasion force along the frontline.
Kharkiv axis: Russia made five assault attempts near Lyptsi and Vovchansk.

Kupiansk axis: Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled 14 assaults in the areas of Hlushkivka, Stelmakhivka, Kruhliakivka, Synkivka, Andriivka, and toward Lozova.
Lyman axis: Ukrainian troops held back 11 attacks in the districts of Hrakivka, Novosadove, Makiivka, Nevske, Novoserhiivka, Novoiehorivka, and Torske.
Siversk axis: Defense Forces repelled 10 attacks near Ivanodaryivka, Spirne, and Verkhniokamianske.
Kramatorsk axis: Ukrainian soldiers stopped seven attempts by the enemy to break through their defenses in the Ivanivske and Andriivka areas in Donetsk region.
Toretsk axis: the enemy unsuccessfully tried 24 times to advance in the areas of Pivnichne, New York, Nelypivka, Zalizne and, most actively, near Toretsk, where the Russians also launched five glide bombs.
Pokrovsk axis: Ukraine’s defenders repelled 63 attacks, most of them near Novohrodivka, Mykhailivka, and Vozdvyzhenka.
Kurakhove axis: Defense Forces continue to hold back the enemy in the areas of Nevelske and Kostiantynivka, where the invaders tried 11 times to penetrate Ukrainian defense lines." Ukrin

Russian Troops Liberate Settlement of Sviridonovka in Donetsk People's Republic

"Russian Battlegroup Tsentr troops have liberated Sviridonovka in the Donetsk People's Republic.....Battlegroup Tsentr struck formations of Ukraine’s 47th and 151st Mechanized, 68th Jaeger, 111th Territorial Defense, and 15th National Guard Brigades in the areas of Vozdvizhenka, Kalinovo, Ptichiye, Novoekonomicheskoye, and Dolinovka in the DPR, and repulsed two counterattacks by a unit of the Ukrainian National Police’s Lyut Assault Brigade." Sputnik

145 combat clashes in past day, Pokrovsk sector remains hottest

"Over the past day, 145 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops took place on the front lines, with the situation in the Pokrovsk sector being the hottest.
The Russian army carried out air strikes in the areas of Holyshivske, Yunakivka, Basivka, Bilopillia in the Sumy region; Mala Vovcha, Starytsia, Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi, Cherneshchyna in the Kharkiv region; Dachne, Nove, Druzhba, Toretsk, Nelipivka, New York, Vozdvyzhenka, Tarasivka, Kalynove, Mykhailivka, Oleksandropil, Kostiantynivka, Makarivka, Shevchenko, Velyka Novosilka in the Donetsk region; Dolynka, Kamianske in the Zaporizhzhia region; Lvove, Mykolaivka in the Kherson region.

In the Kharkiv sector, there were three battles near Lyptsi and Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy attacked 20 times. The Ukrainian forces repelled assaults near Hlushkivka, Stelmakhivka, Kolesnykivka, Lozova and Synkivka.
In the Lyman sector, 20 combat clashes took place, in particular near Hrekivka, Makiivka, Nevske, Terny, Novosadove and Torske.
In the Siversk sector, two combat engagements were recorded. The Ukrainian defenders repelled Russian assault operations near Verkhniokamianske and Ivano-Daryivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, 14 enemy attacks were recorded in the areas of Hryhorivka, Kalynivka, Chasiv Yar, Klishchiivka, Stupochky and Predtechyne.
In the Toretsk sector, Russians attacked 24 times near Zalizne, Toretsk, Biliaivka and Nelipivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 45 enemy assaults in the areas of Vozdvyzhenka, Kalynove, Zelene Pole, Myroliubivka, Hrodivka, Mykolaivka, Ptyche, Novohrodivka, Zavitne, Skuchne and Mykhailivka. The highest concentration of attacks was recorded near Vozdvyzhenka and Novohrodivka.
In the Kurakhove sector, the Ukrainian Armed Forces stopped nine attacks near Paraskoviivka, Krasnohorivka and Kostiantynivka.
In the Vremivka sector, Russian invaders attacked four times, in particular in the direction of Vodiane and Rozdolne.
In the Dnipro River sector, enemy troops made four assaults on the positions of Ukrainian units, but were unsuccessful.
The situation remained unchanged in the Huliaipole and Orikhiv sectors.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of enemy offensive groups’ formation were recorded.
On the border with the Chernihiv and Sumy regions, Russians maintain a military presence, conducting mortar and artillery shelling of settlements from their territory." Ukrin

UK PM decides to openly admit deployment of British arms in Russia's Kursk Oblast

"Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the UK, and John Healey, UK Secretary of State for Defense, have decided to be more open regarding Ukraine’s deployment of the weapons provided by the UK in the territory of Russia, mainly in Kursk Oblast. "There won’t be shying away from the idea of British weapons being used in Russia as part of Ukraine’s defense. We don’t want any uncertainty or nervousness over Britain’s support at this critical moment and a half-hearted or uncertain response might have indicated that. We should be proud that we’ve donated a kit that is helping Ukraine in their defense," the source said." Pravada

American Airlines Stuns By Halting All Israel Flights Until April 2025

"Western and international airlines have announced suspensions and cancelations of their

service to both Tel Aviv and Beirut. This also as foreign nationals have scrambled to get out of both countries, given ongoing fears of the outbreak of bigger regional war involving Iran and Hezbollah attacking Israel.
While American Airlines was among the many carriers announcing temporary pauses in service, it has just issued a surprising lengthy extension to this suspension in flights. On Friday, the Fort Worth-based company announced it doesn't plan to resume flights to Tel Aviv until April 2025." ZH

Chicago trucker vows to keep Oct. 7 Hamas captives’ plight alive at DNC with ‘hostage truck’

"Chicago truck driver is using his rig to help ensure the hostages still in the clutches of Hamas

aren’t forgotten as the Dems roll into town for their convention – along with tens of thousands of anti-Israel protesters.
Jeremiah Smith, 28, a trucker and native of Chicago’s inner city, is behind the wheel of a movement to bring awareness to the dire plight of the hostages more than 10 months after Oct. 7, including childhood friend Hersh Goldberg-Polin, whose family has deep Chicago roots.
By driving his “hostage truck” around the Windy City for 12 hours a day, six days a week, Smith is hoping to dispel misconceptions about the Jewish state and help fight antisemitism while raising awareness about those still in the terrorists’ hands." NYP

81 clashes along frontlines, Pokrovsk axis remains hottest

"The number of Ukraine Army’s combat engagements with the Russian invasion force has reached 81 since day-start while the enemy remains most active in the Pokrovsk axis where they launched 24 assaults.
Kharkiv axis: two combat clashes took place near Vovchansk and Lyptsi, one battle is still ongoing.

Kupiansk axis: the enemy undertook nine offensive attempts toward Hlushkivka, Stelmakhivka, and Synkivka. At this time, five assaults are in progress.
Lyman axis: 11 combat clashes took place. The Russians stormed the positions of Ukrainian defenders near Hrekivka, Makiivka, Nevske, Terny, Novosadove, and Torske. Ten battles have been completed, one is still ongoing.
Siversk axis: Ukrainian defenders stopped the enemy assault near Verkhniokamianske.
Kramatorsk axis: the invading army advanced toward Hryhorivka, Kalynyvka, Chasiv Yar, Klishchiivka, and Predtechyne. A total of eight clashes took place, three of which are still ongoing.
Toretsk axis: the Russians attacked 15 times near Zalizne, Toretsk, Dilyivka and Nelypivka. Fourteen assaults have been repelled, one more is in progress.
In addition, the Russian army launched two airstrikes on Dachne and Druzhba.
Pokrovsk axis: the Russians went for 24 assaults in the areas of Vozdvyzhenka, Kalynove, Zelene Pole, Myroliubivka, Hrodivka, Mykolaivka, Ptyche, Novohrodivka, Zavitne, and Mykhailivka. Defense forces held back the onslaught, repelling 19 attacks. Five clashes are still ongoing. Enemy losses in the area are being verified.
Also, the Russian army launched five airstrikes involving two glide bombs, targeting Kalynove ​​and launching unguided missiles toward Oleksandropil.
Kurakhove axis: the invaders unsuccessfully attacked six times near Krasnohorivka, Kostiantynivka, and Paraskoviivka.
Vremivka axis: the enemy stormed the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces near Rozdolne and Vodiane four times, while another battle is ongoing.
Huliaipole and Orykhiv axes: the invaders launched airstrikes on Dolynka and Kamianske.
Prydniprovia axis: as a result of the fighting, the Russians were forced to retreat." Ukrin

SBU probes video of allegedly beheaded Ukrainian soldier posted by Russians

"Ukraine’s SBU Security Service has launched an investigation after a video of the beheading of a Ukrainian defender was posted on social media. The video shows the Russian military demonstrating the head of an alleged Ukrainian soldier on a stake. They claim to have killed him on Russian soil." NV

US, French Navies Hold Joint Drills in Philippine Sea

"The US and French navies have conducted joint exercises in the waters of the Philippine Sea, the US Navy's Seventh Fleet said." Sputnik

Ukrainian Military Unit Surrenders to Russian Armed Forces in the Kursk Region

"A military unit of 24 servicemen from the 22nd separate mechanized brigade of the armed forces of Ukraine surrendered to the Russian Armed Forces in an organized manner near the village of Komarovka in the Kursk Region, using a specially created channel on Telegram." Sputnik

Volcano erupts in Kamchatka region following 7-magnitude quake

"Russia's Shiveluch volcano spectacularly erupted after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the eastern coastline.......triggering a tsunami warning." Mirror

Ukrainian hackers paralyze Russian nuclear weapons manufacturer

"Ukrainian cyber specialists from HUR military intelligence and the hacker group BO Team reportedly paralyzed the operations of a Russian nuclear weapons institute by launching a cyberattack on its internet provider Vega." NV