217 combat clashes along frontlines over past day

"217 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Russian invaders were recorded. The Russian forces carried out airstrikes, in particular, near the settlements of Yastrubyne, Iskryskivshchyna, Khotyn, Pavlivka in Sumy region; Oleksandropil, Staromlynivka, Bohoyavlenka, Chasiv Yar, Ivanivske, Kalynivka, Bila Hora, Toretsk and Kleban-Byk in Donetsk region; Novodarivka and Piatykhatky in Zaporizhzhia region.
Over the past day, Ukrainian Air Force, missile forces and artillery launched eight strikes on clusters of Russians’ manpower, hitting two command and control posts, one air defense system and seven artillery systems.

In the Kharkiv sector, there were three enemy attacks near Vovchansk.
According to updated information, the invaders carried out 19 attacks in the Kupiansk sector throughout the day. The Ukrainian forces disrupted all the enemy’s assaults near Stepova Novoselivka, Synkivka, Stelmakhivka, Kruhliakivka, and Lozova.
In the Lyman sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 10 attacks by invaders near Cherneshchyna, Hrekivka, Druzheliubivka, Novosadove, Terni, and Zarichne. The enemy’s main efforts were directed towards Nevske, where they carried out eight other attacks.
In the Siversk sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces rebuffed one onslaught near Vyimka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russian forces, supported by aviation, attempted nine times to break through the Ukrainian defenses near Chasiv Yar, Kalynivka, Ivanivske and Bila Hora.
In the vicinity of Dachne, Toretsk and Shcherbynivka in the Toretsk sector, the enemy launched nine attacks.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 36 enemy assaults of varying intensity near Zelene Pole, Marynivka, Krasnyi Yar, Vozdvyzhenka, Novotoretsk, Myroliubivka, Hrodivka, Chervone, Selydove and Novohrodivka.
In the Kurakhove sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled Russian attacks near Tsukuryne, Zhelanne Pershe, Heorhiivka, Hirnyky, Dalne, Oleksandrivka, Katerynivka, and Kostiantynivka, where the enemy attempted to break through the Ukrainian defenses 58 times. The Russians were most active near Heorhiivka, where they carried out 21 assaults within a day.
In the Vremivka sector, the Russian army, supported by aviation, attacked the Ukrainian positions near Vuhledar, Prechystivka, Novodarivka, and Bohoyavlenka 18 times.
In the Orikhiv sector, there were six combat clashes near Mala Tokmachka, Lobkove and Novodanylivka.
Three Russian attacks were unsuccessful in the Prydniprovske sector.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, the operational situation has not changed significantly. No signs of formation of enemy offensive groups were spotted." Ukrin

Civilian vessel damaged in Russian strike on Odesa port infrastructure

"Russian forces attacked the port infrastructure in Odesa with an Iskander-M ballistic missile in the afternoon injuring four people and damaging a civilian vessel flying the flag of Antigua." Ukrin

Russia uses heavy flamethrower system TOS-1A near Vovchansk

"In the Kharkiv region, the enemy used a heavy flamethrower system TOS-1A near Vovchansk, and the enemy is building up a communications system near Lukianets. At the same time, the Defense Forces destroyed more than 90 occupants and 74 pieces of enemy weapons and military equipment over the past day." Ukrin

Israeli Attack On Beirut Kills Hezbollah Commander, Decimates Building

"Huge explosions could be seen and heard for miles, in an apparent "targeted strike" on a southern suburb of the capital city. Reports say that senior Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Akil was killed in the attack. An official has told AFP he was killed in the strike." ZH

Israeli man arrested over plot to kill Netanyahu

"An Israeli man has been arrested for allegedly participating in an Iranian plot to assassinate top officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Jewish state's authorities have said.
Moti Maman, 73, who is Jewish, was arrested last month, but Israeli security agency Shin Bet only made the details of the case public on Thursday. According to investigators, Maman, a resident of Ashkelon, traveled to Iran twice and accepted money to act as an Iranian agent." RT

Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv

"European Commission Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in the Ukrainian capital.

She announced this on the social media platform X, Ukrinform reports.
"My 8th visit to Kyiv comes as the heating season starts soon, and Russia keeps targeting energy infrastructure. We will help Ukraine in its brave efforts," she wrote." Ukrin

Zelensky Could Be Overthrown If He Fails To Hold Elections: Ukraine Lawmaker

"An opposition lawmaker in Ukrainian parliament is warning that President Vladimir

Zelensky could eventually face a coup if he persists in banning national elections. The Verkhovna Rada lawmaker, Alexander Dubinsky, wrote on Telegram that "a coup is possible."
He warned this will be the case "if Zelensky, who has done everything contrary to the interests of Ukraine, remains in power bypassing the elections. Surely no one will tolerate this."
One potential coup scenario, however, might involve elements connected to Ukraine's military - such as Azov Brigade - stirring strong dissent in the scenario of Zelensky being willing to go quickly to the negotiating table with Moscow. While much of the Ukrainian populace is surely tired of the war, and might be willing to let go of some pro-Russian far eastern territories for the sake of peace, groups like Azov would be out for blood." ZH

Russian paratroopers ambush Ukrainian forces in Kursk Region

"Russian paratroopers have ambushed Kiev’s forces in Russia’s Kursk Region, eliminating Ukrainian personnel together with several units of hardware...An ambush was set up on a road, and the “confident actions” of the Russian drone operators led to the elimination of a Ukrainian all-terrain vehicle with its crew, an infantry fighting vehicle, and a Western-made armored car." RT

Iran Hacked Trump Campaign, Sent Stolen Material to Biden-Harris Campaign

 "U.S. investigators revealed Wednesday that Iranian hackers actually sent stolen, sensitive information from the Trump campaign directly to President Joe Biden’s campaign earlier this summer.

"Iranian malicious cyber actors in late June and early July sent unsolicited emails to individuals then associated with President Biden’s campaign that contained an excerpt taken from stolen, non-public material from former President Trump’s campaign as text in the emails," the FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and Office of the Director of National Intelligence said in a joint statement. "Furthermore, Iranian malicious cyber actors have continued their efforts since June to send stolen, non-public material associated with former President Trump’s campaign to U.S. media organizations."
Let that sink in—foreign actors handed over stolen data to a sitting president’s campaign in order to stop President Trump from getting back into office.
This isn’t just a breach of security; it’s an assault on the integrity of our elections." 

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187 combat clashes on front lines in past day, fierce fighting raging in Pokrovsk, Kurakhove sectors

"As many as 187 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front lines. On the Kharkiv axis, the enemy made two attempts to storm Ukrainian positions near Vovchansk and Tykhe. Russian aircraft hit residential areas and civilian infrastructure in Vovchansk with glide bombs. In addition, the invaders struck Kharkiv with glide bombs and ballistic missiles, injuring people and damaging civilian infrastructure.

On the Kupiansk axis, Ukrainian forces repelled 15 enemy attacks near Synkivka, Kruhliakivka, Stelmakhivka, and Pishchane.
On the Lyman axis, the enemy carried out 18 attacks near Druzheliubivka, Cherneshchyna, Nevske, Makiivka, Novosadove, and Bilohorivka.
On the Siversk axis, Ukrainian defenders repelled three assaults by Russian invaders near Verkhniokamianske and Ivano-Darivka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, Russian troops launched four attacks outside Chasiv Yar, Stupochky, and Bila Hora.
On the Toretsk axis, the enemy, supported by aircraft, carried out 12 attacks near Dachne, Nelipivka, Toretsk, and Shcherbynivka.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian defenders stopped 46 assault and offensive operations of the Russian army toward Vozdvyzhenka, Novooleksandrivka, Krasnyi Yar, Hrodivka, Novohrodivka, Marynivka, Myroliubivka, and Mykhailivka. The greatest concentration of enemy attacks was recorded near Novohrodivka.
On the Kurakhove axis, Ukrainian forces repelled 40 attacks. The invaders most actively tried to advance near Kostiantynivka and Heorhiivka. The enemy also attacked Ukrainian positions in the direction of Tsukuryne, Ukrainsk, Dalne, and Zhelanne Pershe.
On the Vremivka axis, Russian forces carried out seven assaults near Katerynivka, Bohoiavlenka, Solodke, and Zolota Nyva, actively using attack and bomber aircraft.
On the Huliaipole axis, Russian invaders launched unsuccessful attacks in the Huliaipole area.
On the Orikhiv axis, Russian troops stormed Ukrainian positions in the areas of Mala Tokmachka and Novodanylivka five times.
The enemy also launched five unsuccessful attacks on the Dnipro River axis.
Ukraine's operation in the Kursk region is ongoing. Enemy aircraft continued to raze Russian towns and villages to the ground, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said. Over the past 24 hours, Russian aircraft launched 19 airstrikes, using 39 glide bombs, against their own territory." Ukrin

Netanyahu Posts Mysterious 10-second Video, Hinting at War Against Hezbollah

"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a mysterious ten-second video, the second day of a series of attacks targeting Hezbollah terrorists throughout Lebanon through their communications devices.

Netanyahu says, in Hebrew: “I already said, we will return the residents of the north in safety to their homes. And that is exactly what we will do.” Breitbart

Israel's War Cabinet Greenlights Offensive War Against Hezbollah, Sends Elite Brigade North

"As many suspected and feared, this deadly two-day Israeli covert operation to blow up

Hezbollah pagers, walkie-talkies, and small electronic devices was but preparation for a likely Israeli military ground operation in southern Lebanon. It appears war is here. According to breaking news wires:
"Israeli cabinet has given PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant the authorization to undertake military action against Hezbollah -- even if it leads to an all-out war."
So far the second day of explosions across Beirut and Lebanon have led to 20 killed and 450 wounded, but the casualty toll could be much higher." ZH

Russian Sappers Use Smart Mines to Tackle Ukrainian Forces at Avdeyevka Front Line

"A crew of the advanced Zemledeliye (lit. Agriculture) remote mine-laying engineering system has laid smart minefields in the Avdeyevka area.

Equipped with seismic sensors and electronic chips, the mines [used by Zemledeliye] can detect the type of approaching target and are only triggered by strictly programmed targets, be it military equipment or a passing person.
Zemledeliye, which operates as a multiple-launch rocket system, is capable of firing 122mm rockets containing anti-personnel, or anti-tank mines, at a distance of up to 15 kilometers away. A single salvo from Zemledeliye can transform several thousand square meters of land into a deadly minefield." Sputnik

194 combat clashes in past day, mostly in Pokrovsk, Kurakhove axes

"Ukraine’s Defense Forces reported a total of 194 combat engagements with Russian invasion troops along the front lines. Russians launched 72 airstrikes against the positions of Ukrainian units and populated areas, including dropping 120 anti-aircraft missiles. Also, the enemy fired 4,800 shots, 154 of them from rocket salvo systems.

Russian airstrikes targeted the areas of Tymofiivka, Senkove, Osynove, Kivsharivka, Hlushkivka, Novo-osynivka, and Bohuslavka in Kharkiv region; Tverdokhlibove in Luhansk region; Chasiv Yar, Kramatorsk, Druzhba, Shcherbynivka, Petrivka, Yelizavetivka, Kostiantynivka, and Kurakhove in Donetsk region, and Verbove in Zaporizhzhia region. Yesterday, Ukraine’s Air Force, missile and artillery units five times hit Russian manpower clusters and targeted an anti-aircraft missile system, three control points, and a field ammunition depot.
Kharkiv axis: a single combat clash was reported in the Vovchansk area.
Kupiansk axis: with air support, the enemy attacked 13 times. Ukraine repelled assaults near Synkivka, Novo-osynove, Kruhliakivka, Andriivka, Kolisnykivka, Petropavlivka, and Lozova.
Lyman axis: the enemy attacked 14 times, trying to advance near Cherneshchyna, Druzheliubivka, Makiivka, Torske, and Nevske.
Siversk axis: Ukrainian defenders repelled two assaults by Russian invaders near Verkhniokamianske and Vyimka.
Kramatorsk axis: the Russians attacked ten times near Chasiv Yar, Stupochky, Klishchiivka, and Bila Hora. The situation is under Ukraine’s control.
Toretsk axis: the enemy, with air support, unleashed 15 assaults near Shcherbynivka, Toretsk, Dachne, and Nelypivka.
Pokrovsk axis: the Defense Forces repelled 51 assault and offensive actions of the aggressor troops in the direction of Hrodivka, Novotoretske, Novohrodivka, Mykolaivka, Ukrainsk, Oleksandropil, Vozdvyzhenka, Marynivka, and Zelene Pole. The greatest number of attacks was reported Hrodivka and Novohrodivka.
Kurakhove axis: the Defense Forces repelled 49 attacks toward Tsukuryne, Zhelanne Pershe, Hirnyk, Katerynivka, Heorhiivka, and Kostiantynivka, where enemy actively employed tactical aviation.
Vremivka axis: according to an update, the Russians carried out six assaults near Vuhledar and Novoukrainka.
Huliaipole axis remained tense as the enemy made two unsuccessful offensives.
Orikhiv axis: Russia went for eight attacks, achieving no gains near Mala Tokmachka, Novodanylivka, Novoandriivka, and Shcherbaky.
Prydniprovia axis: none of the four attempts by the enemy to capture Ukraine’s positions achieved success.
No signs of enemy offensive groupings being formed were detected in the Volyn and Polissia axes." Ukrin

Eighteen quakes recorded in Russia’s Tver region after drone hits ammo depot

"In Russia's Tver region, 18 earthquakes were recorded after an unmanned aerial vehicle hit an ammunition warehouse, causing mass detonations. The series of earthquakes with a magnitude between 2 and 3.2 started at about 4:00 local time lasting for over two hours." Ukrin