Lithuania may send fire engines intended for Zimbabwe to Ukraine

"Lithuania is exploring the option of sending 17 fire engines to Ukraine. These vehicles were impounded in Klaipėda last year due to sanctions and were initially destined for Zimbabwe. Last week, South African state-owned news website The Herald urged Lithuania to hand over 17 vehicles purchased by Zimbabwe from Belarus last year.

The vehicles were detained at the Klaipėda seaport in March last year, according to Zimbabwe's attorney general." Pravada

Aide to former top Ukrainian general killed in Russian strike

"An aide and close associate of former top Ukrainian General Valery Zaluzhny has been killed in a Russian missile strike in Donbass." RT

Solar Panels Explode in Beirut

"Lebanon National News Agency (NNA) reported that rooftop solar arrays in Beirut exploded at roughly the same time walkie-talkies that Hezbollah, a terrorist organization, members used detonated in their hands.

The NNA offered no corroborating details about the reported photovoltaic (PV) panel explosions or how much damage they inflicted.
The wave of device detonations began on Tuesday when some 2,800 injuries were reported from Hezbollah pagers exploding." Breitbart

81 combat clashes on the frontlines, most attacks reported in Lyman sector

"81 combat clashes between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and the Russian invaders.
In the Kupiansk sector, the Russian invaders attacked the Ukrainian Defense Forces five times near Synkivka, Stepova, Novoselivka, Lozova, and Stelmakhivka. One battle is still going on. The enemy aircraft attacked Kupiansk and Kivsharivka with five guided aerial bombs.
In the Lyman sector, the Russians carried out 14 attacks on the Ukrainian positions near Druzheliubivka, Cherneshchyna, Nevske, Torske, Novosadove and Terni. 13 battles are over, one is currently ongoing.

As the General Staff noted, the Russians continue to look for vulnerable spots in the Ukrainian defenses near Vyimka in the Siversk sector. The Russians launched one unsuccessful assault in this sector.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled seven attacks by Russian invaders near Kalynivka, Maiske and Andriivka. Three clashes are still ongoing. The Russian aviation struck Chasiv Yar, Ivanivske, Predtechyne, and Stupochky with glide bombs and unguided air rockets.
In the Toretsk sector, the Russian forces attempted eight times to break through the Ukrainian defenses near Toretsk, Shcherbynivka, and Nelipivka. The enemy is actively using aviation here, they struck Toretsk, Bila Hora, Oleksandro-Kalynove with glide bombs, Druzhba and Dachne – with unguided air rockets.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Russian invaders made 12 attempts to dislodge the Ukrainian defenders from their positions near Vozdvyzhenka, Novotoretsk, Novohrodivka, Selydove, Marynivka, and Mykhailivka. The Ukrainian defense forces are holding back the onslaught and have repelled 10 attacks, two clashes are still ongoing.
In the Kurakhove sector, the Russians attacked 13 times towards Tsukurine, Hirnyk, Zhelanne Pershe, Heorhiivka, Katerynivka, and Kostiantynivka. Seven attempts by the enemy to advance have already been repulsed.
There were four enemy attacks in the Vremivka sector near Katerynivka and Vuhledar. One battle is underway.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Russian invaders unsuccessfully attacked near Huliaipole.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Russians four times stormed the Ukrainian positions near Robotyne, Novoandriivka, and Novodanylivka. One battle is still going on.
The operational situation in other sectors of the front has not undergone significant changes.
Ukraine’s offensive operation is ongoing in Russia’s Kursk region. The Russian aviation keeps on razing their villages and towns to the ground. Since the beginning of the day, Russian warplanes have launched 12 glide bombs on their own territory, the General Staff stressed.
As reported by Ukrinform, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck Russian military arsenals in Russia’s Krasnodar territory and Tver region." Ukrin

US to delay Ukraine aid due to shortages – CNN

"Weapons stockpile shortages will likely force Washington to delay shipments of promised military aid to Ukraine, CNN reported citing two US officials familiar with the matter.

According to the Pentagon, the US has $5.9 billion left in the special congressionally approved mechanism (PDA) aimed at fast-tracking aid for Kiev. However, the aid packages have been growing smaller as the weapons stocks dwindle, CNN said." RT

Baltic states, Poland criticize EU imports of Russian LNG

"Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Poland have called on other European Union countries to stop buying Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), arguing that such imports help fund Moscow’s war against Ukraine.

This appeal was made in a letter from the heads of EU Affairs committees of the parliaments of Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Poland, as reported by Estonian outlet Postimees." NV

Ukraine’s Defense Minister fires 20 top officials for outdated methods

"Defense Minister Rustem Umerov is planning to dismiss, or has already dismissed, around 20 generals and senior officials. Ukrainska Pravda (UP) reported this citing sources within the Ministry of Defense.

According to UP, the primary reasons for these dismissals are "ineffectiveness, a Soviet-era approach, and a lack of results in their areas of responsibility."
Sources say the list of those set to be dismissed includes five deputy ministers, the state secretary of the Ministry of Defense, as well as the controversial head of the Drone Systems Command, Roman Hladkyi." NV

US builds up naval presence near Alaska amid Russian activity

"US Armed Forces are steadily increasing their presence near Alaska, deploying a destroyer and an army unit equipped with a long-range missile system. Tensions in the region are rising due to heightened military activity by Russia and China off the coast of Alaska, according to Politico.

In the past month, the destroyer USS Sterett has been dispatched to the Alaskan coast in response to Russian naval vessels operating in the area. Troops landed on a remote Alaskan island, and squadrons of fighter jets and other aircraft have been stationed in Alaska and remain on heightened alert.
These actions follow a series of Russian air operations that bypassed Alaskan airspace, as well as joint exercises involving Russian and Chinese military ships in the Pacific near Japan.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia is fully prepared for a conflict with NATO in the Arctic." MS

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