Russia attacks Odesa: administrative buildings and houses damaged

"Russian troops struck the city of Odesa on the morning injuring 11 people and damaging residential buildings, service stations and a stable. An animal was killed as a result of the attack." Pravada

Colombia Hit by 6.5 Quake in a Startling Wake-Up Call

"A powerful 6.5 quake shakes Colombia, serving as a stark reminder of nature's unpredictability." msn

4.3-magnitude earthquake - then dozens more - rattles California

"A 4.3-magnitude earthquake jolted a lake shoreline Friday, July 11, in Southern California,

the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Then dozens of smaller quakes followed.
The 6.5-mile-deep quake hit more than 7 miles from Calipatria at 2:55 a.m., according to USGS.
More than 30 people from as far away as Carlsbad and Whittier reported feeling the tremor to the agency.
The quake hit off the coastline of the Salton Sea, according to seismologists." msn

Giant Hail Storm, Floods Swapping Homes, Cars in Chicago, Rockford

"Severe thunderstorm warnings popped off in the greater Chicago area through the evening Thursday. While the weather quieted down later in the night in Chicago, dangerous weather continued. A tornado warning was issued for central Bureau County until 11 p.m., after a storm capable of producing a tornado was spotted. Severe thunderstorm warnings have als

o been issued for parts of Putnam, Henry, and Bureau counties in north central and northwestern Illinois. This line of storms was also bringing drenching rain and a risk of flash floods, and was expected to hit the more immediate Chicago area through the midnight hour. Thunderstorms are expected to continue later tonight. Rockford police have urged drivers to stay off the roads tonight due to the flooding and overall poor driving conditions. Numerous teams from the Rockford Police Department, Rockford Fire Department and Public Works Department are “assessing damage, closing dangerous roads, assisting residents and businesses,” Mayor Tom McNamara said in a statement. “For the safety of all, please stay off the roads.” Alpine Kiwanis said it will begin cleanup of its sites tomorrow morning. It has security in place tonight." DW

‘Bombmakers’ for Ukraine busted in Russia

"Two Russian residents have been arrested for allegedly conducting covert missions on behalf of Ukraine’s intelligence services, including assembling improvised explosive devices from components delivered by drone, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Friday.
Kiev is reportedly operating a clandestine network to smuggle contraband into Russian territory in support of sabotage acts and targeted killings. The operational structure is understood to be compartmentalized, with individuals often unaware of one another’s roles, and equipment passed through hidden caches." RT

Worst hailstorm in history buries Moroleón, Mexico

"A severe hailstorm struck the cities of León and Moroleón, Guanajuato, Mexico, beginning
around 5:30 p.m. local time. The event, which lasted about 30 minutes, resulted in heavy hail, extensive flooding, and traffic disruptions throughout the urban area." EW

Storm destroys buildings across Serbia & Bosnia

"The powerful storm that hit the southern region of Brčko District today left enormous
material damage, especially in densely populated areas such as Maoča and the surrounding villages." EW

The sky bombarded Italy, hail storms buried entire cities

"Bad weather and heat seem to be giving Italy

some respite. Today, a yellow warning is in
effect for flood risk in Veneto; for thunderstorms in Abruzzo, Marche, Molise, and Puglia. Catania remains the only city still under yellow warning for a heat wave: the other 26 cities monitored in the Ministry of Health bulletin are green." MD

214 clashes on front lines

"Ukraine's Defense Forces engaged in 214 combat clashes with Russian invaders on the front lines.
Ukraine's Air Force, missile forces, and artillery struck eight concentrations of enemy personnel and equipment, two UAV control centers, and one other critical enemy target.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, 21 combat engagements were recorded. The enemy launched 15 airstrikes, dropping 25 guided bombs, and carried out 306 attacks, including five using multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna, Ukrainian forces repelled eight attacks near Starytsia, Vovchansk, Zapadne, and Zelene.

In the Kupiansk sector, five enemy assaults were recorded. Ukrainian forces repelled attacks near Stepova Novoselivka, Zapadne, and Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions 32 times, attempting to advance near Novoiehorivka, Novyi Myr, Karpivka, Ridkodub, Zelena Dolyna, Kolodiazi, Torske, and towards Serebrianka and Hryhorivka.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled 12 attacks, with enemy attempts to push forward near Hryhorivka, Ivano-Dariivka, Verkhniokamianske, and towards Vyimka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, four engagements were recorded, with Russian forces trying to advance around Chasiv Yar and toward Predtechyne, Stupochky, and Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, eight enemy attacks were recorded near Dyliivka, Toretsk, Katerynivka, Yablunivka, and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 59 Russian assault and offensive actions near Popiv Yar, Myrne, Razine, Myroliubivka, Lysivka, Shevchenko, Zvirove, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Muravka, Orikhove, and Oleksiivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 30 Russian attacks near the settlements of Zaporizhzhia, Tolstoi, Piddubne, Myrne, Shevchenko, Vilne Pole, and Zelene Pole.
In the Huliaipole sector, one enemy attack was recorded near Malynivka.
In the Dnipro River sector, Russian forces launched 11 unsuccessful assaults." Ukrin

A violent earthquake strikes Guatemala. Homes collapse

"Southern Guatemala was shaken by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake followed by multiple

aftershocks ranging from 3.9 to 5.6 authorities urged people to evacuate buildings as a precaution. Photos showed cracked structures and minor damage. Emergency teams were dispatched to assess schools, hospitals, and roads. Guatemala’s disaster agency CONRED emphasized preparedness due to the country’s location on a major seismic fault line, where past quakes have caused severe destruction." IndiaToday

China Faces the Fury of Rare Inland Wind Storm

"Shanxi Province. ....While coastal cities braced for impact, few expected the storm’s deadly inland charge. Entire villages were buried by landslides, cities like Taiyuan were paralyzed by power outages, and farmers saw their crops wiped out overnight. This is the true story of Danas—a storm that defied boundaries " WD

Kyiv slammed with drones, ballistic missiles in Russian mass attack against Ukraine for 2nd night in row

"At least two people were killed and 16 injured in Kyiv as Russia launched a mass attack against Ukraine for the second night in a row, rocking Ukraine's capital and cities far from the front lines overnight. Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground began reporting explosions in the capital and the buzzing of Shahed-type drones. Reporters said large numbers of drones were flying over the Pechersk neighborhood, a historical district in the city center.
Later in the night, reporters said they heard several dozen explosions and the distinctive sound of ballistic missiles. At least an hour of near-constant explosions rolled through the city." KI

Servicemen arrested in Canada over ‘terrorist’ plot

"Canadian police have detained two active servicemen and two other individuals with links to

the country’s military as part of an anti-terrorism case. The suspects allegedly sought to establish an “anti-government militia” and were in possession of a sizable arsenal of weapons.
In a press release on Tuesday, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced the arrest of four men, “including active members of the Canadian Armed Forces,” who are suspected of having plotted to “forcibly take possession of land in the Quebec City area.”
In a separate statement cited by the media, the Canadian Armed Forces confirmed that two of the suspects were active-duty corporals, another one was a former member of the military, and the fourth man previously served as a civilian instructor with the Royal Canadian Air Cadets." RT

Eastern China Swelters Under Heatwave, Threatening Crops and Industry

"Sweltering heat enveloped China's eastern seaboard on Friday, as a high-pressure system settled over the country's most populous region, baking key agricultural and manufacturing hubs along the Yangtze River and raising fears of droughts and economic losses.
Large swathes of China's economic heartland are set to roast in temperatures of99-110 degrees Fahrenheit over the coming week. Forecasters are warning that parts of Anhui and Zhejiang provinces, as well as the more central provinces of Hubei and Henan." Newsweek

201 clashes on front lines in past day

"Ukrainian forces engaged in 201 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
Russian airstrikes targeted the areas of Okhrimivka, Kruhle, Odradne, and Artilne in the Kharkiv region; Shakhove, Poltavka, Pankivka, Volodymyrivka, Sukhyi Yar, Pokrovsk, Rusyn Yar, and Novopavlivka in the Donetsk region; Verbove, Stepnohirsk, Prymorske, Plavni, and Mykhailivka in the Zaporizhzhia region; and Odradokamianka in the Kherson region.

Ukrainian aircraft, missile forces, and artillery struck 13 concentrations of enemy personnel and equipment, two UAV control centers, and two Russian command and observation posts.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, 14 clashes were recorded. The enemy launched seven airstrikes using 12 guided bombs and conducted 281 artillery attacks, including three from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces carried out 13 assaults near Vovchansk, Kamianka, Krasne Pershe, Ambarne, and toward Lyptsi and Petro-Ivanivka.
Kupiansk sector: Six Russian attacks were reported near Stepova Novoselivka, Radkivka, and toward Novoosynove.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions 30 times near Novyi Myr, Ridkodub, Serednie, Karpivka, Zelena Dolyna, Torske, Hrekivka, Kolodiazi, and toward Serebrianka.
In the Siversk sector, seven attacks were recorded near Serebrianka, Verkhniokamianske, and Vyiimka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, four engagements occurred near Bila Hora, Chasiv Yar, and Predtechyne.
In the Toretsk sector, eight enemy attacks were recorded near Dyliivka, Shcherbynivka, Toretsk, Rusyn Yar, and toward Pleshchiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 61 enemy assaults in and around Popiv Yar, Poltavka, Novotoretske, Myrnohrad, Novoekonomichne, Myrne, Horikhove, Myroliubivka, Mykolaivka, Promin, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Dachne, Novoserhiivka, Yalta, Oleksiivka, and in the direction of Shakhove, Novopidhorodne, Pokrovsk, Razine, and Rodynske." Ukrin