Storm Amy leaves 3 dead in Ireland and France, thousands without power

"Storm Amy (known as Detlef in Germany) became the first named storm of the 2025/26 European windstorm season.....At least 3 people have been reported dead due to the record-breaking Storm Amy that swept across Northern Europe through the weekend, causing hundreds of thousands of power outages in multiple countries, including Ireland, the UK, France, and Norway.....restoration efforts continue, with thousands still without power in the affected regions. France’s northern coast recorded its strongest winds during the storm, with gusts reaching up to 131 km/h (81 mph) along the coast and 110 km/h (68 mph) inland. The storm injured multiple people as it swept across northern Europe, causing over 500 000 power outages in Ireland, the United Kingdom (UK), Norway, Sweden, and France.
Amy provisionally broke the record for the lowest pressure in October in the UK after its minimum central pressure dropped to 947.9 hPa at Baltasound, Shetland." W

Russian strikes hit thermal power plant in Ukraine

"According to Ukraine's Air Force, Russian forces launched 183 Shahed-type attack and decoy drones overnight. Air defenses intercepted 154, but 22 drones still struck 11 locations.
A thermal power plant owned by DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy company, was among the facilities hit. The company said two workers were injured and the plant sustained "serious damage," although it did not disclose the exact location.
Russian forces also targeted energy infrastructure in Chernihiv and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts, the Energy Ministry reported. The ministry urged citizens to use electricity responsibly to ease pressure on the power grid." KI

Strong mag. 5.1 Earthquake - 4 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan

"A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit 4 km (2.5 mi) away from Hualien City, Taiwan, Taiwan, in the morning at 7.52 am local time (GMT +8). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.

The quake was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." 

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Very strong mag. 6.6 Earthquake - 26 km west of Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

"A very strong magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit 26 km (16 mi) away from Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, at 11:05 GMT. The quake had a moderate depth of 99 km (62 mi) and was felt over a large region." VD

200 combat engagements with Russian forces

"200 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops along the frontline.
Russian airstrikes targeted the areas of Zaliznychne and Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia region, Zelenodolsk in Dnipropetrovsk region, and Sadove in Kherson region.
In response, Ukraine’s aviation, missile, and artillery units struck three clusters of Russian personnel, one electronic warfare station, one radar station, three ammunition depots, and one other important target.

In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian defenders repelled seven attacks. The enemy carried out seven airstrikes, dropping 10 guided bombs, and conducted 198 artillery attacks, including eight from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, 29 combat clashes occurred near Vovchansk, Vovchanski Khutory, Tykhe, Ambarne, Kamianka, Bolohivka, Zapadne, Krasne Pershe, Dovhenke, and toward Kolodiazne, Dvorychanske, and Kutkivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled eight assaults near Kupiansk, as well as toward Petropavlivka, Novoplatonivka, Pishchane, and Stepova Novoselivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked 12 times, attempting to advance near Serednie, Shandryholove, Novoselivka, Derylove, Karpivka, and Torske.
In the Siversk sector, Russian forces launched 11 assaults near Yampil, Hryhorivka, Vyimka, and Serebrianka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, no offensive actions were recorded.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 18 attacks near Oleksandro-Shultyne, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, Rusyn Yar, and Poltavka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 46 Russian attacks near Volodymyrivka, Nykanorivka, Sukhetske, Myroliubivka, Nove Shakhove, Ivanivka, Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Myrnohrad, Novoekonomichne, Lysivka, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Novomykolaivka, Orikhove, Dachne, Filiia, and toward Novopavlivka and Balahan.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled 32 enemy assaults near Zaporizhzhia, Oleksandrohrad, Sichneve, Novoselivka, Novoheorhiivka, Sosnivka, Vorone, Kalynivske, Novohryhorivka, Voskresenka, Oleksiivka, Stepove, Piddubne, Berezove, and Novoivanivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, 11 combat engagements were recorded near Poltavka and Malynivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, eight battles took place as Russian forces attempted to advance near Plavni, Stepove, and toward Stepnohirsk and Novoandriivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian forces repelled three enemy attacks." Ukrin

Statue of ‘Fascist’ Pope John Paul II Defaced by Pro-Palestine Protesters in Rome

"Members of a pro-Palestine protest in Rome reportedly defaced a statue honoring the late
Pope John Paul II with graffiti that described him as a “fascist”.
The statue of Pope John Paul II in the Piazza Cinquecento outside of Rome’s Termini railway station was spray-painted with the communist hammer and sickle symbol and the words “fascist shit”. Meanwhile, a keffiyeh headdress was wrapped around the statue’s neck." Breitbart

Ukrainian Intelligence Says China Helping Russia Target Western-Funded Facilities In Ukraine

"Ukrainian Foreign Intelligence Agency official Oleh Alexandrov has told the state news agency Ukrinform that China has been directly assisting Russia with intelligence for use on the battlefield in Ukraine.
Specifically he said China is providing foreign intelligence to target those sites in Ukraine which benefit from foreign investment, meaning Western-backed and funded facilities, likely such as weapons production sites." ZeroHedge

'I want to find out what they're doing with them' — Trump mulls sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine

"President Donald Trump said on Oct. 6 that he has "sort of made a decision" on whether to

supply Ukraine with Tomahawk long-range missiles.
"I think I want to find out what they're doing with them, where they're sending them, I guess. I have to ask that question," Trump mused to reporters in the Oval Office.
The missiles, which were requested by Kyiv, would serve as a significant boost for Ukraine’s arsenal, which largely relies on drones for long-range strikes. Kyiv has previously said the weapons would enable strikes on command centers and supply hubs deep inside Russia.
As questions surround a decision on the weapons' shipment, Trump also told reporters that he was not "looking to see escalation." RT

Strong mag. 5.6 Earthquake - South of the Fiji Islands

"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 335 km (208 mi) from Fiji shortly after midnight. The quake had a great depth of 588 km (365 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

93 clashes on frontlines

 "Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 193 combat clashes with Russian forces.

In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian forces repelled six Russian attacks. The Russians carried out eight airstrikes, dropping 27 guided bombs, and fired 154 artillery rounds, including four MLRS strikes.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, 19 clashes occurred near Vovchanski Khutory, Kamianka, Stroivka, and toward Bolohivka, Kolodiazne, and Odradne.
In the Kupiansk sector, 11 Russian attacks were repelled near Kupiansk, Redkivka, and toward Pishchane, Petropavlivka, and Bohuslavka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces carried out five attacks near Ridkodub, Myrne, Torske, and Shandryholove.
In the Siversk sector, 20 clashes were recorded near Hryhorivka, toward Dronivka and Yampil.
In the Kramatorsk sector, two enemy attacks were repelled near Maiske and toward Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, Ukrainian defenders halted 23 attacks near Rusyn Yar, Katerynivka, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, and Poltavka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 59 Russian attacks near Nikanorivka, Mayak, Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Razine, Novoekonomichne, Myroliubivka, Lysivka, Pokrovsk, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Horiakhove, Filiia, and toward Novopavlivka and Volodymyrivka." Ukrin

40,000 Russians without power in Belgorod after Ukrainian attack causes 'significant' damage to energy facilities

"A Ukrainian attack damaged energy facilities and disrupted power supplies in the Russian city of Belgorod. Nearly 40,000 Belgorod residents were left without electricity after the strike, which caused significant damage across seven municipalities." KI

China Hit by Year’s Most Destructive Typhoon, Half a Million Evacuate, Less Than 10 Days After Last

"Super Typhoon "Ragasa" has just passed, and now another powerful typhoon, "Matmo," is approaching. It made landfall in Guangdong and Hainan with seawater flooding several areas.

According to the Beijing Central Meteorological Observatory, Typhoon "Matmo," the 21st typhoon of the year, made landfall at the eastern coast of Xu Wen County in Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province. The maximum wind speed near the center was 14 levels, and the lowest pressure was 965 hPa, making it the strongest typhoon to hit Guangdong this year." W

5.2 Earthquake - 98 km WNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the Bismarck Sea near the coast of Papua New Guinea in the early morning at 5.23 am local time (GMT +10). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.

The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

192 battles throughout day

"Since the start of the day, there have been 192 combat engagements between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian forces repelled seven enemy assaults; one engagement continues. The enemy conducted three airstrikes dropping seven guided aerial bombs and 123 artillery attacks, including five from multiple rocket launchers.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces launched 29 assaults on Ukrainian positions near Vovchanski Khutory, Odradne, Bolohivka, Kutkivka, Krasne Pershe, Kamianka, and Zapadne. Six battles are still ongoing.
In the Kupiansk sector, six enemy attacks were repelled near Kupiansk and Petropavlivka; one engagement is underway.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops attacked Ukrainian positions nine times near Serednie, Novoselivka, Karpivka, Torske, and toward Cherneshchyna and Drobysheve. One battle is ongoing.
In the Siversk sector, nine assaults were repelled near Yampil, Hryhorivka, Vyimka, and Fedorivka; one engagement continues.

In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled four enemy attacks near Chasiv Yar and Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian troops attempted 15 attacks on Ukrainian positions near Oleksandro-Kalynove, Kleban-Bik, Shcherbynivka, Rusyn Yar, and Poltavka. Ukrainian forces repelled 12 of them, while three engagements remain ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces launched 39 attacks near Volodymyrivka, Sukhetske, Zvirove, Nikanorivka, Zolotyi Kolodiaz, Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Myroliubivka, Novoekonomichne, Kozatske, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, and toward Pokrovsk and Filiia. Five engagements continue.
Ukrainian forces reportedly neutralized 133 enemy troops, including 83 irreversibly. They also destroyed one tank, two armored combat vehicles, two cars, four drones, and two specialized vehicles; two drone command posts, two specialized vehicles, one enemy artillery gun were damaged.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian forces attempted 39 breaches near Myrne, Piddubne, Novoselivka, Sichneve, Novoiehorivka, Ternove, Sosnivka, Komyshuvakha, Vorone, Maliivka, Berezove, Kalynivske, Novomykolaivka, and Novohryhorivka. Fighting continues in seven locations.
In the Huliaipole sector, four engagements occurred near Poltavka; Zalyznychne was hit by airstrike.
In the Orikhiv sector, there were five combat engagements. Russian forces attempted to advance near Stepove and Plavni and conducted an airstrike near Zaporizhzhia.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian forces repelled two enemy assaults toward Antonivskyi Bridge; Antonivka village was under air attack." 

Ukrin

5.4 Earthquake - Jalal-Abad oblast, 91 km southwest of Talas, Talas, Kyrgyzstan

"A strong magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit 91 km (56 mi) away from Talas, Talas, Kyrgyzstan, in the early morning at 2.28 am local time (Asia/Bishkek GMT +6). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.

The earthquake was felt over a large region.. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD