In Tolyatti, videos posted on social media showed fires burning in the area of the Togliattikauchuk and Kuibyshev Azot chemical plants, which are located near each other in Samara Oblast." msn
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Explosions, fires reported in Russia’s Tolyatti, Taganrog after drone attacks
In Tolyatti, videos posted on social media showed fires burning in the area of the Togliattikauchuk and Kuibyshev Azot chemical plants, which are located near each other in Samara Oblast." msn
5.5 Earthquake - Anangu Pitjantjatjara, South Australia
5.5 Earthquake - Philippine Sea, 4.5 km east of Hualien City, Taiwan
the early morning. The quake had a very shallow depth of 22 km (14 mi) and was felt widely in the area. 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
149 clashes on front lines in past day
"A total of 149 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontline.
Russian forces carried out 91 airstrikes and dropped 275 guided aerial bombs. They also deployed 9,678 kamikaze drones and conducted 3,913 shelling attacks on Ukrainian settlements and military positions, including 114 using multiple launch rocket systems.
Enemy airstrikes targeted, in particular, the areas of Ivanivka, Dobropasove, Levadne, Vyshneve, Lisne, Velykomykhailivka, Oleksandrivka, and Pokrovske in the Dnipropetrovsk region, as well as Verkhnia Tersa, Vozdvyzhenka, Novoselivka, Rybalske, and Liubytske in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukraine's aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck a Russian command post and two areas where enemy personnel were concentrated.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russian troops carried out 105 shelling attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements, including seven using multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy launched seven assaults on Ukrainian positions near Vovchansk, Okhrimivka, Ambarne, and toward Bochkove.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions nine times near Kurylivka, Pishchane, Kivsharivka, Novoplatonivka, Borivska Andriivka, and Novoosynove.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian troops repelled one attempt by the enemy to advance toward the settlement of Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped three Russian attempts to advance near Rai-Oleksandrivka, Platonivka, and Yampil.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops did not conduct offensive operations.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces carried out 29 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, Stepanivka, Novopavlivka, Dovha Balka, and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 26 enemy assaults near Bilytske, Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Hryshyne, Myrnohrad, Novomykolaivka, and toward Novyi Donbas.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched nine attacks near Oleksandrohrad, Sichneve, and Verbove.
In the Huliaipole sector, 11 enemy attacks were recorded near Varvarivka, Zaliznychne, Huliaipilske, Pryluky, Olenokostiantynivka, and Myrne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy made three attempts to advance near Stepove.
In the Dnipro River sector, Ukrainian units repelled six Russian attacks near Bilohrudyi Island and the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin
Russian forces carried out 91 airstrikes and dropped 275 guided aerial bombs. They also deployed 9,678 kamikaze drones and conducted 3,913 shelling attacks on Ukrainian settlements and military positions, including 114 using multiple launch rocket systems.
Enemy airstrikes targeted, in particular, the areas of Ivanivka, Dobropasove, Levadne, Vyshneve, Lisne, Velykomykhailivka, Oleksandrivka, and Pokrovske in the Dnipropetrovsk region, as well as Verkhnia Tersa, Vozdvyzhenka, Novoselivka, Rybalske, and Liubytske in the Zaporizhzhia region.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russian troops carried out 105 shelling attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements, including seven using multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy launched seven assaults on Ukrainian positions near Vovchansk, Okhrimivka, Ambarne, and toward Bochkove.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions nine times near Kurylivka, Pishchane, Kivsharivka, Novoplatonivka, Borivska Andriivka, and Novoosynove.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian troops repelled one attempt by the enemy to advance toward the settlement of Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped three Russian attempts to advance near Rai-Oleksandrivka, Platonivka, and Yampil.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops did not conduct offensive operations.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces carried out 29 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, Stepanivka, Novopavlivka, Dovha Balka, and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 26 enemy assaults near Bilytske, Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Hryshyne, Myrnohrad, Novomykolaivka, and toward Novyi Donbas.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched nine attacks near Oleksandrohrad, Sichneve, and Verbove.
In the Huliaipole sector, 11 enemy attacks were recorded near Varvarivka, Zaliznychne, Huliaipilske, Pryluky, Olenokostiantynivka, and Myrne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy made three attempts to advance near Stepove.
In the Dnipro River sector, Ukrainian units repelled six Russian attacks near Bilohrudyi Island and the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian Lukoil refinery, defying calls to ease attacks amid soaring fuel prices
Photos and videos posted on social media appear to show large flames emanating from the refinery. A large explosions was seen lighting up the night sky over what is purported to be the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez refinery in Russia's Novgorod Oblast.
The latest attack comes as Ukrainian officials have acknowledged that foreign allies have asked Kyiv to pause drone attacks on Russian oil refineries as the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran drives up fuel prices worldwide." KI
6.0 Earthquake - Philippine Sea, Philippines
128 clashes on front line
"128 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out 73 shellings of Ukrainian positions and settlements, including seven using multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Russian forces launched six assaults near Vovchansk, Okhrimivka, and Ambarne. Two clashes are ongoing.
In the Kupiansk direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled four enemy assaults near Kurylivka, Pishchane, Kivsharivka, Novoplatonivka, and Novoosynove. Three more clashes are still ongoing.
In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian troops repelled one attempt by the enemy to advance toward Lyman.
In the Sloviansk direction, Ukrainian forces are repelling two assaults near Platonivka and Yampol.
No attacks were recorded in the Kramatorsk direction.
Ukrainian forces successfully repelled 26 enemy assaults in the Kostiantynivka direction near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, Stepanivka, Novopavlivka, Dovha Balka, and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the enemy carried out 24 attacks, attempting to advance near Bilytske, Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Hryshyne, Myrnohrad, Novomykolaivka, and toward Novyi Donbas. Three clashes are ongoing.
According to preliminary data, 67 Russian troops were killed and 44 wounded in this sector today. Ukrainian forces destroyed one vehicle and 14 units of special equipment, as well as one artillery piece; damaged two tanks, one armored combat vehicle, five vehicles, and seven enemy infantry shelters. A total of 207 unmanned aerial vehicles of various types were destroyed or suppressed.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, Russian forces attempted eight assaults near Oleksandrohrad, Sichneve, and Verbove. Airstrikes hit areas near Ivanivka, Dobropasove, Levadne, and Vyshneve. One clash is ongoing.
In the Huliaipole direction, there were ten enemy attacks near Varvarivka, Zaliznychne, Huliaipilske, Pryluky, Olenokostiantynivka, and Myrne. The enemy also conducted airstrikes near Vozdvyzhenske, Novoselivka, Rybal'ske, and Liubytske."
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out 73 shellings of Ukrainian positions and settlements, including seven using multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Russian forces launched six assaults near Vovchansk, Okhrimivka, and Ambarne. Two clashes are ongoing.
In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian troops repelled one attempt by the enemy to advance toward Lyman.
In the Sloviansk direction, Ukrainian forces are repelling two assaults near Platonivka and Yampol.
No attacks were recorded in the Kramatorsk direction.
Ukrainian forces successfully repelled 26 enemy assaults in the Kostiantynivka direction near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, Stepanivka, Novopavlivka, Dovha Balka, and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the enemy carried out 24 attacks, attempting to advance near Bilytske, Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Hryshyne, Myrnohrad, Novomykolaivka, and toward Novyi Donbas. Three clashes are ongoing.
According to preliminary data, 67 Russian troops were killed and 44 wounded in this sector today. Ukrainian forces destroyed one vehicle and 14 units of special equipment, as well as one artillery piece; damaged two tanks, one armored combat vehicle, five vehicles, and seven enemy infantry shelters. A total of 207 unmanned aerial vehicles of various types were destroyed or suppressed.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, Russian forces attempted eight assaults near Oleksandrohrad, Sichneve, and Verbove. Airstrikes hit areas near Ivanivka, Dobropasove, Levadne, and Vyshneve. One clash is ongoing.
In the Huliaipole direction, there were ten enemy attacks near Varvarivka, Zaliznychne, Huliaipilske, Pryluky, Olenokostiantynivka, and Myrne. The enemy also conducted airstrikes near Vozdvyzhenske, Novoselivka, Rybal'ske, and Liubytske."
Ukrin
Friday, April 3, 2026
5.9 Earthquake - 130 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia
Albania on alert after US warning as Bulgaria confirms Iran diplomatic note
"After the United States Embassy in Albania warned that Iran-linked groups could target
Americans and US-affiliated entities in the Western Balkan country, authorities in Tirana stated that security institutions are on high alert, with all mechanisms “active and functional”.
In a statement issued Albanian President Bajram Begaj's office said he was in daily contact with the National Security Council and is being continuously briefed on all potential threats.
The response follows a warning from the US embassy that Tehran-backed groups may target not only US-related entities but also members of the Iranian opposition based in Albania.
At the same time, developments in Bulgaria point to broader regional tensions.
Authorities in Sofia have confirmed that Iran sent a diplomatic note last month warning the NATO member against allowing US military aircraft to use its airports for operations targeting Iran. The warning came after reports of US military planes being spotted in the capital." msn
In a statement issued Albanian President Bajram Begaj's office said he was in daily contact with the National Security Council and is being continuously briefed on all potential threats.
The response follows a warning from the US embassy that Tehran-backed groups may target not only US-related entities but also members of the Iranian opposition based in Albania.
At the same time, developments in Bulgaria point to broader regional tensions.
Authorities in Sofia have confirmed that Iran sent a diplomatic note last month warning the NATO member against allowing US military aircraft to use its airports for operations targeting Iran. The warning came after reports of US military planes being spotted in the capital." msn
Drones attack Moscow and Leningrad region of Russian Federation overnight
Hormuz Chokepoint: Saudi Oil Flows Across the Desert After Blockade
"After the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia is pumping oil across the desert—
rewriting the global energy map.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz—a critical artery of the global energy system through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply flows—has set off a chain reaction that is already reshaping global oil logistics. In response, Saudi Arabia has swiftly reconfigured its export architecture, activating the strategic East–West pipeline that runs across the desert to the Red Sea port of Yanbu.
This is more than a stopgap measure. It signals deeper structural shifts in the global energy system. Yet alternative routes can only offset part of the disrupted volumes, leaving the market tighter and amplifying systemic tensions." Ukrin
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz—a critical artery of the global energy system through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply flows—has set off a chain reaction that is already reshaping global oil logistics. In response, Saudi Arabia has swiftly reconfigured its export architecture, activating the strategic East–West pipeline that runs across the desert to the Red Sea port of Yanbu.
This is more than a stopgap measure. It signals deeper structural shifts in the global energy system. Yet alternative routes can only offset part of the disrupted volumes, leaving the market tighter and amplifying systemic tensions." Ukrin
4.6 magnitude earthquake reported in US
The earthquake was reported 4.6 kilometers (about 2.9 miles) east-southeast of Boulder Creek and centered at a depth of 10.9 kilometers (about 6.8 miles) at 8:41 a.m. UTC. The USGS said it received 25,706 reports of people having felt the earthquake at the time of publication on Thursday." msn
230 clashes on front lines
"230 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontline.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, three combat clashes with Russian troops were recorded. The enemy carried out one airstrike, dropped four bombs, and conducted 100 shelling attacks, including four using MLRS.In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attempted five times to break through Ukrainian defensive lines near Starytsia and Veterynarne.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian troops launched seven attacks toward Petropavlivka, Kurylivka, Nova Kruhliakivka, and Novoosynove.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions eight times, attempting to penetrate Ukrainian defenses toward Nadiia, Novoserhiivka, Novoiehorivka, Stavky, Lyman, and Drobysheve.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled five attempts by Russian troops to advance near Rai-Oleksandrivka and Platonivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 19 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Berestok, Stepanivka, Kleban-Byk, Pleshchiivka, Rusyn Yar, Sofiivka, Novopavlivka, and toward Mykolaipillia.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 58 assault actions near Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Udachne, Muravka, Molodetske, Filiia, and toward Bilytske, Shevchenko, Novopidhrodnie, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked 21 times near Oleksandrohrad, Sichneve, Vorone, Krasnohirsk, and toward Ivanivka, Andriivka-Klevtsove, Sosnivka, Stepove, Vyshneve, and Verbove.
In the Huliaipole sector, 40 Russian attacks were recorded toward Olenokostiantynivka, Staroukrainka, Pryluky, Varvarivka, Zaliznychne, Sviatopetrivka, Dobropillia, Solodke, Myrne, Zelene, Huliaipilske, and Charivne." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, three combat clashes with Russian troops were recorded. The enemy carried out one airstrike, dropped four bombs, and conducted 100 shelling attacks, including four using MLRS.In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attempted five times to break through Ukrainian defensive lines near Starytsia and Veterynarne.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions eight times, attempting to penetrate Ukrainian defenses toward Nadiia, Novoserhiivka, Novoiehorivka, Stavky, Lyman, and Drobysheve.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled five attempts by Russian troops to advance near Rai-Oleksandrivka and Platonivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 19 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Berestok, Stepanivka, Kleban-Byk, Pleshchiivka, Rusyn Yar, Sofiivka, Novopavlivka, and toward Mykolaipillia.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 58 assault actions near Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Udachne, Muravka, Molodetske, Filiia, and toward Bilytske, Shevchenko, Novopidhrodnie, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked 21 times near Oleksandrohrad, Sichneve, Vorone, Krasnohirsk, and toward Ivanivka, Andriivka-Klevtsove, Sosnivka, Stepove, Vyshneve, and Verbove.
In the Huliaipole sector, 40 Russian attacks were recorded toward Olenokostiantynivka, Staroukrainka, Pryluky, Varvarivka, Zaliznychne, Sviatopetrivka, Dobropillia, Solodke, Myrne, Zelene, Huliaipilske, and Charivne." Ukrin
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil refinery in Russian city of Ufa
"Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in the Russian city of Ufa in the early hours of April
The Bashneft-Novoil oil refinery was struck by Ukrainian long-range drones, leaving a fire at the site, according to the Ukrainian Open Source Intelligence project CyberBoroshno.
A residential building was also struck and set on fire in Ufa, independent Telegram outlet Astra reported." KI
War in Iran 'nearing completion' — but won't end until US achieves objectives, Trump says
"U.S. President Donald Trump said in an address on April 1 that the war in Iran is
approaching its end — while also pledging to continue fighting until the United States achieves its military objectives.
The address marked Trump's first major speech on the war since the U.S. and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Tehran on Feb. 28. He reiterated the stated goals of the operation, which include destroying Iran's navy and military-industrial base, dismantling the country's ability to sponsor regional terrorist groups, and preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
"I'm pleased to say that these core strategic objectives are nearing completion," Trump said.
The U.S. will not end the war until it achieves those objectives, he added." KI
The address marked Trump's first major speech on the war since the U.S. and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Tehran on Feb. 28. He reiterated the stated goals of the operation, which include destroying Iran's navy and military-industrial base, dismantling the country's ability to sponsor regional terrorist groups, and preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
"I'm pleased to say that these core strategic objectives are nearing completion," Trump said.
The U.S. will not end the war until it achieves those objectives, he added." KI
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