Monday, June 29, 2026

5.8 Earthquake - Iceland

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in the Irminger Sea near the coast of
Iceland in the late afternoon at 6.32 pm local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik GMT +0). The quake had a very shallow depth of 5.1 km (3.2 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.2 Earthquake - 45 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the Coral Sea near Gaua Island island,
Vanuatu, in the late afternoon at 6.05 pm local time (GMT +11). The quake had a moderate depth of 160 km (100 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

241 combat clashes on front line

"241 combat clashes between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded on the front.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, there were 11 combat clashes with
Russian forces. The aggressor carried out 84 shellings of Ukrainian troop positions and settlements, including three using MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction,
Russian troops attacked Defense Forces positions 15 times toward Karaichne, Zybyne, Lyman, Starytsia, Symynivka, Okhrimivka, Artilne, and Khatnie.
In the Kupiansk direction, the
Russians attacked three times toward Novoplatonivka.
In the Lyman direction,
Russian invaders tried 16 times to break into Ukrainian defenses, attacking in the areas of Novoselivka, Zarichne, Ozrne, and toward Drobysheve and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk direction, the Russians launched 22 assaults near Zakitne, Riznykivka, and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Kryva Luka.
In the Kramatorsk direction,
Russian invaders attacked once near Tykhonivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the enemy carried out 21 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Stepanivka, Toretske, and Ivanopillia.
In the Pokrovsk direction,
Ukrainian defenders stopped 24 assault actions by Russian forces in the areas of Nove Shakhove, Dorozhnie, Hryshyne, Novooleksandrivka, Udachne, and toward Novyi Donbas, Bilytske, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the Defense Forces stopped six
Russian attacks in the areas of Voskresenka, Vorone, Kalynivske, and toward the settlement of Andriivka-Klevtsove.
In the Huliaipole direction,
Russian invaders carried out 29 attacks toward Zaliznychne, Vozdvyzhivka, Hirkе, Staroukrainka, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv direction,
Ukrainian defenders stopped two Russian attempts to advance toward Lukianivske." Ukrin

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Chaos in Japan - Massive Flooding & Storms Hit Osaka, Homes Swept Away

"Japan is battling one of its most dangerous weather disasters of 2026. Two powerful tropical
storms — Mekkhala and Higos — merged with
Japan's seasonal Baiu rain front, dumping over a month's rainfall in less than 24 hours across western Japan. Nearly one million people under evacuation alerts. The Kamo River in Kyoto transformed into a violent torrent. Osaka's underground stations threatened by rising water. A deadly landslide struck a residential neighborhood in Yamaguchi — at least one dead, several seriously injured. Hiroshima and Nara facing elevated landslide threat. Hundreds of flights cancelled. Major highways closed. Emergency crews working around the clock across multiple prefectures. Officials warn." Xtreme

Drone strike in Sumy Oblast’s Okhtyrka district

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Russian forces carried out a large-scale drone attack on the Okhtyrka district of Sumy Oblast overnight injuring 10 people, regional Gov. Oleh Hryhorov said.
The attack struck private homes and the grounds of gas stations, he said.
One victim is in serious condition, while nine others received medical assistance at the scene." NV

Two Georgian military volunteers killed in action defending Ukraine

"Two more
Georgian military volunteers have been killed while fighting in defense of Ukraine against Russia. Sova reported that Igor Bekurashvili was among those killed. Information also emerged about the death of another Georgian fighter, 30-year-old Giorgi Damenia. He was born in the town of Senaki in western Georgia and had been living in Ukraine in recent years." Pravada

Putin’s rating sinks to wartime low as Ukrainian strikes hit home in Russia

"Growing frustration among Russians over the Kremlin’s inability to stop repeated Ukrainian
air attacks has led to a notable drop in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s approval rating.
The share of respondents who said they “rather trust” the dictator fell by 5 percentage points over the latest survey week to 69%, down from 74% a week earlier. The share who said they “rather do not trust” him rose to a record 18%." NV

Even More Earthquakes shake the Caribbean...

"Lots of shaking, of course, the massive earthquakes back toward
Venezuela.
Elsewhere though, we've had additional quakes yesterday itself was rather active.....back toward the
Dominican Republic, 5.0 in magnitude....shaking felt in Puerto Rico, back toward Haiti with this one. But there were multiple back near Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica. Some of the shaking fell 5.2 in magnitude about 120 km down or 75 miles down. And then on top of that, we had another one offshore of Antigua, Barbados, offshore of Guadolupe, 4.6 in magnitude. " Mr.Weatherman

6.1 Earthquake - 44 km south of Jurm, Badakhshan, Afghanistan

"A very strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit 44 km (27 mi) away from Jurm, Badakhshan,
Afghanistan, in the late afternoon at 6.04 pm local time (GMT +4:30). The quake had a moderate depth of 199 km (124 mi) and was felt over a large region." VD

U.S. Resumes HUGE Strikes In Iran Against IRGC Bases

"The United States military have resumed their air strikes against the IRGC positions in Iran for the second night in a row. 
The Islamic occupation forces earlier today launched yet another round of attacks on international vessels. An oil tanker was targeted.
The
Americans started to uh fly over the southern parts of Iran and explosions were being reported initially in the island of Gish,....locations of these strikes to the west of Bandar Abos which is the port in Iran." 
TousiTV

78 combat clashes reported on front lines

"A total of 78 combat clashes between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops have been recorded today.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors,
Ukrainian defenders repelled three enemy attacks. Russian forces also launched six airstrikes, dropped 13 guided aerial bombs, and conducted 104 shelling attacks, including five using multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, the enemy attacked twice near Vovchansk, with one clash still ongoing. Shypuvate was targeted by KAB airstrikes.
In the Kupiansk direction, five attacks are underway near Kotliarivka and toward Pishchane and Kolisnykivka.
In the Lyman sector,
Russian troops launched 14 attacks near Novomykhailivka, Hrekivka, Kolodiazi, Shandryholove, Novoselivka, Derylove, and Zarichne. Ukrainian forces successfully halted seven enemy advances; fighting continues.
In the Siversk sector, the enemy attempted breakthroughs near Serebrianka, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, and toward Dronivka and Yampil. Five out of seven attacks are still in progress.
In the Kramatorsk sector,
Russian forces unsuccessfully attacked Ukrainian positions near Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, the invaders made seven attempts to advance near Oleksandro-Shultyne, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, and Yablunivka. Kostiantynivka was hit by guided aerial bombs.
In the Pokrovsk sector,
Russian troops made 28 attempts to dislodge Ukrainian defenders from their positions near Poltavka, Nykonorivka, Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Novoekonomichne, Sukhetske, Lysivka, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, and Horikhove. Ukrainian forces repelled 27 of these attacks. Enemy aircraft also struck Dobropillia.
In the Novopavlivka sector,
Russian forces attacked five times near Voskresenka, Sichneve, Vorone, Ternove, and Novohryhorivka. One battle is still ongoing.
In the Huliaipole sector,
Ukrainian defenders repelled three enemy attempts to advance near Olhivske." Ukrin

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Ukrainian regiment commander suspended over multiple training camp deaths

"The commander of one of Ukraine’s largest assault units has been suspended after a media
investigation reported torture, abuse, and multiple non-combat deaths among recruits.

Lt. Col. Yury Harkaviy, who heads the 425th Separate Assault Regiment “Skelia” (formerly “Skala”), was removed from duty pending inspections and investigations, the army’s communications service announced.
If the facts of criminal offenses mentioned in the publications are confirmed, the guilty will definitely be held accountable in accordance with the law,” the Ukrainian army said in a statement." RT

Iran has arrested more than 3,000 citizens for 'collaborating with the enemy' during war

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Iran has arrested more than 3,000 citizens in recent months accused of collaborating with “the enemy,” the nation’s judiciary said Monday.
The
Islamic republic has taken 3,292 people into custody, claiming 684 individuals carried out “operational actions” for Israel, Iranian Judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir told Tehran’s semi-official Student News Network (SNN)." msn

5.4 Earthquake - 63 km NNE of Barkhan, Pakistan

"A strong magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit 102 km (64 mi) away from Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab
Province,
Pakistan, in the morning at 8.06 am local time (Asia/Karachi GMT +5). 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

6.5 Earthquake - 34 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines

"A very strong magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurred in the Celebes Sea near Sarangani Island
island,
Philippines, in the late afternoon at 7.34 pm local time (GMT +8). The quake had a shallow depth of 42 km (26 mi) and 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