Explosion at Bulgarian ammunition depot supplying Ukraine sparks massive fire, sabotage probe

"An explosion caused a large fire at a Bulgarian weapons storage facility operated by arms manufacturer EMCO overnight on Sept. 12, according to local authorities.
The blaze marks the second such incident at one of the company's sites in recent weeks.
The fire broke out near the village of Tsareva Livada in central Bulgaria and spread from one warehouse to another, Gabrovo Regional Governor Kristina Sidorova told journalists, as reported by the Bulgarian News Agency." KI

Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake near Teluknaga, Indonesia

"A magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurred near 126 km NNE of Teluknaga, Indonesia at 09:23 PM UTC. This deep earthquake originated at a depth of 372.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface. The earthquake was recorded by 116 seismic monitoring stations operated by the United States Geological Survey (USGS)." ET

Drones halt Saudi pipeline carrying 5% of global oil supplies

"The East-West pipeline (1,200 km) transported 4-5 million barrels per day – 4-5% of global supply..

The Saudi ministry reported that the drones originated from Iraqi territory, where Iran-backed groups operate.

Satellite imagery showed black smoke over a section south of Medina; Iraq dismissed a military commander." MSN

237 clashes on front lines over past day

"A total of 237 combat clashes between units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front line.
Russian forces launched 106 airstrikes, dropping 339 guided aerial bombs. They also used 10,688 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,784 shelling attacks, 30 of them using multiple launch rocket systems.

The following settlements came under attack: Bachivsk, Bezzsalivka, Koreniok, Ulanove, Rohizne, Tovstodubove, Potapivka, Sopych, Hirky, Yastrubshchyna, Havrylova Sloboda, Senkivka, Prohres, Malushyne, Nova Huta, Pysarivka, Kruzhok and Ryzhivka in the Sumy region; and Leonivka, Lohy and Hati in the Chernihiv region. Hirky and Studenok were subjected to airstrikes.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, one combat clash was recorded. Russian forces carried out 53 shelling attacks, one of them using an MLRS. The enemy also launched one strike using six guided aerial bombs.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled ten enemy attacks. Russian forces attempted to advance toward Lyman, Kozacha Lopan, Symynivka, Vilcha and Komisarove.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched six assaults toward Radkivka, Tyshchenkivka, Kurylivka and Kivsharivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked seven times toward Novoiehorivka, Novoselivka, Drobysheve, Lyman and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched two assaults near Ozernе.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian invaders conducted one offensive action toward Vasiutynske.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 22 enemy attacks were recorded. Russian forces launched assaults in the areas of Kostiantynivka and toward Osynove, Druzhkivka, Illinivka, Mykolaipillia, Vilne, Stepy and Pavlivka.
The enemy launched 29 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. Russian forces attempted to advance toward Bilytske, Dorozhnie, Chernihivka, Svitlyi, Sviatohorivka, Hryshyne, Matiashеve, Vasylkivka, Serhiivka, Udachne and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy conducted no offensive actions.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces attacked six times, attempting to advance toward Dobropillia, Rizdvianka, Kosivtseve, Tsvitkove and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy attempted to improve its positions toward Pavlivka." Ukrin

EU urging Kiev to mobilize women

"The EU is encouraging Ukraine to start mobilizing women amid chronic manpower shortages and has demanded that Kiev immediately make “a political decision” on the matter, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has said." RT

6.3 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 101 km southwest of San Isidro, Costa Rica

"A very strong magnitude 6.3 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 72 km (45 mi) from Costa Rica in the early morning at 3.38 am local time (GMT -6). The quake had a moderate depth of 155 km (96 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

277 battles at front over past day

"A total of 277 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian defenders repelled two enemy assaults.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled 14 attacks. The invaders attempted to advance near Kozacha Lopan, Lyman, and Starytsia, as well as toward Shyroke and Chuhunivka.

In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy attacked three times near Petropavlivka and Novoosynove.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces launched five attacks near Lyman and Dibrova, as well as toward Novoselivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy conducted one assault toward Pyskunivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces launched one attack toward Fedorivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, seven enemy attacks were recorded. The invaders conducted assault operations near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, and Dovha Balka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 44 enemy attacks. Russian forces were active near Bilytske, Serhiivka, Udachne, and Molodetske, and also launched assaults toward Dorozhnie, Mykolaipillia, Vodianske, Nadiia, Vasylivka, Toretske, Novohryhorivka, Stepove, Hannivka, Dobropillia, Shevchenko, Svitle, and Matiasheve.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the invaders launched two attacks toward Radisne and Rybne.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces attacked 10 times, attempting to advance near Hirke and toward Rizdvianka, Ternuvate, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv and Dnipro River sectors, the enemy conducted no assault operations.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of Russian forces forming offensive groupings were detected." Ukrin

Russian drone in Moldova nearly hit Zelensky's plane

"A suspected Russian Shahed-type drone that violated Moldovan and Romanian airspace 

nearly hit President Volodymyr Zelensky's plane as it was departing from Moldova.
Zelensky was traveling to Norway to meet Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store ahead of the funeral of King Harald V at the time of the incident. The president's plane took off from Moldova, where the drone incursion occurred.
Moldova's Defense Ministry reported that a Shahed-type drone had invaded the country's airspace at around 4:20 p.m. local time. It was monitored by the Moldovan military until the drone crossed into Romanian airspace at around 4:37 p.m." KI

5.3 Earthquake - 126 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru

A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit 126 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru, in the early morning at 1.42 am local time (America/Lima GMT -5). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was felt by many near the epicenter. 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

263 clashes on front line over past day

"Ukraine’s Defense Forces engaged in 263 combat clashes with Russian forces on the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russian forces launched two assaults. Thee also carried out 79 shelling attacks and one strike with a guided aerial bomb.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 10 Russian attacks. Russian troops attempted to advance toward Lyman, Starytsia, Vovchansk, Chaikivka, Mala Vovcha, Rubizhne, and Ustynivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces made six attempts to improve their positions, launching assaults toward Kupiansk, Kurylivka, Hlushkivka, and Novoosynove.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked 11 times toward Shyikivka, Druzheliubivka, Novoselivka, Lyman, and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched seven assaults near Yampil, Kryva Luka, Kalenyky, Mykolaivka, and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces carried out one offensive operation toward Yurkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, there were 17 Russian attacks. Russian troops launched assaults near Kostiantynivka and toward Novoselivka, Mykolaipillia, Shakhove, Sofiivka, Rusyn Yar, Illinivka, and Kucheriv Yar.
The enemy launched 49 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector, attempting to advance toward Dorozhnie, Bilytske, Novyi Donbas, Vodianske, Shevchenko, Nadiia, Myrne, Serhiivka, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, Novopidhorodnie, Dobropillia, Hannivka, Krasnopodillia, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched two assaults toward Rybne and Shevchenko.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces attacked nine times, attempting to advance toward Dobropillia, Rizdvianka, Kosivtseve, Tsvitkove, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy made no attempts to improve their positions." Ukrin

Russia resumes strikes on military targets in Kiev

"Russian forces have struck drone and missile production facilities and logistics centers in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said.
The raid comes as a three-day break in attacks on military-related targets in the Ukrainian capital, announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of trips to Moscow and Kiev by US President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, expired." RT

5.3 Earthquake - 26 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near the coast of Tonga in the early morning at 12.51 am local time (Pacific/Tongatapu GMT +13). 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

263 clashes on front line over past day

"Ukraine’s Defense Forces engaged in 263 combat clashes with Russian forces on the front line.
Ukraine’s Air Force, missile forces and artillery struck seven clusters of Russian personnel, eight UAV control posts, and an artillery system.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russian forces launched two assaults. Thee also carried out 79 shelling attacks and one strike with a guided aerial bomb.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 10 Russian attacks. Russian troops attempted to advance toward Lyman, Starytsia, Vovchansk, Chaikivka, Mala Vovcha, Rubizhne, and Ustynivka.

In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces made six attempts to improve their positions, launching assaults toward Kupiansk, Kurylivka, Hlushkivka, and Novoosynove.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked 11 times toward Shyikivka, Druzheliubivka, Novoselivka, Lyman, and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched seven assaults near Yampil, Kryva Luka, Kalenyky, Mykolaivka, and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces carried out one offensive operation toward Yurkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, there were 17 Russian attacks. Russian troops launched assaults near Kostiantynivka and toward Novoselivka, Mykolaipillia, Shakhove, Sofiivka, Rusyn Yar, Illinivka, and Kucheriv Yar.
The enemy launched 49 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector, attempting to advance toward Dorozhnie, Bilytske, Novyi Donbas, Vodianske, Shevchenko, Nadiia, Myrne, Serhiivka, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, Novopidhorodnie, Dobropillia, Hannivka, Krasnopodillia, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched two assaults toward Rybne and Shevchenko.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces attacked nine times, attempting to advance toward Dobropillia, Rizdvianka, Kosivtseve, Tsvitkove, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy made no attempts to improve their positions.
In the Dnipro River sector, Russian forces conducted no offensive operations.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of Russian forces forming offensive groups were detected." Ukrin

Russian forces attack infrastructure in Kyiv Oblast

"Russian forces struck a warehouse and a facility in Kyiv Oblast.
Although Russian ruler Vladimir Putin supposedly ordered that Kyiv not be attacked until 8 September, an air-raid warning was issued in the capital, and a large-scale attack involving jet-powered drones was reported." KI

5.5 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, New Caledonia

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 126 km (78 mi) from New Caledonia in the afternoon at 4.50 pm local time (GMT +11). 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