Ukrainian forces launched an attack on Sevastopol, which was repelled by air defenses and mobile fire teams. Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev reported two drones were shot down over the Balaklavsky and Leninsky districts, with no preliminary reports of casualties.
A fire occurred at a Coupang logistics center in Incheon, South Korea, with 121 people evacuated and no casualties reported. Authorities are working to extinguish the blaze, with President Lee Jae Myung and Prime Minister Han Seong-sook calling for thorough safety measures.
A drone attack has caused a fire at the seaport in Taganrog, Russia. Firefighting operations are ongoing, and residents in the emergency zone are being evacuated. No casualties have been reported, and a temporary accommodation center has been set up for evacuees.
The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed US administration officials, that some of Iran's retaliatory strikes on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain were successful. While most attacks were repelled, several Iranian missiles reportedly reached their targets, causing minor damage and no casualties, according to US officials.
A fire erupted at a reservoir of the Tver oil base following an overnight drone attack on the Tver Region, according to Governor Vitaly Korolev. The fire has been localized, and no casualties were reported.
Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's Omsk oil refinery, its largest, located 2,700km from Ukraine. The attack, confirmed by local authorities, occurred before a Nato summit. Russia claimed most drones were destroyed, with no casualties. President Zelenskyy hailed it as a significant achievement, extending Ukraine's strike capability to Siberia.
Wildfires are sweeping through southern France, scorching 1,210 hectares, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions from Europe's recent heatwave. Hundreds of firefighters and water-bomber aircraft are deployed, with the largest blaze in Aude destroying 900 hectares. Authorities are racing to contain the fires, with no casualties reported.
A Ukrainian drone carrying explosives crashed and exploded in a rural area of Türkiye's Trabzon province. No casualties or major damage were reported, though local residents experienced brief panic. This is the latest in a series of drone crashes along Türkiye's Black Sea coast.
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant reported no casualties and non-critical damage to an electrical workshop building following a Ukrainian attack on June 26. The plant expressed concern over the potential threats to safe operation posed by such attacks.
The UN's International Maritime Organization suspended its escort program in the Strait of Hormuz after a Singapore-flagged cargo ship, the Ever Lovely, reported being hit by a projectile. US officials suspect Iran was behind the attack, which caused bridge damage but no casualties or environmental impact.
The UN's IMO has paused an evacuation of over 11,000 sailors in the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a cargo ship. The British maritime agency UKMTO reported an unknown projectile struck the Singapore-flagged Ever Lovely, though no casualties were reported. The PGSA stated vessels outside designated routes won't be guaranteed safe passage.
Russia considers leasing Syria's Tartus seaport for 49 years, while economically, MOEX index rises and investments in the Far East are bolstered by Chinese partnerships. Geopolitically, Russia faces tensions with the West, initiates war crime cases against Ukrainian leaders, and navigates complex relations with Iran, Azerbaijan, and the US.
A fire broke out in labor slums near Udyog Bhawan in Delhi early Wednesday, starting in an electric panel and spreading to temporary structures. Around 20 fire tenders were deployed, and the blaze was brought under control by 5:30 am. No casualties or injuries were reported. This incident follows a similar large fire in a slum behind Maulana Azad Medical College days earlier.
A light-engine aircraft crashed and caught fire during landing at the Vikhrevo airfield in the Sergiyev Posad city district of the Moscow Region. Both individuals on board were killed. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Ukraine launched a massive shelling attack on the village of Belaya Beryozka in Russia's Bryansk Region using a Grad multiple launch rocket system. Acting governor Yegor Kovalchuk reported no casualties among the residents.
Russia's annual inflation climbs to 5.5%, Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, and NATO intercepts missile from Iran
Over 20 drones were downed over Sevastopol, Crimea, by air defenses and mobile squads. Minor damage was reported to a house wall in Fruktovoye village, but no casualties occurred. An air raid alert remains in effect.
France has seized the Russian tanker Tagor in the Atlantic Ocean, with the captain identified as a Russian citizen. The operation, supported by partners including the UK, was announced by French President Macron. Russia's Kremlin has called the seizure illegal and akin to piracy.
Russian MP Alexey Pushkov warned of nuclear proliferation risks if Israel uses nuclear weapons against Iran, a topic actively discussed on US television. Meanwhile, Trump gave Iran 48 hours to make a deal or face consequences, and Iran warned against further naval blockades in Lebanon.
A fire broke out at a rubber packing factory in Jinjeop-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi Province, on May 2nd at approximately 11:12 AM. Six employees evacuated safely, and the fire was extinguished about 1 hour and 30 minutes later. Authorities are investigating the cause, believed to have started from a pallet.
Energodar, near the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, has been under continuous attack by Ukrainian forces for two days. Several vehicles were damaged, but no casualties have been reported, according to the plant's Communications Director Evgenia Yashina.
A massive fire broke out in Delhi's Shastri Park furniture market late Friday night, leading to locals allegedly pelting stones at fire tenders due to a perceived slow response. Around 25-30 fire tenders were deployed to control the blaze, which spread rapidly through flammable materials. No casualties were reported.
A fire erupted at an oil depot in Novorossiysk, Russia, following the crash of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Emergency services reported no casualties, though several buildings and drone fragments were involved.
US military intelligence reports chaotic Ukrainian strikes on Russia, while continuing F-16 pilot training. EU prepares for energy crisis amid Iran conflict. Russia-Latin America trade grows, and Russia plans responses to alleged drone attacks from Latvia. Germany's rearmament sparks concern.
