Evacuation
A 52-year-old man in Bila Tserkva got behind the wheel of an SUV at a car dealership and threatened to use explosives. Police detained him, no explosive devices were found, and criminal proceedings have been initiated.
In Greece, a fleet of 15 boats evacuated more than 250 tourists from the beach of the resort town of Siviri because of a forest fire.
On Thursday, record rainfall hit eastern Japan, flooding roads and homes and paralyzing transportation. At least one person was found dead, and thousands of homes were left without electricity.
At the "Syrets" metro station, navigation stickers have been placed indicating recommended platform zoning for different categories of people. The pilot project is intended to improve orientation and assistance while people are staying in the shelter.
Russian forces attacked passenger trains twice in one day in Odesa region’s Berezivskyi district. Rescuers evacuated 525 people, including 130 children; one child was injured.
On August 13, a Russian "Molniya-2" drone attacked the "Lisnyi" market in Sloviansk, injuring three women. The enemy also destroyed a bridge over the Kazennyi Torets River.
In the town of Treuchtlingen, an object that may contain explosives was found on the railway tracks near the station. Buildings were evacuated, train traffic was suspended, and an investigation is underway.
In Costinești, Romania, a drone was found drifting in the sea near the beach. The area was evacuated, and police and the coast guard are working at the site.
The enemy attacked a passenger train carrying 340 passengers; the strike hit the locomotive. The driver and his assistant were killed, and the passengers were evacuated by bus to Odesa.
In the morning, Chisinau Airport was evacuated after a report of a bomb threat, which turned out to be false. The checks have been completed, and the airport has resumed normal operations.
A Russian drone hit the locomotive of a passenger train in Odesa region, killing the driver and his assistant. The 340 passengers and train crew were evacuated; none of them were injured.
Two people were killed in the crash of an AH-64 Apache military helicopter in Texas. A fire broke out after the crash, leading to the evacuation of homes.
Kyiv authorities have begun compiling lists of residents with limited mobility for possible temporary relocation in winter in the event of prolonged heat outages. The decision was made following the experience of last winter; accommodation locations have not yet been determined.
A boat carrying dozens of people capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, killing at least 15 people. Rescuers saved 77 passengers, and the operation is ongoing.
The Putri Yasmin ferry caught fire off the coast of Bali during a storm, and 106 people were rescued. Another 25 passengers and crew members remain on board, and the rescue operation is ongoing.
A grenade was discovered in the electrical switchboard room of a high-rise building in Mykolaiv, resulting in the evacuation of residents. Police removed the ammunition and are establishing its origin.
Russia attacked Ukraine again with North Korean ballistic missiles; six people were killed in Zaporizhzhia. Zelenskyy called on the world to increase pressure on the Russian Federation to protect against aggression.
Typhoon «Dolphin» reached Hubei Province, prompting the closure of tourist areas and the suspension of 26 construction projects. Meteorologists warn of extreme rainfall of up to 250 mm and the risk of floods and landslides.
An 80-year-old woman died due to wildfires in British Columbia, and around 20,000 people were evacuated. The Canadian Armed Forces are ready to help the province if an official request is received.
On the night of August 11, following explosions, a fire broke out at the Wildberries logistics complex in the village of Aleksandrovka. ASTRA's OSINT analysis confirmed the blaze; the company evacuated its employees.
In Voronezh and the surrounding region, Wildberries logistics facilities were evacuated following explosions. Eyewitnesses report a fire at one of the company's hubs.
On the evening of August 10, a MiG-29 fighter jet was lost during a combat mission in Odesa Oblast. The pilot successfully ejected and was evacuated to a medical facility; the causes of the incident are being established.
A powerful magnitude 7. 4 earthquake struck Colombia, killing at least 18 people. More people may be trapped under the rubble of buildings, and there are concerns about aftershocks.
In the Kyiv region, they plan to strengthen gas station security by introducing automatic alerts about air raids and updating protocols for staff. It was also decided to clear gas stations of abandoned cars and equip shelters.
In France, Ukrainian rescuers extinguished a forest fire covering 1 hectare that threatened a populated area. Six tanker trucks and 3 French aircraft were involved in extinguishing the fire.
Ukrainian troops are strengthening their positions in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone by setting up checkpoints, trenches, and anti-drone nets. This is related to its proximity to Belarus and the risk of new attacks.
Explosions occurred at the EMKO factory in the village of Belitsa after a truck caught fire. There are no casualties; the evacuation of personnel is ongoing, and the BG-ALERT system has been activated.
A leak occurred in the water supply network on Bilytska Street in Kyiv’s Podilskyi District, forming a sinkhole into which a car fell. Traffic has been restricted; bus No. 32 is operating with changes, and the car is expected to be evacuated.
Typhoon "Dolphin" brought heavy rains to eastern China, leading to the cancellation of 943 flights in Shanghai. Authorities issued warnings about flash floods and the risk of landslides in the affected regions.
An employee of the American McMurdo Station was evacuated by an Airbus A319 aircraft due to serious health problems. The rescue operation took place during the Antarctic winter, and the patient was transported to a hospital in New Zealand.