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Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Drones from Iraq Targeting Petroleum Facilities

MIDDLE EAST — On July 27, the Saudi Ministry of Defense stated that air defenses intercepted and destroyed a number of drones during the past hours that attempted to target petroleum facilities in the Eastern Region and Riyadh. 

The official spokesperson, Major General Turki Al-Maliki, said the attempts were launched from Iraqi territory and carried out by Iranian-backed terrorist militias.

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Location
23.3333, 45.3333 (Middle East)
Updated
Aug 12, 12:43 AM UTC
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Jordan and Israel Intercept Separate Pairs of Drones Near Shared Border

JORDAN — The General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces-Arab Army stated that Royal Jordanian Air Force aircraft intercepted and downed two drones that breached Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory on the morning of July 27.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) separately reported intercepting two unmanned aerial vehicles identified near the Jordanian border the same morning.

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Location
30.9023, 35.7056 (Middle East)
Updated
Aug 12, 8:34 AM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.4 - 82 km SSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

82 km SSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

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Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5) · PAGER Green
This month
70th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
-23.5454, -68.6330 (Latin America & Caribbean)
Event
Jul 27, 8:57 AM UTC
Updated
Aug 11, 11:05 PM UTC
Operator RAPID

U.S. and Iran Extend Reciprocal Strike Pause, Trump Denies Munitions Depletion Claims

MIDDLE EAST — The reciprocal pause in U.S. and Iranian strikes has continued into additional nights with no new U.S. Central Command strike-completion announcement after the July 23 statement that forces had finished the 13th consecutive night of operations.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz described the pause as giving diplomacy “some space” and “a little bit of time,” while noting that U.S. forces remain “locked and loaded.”

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Location
26.5660, 56.2500 (Middle East)
Updated
Aug 12, 5:17 PM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.1 - south of Tonga

south of Tonga

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Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
67th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
-24.5442, -175.1465 (Oceania)
Event
Jul 27, 1:54 AM UTC
Updated
Aug 12, 4:35 PM UTC
Operator RAPID

Romanian F-16 Shoots Down Third Drone Over Black Sea Territorial Waters

BLACK SEA — A Romanian Air Force F-16 fighter aircraft shot down an unauthorized drone at 10:13 local time on 26 July over Romania’s territorial waters 12 km northeast of Sulina, according to the Ministry of Defense. The interception marks the third such action in three consecutive days.

What Happened

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Location
45.9852, 24.6859 (Europe)
Updated
Aug 12, 5:31 AM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.3 - 25 km NW of Kupang, Indonesia

25 km NW of Kupang, Indonesia

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Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
66th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
-10.0070, 123.4402 (Southeast Asia)
Event
Jul 26, 10:57 AM UTC
Updated
Aug 11, 5:49 PM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.0 - 103 km SE of Atka, Alaska

103 km SE of Atka, Alaska

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Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
63rd Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
51.4440, -173.3140
Event
Jul 25, 9:03 PM UTC
Updated
Aug 11, 6:40 PM UTC
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Coalition Forces Intercept Explosive-Laden Drone Over Erbil

MIDDLE EAST — On Saturday afternoon, Coalition forces intercepted and shot down an explosive-laden drone over Erbil at approximately 3:20 p.m. local time, according to information obtained by Kurdistan24 (KRG state-run media). No casualties or material damage were immediately reported.

The interception occurred one day after the Kurdistan Region’s Counter-Terrorism Service announced that Coalition forces destroyed five explosive-laden drones over Erbil between 9:32 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. local time. 

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Location
36.4553, 44.3260 (Middle East)
Updated
Aug 12, 4:01 AM UTC
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Romanian F-16s Shoot Down Second Unauthorized Drone Near Ukraine Border

ROMANIA — On July 25 at 08:22, the radar surveillance systems of the Romanian Ministry of Defense detected a new unauthorized incursion into national airspace by a drone operating in the border area with Ukraine.

Two F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft of the Romanian Air Force, on duty in the Air Policing combat service, intercepted the aerial target and carried out standard identification and engagement procedures, according to the ministry.

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Location
45.9852, 24.6859 (Europe)
Updated
Aug 12, 9:38 AM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.0 - 57 km S of Sarangani, Philippines

57 km S of Sarangani, Philippines

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Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
62nd Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
4.8793, 125.4791 (Southeast Asia)
Event
Jul 25, 6:46 AM UTC
Updated
Aug 11, 4:51 PM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.1 - 43 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

43 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

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Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
61st Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
14.4952, -92.7508 (North America)
Event
Jul 25, 5:26 AM UTC
Updated
Aug 11, 10:46 PM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 6.0 - 82 km W of Sola, Vanuatu

82 km W of Sola, Vanuatu

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Severe (4/5) · PAGER Green
This month
6th Earthquake alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Location
-14.0205, 166.8006 (Oceania)
Event
Jul 24, 9:37 PM UTC
Updated
Aug 10, 2:35 PM UTC
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HPE security advisory (AV26-745)

HPE security advisory (AV26-745)

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Primary source
Location
North America
Updated
Aug 11, 12:25 AM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.7 - 49 km W of Turangi, New Zealand

49 km W of Turangi, New Zealand

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Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5) · PAGER Green
This month
58th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
-38.9621, 175.2332 (Oceania)
Event
Jul 24, 4:51 PM UTC
Updated
Aug 12, 10:36 AM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.1 - 115 km ENE of Ozernovskiy, Russia

115 km ENE of Ozernovskiy, Russia

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Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
57th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
51.7216, 158.1270 (Eurasia / Russia)
Event
Jul 24, 4:33 PM UTC
Updated
Aug 12, 1:44 PM UTC

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